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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,058
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls, about 14.0% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,058 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 14.0% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 14,058 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 14,058 total recalls
  • 14.0% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls, about 14.0% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 1,277 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,058
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2000–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1797 1025 953 1253 1406 756 706 1080 904 555 658 216

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Drugs & Medications

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FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Maximum Strength/Non-Drowsy Tussin DM Adult Maximum Strength, Cough Cold, Dextromethorphan HBr, USP, 10 mg (Cough Suppressant) , Guaifenesin, USP, 20…

Aaron Industries Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets, 5 mg, 30 count bottle, OTC Manufactured by Sun Pharma, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-343-83

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 41616-760-83, UPC 3 41616 76083 5); and b) 90-count…

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog No. 3123-11, For IV Use Only, Single Use, Sterile, Rx Only, B…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 41616-758-83, UPC 3 41616 75883 2); and b) 90-count …

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Adipotrim XT, New Powerful Formula, 30 rapid release capsules per bottle, Dietary Supplement, www.adipotrim.com.

Deseo Rebajar

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets, 10 mg, 30 count bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Sun Pharma, Gujarat, India, Distributed Chain Dr…

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Cefazolin for Injection USP and Dextrose Injections USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3103-11, For IV Use Only, Sterile, Single Do…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, packaged in 5-mL single-dose vials, 10 vials per box, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL. 6004…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 22.5 mg for 3-month admini…

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Papaverine 60 mg, Phentolamine 4 mg, and Atropine 0.3 mg Solution, 10 mL Vial, Rx Only. Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Na…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Cefepime for Injections USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3193-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle, Distributed by Genesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a subsidiary o…

Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL, Catalog No. S4000-SS, Rx Only, Sterile, Single Dose Container, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA 92614-5…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 7.5 mg for 1-month adminis…

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-01), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-02), c) 1000-count bottles (…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 11.25 mg for 3-Month admin…

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection USP in PAB 50 mL partial fill in 100 mL PAB Container, Catalog No. S8004-5384, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine …

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Polidocanol 3% Solution, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Cefazolin for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 2 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3105-11, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvin…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 10 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured in Poland By: Pliva Krakow Pharmaceutical Company S.A., Krakow, Poland; Manu…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716; Manufactured by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS U…

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Phosphatidylcholine Solution for Injection, 50 mg/ mL, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 3…

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

TrophAmine (10% Amino Acid Injection), 500 mL Container, Rx Only, Catalog No. S9341-SS, Sterile, Single Dose Container, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine …

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

15% Amino Acids Injection PBP Glass, 1000 mL, Catalog No. S3200-SS, Pharmacy Bulk Package, Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Sterile, Sin…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Risperidone Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, 30 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Cor…

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

ProcalAmine (3% Amino Acid and 3% Glycerin Injection with Electrolytes) 1000 mL Container, Rx Only, Catalog No. S9050, Sterile, Single Dose Container…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

LUPRON DEPOT-PED (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 11.25 mg for 3-month a…

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Polidocanol 1% Solution, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 1000 mL,Not for Injection, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, NDC 0338-0…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

6.9% FreAmine HBC (Amino Acid Injection), partial fill container 750 mL in a 1000 mL container, Catalog No. S9350-58SS, Sterile, Single dose containe…

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, EP (HCG) in 5 mu. 2 mu, and 1 mu packages, For use and distribution in prescription compounding, manufacturing, process…

Medisca Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 45 mg for 6-month administ…

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3153-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile, Rx …

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

Glycopyrrolate (MDV) 0.2 MG/ML Injectable, 5 mL Vials, Sterile Serum Vials/Sterile Syringes, for use by a licensed professional only, not for resale,…

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette Lozenge and NicoDerm CQ, nicotine polacrilex system. 189 2mg Mint Flavored Lozenges + 21 31 mg Patches. OTC Only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GS…

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette Lozenge, Nicoderm CQ, and Nicorette Gum nicotine polacrilex combination. Contains 30 Pieces/ Pallet. OTC only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GS…

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

JaDera, 100% Natural Weight Loss Supplement, capsules, 30 count bottle

Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

RezzRX capsules, Single Blister Pack and 20 count bottle, Distributed By: Fossil Fuel Products, LLC Atlanta, GA 30309

Fossil Fuel Products, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Tikosyn¿ (dofetilide) 500 mcg (0.5mg) capsules, 60-count bottle, Rx only Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, NDC 00069-5820-60

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Oxandrolone Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, C-III, 60-count bottle, Manufactured for: Upsher-Smith Labs, Minneapolis, MN 55447, by: Pharmaceutics Inter…

Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only. Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 300 Shire Way, Lexington…

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

XIYOUJI QINGZHI CAPSULE, 300mg, 20 count box

Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

Slim Fortune capsules Dietary Supplement. Each bottle contains 30 capsules.

B @ B Trade Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, NDC 0409-4276-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Hospira, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

Slim Expert softgel capsules Dietary Supplement. One month supply/ 30 softgels. 1 softgel - 650 mg.

B @ B Trade Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

Prolifta Dietary Supplement Prolifta, 400mg/capsule, Packaged in 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 4, 12, and 24 capsule bottles Made in the USA Di…

Haute Health, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

PHUK Sexual Enhancement Ultimate Pleasure, 400mg/capsule, packaged in 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 4,12,24 capsule bottles, Distributed by UME …

Haute Health, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

Lidiy capsules Dietary Supplement. Each bottle contains 30 capsules.

B @ B Trade Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 23, 2014

Virilis Pro, 450mg/capsule, Packaged in a 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 10 capsule bottles, Manufactured for Haute Health Williamstown, NJ 08094 …

Haute Health, LLC

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Data sources

Category data as of Jun 3, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for drugs & medications. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jun 3, 2026.