Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 records graded for severity, 10% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-22
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
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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IBU Ibuprofen Tablets, USP, 800 mg, Rx Only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, a)NDC 55111-684-01 - 100 Tablets per bottle, b)NDC 55111-684-05 - 500 Tablets per bottle.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 400mg, Generic for Motrin, Pkg Size: 30 tablets per bottle, Mfg: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Louisiana, Shreveport, NDC 68788-9110-03.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA, NDC 68180-405-01
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
IBU Ibuprofen Tablets, USP, 400 mg, Rx Only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, a) NDC 55111-682-01 - 100 Tablets per bottle, b) NDC 55111-682-05 - 500 Tablets per bottle.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
IBU Ibuprofen Tablets, USP, 600 mg, Rx Only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, a)NDC 55111-683-01 - 100 Tablets per bottle, b)NDC 5511-683-05 - 500 Tablets per bottle.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Testosterone Gel, 1.62%, (Alcohol 80% v/v), 30 unit-dose packets, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0591-2925-30. Packet NDC # 0591-2925-32 Carton NDC # 0591-2925-30
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Rubbing Alcohol (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), First-Aid Antiseptic, packaged in a) 3.78L (1-gallon jug); and b) 208.19L (55-gallon drum), Sold by: ZEE Company- A Member of the Vincit Group, 3401 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419, Made in USA.
Zeco LLC
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, packaged in: a) 5mL bottle (NDC 64980-514-05), and b) 10mL bottle (NDC 64980-514-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, India, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey
FDC Limited
Healthy Living Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine, tablets USP, 250 mg/250 mg/65 mg, 100-count bottles, Distributed by: Aurohealth LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ , Made in India, NDC 58602-882-21.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc
Acetaminophen Injection, 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mL Single Dose bags, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), SA, distributed by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc Berkeley Heights, NJ NDC 0143-9386-01
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
HAND-I-SAN, No-Rinse Hand Sanitizer (75% Isopropyl Alcohol), packaged in a) 3.78L (1-gallon jug packaged in a case of 4x1 gallon jugs), b) 18.92L (5-gallon pail), c) 208.19L (55-gallon drum), and d) 1040.98L (275-gallon tote), ZEE Company 3401 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37419, NDC 86161-210
Zeco LLC
Lidocaine HCl Injection, 2% (20mg per mL) (100 mg per 5 mL) per syringe, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E. 34th St, N. Wichita, KS 57226.
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, E8000, 1000mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA, NDC 0264-7800-09.
B. Braun Medical Inc
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, Sterile, 5mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey, [NDC 64980-514-05].
FDC Limited
Acetaminophen, USP 500mg, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Extra Strength, Rapid Release Gelcaps, packaged in a 225-count HDPE bottle, further packaged in a carton, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, Made in India
Granules Consumer Health Inc.
PEG-3350, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, and Ascorbic Acid for Oral Solution 100g/7.5 g /2.691 g/1.015 g/ 5.9 g / 4.7 g, 3 pouches/carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC# 0093-3560-26.
Novel Laboratories, Inc. d.b.a Lupin Somerset
Empower Pharmacy, Estradiol Cypionate Injection, 10mg/mL, 5mL Sterile Multiple Dose Vial, For IM or SQ use only, RX only, Compounded by: Empower Pharmacy 7601 N Sam Houston Pkwy W Ste 100, Houston, TX 77064
EMPOWER CLINIC SERVICES LLC
Acetaminophen Extra Strength Tablets, 500 mg each, 100 count bottles, Packaged By: A-S Medication Solutions, Libertyville, IL 60048. NDC: 50090-5313-2
A-S Medication Solutions LLC
Methotrexate Tablets, USP, 2.5mg, 100-count Bottle, RX Only, Distributed By: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC# 69238-1423-1
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Sevelamer Carbonate for Oral Suspension 0.8g packets, packaged in 90 packets per container, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India NDC 43598-478-90
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento Alimenticio, 850 mg caplets, packaged in 30-count bottles.
MAIN PRODUCTS INC
Progesterone Injection, USP, 500 mg per 10 mL (50mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC, E Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-306-10.
Eugia US LLC
Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento Alimenticio, 850 mg caplets, packaged in 30-count bottles.
SoloVital
Glenmark, Azelaic Acid Gel, 15 %, 50 grams, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Colvale-Bardez, Goa, 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-626-52.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (C-IV) 0.125mg, 60 tablets per carton (10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each), Rx Only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC# 49884-306-02.
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.3% as base, package in bottles: a) 10 mL (NDC 69315-308-10), b) 2.5 mL (NDC 69315-308-02), Rx Only, Distributed by: Leading Pharma LLC, Fairfield, NJ. Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Maharashtra, India.
FDC Limited
Complete 30C/200C Homeopathic Kit, Contains: One hundred 1/2 dram vials of homeopathic medicines, Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc., Berkley Springs, WV 25411, UPC 7 40640 64300 6.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 37.5mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-034-16) and b)1000-count bottles (NDC 68382-034-10), Rx only, Mfg. by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India; Dist. by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Hemp Bombs CBD Pain Freeze (menthol 4%), 400mg, 4 oz bottles, Distributed by: Global Widget 8419 Sunstate St, Tampa FL 33634; UPC code: 8-40078-56497-0
GLOBAL WIDGET LLC
Nature's Script CBD Cryotherapy Pain Relief Roll on (menthol 4%) 200mg, 1 oz bottles, Distributed by: Global Widget 8419 Sunstate St, Tampa FL 33634, UPC code: 8-40078-56731-5
GLOBAL WIDGET LLC
Hemp Bombs CBD Pain Freeze (menthol 4%), 1000mg, 4 oz bottles, Distributed by: Global Widget 8419 Sunstate St, Tampa FL 33634; UPC Code: 8-40078-56612-7
GLOBAL WIDGET LLC
Hemp Bombs CBD Pain Freeze (menthol 4%), 100mg, 1 oz bottles, Distributed by: Global Widget 8419 Sunstate St, Tampa FL 33634, NDC 73423-003-01; UPC Code: 8-40078-56493-2
GLOBAL WIDGET LLC
Potassium Chloride Micro 10mEq K (750 mg) Extended Release Capsules, 30-count blister card, Rx only, MFG: Glenmark, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 70518-1203-03
RemedyRepack Inc.
Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, 1,000mcg/mL, 1 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN, 38141, Mfd. in India, NDC 16714-165-01.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
STELLALIFE ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint, VEGA Oral Care, Rinse, 16 fl oz (473 ml), Distributed by: StellaLife, 2875 NE 191 Street, Suite 500, Aventura, FL 33180, NDC 69685-143-16
Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.
Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (Macrocrystals), 100 mg, Rx Only, 100 capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Sidmak Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. 20, Pharmacity, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun - 248-197, Uttarakhand, India. Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 57664-233-88.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Cardura XL (doxazosin) extended release tablets 8mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only Made in Singapore, Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017 NDC 0049-2080-10
Viatris Inc
STELLALIFE VEGA Oral Care, Spray, Unflavored, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, Distributed by: StellaLife, 22875 NE 191 Street, Suite 500, Aventura, FL 33180, NDC 69685-121-01
Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.
Cardura XL (doxazosin) extended release tablets 4mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in Singapore, Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017 NDC 0049-2040-10
Viatris Inc
DELFLEX PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION With LOW MAGNESIUM / LOW CALCIUM 4.25% DEXTROSE and attached stay "safe Exchange Set, 2500mL (Approx. 50 mL excess), Single Dose Container Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic, For Intraperitoneal Administration Only, Fresenius Medical Care NA Waltham, MA 02451, 1-800-323-5188 NDC 49230-212-94
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP 5 mg / 2mL(2.5 mg/mL), packaged as (a) 25x2 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, Vial NDC: 70710-1643-1; Carton NDC 70710-1643-7; (b) 5x2 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, Vial NDC: 70710-1643-1; Carton NDC 70710-1643-5; Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Vadodara, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA)Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534,
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP 10 mg/4 mL (2.5 mg/mL), 5 x 4 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Vadodara, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA)Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, Vial NDC: 70710-1644-1, Carton NDC: 70710-1644-5.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Micafungin for injection, USP, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Vadodara, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1725-01 (vial), NDC 70710-1725-06 (outer box).
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets USP (XL) Once-Daily, 150 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC: 60687-782-01.
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment, USP, 0.05%, 60g tube, Rx only, Mfd. By: Lyne Laboratories, Inc., Brockton, MA 02301; Mfd. For: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816 NDC 64980-124-60
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose, For Intraperitoneal Administration Only, 6000 mL per bag, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA. NDC: 0941-0457-01
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Micafungin for injection, USP, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Vadodara, India, NDC 16714-301-01 (vial), NDC 16714-301-10 (outer box).
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Lidocaine HCL Injection, USP 2% 200mg/10mL (20mg/mL) and EPINEPHRINE HCl 1:200,000, 10 ml Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded drug by Medivant Healthcare, 158 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226, NDC 81483-0038-0, UPC 3 81483 00380 2
TAILSTORM HEALTH INC
Drug Emporium Yogurt Flavored Pretzels, 8oz (227g) , GNS Foods, Arlington, TX 76011
GNS Foods, Inc
Little Moon Essentials, Crampy Belly Rub (Camphor 1.1%), Packaged as a) 4 FL OZ (118ML) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88260 2, NDC 70722-260-04; b) 2 FL OZ (59ML) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88204 6, NDC 70722-260-02, Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
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Data sources
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- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.