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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Dodex Injectable (Cyanocobalamin Injection) USP, 1,000mcg/mL, 1mL multiple dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad-382 210, India, NDC 16729-533-08, UPC Code: 031672953308
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Little Moon Essentials, Ass Kisser, Packaged as a) 0.5 OZ (14G) metal tin, UPC Code 6 73673 88228 2, NDC 70722-208-05; b) 3 OZ (85.05G) metal tin, UPC Code 6 73673 88208 4, NDC 70722-208-03; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
Little Moon Essentials, Vital Vapor Balm, (Camphor 0.6%, Menthol 5.2%) Packaged as a) 0.5OZ (14G) metal tin, UPC Code 6 73673 88231 2, NDC 70722-229-05) b) 2OZ (57G) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88220 6, NDC 70722-229-02; c) 4OZ (113G) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88218 3, NDC 70722-229-04; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, extended-release capsules, USP, 37.5mg, 10 x 10 blister card in one carton, Rx only, Mfg by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceutical 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, USA, NDC 0904-7075-61, UPC code: 309047075614
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Decitabine for Injection 50mg per vial, For intravenous infusion only Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Rx Only, Single-Dose Vial, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-361-40.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Budesonide, USP (Micronized), 500 mg, White to off-white odorless, crystalline powder, Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, USA, NDC: 38779-3097-00.
Medisca Inc.
Little Moon Essentials, Asana Kisser, (Camphor 1.35%, Menthol 2.86%), Packaged as a) 0.5 OZ (14G) metal tin, UPC Code 6 73673 88227 5, NDC 70722-216-05; b) 3 OZ (85-05G) metal tin UPC Code 6 73673 88216 9, NDC 70722-216-03; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
Little Moon Essentials, Magical Muscle Oil, (Camphor 1.95%, Menthol 3.75%) packaged as: a) 2 FL OZ (59ML) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88202 2, NDC 70722-246-02; b) 4 FL OZ (118ML) jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88233 6, NDC 70722-246-04; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
To the Moon Capsules, Horny Goat Weed, 1000 mg, packaged in a box containing a 10-count blister card, Distributed By: Integrity Products, 1710 Fenpark Dr., Fenton, MO 63026
Integrity Products
Little Moon Essentials, Aching Head Rub (Camphor 3.09%, Menthol 2.55%) , a) 0.5OZ (14G), metal tin, UPC Code 67367388226 8, NDC 70722-203-05; b)1OZ (28G) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88203 9, NDC 70722-203-01; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Little Moon Essentials LLC
Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA 92121, NDC 65250-003-01 (carton) NDC 65250-001-01 (vial) with Diluent 5 mL Sterile single-use vial, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 65250-002-01
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL), 4 mL Single-dose Carpuject, Sterile Cartridge Unit with Luer Lock, For Intravenous Injection Only, Rx Only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-2339-24
Pfizer Inc.
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection, 0.3 mg base/mL, 1 mL Single-dose Carpuject, Sterile Cartridge Unit with Luer Lock, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-2012-03
Pfizer Inc.
Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 MG Tablets,100-count Bottle, Distributed By: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI USA 48152, NDC 0904-6730-60, UPC Number 309046730606
Contract Pharmacal Corporation
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30mg, Rx Only, a) 30 capsules bottles, NDC 60429-165-30; b) 90 capsules bottles, NDC 60429-165-90, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Progesterone 200 mg, Compounded, 90-count bottle, Rx, Dissolve One Sublingual Tablet After Dinner Nightly, AnazaoHealth, 5710 Hoover Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33643, (800)-995-4363. Beyond Use Date: 09/08/2024.
Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health
SinuFrin Decongestant (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal Solution Nasal Decongestant, Decongestant Relief for up to 12 Hours, 12 Hour Relief, 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) bottle, Manufactured by NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc, 602 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 877-477-8633; NDC 13709-325-01; UPC 7 05928 09001 9.
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc
Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 200 mg/5 mL (50 mL Pack size), Powder for oral suspension, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore Maryland, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep, India NDC 68180-407-03
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate injection USP, 120mg per 30mL (4mg/mL), 30 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 55150-239-30
Eugia US LLC
Petroleum Jelly, White Petrolatum USP, NET WT 13 OZ (368g), sold under the following brands - Rite Aid, with UPC 0-11822-51349-4; Kroger, with UPC 0-41260-35275-1; Harris Teeter, with UPC 0-72036-75051-8; CVS, with UPC 0-50428-31702-0
Consumer Product Partners, LLC
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. NDC 51991-748-90
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Eptifibatide injection 20mg/10mL (2mg/mL), 10mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. In India for: AuroMedics Pharma, LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-219-10
Eugia US LLC
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets USP, Chewable 400mg/57mg, 20-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454 NDC 0093-2272-34
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Prednisolone-Moxifloxacin-Bromfenac Sterile Ophthalmic Suspension, 1%, 0.5%, 0.075%, 5mL, Quantity: 20mL, Rx Only, Compounded by: Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B Ledgewood, NJ NDC 71384-310-05
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Docetaxel Injection, USP, 160 mg per 16 mL (10 mg per mL), 1 x 16 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-254-08
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Drug Vial Label: Zilretta¿ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA 92121, NDC 65250-001-01. Diluent Vial Label: Diluent, 5mL, Sterile single use, Rx only, Manufactured for Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC 65250-002-01. Carton Label: Drug Vial Label: Zilretta¿ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Pacira Pharmaceut
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Asmanex Twisthaler, mometasone furoate inhalation powder, 220 mcg per actuation, 14 Metered Doses, Rx Only, Manuf. for: Organon LLC, a subsidiary of Organon & Co. Product of Singapore. NDC 78206-114-03
Organon Llc
Docetaxel Injection, USP, 80 mg per 8 mL (10 mg per mL), 1 x 8 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-254-08
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Asmanex Twisthaler, mometasone furoate inhalation powder, 220 mcg per actuation, 60 Metered Doses, Rx Only, Manuf. for: Organon LLC, a subsidiary of Organon & Co. Product of Singapore. NDC 78206-114-02
Organon Llc
Klarity-C (cyclosporine) Preservative-Free Sterile Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.1% 5.5mL, Rx Only, This is a compounded drug. NOT FOR RESALE. OFFICE USE ONLY Compounded by: Imprimis NJOF, LLC., 1705 Route 46 West, unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 NDC: 71384-514-05
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Asmanex Twisthaler, mometasone furoate inhalation powder, 220 mcg per actuation, 30 Metered Doses, Rx Only, Manuf. for: Organon LLC, a subsidiary of Organon & Co. Product of Singapore. NDC 78206-0114-04
Organon Llc
Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 10mg, 18 (3 x 6) Unit-Dose Tablets, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India, NDC 68462-468-06
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Tivicay PD (dolutegravir) 5mg Tablets for Oral Suspension, 60-count bottles, Each carton contains one bottle of 60 tablets, one 30-mL dosing cup and one 10-mL oral dosing syringe, Rx Only, Mfd for: ViiV Healthcare Durham, NC, 27701, By: GlaxoSmithKline Durham, NC 27701, NDC 49702-255-37
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Estradiol Transdermal System, USP (Twice-Weekly) 0.025mg/day, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1191-8
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets USP, 5mg, 18 (3 X 6) Unit-Dose Tablets, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430 Product of India, NDC 68462-465-99
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 5mg, 18 (3 x 6) Unit-Dose Tablets, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India, NDC 68462-467-06
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Pregabalin Capsules 50mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Manufactured by: Laurus Labs Limited, Anakapalli-531011, India, NDC 64980-411-10
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Estradiol Transdermal System, USP (Twice-Weekly) 0.0375mg/day, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1192-8
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets USP, 10 mg, 18 (3 X 6) Unit-Dose Tablets, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430 Product of India, NDC 68462-466-99
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125mg per 5mL, Rx only, 100 Tablets, Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc, Burbank, CA 91504, NDC 63629-9204-1.
Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.
Cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE), 2mg vials, Rx only, Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC 50242-041-64
Genentech, Inc.
EYLEA, (aflibercept) Injection, For Intravitreal injection, 2 mg (0.05mL of a 40mg/mL solution), Single-dose Pre-filled Glass Syringe, Rx only, Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591, NDC 61755-005-01, NDC (sample lot) 61755-005-54
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%), Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM, Roll-On 3 fl oz (88.7ml), painwizard.com Made in the USA, PO Box 1099, Johnstown, CO 80534, UPC 8 63865 00010 9
ARG Laboratories, Inc.
Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%), Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM, Tube, NET WT 4oz (113.39g), painwizard.com Made in the USA, PO Box 1099, Johnstown, CO 80534, UPC 8 63865 00019 2
ARG Laboratories, Inc.
Dexamethasone-Moxifloxacin- Ketorolac (1mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL and 0.4 mg/mL), Preservative-Free, 1mL Single-Use vials for Intraocular Injection, Rx only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852, NDC 71384-513-01
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Moxifloxacin 4 mg/0.8 mL Preservative-Free 0.8mL Single-Use vials for Intraocular Injection, Rx only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852, NDC 71384-511-08
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Moxifloxacin 0.8 mg/0.8 mL Preservative-Free 0.8mL Single-Use vials for Intraocular Injection, Rx only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852, NDC 71384-509-08
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP, 25mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx only, distributed by: TruPharma, LLC, Tampa, FL 33609, Manufactured by: Rubicon Research Private Limited, Ambernath Dist Thane 421506 India, NDC 52817-360-00
Rubicon Research Private Limited
ALOE GATOR, (Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophone 3 6%, Octyl Salicylate 5%), Original Formula, SPF 40+, Broad Spectrum Protective Gel, Sport Performance, NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), Manufactured for AGS Brands.
ARG Laboratories, Inc.
ALOE GATOR, (Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophone 3 6%, Octyl Salicylate 5%), SPF 40+, Broad Spectrum Protective Gel, Sport Performance, NET WT 4 OZ (113g), Manufactured for AGS Brands. UPC 0 17971 10421 7
ARG Laboratories, Inc.
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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.