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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

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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

recalls
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 Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-852-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 24, 2013

Suprax (cefixime for oral suspension) USP, 100 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottles (when reconstituted), Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Ca…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible containers, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7929-09.

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 150 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-858-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-858-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 88 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-853-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-853-10 …

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by:…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Actra-SX 500 Capsules, Maximum Strength, Energizer, 500 mg, 5 count package, Body Basics, Canoga Park, CA

Body Basics Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Blue Male Enhancement Pill, bulk product, by The Menz Club, Ridgeland, MS

The Menz Club, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension, 650 mg/20.3 mL unit dose cup (NDC 68094-650-59), packaged in 30-count cups per shipper case (NDC 68094-650-…

Precision Dose Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 125 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-856-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-856-1…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 25 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-850-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-850-10 …

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 100 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-854-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-854-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-851-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-851-10 …

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 112 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-855-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-855-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 137 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-857-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-857-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 175 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-859-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-859-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 200 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-860-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-860-10…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 24, 2013

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic LLC, Sunri…

Actavis South Atlantic LLC
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; NDC 0409-7929-09.

Hospira Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 17, 2013

NewChapter Probiotic Elderberry, 90 vegetarian capsules bottle. Dietary Supplement UPC: 7-27783-00123-8

New Chapter, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 17, 2013

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91-count tablets per extended-cycle tablet dispenser packaged in 3 dispensers pe…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension, 125 mg/5 mL, packaged in a) 60 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-64); b) 100 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-73), Rx only, Teva Pharmac…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 17, 2013

Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Aniracetam and Choline, Aniracetam 460 mg, Choline 76 mg, 180 capsules per bottler, non-Rx, distributed by BoostYourGrade, BoostYourGrade, LLC Orlan…

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Brain Defogger, Piracetam 390mg Choline 104mg capsules, 100 count bottle, OTC, BoostYourGrade, LLC, Orlando, FL. .

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Oxiracetam & Choline , Oxiracetam 460mg Choline 110mg capsules a) 30 count bottle, b) 60 count bottle, c) 90 count bottle, OTC, BoostYourGrade, LLC, …

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-36 Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL …

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Aniracetam & Choline capsules, 430mg Aniracetam 88mg Choline, a) 30 count bottle b) 60 count bottle, c) 90 count, d) 180 count , OTC, BoostYourGrade,…

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

NOOTROPA COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT SUPPLEMENT, 400 mg Aniracetam Capsules 60 count bottle, OTC Manufactured & Packaged in the USA for NOOTROPA.COM. DEVE…

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

BoostYourGrade.com, Piracetam 390mg Choline 104mg capsules, 250 count bottle, OYC, BoostYourGrade, LLC, Orlando, FL 32826

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

CLONAZEPAM ORALLY DISINTERGRATING Tablets, USP, 0.5 mg, 60 tablets (10 blister cards of 6 tablets each), TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville PA …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Piracetam & Choline, 390mg Piracetam 104mg Choline Capsules, a) 30 count bottle, b) 100 count bottle, OTC, BoostYourGrade, LLC, Orlando, FL. 32826 …

Palmer Natural Products
FDA Drug Low Apr 10, 2013

Fougera Ketoconazole Cream 2%, 15g tube, Rx only, Labeled with E. Fougera & Co., a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747…

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 10, 2013

Tizanidine Tablets USP, 4 mg, 150-count tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachepally - 500 090 India; NDC 55111…

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories
FDA Drug Low Apr 10, 2013

TEV-TROPIN (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection) 5 mg (15 IU). Prescription Only. Distributed By: TEVA Biologics & Specialty Products Division …

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 3, 2013

Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatowntown, NJ 07724 by Hikma Pharmace…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

Derma-Smoothe/FS (fluocinolone acetonide) 0.01% Topical Oil(SCALP OIL), Rx only, FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY, NOT FOR ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE,…

Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

PE Daytime Cold/Flu LiqGel, Multi Symptom Relief, Acetaminophen/Dextromethorphan HBr/Phenylephrine HCL 325/10/5 mg gel caps 20 count blister pack, D…

L. Perrigo Co.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 3, 2013

PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, TETRACYCLINE, 250 mg, 30 CAPSULES, bottle MFG. BY: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, SELLERSVILLE PA 18960 NDC 54868-0024-08

Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, CONCENTRATED, Rx Only, Packaged in a carton containing 1 vial TORISEL injection and 1 vial DILUENT f…

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 3, 2013

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Tablets, 75 mg*, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India; Distribu…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7953-09

Hospira, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

Derma-Smoothe/FS (fluocinolone acetonide), 0.01% Topical Oil (Body Oil), Rx only, Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., Sanford, Florida 32773 --- NDC 28105-150…

Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 3, 2013

PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, TETRACYCLINE, 500 mg, 30 CAPSULES, bottle MFG. BY: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, SELLERSVILLE PA 18960 NDC 54868-0025-09

Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 27, 2013

All-In-One Probiotics, K12-BB12-LB3; Dietary Supplement; 30 Packets;Serving size 2 Tablets (1 Packet)l L141/1. Adults take 2 to 4 tablets daily; Chil…

Wynlife Healthcare, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 27, 2013

Pascalite Capsules 100 count white plastic bottle with a screw on top, Pascalite Inc, PO Box 104 Worland, WY 82401 307-347-3872, Dietary Supplement f…

Pascalite, Incorporated
FDA Drug Low Mar 27, 2013

Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distrib…

Novartis Consumer Health
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2013

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 27, 2013

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP, 350 mg Rx Only, 100 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

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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.