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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 Moderate Mar 27, 2013

Levothyroxine Tablets, USP (levothyroxine sodium), 0.175 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx, Repacked & distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK …

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2013

Meprobamate, Tablets USP, 200 mg, 100 tablets; Rx only; Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92800 USA; 173266; . Distributed by: …

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2013

Meprobamate; Tablets USP, 400 mg, 100 tablets; Rx only; Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92800 USA; 173266; . Distributed by: …

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2013

ZARAH¿ Drospirenone/ Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, 3.0 mg/0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers, 28 tablets each, Manuf. by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., …

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Food Low Mar 20, 2013

Salted Print Butter, Rose Valley brand. Product is packaged in 1 lb. unit package, 36 units per case. The UPC is 0 32395 09322 0. The product is…

Farmers Cooperative Creamery

FDA Drug Low Mar 20, 2013

CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL), 10 mL, Single Dose Vial, Rx only, For Direct Slow IV or IV Additive Use Only, APP Pharmaceuticals,…

Fresenius Kabi USA LLC (FK USA)

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Medi-bolic Booster Injectable (methionine 8.3 mg/mL, choline chloride 16.6 mg/mL, inositol 16.6 mg/mL, cyanocobalamin USP [Vit B12] 0.33 mg/mL, chrom…

RX South LLC DBA RX3 Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Terazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, 2 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0093-4337-01); and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0093-4337-10), Rx only, M…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

PIRACETAM COGNITION ENHANCING AGENT Dietary Supplement PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE 800 mg 240 Capsules per bottle CTD Labs Houston, TX 77090

A B Nutrition, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

PIRACETAM POWDER COGNITION ENHANCING AGENT Dietary Supplement CTD 500 grams PHARMACEUTICAL GRADECTD Labs Houston, TX 77090

A B Nutrition, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Eye Drops advanced relief (Dextran 70 0.1%, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%, Povidone 1%, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%) ophthalmic solution, 1/2 fl oz (15 m…

K C Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2013

ANIRACETAM FAST ACTING NOOTROPIC Dietary Supplement PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE 750mg 60 Capsules per bottle CTD Labs Houston, TX 77090

A B Nutrition, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

ABILIFY (aripiprazole) Tablets, 30 mg, Rx only, Blister Pack of 100 tablets, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb NDC 59148-011-35

Bristol Myers Squibb Manufacturing Company

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7984-23,

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

VERSAPHARM Ethambutol Tablets, USP,400 mg, Rx Only a)60 tablets, NDC 61748-014-06, b)90 tablets, NDC 61748-014-09, c)100 tablets, NDC 61748-014-…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Low Mar 13, 2013

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, Amphetamine Sulfate Extended-Release Capsules, 15 mg, Rx …

Actavis Elizabeth LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Furosemide Injection USP (10 mg/mL), 4 mL in 5 mL Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-6102-04

Hospira, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Citalopram tablets USP, 40mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli, India 502 325, NDC 55111-344-30

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Belladonna Alkaloids (hyoscyamine sulfate, USP 0.1037 mg; atropine sulfate, USP 0.0194 mg; scopolamine HBr, USP 0.0065 mg) with Phenobarbital (USP 16…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Citalopram tablets USP, 10mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli, India 502 325, NDC 55111-342-…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules, 5 mg, 90 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions for CorePharma, LLC Middle…

Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules, 5 mg, 90 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions for CorePharma, LLC Middle…

Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules, 5 mg, 90 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions for CorePharma, LLC Middle…

Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Citalopram tablets USP, 20mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli, India 502 325, NDC 55111-343-30

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL) single use vials, INVESTIGATIONAL USE. For Infiltration Only. …

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 3000 mL, Sterile, Non pyrogenic, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7972-08

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 6, 2013

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, 30 tablet bottles, Rx Only, NDC 67767-142-30 Actavis Distributed by: Actavis South At…

Actavis Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Isoniazid Tablets 300 mg tablets USP, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets - NDC 61748-013-30, b) 100 tablets - NDC 61748-013-01, Mfd for: VersaPharm Incorporated…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 27, 2013

SLIMDIA Revolution capsules, 30-count capsules per bottle, Yerba Naturals, 19685 Varda Ave., Buena Park, CA.

P & J Trading Co

FDA Drug Critical Feb 27, 2013

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, R…

Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)

FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2013

Crest PRO-HEALTH CPC Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Oral Rinse, 250 mL (8.4 fl oz),Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202 NDC 37000-452-02

Procter & Gamble Hair Care Llc

FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2013

Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, Rx Only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ, 07724, NDC 0143-1…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, USP, 80 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc Minneapolis M…

Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2013

12-Hour Sinus (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) Nasal Spray, 0.05%, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), labeled as a) 12 HOUR SINUS Nasal Spray, Best Choice, Proudly Distri…

Lee Pharmaceuticals, Inc

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

SLIM XTREME Herbal Slimming Capsule, supplied in 30-count bottles. Another Product Forumulated and Distributed By: Globe All Wellness, LLC Hollywood,…

Globe All Wellness, LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

Ventavis (iloprost) Inhalation Solution, 10 mcg/1 mL, Sterile, 30 Single Use Ampules per carton, Manufactured for Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc, 5…

Actelion Pharmaceuticals U.S., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Taztia XT(diltiazem HCI extended release capsules, USP, Once-A-Day Dosage, 360 mg, 90 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laborator…

Watson Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Isovue -370 (Iopamidol) Injection 76%, Prefilled 10 x 75 mL (NDC 0270-1316-66), 10 x 100 mL (NDC 0270-1316-67), 10 x 125 mL (NDC 0270-1316-68) Power …

Bracco Diagnostic Inc

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira labe…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), 3 mg/0.03 mg, 3 x 28 tablet blistercards, combination oral contraceptive tablet, Manufactured by Laborato…

Sandoz Incorporated

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

Leukine sargramostim 5 x 500 mcg/mL vial, liquid injection, Sterile Rx only, Mfd by: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, LLC Seattle, WA 98101 U.S. Lic…

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Isovue -300 (Iopamidol) Injection 61% Prefilled, 10 x 100 mL Power Injector Syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Princeton, NJ…

Bracco Diagnostic Inc

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Lansoprazole Delayed-release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 500-count capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, …

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

Methocarbamol 750 mg Tablets, 90-count bottle, Mfg by: West-Ward Pharm. Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, Packaged and Distributed by: Stat Rx USA, NDC 425…

Stat Rx USA

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 13, 2013

PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 10 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1473-01), b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1473-10), …

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP, 350 mg, packaged in a) 500-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1176-05) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1176…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Low Feb 6, 2013

Femtrace 0.45 mg (Estradiol Acetate) Tablets, Rx Only, 100 tablets, Manufactured by Pharmaceutics International Inc, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 for Warner…

Warner Chilcott Company LLC

FDA Drug Critical Feb 6, 2013

Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles, NDC 0603-3888-16; b) 60-count bottles, NDC 0603…

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

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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.