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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,473
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2004–2026
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2004–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 448

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 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 Apr 3, 2024

fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL, Bupivacaine HCl 0.125% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Injection (fentaNYL Concentration = 2 mcg/mL), EPIDURAL USE ONLY, 100 mL Bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0231-32, Bar Code 70004023132

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2024

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 25mg/mL (2.5 mg/mL) 10 mL vials, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-183-11

Eugia US LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2024

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection (2.5mg/mL), US, 25mg per 10mL, 10mL Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520 NDC 55150-183-10

Eugia US LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2024

Infumorph (Preservative-free Morphine Sulfate Sterile Solution), 20 mL ampul, Rx only, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, NDC 0641-6039-01

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Betimol (timolol ophthalmic solution) 0.5%, 15mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Thea Pharma Inc. Lexington, MA 02420, NDC 82584-002-15

Thea Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Broncochem Cold & Flu Syrup Kids (acetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine HCl), packaged in 120 mL bottles, Made in Dominican Republic Exclusively for Global Corporation Inc, Boca Raton, FL 33187 USA, NDC 65131-098-44

Global Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Bicillin L-A (Penicillin G Benzathine) 1.2, MMU / 2 mL Injection Prefilled Syringe 2 mL, Rx only, Mfg: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, NDC 60793-0701-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-1944-20

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Tobramycin for Injection, USP, 1.2 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION, Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520, Carton NDC 55150-470-06, Vial NDC 55150-470-01.

Eugia US LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Febuxostat Tablets 80mg, RX Only, 30 Tablets per bottle, NorthStarx, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India, NDC 16714-060-01.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Rocuronium Bromide Injection, Preservative Free, 10 mg / mL, Multiple-Dose Vial 10 mL, Rx only, Mfg: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-226-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Floaters Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-098-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Febuxostat Tablets 40mg, RX Only, 30 Tablets per bottle, NorthStarx, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141 , Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India, NDC 16714-059-01.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Allergy Eyes Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-032-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Broncochem Cold & Tea (acetaminophen, phenylephrine, HCl, chlorpheniramine maleate), packaged in 13g sachets, 25 sachets per box, Made in the Dominican Republic Exclusively for Global Corporation Inc, Boca Raton, FL 33187 USA, NDC 65131-097-12

Global Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

Infuvite Adult Multiple vitamins injection, single-dose vial 5mL, Rx only, MFG: Baxter Healthcare Corp., NDC 54643-5649-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Aging Eye Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-027-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Eye strain Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-172-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-158-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Eye Twitching Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-040-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Blur Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.5 FL OZ (15mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-002-11.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Pink Eye Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-013-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2024

TRP Natural Eyes Dryness Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured for TRP Company, Inc, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite # 208, Reno, NV, NDC # 17312-178-15.

Optikem International, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 13, 2024

Clindamycin Phosphate, Topical Solution USP, 1%, 60 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured for and Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., New Castle, DE 19720, NDC 10135-0691-61

Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2024

Methylprednisolone acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 400mg per 5mL (80mg/mL, 5mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-314-01

Eugia US LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Mesalamine Extended-Release Capsules, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 120 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Mohali, INDIA, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 63304-089-13.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 metered sprays, 16 g net fill, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotek Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Cananda, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA, NDC 60429-195-15

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

PROBLEND E3 Foaming Hand Sanitizer, All-In-One Foaming Hand Sanitizer & Cleanser, Seatex LLC, 445 TX Hwy 36 Rosenberg, TX 77471

Seatex LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Moxifloxacin 5mg/ml, 1 ml in a Single- Dose Vial, Rx Only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-097-42

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

PROBLEND Hand Sanitizer, Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer, Ethanol 70% v/v Antiseptic, mountain spring scent, 1250 mL cases, Seatex LLC, 445 TX Hwy 36 Rosenberg, YX 77471

Seatex LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

7 Eleven Hand Sanitizer Gel, Ethanol 70% v/v Antiseptic, Mountain Spring Scent, 1250 mL cases, Magnus 16005 Gateway Drive, Ste 300, Frisco, TX 75033

Seatex LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

PROBLEND Antibacterial Foaming Silk All-In-One Foaming Hand Sanitizer & Cleanser, Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% Antibacterial, a) 1250 mL cases, b) 1 G cases, mountain spring scent, Seatex LLC, 445 TX Hwy 36 Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Seatex LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Lidocaine HCL 1% (10mg/mL), PHENYLephrine HCL 1.5% (15mg/mL), 1 ml in a Single- Dose Vial, RX Only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-090-42

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Moxifloxacin PF, 1mg/ml, in Sterile Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) Sterile injection, Intracameral Use Only, Single- Dose Vial, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-096-42

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate For Oral Suspension 40mg/1,680mg, This packet contains 40mg of omeprazole and 1,680mg of sodium bicarbonate, Directions for Use: Empty packet contents into a small cup containing 1 to 2 tablespoons of WATER. DO NOT USE OTHER LIQUIDS OR FOODS. Stir well and drink immediately. Rx Only, Distributed by: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 68682-991-30.

Bausch Health Companies, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2024

7 Eleven FOR GAS ISLAND USE ONLY, Hand Sanitizer, Ethanol 70% v/v Antiseptic, Mountain Spring Scent, 330 Gal. cases, Distributed by: Magnus, 16005 Gateway Drive, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75033

Seatex LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

CABTREO (clindamycin phosphate, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Topical Gel 1.2%/0.15%/3.1%, Not for Oral, Ophthalmic or Intravaginal Use, Rx Only, Net Wt. 50g, Distributed by Bausch Health US, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, Manufactured by: Bausch Health Companies, Inc. Laval Quebec H7L 448, Canada, NDC 0187-0006-25.

MCKESSON CORPORATION

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

CVS Health Cherry Cough Drops, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, 160 drops per bag, item number 20001089, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Bestco LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Meijer Cherry Cough Drops, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, 200 drops per bag, item number 20000345, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Bestco LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Kroger Cherry Cough Drops, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, 200 drops per bag, item number 20000064, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Bestco LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Equate Cherry Cough Drops, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, a) 30 drops per bag, item number 20000462, b) 160 drops per bag, item number 20000463, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Bestco LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Terlivaz (terlipressin for injection), 0.85mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA, NDC 43825-200-01

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 28, 2024

Arize Herbal Dietary Supplement, packaged in 10 capsules per box, Distributed by: Natural Herbal Remedies, LLC, Cheyenne, WY 82001, www.getarize.com

Today The World

FDA Drug Critical Feb 28, 2024

Neptune's Fix, Tianeptine Tablets Extended Relief, Twenty Tablets per Box, Wide Awake, 3000 mg (150 mg Per Tablet), Distributed By Neptune Resources, LLC, 30 N. Gould Street, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Neptune Resources, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62%, Distributed by: Air Scent International, 290 Alpha Drive, RIDC Industrial Park, Pittsburg, PA 15238 USA, www.airscent.com, NDC 75009-562.

Alpha Aromatics

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Family Wellness Cherry Cough Drops Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, 80 drops per bag, item number 20001187, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Bestco LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) 400 USP units/5mL (80 USP units/mL), 5mL multiple-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Mallinckrodt ARD LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 63004-8710-1

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 8 mg/ 250 mL (32 mcg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, 250 mL vial, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015. Made in Ireland. NDC: 0338-0108-20

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Feb 28, 2024

TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid, NET WT 4.5 oz. (128 g) cans, Distributed by: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, Tarrytown, NY 10591 UPC 3 63736 81961 3

Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50mcg, 120 Metered Sprays - 16 g net fill, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0829-1

Apotex Corp.

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Data sources

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.