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Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,056
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 14,056 recalls, about 13.8% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,056 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 13.8% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 14,056 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.

  • 14,056 total recalls
  • 13.8% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,056 recalls, about 13.8% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 1,277 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,056
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 904 555 658 217

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 Aug 22, 2012

DEXPANTHENOL 250MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML, 120 ML, 360 ML, 450 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

DEPO-TESTOSTERONE, MDV, 10ML** 200MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML (1 PRODUCT)

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

LIDOCAINE/EPINEPHRINE/BUPIVACAINE, PF 1%/0.00025%/0.375% OPHTHALMIC 30 ML 48 ML 60 ML 90 ML; LIDOCAINE/EPINEPHRINE/BUPIVACAINE, PF 1%/0.000…

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, P.F. 100MG/ML (10%) INJECTABLE 200 ML, 240 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 150MG/ML INJECTABLE 1000 ML, 800 ML, 900 ML; CALCIUM …

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X1ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X5ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 125 MLS; HEPARIN SODIUM (25X30ML)** 100…

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

HUMULIN-R INSULIN, 10ML VIAL** 100U/ML INJECTABLE 10 MLS (1 PRODUCT)

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO…

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (STANDARD) - 21 DAY 200 UNIT VIALS KIT 1 KIT; CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (STANDARD) - 45 DAY 200 UNIT VIALS KIT 1 KIT; CHORIONIC G…

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

ACETAZOLAMIDE, LYOPHILIZED 500MG INJECTABLE10 VIAL, 4 VIAL, 5 VIAL, 6 VIAL, 8 VIAL (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

FOLIC ACID 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 60 ML (1 PRODUCT)

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 22, 2012

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE/LIDOCAINE HCL 40MG/10MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML 500 ML; METHYLPREDNISOLONE/LIDOCAINE 80MG/10MG/ML INJECTABLE 24 ML (3 DIF…

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

FDA Drug Critical Aug 15, 2012

HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2.5 mL Carpuject prefilled cartridge unit, packaged in 10-count Carpujects per carton, Rx o…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, 60-count (60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials) per carton, Rx only,…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Meloxicam Tablets, USP, 15 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Strides Acrolab Ltd., Bangalore-560 076, India, Manufactured for: Ap…

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20mg/mL, 1 mL , Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience - NDC 68546-317-30

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Estradiol Hemihydrate M20 EP/USP Powder, packaged in a) 1.5 kg and b) 2.5 kg fiber drums, Rx only, Art. No. 165811, Bayer Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Aug 8, 2012

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets…

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Critical Aug 8, 2012

Argatroban Injection 50 mg per 50ml (1 mg per ml) For Intravenous Infusion Only, a) Single Use Vial (NDC 42367-203-07), b) 10 Single Use Vials(NDC …

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Dr. Reddy's Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril Hydrochloride 5 mg*/20 mg, 500 Capsules, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachepal…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Dr. Reddy's Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg*, 500 Tablets, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachepalli - 502 325 INDIA, NDC 5511…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Xactdose Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg/5mL, supplied in 5 mL unit dose cups, VISTAPHARM, Largo, FL NDC 66689-036-50

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Dis…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Low Aug 8, 2012

Major brand Infants' Mapap, Acetaminophen Concentrated Drops, 1 FL. OZ. (30 mL.) 80 mg. per 0.8 mL, Cherry Flavor, Distributed by MAJOR PHARMACEUTICA…

Axcentria Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution, 7.5 mg/500 mg per 15 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mallinckrodt Inc., Hazelwood, MO …

Mallinckrodt Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

OFIRMEV (acetaminophen) injection, 1000 mg/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 24-count Single Use 100 mL Vials per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Cadence Pharmac…

Cadence Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 500 mg PE per 10 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 10-count x 10 mL Single Dose Vials per…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Low Aug 8, 2012

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution, 7.5 mg/500 mg per 15 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mallinckrodt Inc., Hazelwood, MO …

Mallinckrodt Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Dorzolamide HCI/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 22.3mg/6.8mg per mL, 10mL bottle, For Topical Application in the Eye, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution…

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 mL Single Dose Vials per ca…

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

FDA Drug Low Aug 1, 2012

Tizanidine (Generic for: Zanaflex), 4 mg, 90 Tablets per Bottle, Rx only, , Mfg By: Dr Reddys Labs Ltd., Bachepally, IN 500 - 090, Packaged and distr…

Stat Rx USA

FDA Drug Low Aug 1, 2012

Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60 mL bottle with applicator, Rx only. E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Melville…

Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S. Dent & Co., Erlanger, KY

Grandpa Brands Co

FDA Drug Low Jul 25, 2012

HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP, 10 mg/5 mL, 1 PINT (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811…

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Low Jul 25, 2012

Midol Complete, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate, Gelcaps 24 ct. blister, OTC, Distributed by Bayer Health Care, Morristown, NJ 07962 N…

Bayer Healthcare, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jul 25, 2012

Pitocin (Oxytocin Injection, USP) Synthetic 10 units per mL 10 mL, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Rochester, MI 4…

JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 25, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject Cartridge Unit with Luer Lock, packaged 10 Carpujects/carton, CII, Rx only, H…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Prefera OB One Gel Capsules, 30 softgels, Rx Only, Manufactured by: IVC industries, Inc. Irving ton, NJ 07111, For: Alaven Pharmaceutical LLC Mariett…

Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 25, 2012

Midol Complete, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate, Caplets, OTC, a) 16 ct. blister (NDC 0280-8005-16), b)24 ct. blister, Distributed by Bay…

Bayer Healthcare, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000 (1 mg/mL), 25 x 1 mL Ampules, For SC and IM Use, For IV and IC Use after Dilution, Rx Only, American Regent, Inc.…

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 25, 2012

Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets per Bottle, Manufactured in India by: Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Division of J.B.…

Pack Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Low Jul 18, 2012

Middle-Age Energy Booster bottles of 60 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #65

H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jul 18, 2012

Fertalin bottles of 90 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #8

H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jul 18, 2012

Erosyn bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #7

H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jul 18, 2012

Product Name: Eroxil bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc #6

H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Trizivir (abacavir sulfate 300mg, lamivudine 150 mg and zidovudine 300 mg), 60 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: ViiV Healthcare, Research Triangle…

GlaxoSmithKline Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer, (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%), in a) 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.), b) 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz.) Cassettes, Distributed by …

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2012

HYDROCORTISONE and ACETIC ACID OTIC SOLUTION, USP, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811; NDC 0603-7039-3…

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Daytrana (Methylphenidate) Transdermal System Patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2. 2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 68968-5554-01) packaged in 3-co…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2012

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850;…

ASTRA ZENECA Lp

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Hydrocodone Bitartrate & Acetaminophen Oral Solution 7.5 mg/325 mg per 15 mL, a) 15 mL Unit Dose Cups (50 unit dose cups per case), b) 473 mL Bottles…

VistaPharm, Inc.

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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.