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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Category snapshot

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

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Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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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 Low Jul 11, 2012

Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Coal Tar USP 2.5% (from Coal Tar USP Solution, 7%), 7.5 oz bottle, Distributed by Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257, NDC…

Ranbaxy Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Loxapine Capsules USP, 5mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 00591-0369-01.

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Loxapine Capsules USP, 50mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0372-01

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP 50 mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in india By: Emcure Pharmaceuticals LTD. Hinjwadi, Pune, India, Manuf…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Loxapine Capsules USP, 10mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 Rx only. NDC # 0591-0370-01

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative, 140 mg of Senna per capsule, 25 doses, 100 capsules, Manufactured by: healthPLUS Inc. Chino, CA 91710 USA.

Health Plus Incorporated

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL Injection, 50 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0590-10

sanofi-aventis US, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Loxapine Capsules USP, 25mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0371-01

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL injection, 100 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0591-20

sanofi-aventis US, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012

Loxitane Capsules, Loxapine Succinate Capsules, 10mg base, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 52544-495-…

Watson Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Thyro-Tab.075 mg., packaged in bulk drums for repackaging. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601.

Lloyd Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Zeosa (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (chewable), 0.4 mg/0.035 mg, and ferrous fumarate tablets USP, (chewable) 75 mg), 3 Blister C…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Thyro-Tab 0.050mg., packaged in bulk drums for repackaging. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

Lloyd Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1322-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc…

Lloyd Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Nisoldipine Extended Release Tablets, 17mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories Mason OH 45040, Manufactured by SkyePha…

Shionogi Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., packaged in 100-ct. bottles, RX, NDC 0456-1321-01. Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals,…

Lloyd Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Ind…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 20 tablets per bottle, Repacked & Distributed by: Physicians Total Care Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146, NDC # 54868-291…

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 27, 2012

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL Flexible Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL …

Hospira, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Zemplar (paricalcitol) Injection, 5 mcg/mL in 2 mL multi-dose vials, 25 vial carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. For Abbott Laboratories, …

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Drug Critical Jun 27, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Extended Release tablet, 30 mg, 60 tablet bottles, Rx only, Physician Total Care, Inc, Tulsa, Ok 74146-6234, NDC 54868-4033-00

Physicians Total Care, Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jun 27, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Immediate Release tablet, 30 mg/120 tablet bottles, Rx only, Physician Total Care, Inc, Tulsa, OK 74146-6234, NDC 54868-4973-00

Physicians Total Care, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium); 40 mg, 30 TABLETS, Rx only, Repacked & distributed: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa OK 74146, NDC 54868-4229-0

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 27, 2012

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 27, 2012

LifeGas OXYGEN COMPRESSED UN1072 USP, Distributed by: Linde

Linde Gas LLC

CPSC Moderate Jun 21, 2012

Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company

FDA Drug Low Jun 20, 2012

Endocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) tablets, USP, 10 mg/650 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.,…

Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Arthrotec 75 (diclofenac sodium and misoprostol) tablets, 75 mg/200 mcg, a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-4165-1); b) 60-count tablets per b…

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 20, 2012

DermaZinc Spray, 0.25% zinc pyritione, topical OTC, 4 fl oz bottle Distributed By: Dermallogix Partners, Inc. Scarborough, ME 04070

Quadrant Chemical Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-553-01), packaged in 30-co…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Diazepam Injection, USP, 10 mg Automatic, Autoinjector for Buddy Use, 5 mg/mL, 2 mL autoinjector, 15-count autoinjectors per carton, Rx only, Meridia…

Meridian Medical Technologies a Pfizer Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Octreotide Acetate Injection, 50 mcg/mL (0.05 mg/mL), 1 mL single dose vials, packaged in 10 x 1 mL single dose vials per pack, Rx only, Manufactured…

Ben Venue Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25…

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-552-01), packaged in 30-co…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Midazolam HCl Injection, 5 mg/mL, 1 mL single use vials, packaged in 10 x 1 mL single use vials per pack, Rx only, Manufactured by: Ben Venue Laborat…

Ben Venue Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-555-01), packaged in 30-co…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Sep 28, 2011

Bond Manufacturing Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Bond Manufacturing Co., of Antioch, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jun 30, 2011

International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), of Freehold, N.J.

CPSC Moderate Jun 23, 2011

Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Aquebogue, N.Y

CPSC Moderate Oct 6, 2010

Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2009

Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio

CPSC Moderate Jul 1, 2009

Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2009

Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Feb 24, 2009

Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2007

The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard

Creative Design, of Hong Kong

CPSC Moderate Oct 5, 2007

P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire

Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Sep 7, 2006

Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard

Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of China

CPSC Moderate Jan 28, 2005

CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins

Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2004

CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers

Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska

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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.