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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
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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

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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 Jul 19, 2023

Allergy, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count cartons (NDC 72288-847-39), and b)150-count cartons (NDC 72288-847-47 an…

L. Perrigo Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 150-count cartons, Distributed By: BJ's Wholesale Club, 25 Research Drive, Wes…

L. Perrigo Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Allergy ALLER-FEX, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 180-count cartons, Packaged by: Perrigo, 515 Eastern Ave., Allegan, MI 49010 USA. NDC …

L. Perrigo Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 19, 2023

aller-ease, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 30-count cartons, Packaged For: Your Military Exchanges, By: Perrigo Company, Allegan, MI USA…

L. Perrigo Company

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G27424 SMOKY INJECTION X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G07783 SAVORY INJECTION X5 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G39755 SMOKY INJECTION X7 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 1000 film coated tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Plot No…

Strides Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Tizanidine Hydrochloride Tablet 4mg, packaged in a) 20 count-bottles (NDC 68788-7781-2), b)30-count bottles (NDC: 68788-7781-3), c) 60-count bottles,…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Tizanidine Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 100 Tablets (10 tablets x 10 unit dose blister packs) per carton, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Healt…

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 5, 2023

Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 50 mg, Unit Dose 100-Count Tablets Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Survey No. 259/15…

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 5, 2023

Endometrin (progesterone) Vaginal Insert 100mg, packaged in a carton of 21 vaginal inserts with 21 disposable vaginal applicators, Manufactured for: …

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 5, 2023

SnoreStop Naso Spray Bulk, liquid, Distributed by Green Pharma, NDC 61152-199-99

Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 5, 2023

Amphotericin B Liposome for Injection, 50mg/vial, Rx only, Distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by Sun…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical Jun 28, 2023

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES 20 mg, Unit Dose Carton 40 Capsules, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally-500 090 India, …

The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories

FDA Drug Low Jun 28, 2023

Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 13107-014-01

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

CPSC Moderate Jun 22, 2023

Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Prodigy Innovation LLC, of Princeton, New Jersey

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2023

Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, 100 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC., Bridgewater, NJ 08807…

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2023

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) USP Tablets, 650 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Amring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Berwyn, PA 19312, NDC 69…

Amring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Jun 21, 2023

Tranexamic Acid USP Tablets, 650 mg, 30 tablets (3X10) Unit Dose, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-772-13

AVKARE LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2023

Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets, 8 mg, 30 count-bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharma, NDC 62756-460-83.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2023

ASCORBIC ACID PRESERVED INJECTION SOLUTION, 500 mg/mL, 30 mL Sterile Multiple-Dose Vial, RX ONLY, Compounded by: Empower Pharmacy, 5980 W Sam Houston…

Empower Clinic Services LLC dba Empower Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2023

Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injection, 1 ml Ampule (Box of 5 ampules), Rx Only, Distributed by:…

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 14, 2023

Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution, USP (Ionic Buffered Solution), 0.004%, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Manufactured by: GSMS Incorporated, Cam…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 14, 2023

GLYCOPYRROLATE INJECTION, USP 0.2MG/ML, 1mL VIAL, manufactured by HF Acquisition Co. LLC, Mukilteo, WA 98275, NDC 51662-1487-3

HF Acquisition Co LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion, packaged in a) 20mL vials and b) 30 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akor…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Calcitriol Injection 1 mcg/mL, 1 mL ampules Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, 3.5g tubes, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Levocarnitine Oral Solution, USP, 118 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Artificial Tears Ointment, Sterile, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 3.5 gram tubes, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Artificial Tears Solution, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.2%, 5mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30 count bottles and b) 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, 1mL Single Dose Ampules, For Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurn…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 0.2%, 200mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL …

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, packaged in a) 2 mL bottles b) 5 mL bottles, and C) 15 mL bottles, …

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

AK-POLY-BAC (bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5g, Sterile, Rx Only, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, I…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Lorazepam Injection, USP 2 mg/mL vial, 1 mL vials, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Naloxone Injection, USP 0.4 mg/mL, For Intravenous, Intramuscular or Subcutaneous Use, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 4%, 10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

IC-Green (indocyanine green for injection, USP) 25 mg/10 mL Kit, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Amantadine Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP, 50mg/5mL, 473mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Levofloxacin Oral Solution, 25 mg/mL, packaged in a) 100 mL bottles, b) 200 mL bottles, and c) 480 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., …

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 20 mg/2 mL (10 mg/mL) ampules, 2 mL ampules, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Diuril (chlorothiazide sodium) Injection, 500mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. AL…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP 100 mcg/2mL (50 mcg/mL), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP, 15 mg/5 mL, packaged in a) 240 mL and b) 480 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurne…

Akorn, 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.