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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 Low Dec 7, 2022

Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCL 60mg/Antihistamine, Pseudoephedrine HCL 120mg/Nasal Decongestant, Extended-Release Tablets USP, packaged as (a) 20…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours, (1.6 mg/hr), 30 patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeu…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Nov 30, 2022

Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 250 mg/5 mL, NDC 42192-614-05, packaged in 10 x 5 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-30, Rx only, Manufactured for: …

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 30, 2022

Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/2 mL, NDC 42192-614-02, packaged in 10 x 2 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-10, Rx only, Manufactured for: A…

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 23, 2022

Timolol-Latanoprost (0.5/0.005%) ophthalmic drops, Compounded, 5 mL bottle, Imprimis Rx, Ledgewood, NJ.

ImprimisRx NJ

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 23, 2022

PF-Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection, USP 3 mg/3 mL (1 mg/mL) vial, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility 4500 12th Street Extension West Colu…

Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 23, 2022

PF-Labetalol HCl Injection, USP 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL) vial, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility 4500 12th Street Extension West Columbia, SC 29…

Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 23, 2022

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL flexible container bag, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC 0990-7984-37

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 23, 2022

Carvedilol Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Mfg: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 36505, Made in India, NDC 0378-3634-05

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Critical Nov 16, 2022

Octreotide Acetate Injection 500 mcg/mL, 10 x 1 mL Single-Dose Unit-of-Use Syringes, For Subcutaneous or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured for: …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Low Nov 9, 2022

Susvimo (ranibizumab injection), 100mg/mL, sold together as a) carton containing One Susvimo single-dose vial and One Susvimo initial fill needle, ND…

Genentech Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Tablets 8 mg/2 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, N…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Fondaparinux Sodium Injection, USP, 7.5 mg per 0.6 mL, Single Dose, Prefilled Syringe, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown…

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Pyridostigmine Bromide Oral Solution, USP 60 mg/5 mL Delivers 5 mL, packaged in 5mL unit-dose cup, Rx only, Dist. by: VistaPharm, NDC 66689-406-01

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Nov 2, 2022

Atenolol Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: ALPHAPHARM PTY LTD, Marketed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012, …

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Nov 2, 2022

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx only, Manufactured and Di…

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

FDA Drug Critical Nov 2, 2022

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, In…

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 20mg/12.5mg, 90 Tablets bottles Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Ro…

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

CPSC Moderate Oct 27, 2022

Brother Recalls Power Adapters Sold with AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Seeking Health brand Optimal Multivitamin Chewable Dietary Supplement tablets, 60 chewable tablets per package. Product is packaged in white non-flex…

Seeking Health LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 26, 2022

NDC 0363-6171-09 Walgreens Sinus Pressure, Pain & Cough ACETAMINOPHEN/ PAIN RELIEVER DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr/ COUGH SUPPRESSANT GUAIFENESIN/ EXPECTORAN…

LNK International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Rifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc., OH, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, CA, NDC 5…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Flunisolide Nasal Solution, USP 0.025%, 25 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC Orlando, FL 32839-6408; NDC 50742-317…

Ingenus Pharmaceuticals Llc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 500mg/10mL (50mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd…

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 26, 2022

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Each 100 mL contains: SODIUM CHLORIDE, USP - 900 mg, WATER FOR INJECTION, USP - qs, 1000mL Bag, 12 PK, Rx Only, …

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Rifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle (NDC 51407-323-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 51407-323-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 51…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53220 1

Justified Laboratories

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53221 8

Justified Laboratories

FDA Drug Low Oct 12, 2022

Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP, 1000mg per 10 mL (100mg /mL), 10mL single-dose vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ 08…

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 12, 2022

Antibacterial Foaming Wash with Hydria Moisturizing Formula, Cucumber-Melon Scent, 1250 mL (42 fl oz.), Manufactured for: Triple S, 800-323-2251, Mad…

Woodbine Products Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Aminophylline Injection, USP 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) 25x10 mL Single-dose vial, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 5, 2022

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP 20mg, Rx Only, 90 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc. New Brunswick, NJ …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 2 grams/vial NDC 67457-352-02, packaged in 10 x 2 g vials per carton NDC 67457-352-10, Rx only, Mylan Manufactured in …

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Low Oct 5, 2022

oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection for IV Use, High Alert, This is a Compounded Product for Institutio…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 5, 2022

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 40mg, Rx Only, 90 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc. New Brunswick, NJ…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Rifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031, NDC 61748-015-30

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Neoral soft gelatin capsules (cyclosporine capsules, USP) Modified, 25 mg, Rx Only, 30 Soft Gelatin Capsules per carton, Mfg by: Novartis Pharmaceuti…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

FDA Drug Low Oct 5, 2022

ClomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 25mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, LEADING PHARMA, Manufactured by: Leading Pharma, LLC, Fairfield, NJ 07004,…

Leading Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Budesonide Inhalation Suspension 0.25mg/2mL, For Inhalation Only, Rx Only, 1 envelope x five 2 mL Single Dose Ampules per pouch, Sterile Suspension, …

CIPLA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Rifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-01),…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 5, 2022

Xolegel (ketoconazole) gel 2%, 45 gram tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, San Antonio, TX 78215, NDC 16110-080-45

ALMIRALL, LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 28, 2022

Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 0.3 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bar…

UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Lisinopril Tablets USP, 10 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by:…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

Walgreens, Dye-Free, Magnesium Citrate, SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By: Walgreen Co…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Lisinopril 10 mg tablets, 30-count Blister Card, Rx Only, MFG: Lupin Pharma, Baltimore, MD Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc, Indiana PA. Original NDC#…

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

Kroger, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 452…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Bupivacaine HCl 0.375% w/v and Lidocaine HCl 2% w/v Solution for Retrobulbar or Peribulbar Injection; packaged in a) 10 mL prefilled syringe, Item# 8…

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

P, magnesium citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc. 3300…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Grape Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 66220 4 Proudly Distributed B…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

meijer, magnesium citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand …

Vi-Jon, LLC

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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.