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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,290
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the federal recall archive, of which 10% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,290 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 14.1% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 14,290 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.

  • 14,290 total recalls
  • 14.1% of the archive
  • 10% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 1,496 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,290
total recalls
10%
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 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 263

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 Oct 12, 2022

Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/mL, 25x 1 mL single dose ampules per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Prin…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

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

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 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 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

PROPOFOL Injectable Emulsion, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 100 mL glass fliptop vial (NDC 0409-4699-54) further packaged in a tray of 10 vials …

Pfizer 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, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 33517 8 or UPC 0 50428 30594 2…

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

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

TEST CYP/DHEA (Sesame Oil) 100 MG/2.5 MG/ML Injection, 3 ML and 6 ML vials, Rx only, Carolina Infusion LLC, 95 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

Carolina Infusion

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphet…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

SWAN, Citroma MAGNESIUM CITRATE, Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemony Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by: Vi-Jon, Inc. One …

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

Rexall, Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Dolgencorp. LLC 100 Missio…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

CVS Health, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) UPC 0 50428 30594 2; b) UPC 0 5042…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), a) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 58790 3 Proudly Distributed …

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

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

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

Topcare health, Magnesium Citrate, SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Topco Associate…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

EQUALINE magnesium citrate saline laxative, oral solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), DYE FREE lemon flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed by Supervalu Inc. E…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 21, 2022

equate Magnesium Citrate, SALINE LAXATIVE, (1.745g/fl oz) 10 FL OZ (296mL), Grape Flavor, Distributed By: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716; NDC 49…

Vi-Jon, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Diphenhydramine HCl Oral Solution 12.5 mg / 5 mL, 5 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Phar…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Diphenhydramine HCl Oral Solution, 25 mg / 10 mL, 10 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pha…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Sterile, 30mL tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-711-31

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Acetaminophen Oral Solution 160 mg / 5 mL, 5 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuti…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Acetaminophen Oral Solution, 325 mg / 10.15 mL, 10.15 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Ph…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/10 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, M…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 2400 mg, Simethicone 240 mg MAX, per 30 mL Oral Suspension, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, …

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CORRECTDOSE Children's PAIN RELIEF & Fever Reducer, Cherry, (Acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL), 2.04 FL.OZ (60mL), packaged in 12-5mL individual doses,…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Acetaminophen Oral Solution 650 mg / 20.3 mL, 20.3 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharm…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 14, 2022

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/10 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, M…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 14, 2022

Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200 mg, Simethicone 120 mg per 30 mL, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, …

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CALCIUM CARBONATE ORAL SUSPENSION, 1250 mg/5 mL, 5 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 4 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharma…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.

CIPLA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200 mg, Simethicone 120 mg per 30 mL, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, …

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 14, 2022

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, M…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., NJ 07059, NDC 6…

CIPLA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CORRECTDOSE Children's ALLERGY RELIEF (Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg per 5 mL), 2.04 FL. OZ (60 mL) packaged in 12- 5mL individual doses, Distributed b…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, M…

Plastikon Healthcare 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.