Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Category snapshot
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,277
High severity
1,277 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,160 recalls
- Lower severity 1,621
Lower severity
1,621 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
12,927 recalls
- FDA Food 1,024
FDA Food
1,024 recalls
- CPSC 107
CPSC
107 recalls
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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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
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphet…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Sterile, 30mL tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-711-31
Akorn, Inc.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.
CIPLA
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.
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
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
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
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
GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 100 mg-10 mg/5 mL, 5 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Ph…
Plastikon Healthcare LLC
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
GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 200-20 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
Nighttime Sleep-Aid (doxylamine succinate HCl) tablets, 25 mg, 48-count blisters per carton, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woons…
LNK International, Inc.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 5 x 0.3 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045…
Akorn, Inc
Neomycin Sulfate Tablets, USP 500 mg , 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-1177…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Luxury 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 16 FL. OZ. (1 PT) 473 ML, Distributed by: TSM Brands LLC, 540 Equinox Ln, Manalapan, NJ 07726, UPC 868275965734.
Tsm Brands LLC
Colgate Whitening Mouthwash, OPTIC WHITE ICY FRESH MINT. 16 fl. OZ. (1 pt) 473 mL UPC 0 35000 67111 0. Dist. by: Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 1…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Luxury 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, First Aid Antiseptic with Wintergreem12 FL. OZ. (1 PT) 355 ML, Distributed by: TSM Brands LLC, 540 Equinox Ln, Manalapa…
Tsm Brands LLC
QP COUGH COLD TABLET 16 CT distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
AMBI NRSHNG DAILY FACIAL MSTURZER 1.7 OZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
DR SCHOLLS CLR AWAY LIQ WART REMVR 20CT SKU 998384 DR SCHOLLS CALLUS REMOVER PADS 4CT SKU 998431 DR SCHOLLS CORN REMOVERS 9CT SKU 998403 distribu…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
GUARDIAN ANTACID EX STRGTH TBLT FRT 96CT SKU 901379 GUARDIAN CHWABLE SMTHIES BRRY FSION 60CT SKU 999845 GS EFFERVESCENT ANTACID TABLET 36 CT SKU …
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
PEPCID COMPLETE CHEWABLE TAB BERRY 8CT SKU 903365 PEPCID AC MAXIMUM STRENGTH TABLET 25 CT SKU 902063 PEPCID AC MAXIMUM STRENGTH TABLET 8 CT SKU 9…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
QP LAXATIVE BISACODYL 5 MG TABLET 50 CT SKU 902449 QP WOMEN LAXATIVE BISCODYL TABLET 25 CT SKU 915221 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
MIRALAX 8.3 OZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
QP MOTION SICKNESS TABLET 8 CT distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
ROBITUSSIN COUGH N CHEST CONGESTION 4 FL OZ SKU 919471 DELSYM ORANGE 3 FL OZ SKU 901880 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 th…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
NICORETTE GUM WHITE ICE MINT 4 MG 20 CT distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
VICKS DAYQUIL NYQUIL LIQ COMB PK 6 FLOZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
NPX ENEMA 4.5 FL OZ 2 PK distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
DR SCHOLLS ANTI FUNGAL SPRAY PWDER 4.7 OZ SKU 998250 PREMIER ANTFGL TLNFTT LQ SPRY 5.3 FL OZ SKU 911077 distributed to specific Family Dollar Sto…
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
ZZZQUIL NIGHT PAIN BERRY 12 FL OZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
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Data sources
- Source: FDA — openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.