Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 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.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-23
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 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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Kroger, Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, 1.745 g, Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By The Kroger CO Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; NDC 30142-899-38 UPC 0 41260 00182 6
Vi-Jon, LLC
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# 803, barcode 6919408031; b) 5 mL prefilled syringe, Item# 933, barcode 6919409331, Rx only, Pine Pharmaceuticals, 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811; NDC 56062-266-38 UPC 0 41415 50673 2
Vi-Jon, LLC
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 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; b) Best Choice UPC 0 70038 20049 9 Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; c) Care One UPC 3 41520 31322 6 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785 or Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147;
Vi-Jon, LLC
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 By: Valu Merchandisers, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave Kansas City, KS 66106; b) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 30745 8 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, CVS Health UPC 0 50428 32503 2 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; c) Equate NDC 49035-592-38 UPC 6 81131 28715 9 Distributed By: Walmart, In
Vi-Jon, LLC
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 Rapids, MI 49544; NDC 41250-708-38 UPC 7 13733 45945 7
Vi-Jon, LLC
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 Amphetamine Product), 15 mg, Rx Only, 100 tablets per bottle, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0777-02.
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 Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167; NDC 0869-0166-38 UPC 0 72785 13405 8
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 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 or Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072; NDC 55910-183-38, UPC 0 72785 13418 8
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 50428 33517 8; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Vi-Jon, LLC
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 By: Valu Merchandises, Co. 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106; b) Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785, Careone UPC 3 41520 00055 3 Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC Salisbury, NC 28147; c) CVS Health UPC 0 50428 29733 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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., 200 Wilmot RD., Deerfield, IL 60015; NDC 0363-7162-38 UPC 3 11917 20159 7 (purple label).
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 Associates LLC Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; NDC 36800-164-38 UPC 0 36800 45530 6
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. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA, or Distributed By UNFI Providence, RI 02908, NDC 41163-769-38 UPC 0 41163 50068 6
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 49035-592-38 UPC 6 81131 28715 9
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6740-70
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6741-72
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6738-70
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6739-71
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, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6840-72.
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, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6839-73
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, Distributed by Correct Dose Inc, Braintree MA 02184. NDC 62320-311-05 UPC 8 60003 67145 0
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6820-76
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, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6840-72.
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, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6838-73
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-7098-94
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, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6838-73
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, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6846-73.
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 69097-341-35.
CIPLA
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 by Correct Dose Inc, Braintree MA 02184. NDC 62320-302-05 UPC 8 60003 67144 3
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, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6846-73.
Plastikon Healthcare LLC
CORRECTDOSE Children's COUGH & CHEST CONGESTION DM (Guaifenesin 100 mg / Dextromethorphan 5 mg per 5 mL) 2.04FL. OZ (60mL), packaged in 12-5 individual doses, Distributed by Correct Dose Inc, Braintree MA 02184. NDC 62320-321-05 UPC 8 60003 67146 7
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC 0904-6844-70
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, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6839-73
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 Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr. Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-6980-72
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, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 34873 4.
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. NDC 17478-189-24
Akorn, Inc
Neomycin Sulfate Tablets, USP 500 mg , 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-1177-01
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 10022 U.S.A.
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, Manalapan, NJ 07726, UPC 868275965765.
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 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
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 913102 GUARDIAN ANTCD TBLT XTRA STGTH BRY 96 CT SKU 914109 GUARDIAN ANTCID TBLT REG STTH FRT 150 CT SKU 914726 GC ANTACID SUPREME CHERRY 12 FL OZ SKU 914112 GUARDIAN ANTD ULTR STRGTH 1000 FRT 72 CT SKU 902322 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
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 914773 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
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Data sources
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- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.