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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 Jun 22, 2022

Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets, 600 mg, 120-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202 by Lupin Limi…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Morbillinum, Potency:7C, 8C, 9C, 10C 12C, 13C, 15C, 20C, 21C, 30C, 200 C,Liquid Pellets, OTC, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way,…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

medroxyPROGESTERone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 1 mL Prefilled Syringe, 150 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, Packaged as (a) 250 U.S. gallons per tote, Product Code 9999D361-250:…

A.P. Nonweiler

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

medroxyPROGESTERone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, 150 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstart Rx LLC, Memphis, TN, …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical Jun 22, 2022

Artri King Reforzado con Ortiga Omega 3 Tablets, ORIGINAL, 100-count bottles, Melchor Ocampo No. 55 Local D, Delegacion Xochimilco, C.P. 16800, Mexic…

Walmart Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Streptococcinum, Potency: 8C, 9C, 30C, 200C, Liquid Pellets, Rx only, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 2…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Diphtherinum, Potency: 14C, 30C, 200C, Liquid Pellets, Rx only, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411,

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Medorrhinum, Potency:12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Liquid Pellets, Rx only, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 65%), 8 oz/ 236 ML plastic bottles; Premium Nature, South Plainfield, NJ. UPC 819192028668

AMS Packaging Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Pyrogenium, Potency: 15X, 16X, 17X, 19X, 21X, 22X, 25X, 30X, 1M, 200C, 30C, OTC, Liquid Pellets, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale …

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Bacillinum Pulmo, Potency: 30C, 200C, Liquid Pellets, Rx only, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

medroxyPROGESTERone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 1 mL Prefilled Syringe, 150 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, L…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Pertussinum, Potency: 19C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Liquid Pellets, OTC, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Candida Albicans, Potency: 9C, 10C, 12C, 13C, 14C 15C 16C, 19C, 24C, 25C, 26C, 30C, 200C, 14X, 15X, 16X, 20X, 288X, 30X, Liquid Pellets, OTC, Washing…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Influenzinum, Potency: 9X, 10X, 12X, 15X, 25X, 30X, 200C, 12C, 30C 1M, Liquid Pellets, OTC, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, B…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Candida Parapsilosis, Potency: 14X, 15X, 16X, 20X, 28X, 30X, 9C, 10C, 13C, 15C, 25C, 30C, 13X, 27X, 30X, Liquid Pellets, OTC, Washington Homeopathic …

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Jun 16, 2022

Aurohealth Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

CPSC Moderate Jun 16, 2022

Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

CPSC Moderate Jun 16, 2022

Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey

CPSC Moderate Jun 16, 2022

Time-Cap Labs Recalls Kroger Brand Aspirin and Ibuprofen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

The Kroger Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Cefazolin for injection USP, and Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 g, 50 mL duplex container, Rx only, MFG: B. Braun Medical Inc., NDC 0264-3105-11

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Duraclon (clonidine HCl injection, USP), 1000 mcg/10 mL (100 mcg/mL), 10 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, MFG: Mylan Pharma, NDC 67457-218-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

GlucaGen (glucagon) for injection, 1 mg per vial, single dose kit, Rx only, Manufactured for: Boehringer Mannheim, NDC 0597-0260-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Low Jun 15, 2022

Alprostadil Injection USP 500 mcg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vial, 5 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Carton NDC 0703-1501-02, Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceutica…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Metronidazole tablets, USP 250 mg, 100-count unit dose box, Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-1453-61

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, MFG: Mallinckrodt Inc., NDC 0406-1170-03

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Promethazine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100-count unit dose box, Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-6461-61

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 50-count carton (10 tablets each blister pack x 5), Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-0430-06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, MFG: Par Pharma, NDC 49884-122-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 1 g per vial, 10-count box, Rx only, Distributed by: Auromedics Pharma, NDC 55150-113-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Ofloxacin Otic Solution 0.3%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Amneal/Akyma Pharmaceuticals, NDC 69238-1615-3

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Critical Jun 15, 2022

Tacrolimus (Brand Capsules ) 0.5 mg/mL Suspension, Rx, This is a compounded medication., Valor Compounding Pharmacy, 2461 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA…

Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc DBA Valor Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40 mg/vial, 10 single-dose vials, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 0781-3232-95

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Aprepitant Capsule, USP, 40 mg, 1 capsule per unit dose package, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 0781-2321-06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Diphenhydramine HCl oral solution, USP, 25 mg/10 mL UD, packaged in a) 10 mL unit dose cups (NDC 0121-0978-10), b) 100-count box (NDC 0121-0978-00), …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Levofloxacin Tablets, 500 mg, 100-count unit dose box, Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-6352-61

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Pilocarpine HCL Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2%, 15 mL, Rx only, MFG: Somerset Therapeutics, Inc., NDC 7006919101

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Bupivacaine HCl Injection, Multi dose vial, 0.50%, 50 mL/5 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-0250-50

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Firmagon (degarelix for injection) 80 mg, Maintenance Dose (28 days), packaged in a kit, Rx only, MFG: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC 55566-8303-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

HydrOXYzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 0185-0615-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Revonto (dantrolene sodium for injection), 20 mg/vial, 6-count box, Rx only, MFG: US WorldMeds, Inc., NDC 78670-003-67

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 10 mg (1mg/ mL) vial, 10-count box, Rx only, MFG: Teva Pharma USA, NDC 0703-2914-03

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Betadine 5%, Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution, (povidine-iodine ophthalmic solution), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), Rx only, Mfd for: Alcon Surgical Inc., NDC 0…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., NDC 61314-0656-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Amoxicillin Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 0781-2613-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Sumatriptan Succinate Tablets, 100 mg, 9 (1 x 9) Unit-of- use tablets box, Rx only, MFG: Sun Pharmaceuticals, NDC 62756-522-69

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Azithromycin for Injection USP Vial, 500 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-174-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution, USP, sterile, 0.1%, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 6131462810

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Cefazolin for injection USP, and Dextrose Injection, USP, 1G, 50 ML duplex container, Rx only, MFG: B. Braun Medical Inc., NDC 0264-3103-11

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

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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.