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 · 2026-09-21
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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0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 10 mL Ampules, Rx only, Single Dose, Preservative Free, Manufactured for: Spectra Medical Devices, LLC, Wilmington, MA, 01887, By: Houns Co., Ltd, Jecheon, Korea, 27159, NDC 65282-1510-1.
Huons Co., Ltd.
Skin Rehab, Calming Skin Gel, Hydrocortisone Balm, hydrocortisone 1%, .53oz net wt. (15.3g) per bottle, Distributed By: A.C.E. Inc., DFW Intl. Airport, Texas 75261, www.RHONDAALLISON.COM. NDC 66915-531-04
Island Kinetics, Inc. d.b.a. CoValence Laboratories
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.75% in 8.25% Dextrose Injection, USP (15 mg/2 mL) (7.5 mg/mL) ampules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Houns Co., Ltd, 100, Bio valley, Je-cheor-Si, Chungcheongbuk-dc, Korea, NDC 73293-0002-1 (2 mL ampule), NDC 73293-0002-2 (50 x 2 Single-dose ampules); Distributed: Brookfield Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Brookfield, WI 53005, Made in S. Korea, NDC 71351-022-02 (ampule), NDC 71351-022-10 (10 count ampules), NDC 71351-022-50 (50 count ampules)
Huons Co., Ltd.
Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal, 500G per bottle, Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Radnor, PA 19087, NDC 10106-2448-1
Avantor Performance Materials LLC
Lidocaine HCl injection, USP, 1% 50mg/5mL (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Huons Co, Ltd, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea NDC 73293-0001-1 (vial), NDC 73293-0001-2 (10 count carton); Distributed by: McKesson Corporation, dba Sky Packaging, NDC 63739-170-13 (vials), NDC 63739-170-24 (10 count cartons) and NDC 63739-170-27 (25 count cartons); Distributed by: Brookefield Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Brookefield, WI, Manufactured by: Huons Co., Ltd., 100 Bio valley-ro, Jecheon-si, Chu
Huons Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA Inc., Novi, MI 48375, Made in China, NDC: 83698-675-30, UPC: 635515986718.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 80-count bag, Distributed By: Medical Group Care, LLC, 1035 Collier Center Way, STE 5, Naples, FL 34110, NDC: 83698-114-80, UPC: 383173000030.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 100 mg/5mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Huons Co., Ltd., 100 Bio valley-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungchengbuk-do, Korea, NDC 73293-0003-1 (vial), NDC 73293-0003-2 (10 count carton); Distributed by: Brookefield Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Brookefield, WI, NDC 71351-023-05 (vials), NDC 71351-023-10 (10 count cartons), NDC 71351-023-25 (25 count cartons); Manufactured for: Precision Dose Inc, South Beloit IL NDC 68094-081-01 (vial), NDC 68094-081
Huons Co., Ltd.
QC Quality Choice, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc., Novi MI 48375, Made in China, NDC: 83698-616-25, UPC: 635515993372.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Vancomycin HCI, 1.5 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5085-01
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (2,250 mg per 250 mL) (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-470-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-470-30.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1.125 grams per 250 mL (4.5 mg per mL), 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 63323-626-03, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 63323-626-25 (30 bags in 1 case).
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.2 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc, Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0591-3509-04 carton, NDC 0591-3509-54 pouch
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 500 mL x 20, Manufactured for: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-432-20, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-432-85.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% (900 mg per 100 mL) (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 600047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-468-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-468-50.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-472-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-472-20.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.1 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc, Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0591-3508-04 carton, NDC 0591-3508-54 pouch
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Vancomycin HCI, 1.25 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5083-01
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Beckton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-03.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
GE Healthcare Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 350 mg/mL (64.7%), Rx Only, Distributed by: GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 USA, NDC 0407-1414-91.
GE Healthcare Ireland Limited
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 69097-906-67
Cipla USA, Inc.
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-456-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-456-60.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Clonidine Transdermal System, USP, 0.3 mg/day, supplied in cartons of 4 Systems and 4 Adhesive Covers, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc, Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0591-3510-04 carton, NDC 0591-3510-54 pouch
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
norepinephrine Bitartrate, 32mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5027-02
Fagron Compounding Services
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 12.5 g per 250 mL (50 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-458-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-458-30.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-464-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-464-50.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 1,000 mLx10, Fresenius Medical Care, Waltham, MA 02451, Distributed by: Fresenius Medical Care RTG, LLC, Manufactured by: Fresenius Kabi, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-282-01, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-282-10.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Xanax XR, alprazolam, extended-release tablets, 3 mg, 60 Tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Viatris Specialty LLC, Morgantown, WV 06506, U.S.A, Made in Ireland, NDC 58151-506-91
Viatris, Inc.
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
norepinephrine Bitartrate,16mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5026-02
Fagron Compounding Services
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% (450 mg per 50 mL) (9 mg per mL) 50 mL, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-466-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-466-60.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-02.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-05.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 10 count Prescription Pacs, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2436-15 (carton), NDC 0591-2436-45 (blister pack).
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Vancomycin HCL, 1 gram added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5082-01
Fagron Compounding Services
GE Healthcare Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 300 mg/mL (64.7%), Rx Only, Distributed by: GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 USA, NDC 0407-1413-63.
GE Healthcare Ireland Limited
Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx Only, 10 count Prescription Pack, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2435-15 (carton), NDC 0591-2435-45 (blister pack).
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL), 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-07.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg*/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe and 1 safety needle, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 69097-870-67
Cipla USA, Inc.
Imu-Tek Colostrum-5 120 Capsules; 30% IgG, 2 capsules 2x/day, orally with 8 ounces of water, support a healthy immune system, 3 year shelf life, plastic bottle, inner liner seal and shrink band seal, 500 mg capsule, 7 38654 00026 7, Imu-Tek, Inc. Ft. Collins, CO 80524.
Imu-Tek Animal Health, Incorporated
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 1mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-066-11.
Appco Pharma LLC
traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad 382220, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Glasgow, KY 42141, NDC 60219-2348-5.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 2mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-067-11.
Appco Pharma LLC
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4g/100 mL (40mg/mL) IV bag, further packaged in cartons of 12 x 100 mL IV bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, 382110, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1720-3.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Ultra Lubricant, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 73588 1; c) Foster & Thrive, Lubricating Eye Drops, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Sterile EYE DROPS REDNESS LUBRICANT (glycerin 0.25% and naphazoline HCl 0.012%), 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Industrial Eye Relief, Distributed by: Cintas Corp., Mason, OH 45040, UPC 130209; b) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eye Drops, Redness & Dry Eye Relief, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 46122-606-05; c) Colirio Ojo De Aguila Eye Drops, Distributed by: Grandall Distributing Co., Inc., Glendale, CA 91204-2707, UPC 3 48201 01615 5; d) Colirio OFTAL-MYCIN, Distributed b
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-068-11.
Appco Pharma LLC
STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1219-94; b) Walgreens, Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20300 3
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Spray Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon by DrHealBeauty
DrHealBeauty, of Japan
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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.