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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 Critical Mar 30, 2022

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq / 100 mL (4 mEq / mL), packaged in 2 trays of 20 vials per shipper (NDC 63323-032-00), each vial: 100 mL fill …

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt 60 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharm, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-063-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment, 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, Distributed by: McKe…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 100 grams tubes, NDC 52565-045-99; b) 60 grams tubes, NDC 52565-045-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP, packaged in a) 15 grams tubes, NDC 52565-042-15; b) 30 grams tubes, NDC 52565-042-30; c) 60 grams…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt. 100 grams tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, NDC 70512-037-10.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Sincalide Lyophilized powder for reconstitution Each ML contains: Mannitol 170mg, Arginine 30mg, Lysine 15mg, Potassium Phosphate 9mg, Methionine 4mg…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 grams tube, Rx only, Manufactured for SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; NDC 70512-0…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

T-105, Papaverine 30 mg/mL Phentolamine 1 mg/mL PGE 10 mcg/mL packaged as a) 5 mL Multi-dose NDC 73198-0005-05; b) 10 mL Multi-dose NDC 73198-0005-10…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 grams tube, NDC 52565-039-15; b) 30 grams tube, NDC 52565-039-30; c) 45 grams tube, NDC …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 grams tube, NDC 52565-082-15; b) 30 grams tube, NDC 52565-082-30; c) 60 grams tube, NDC 52565-082…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

Formula F9, Papaverine 0.9 mg/mL, Phentolamine 0.1 mg/mL, PGE 20 mcg/mL, Atropine 0.01 mg/mL, Multi-Dose 10 mL vial, Each ML contains: 0.5% Chlorobut…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5% w/w, 5 fl. oz. (150 mL) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70810,…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

SB-4, Papaverine 30mg/mL, Phentolamine 3mg/mL, Alprostadil 40mcg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Multi-dose vial NDC 73198-0023-05; b) 10 mL Multi-dose vial …

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

NAD+ Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Lyophilized powder for reconstitution, Multi-Dose 500 mg per vial, Each ML contains: 0.288% Sodium Phosphate …

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt 60 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC Baton Rouge, LA 70809, NDC 70512-0…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 4mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 4 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence,…

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-15; b) 60 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-60; c) 30 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-30, Rx Only, …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1%, packaged in 30 grams tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, NDC 7051…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 23, 2022

Jaguar Power Honey packaged in a gold paper box with black writing, 12 sachets per box UPC 3553314142227

Mohammad Mayha

FDA Food Critical Mar 23, 2022

Helmi Honey VIP packaged in a gold paper box with black writing, 12 sachets per box UPC 3553314122014

Mohammad Mayha

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Alprazolam Tablets, USP 1mg, 180-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by ULTRAlab Laboratories, Inc., NY; Packaged by GSMS, Inc., CA NDC 60429-504-18.

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 250 mL Excel Container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA, NDC 0264-7800-20

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 23, 2022

Avaphinal Maximum Male Enhancement Sexual Pills, 2000 MG*, packaged in 10 Capsules per carton.

Walmart Stores

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Vancomycin14 mg/mL Fortified Ophthalmic Solution in 5 mL bottles, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

hydrALAZINE HCl Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10x10 blister packs), Rx only, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Livonia, MI 48152 …

The Harvard Drug Group

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2022

Acme United Corporation Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poi…

Acme United of Rocky Mount, North Carolina

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP (C-II), 5 mg/5 mL, Delivers 5 mL per Cup, 1 Tray of 10 Cups, Rx Only, For Institutional Use Only, American…

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 16, 2022

PALIPERIDONE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 9 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries …

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Alprazolam Tablets, USP 1mg, Generic for Xanax, Pkg Size: a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC: 68788-6381-03, b) 60 tablets per bottle, NDC: 68788-6381-06,…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Olanzapine Tablets, USP 10 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA , Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleod…

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.5%, 3 mL, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 Dist. By Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Eas…

Direct Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 10 mg /20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 085…

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

All Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug products sold by Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tenne…

Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 6…

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Bubble Gum Flavored Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC: …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%), plastic bottle packaged as (a) 8 OZ, UPC 8 19192 02866 8; (b) 16 OZ, UPC 8 19192 02874 3;…

AMS Packaging Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Pain & Fever Bubblegum Flavored Acetaminophen Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 fl oz (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Infant's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 2 FL OZ (59 mL) per bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Dye Free Cherry Flavor Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed By Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC:…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Strawberry Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets, 2.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc., Saddle Brook, NJ 07…

RISING PHARMACEUTICALS

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Strawberry Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204. N…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Bubble Gum Flavored Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC: …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Dye Free Cherry Flavor Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Infant Dye Free Grape Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 2 FL OZ (59 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Infant's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 2 FL OZ (59 mL) per bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woo…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 65%), plastic bottles packaged as (a) 2 OZ / 60ML, UPC 8 19192 02865 1; (b) 4 OZ, 118 ML, UPC 8…

AMS Packaging Inc

FDA Drug Low Mar 2, 2022

Azacitidine, 1,00mg/Vial, One Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046, India, NDC 43598-305-62

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Dye Free Cherry Flavor Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72…

Perrigo Company PLC

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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.