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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

recalls
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 Mar 2, 2022

Children's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Low Mar 2, 2022

Azacitidine, 100mg/vial, One Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046, India, NDC 43598-465-62

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Infant Dye Free Grape Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 2 FL OZ (59 mL) per bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202. …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Soothing 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray No Drip, Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%, 1 FL Oz (30 mL) per bottle, Distributed By MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 17177 …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC, 100 MISSION RIDGE, …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by: Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR 7271…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Low Mar 2, 2022

Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder for Oral Solution, 100 mg, 30 individual packets per carton, Rx Only, Dr. Reddy's, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Labora…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 2, 2022

RISE UP RED EDITION Capsules, 650 mg, 10-count blisters packaged in a carton, ASIN B08JCWG84D, barcode X002NI8PE1.

Positive Health

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

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

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 Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403. …

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 4…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Grape Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Target Corp., Minneapolis, MN 55403 …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Low Mar 2, 2022

Bortezomib, 3.5 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046, India, NDC 43598-865-60

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 2, 2022

Norepinephrine bitartrate 16 mg in 250 mL NaCl 0.9%, packaged in IV bags, Rx only, BayCare Central Pharmacy 7802 E. Telecom Parkway Temple Terrace, F…

BayCare Integrated Service Center, LLC /dba BayCare Central Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Child Bubble Gum Flavored Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml), two 4 FL OZ (118 mL) bottles per pack, Distributed by Walmart Inc., Bentonvill…

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 THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202. …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Acetaminophen Oral Suspension Grape Flavor, 160 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC: 50941-009…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Cherry Flavored Acetaminophen Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml), 4 FL OZ (118 mL) per bottle, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC: 45…

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Children's Pain & Fever Acetaminophen, 160 mg per 5 mL Oral Suspension combo pack. DS SR APAP 160MG CHLD BBGM/DF CHRY/GRP. UPC: 3 70030 11637 9

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Lung Cleaner (saline eucalyptus) inhaler, 37 oz cans, Manufactured For: The Lung Cleaner LLC Boulder, CO 80302

Pharmasol Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

365 SKINNY High Intensity Capsules, 600 mg, 30-count bottle, BODY BALANCE INTERNACIONAL

Je Dois Lavoir LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 23, 2022

Chlorthalidone Tablets USP 25 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets, Sun Pharma, Mfg. by: Fontida Bio Pharm Inc., 1100 Orthodox St. Philadephia, PA 19124, Dist. …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

MAC DADDY RED Capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters per carton, ASIN B07TLDZLY2, UPC 742137 605191.

ABC Sales 1 Inc

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

THE RED PILL, EXTRA STRENGTH capsules, 800 mg, packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton, ASIN B0847BSQQ5, Barcode X002G5GMJ1.

Your Favorite Shop

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 23, 2022

Diazepam Oral Solution (Concentrate), 25 mg per 5 mL (5 mg/mL), 30 mL BOTTLE and DROPPER, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphi…

Lannett Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 23, 2022

Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2%, Net Wt 30 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, Distributed by: McKesson Corpor…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

RED MAMMOTH capsules, 400 mg, packaged in 10-count blisters per carton, ASIN B00KA8FBNI, barcode X001ANE0I5.

Celebrate Today

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

PARAGARD T380A (intrauterine copper contraceptive), 1 unit per carton together with an insertion tube and solid white rod in a Tyvek polyethylene pou…

CooperSurgical, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 23, 2022

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% w/v, 3 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 08520, Ma…

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

MAC DADDY PURPLE Capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters per carton, ASIN B08Z63Z4QK, UPC 742137 605764.

ABC Sales 1 Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Electrolyte tablet (Calcium 10.8mg, Potassium 40mg, Magnesium 12 mg), ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

MidNite Tablet (Melatonin 1.5 mg) supplement, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Ephrine Plus Tablet (Caffeine 200 mg, Vitamin C 25 mg) Supplement, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

APAP 500 mg tablet (Acetaminophen 500 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-210-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Migrenol Caplet (Acetaminophen 500 mg, Caffeine 65 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-565-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 16, 2022

Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Units per Vial, 10 mL vials, packaged in 10 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pha…

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Coated APAP 325 mg Phenyl HCl 5 mg tablet (Acetaminophen 325 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY ND…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Trial Antacid Tablet (Calcium Carbonate 420 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-310-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Legatrin (Acetaminophen 500 mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-785-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Cherry Antacid Tablet (Calcium Carbonate 420 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-304-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Normed Fem Tablet (Acetaminophen 325 mg, Pamabrom 25 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-701-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

4-Component Cold Tabs (Acetaminophen 325 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laborator…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

HPC Tablet (Acetaminophen 110 mg, Aspirin 162 mg, Caffeine 32.4 mg, Salicylamide 152 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY N…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Coated Back Relief Tablet (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Magnesium Salicylate 290 mg, Caffeine 50 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, …

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 16, 2022

MegMan Performance Booster, 800 mg capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton, UPC 8 48998 00091 2, ASIN B08Z74KS88

Junp Hydration LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Peppermint Antacid tablet (Calcium Carbonate 420 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-303-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

DBI Magnums Tablet (Caffeine 200 mg) 100 and 500 count & 3 and 36 count packets & Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 629…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Extra-Strength Unaspirin caplet (Acetaminophen 500 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-207-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Pain Aid PMF Caplet (Acetaminophen 500 mg, Pamabrom 25 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Highland, NY NDC 62959-710-00

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Kramer Novis Tusicof Caplet (Guaifenesin 400 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg) Bulk Container, ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc., Hi…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

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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.