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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,290
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the federal recall archive, of which 10% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,290 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 14.1% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 14,290 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.

  • 14,290 total recalls
  • 14.1% of the archive
  • 10% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 1,496 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,290
total recalls
10%
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 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 263

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 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 16, 2022

Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Dist. By: Par Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonv…

Direct Rx

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

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

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swab, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swab, 0.034 fl. Oz. (1 mL) Each in a pouch…

Professional Disposables International, 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

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

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Maxi Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Maxi Swabstick, 0.172 fl. Oz. (5…

Professional Disposables International, 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: 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

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. oz. (1.6 mL) Eac…

Professional Disposables International, Inc.

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

Alprazolam Tablets, USP 0.5 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 67253-901-10), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 67253-901-50), and c) 1000-count bottl…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

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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.