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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

Category snapshot

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 Feb 9, 2022

PAINAID (acetaminophen 110 mg, aspirin 162mg, caffeine 32.4 mg, salicylamide 152mg) 2 tablet packets, Dist. by ZEE Medical Distributors, LLC Mason, O…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

CONGESTAID II Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl 5mg) 2 tablet packets, Dist. by ZEE Medical Distributors, LLC Mason, OH 45040

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Lite Remfresh Advanced Ion-Powered Melatonin (Melatonin 0.5mg) Tablets, 36-count blisters, Physician's Seal LLC, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

DBI 357 Super Magnum Quick Energy Stimulant (caffeine 200mg) tablets, packaged in a) 36-count bottles, b) 100-count bottles, c) 500-count bottles, an…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

CETAFEN Extra Non-Aspirin Pain Relieve (Acetaminophen 500 mg) caplets, 2-count packets, Manufactured for: HARTHealth Seattle, WA 98124

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Delayed-Release Tablets 10 mg/10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratori…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

MIRALAC (calcium carbonate 420mg) tablets, Mint Flavor, 2-count packets, Dist. by Honeywell Safety Products USA, Smithfield, RI 02917

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Mint Flavored Antacid (Calcium Carbonate 420mg) 2 tablet packets, Mfg for Just American Safety, Osceola, IN 46561, NDC 67060-303-68

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Cystex Urinary Pan Relief (NSAID) (methenamine 162mg, sodium salicylate 162.5mg tablets) packaged in a) 40-count blisters and b) 20-count blisters, D…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0808-02

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Back Pain-Off (caffeine 50mg, magnesium salicylate 290mg) Tablets 2-count packets, Mfd for MEDIQUE PRODUCTS, Fort Myers, FL 33967, NDC 47682-073-00

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Sinus Relief (acetaminophen 325mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg), 2-tablet packets, Manufactured for Select Corporation, Carrollton, TX 7…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Extra Strength (ES) PAIN RELIEVER (acetaminophen 500 mg) 2 tablet packets, Manufactured by Ultratab Laboratories, Inc.

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

PEPTIME Energy (caffeine 250mg) tablets, 100-count bottles, Marketed by: DMD Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Dickery Consumer Products, Inc., Noblesvi…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

EXTRA STRENGTH UN-ASPIRIN (acetaminophen 500 mg) 2 Caplet packets, Dist. by ZEE Medical Distributors, LLC Mason, OH 45040, NDC 42961-041-03

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

MAGNACAL (calcium carbonate 420 mg), 2 tablet packets, Manufactured for: Afassco Inc. Minden, NV 89423

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Exaprin pain reliever (acetaminophen 110 mg, aspirin 162 mg, caffeine 32.4mg, salicylamide 152mg) tablets, 2- tablet packets, Manufactured for: HART…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

SINU-PHEN PLUS sinus pain and congestion tabs (acetaminophen 500 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5.0 mg) 2 tablet packets, Manufactured for: Tellus Medical Pro…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Cold Relief Severe Pain/Cough (acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg), 2-tablet packets, Manufactu…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injection, IM, 150 mg/mL, packaged in 1 ml Single Dose Vial, RX Only, Ideal Pharmacy, 2333 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Ideal Specialty Apothecary, Inc. dba Ideal Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

AYPANAL Non-aspirin Pain Reliever (acetaminophen 325 mg) tablets, 2-count packets, Dist. by Honeywell Safety Products USA, Smithfield, RI 02917

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Regular Strength Pain Reliever (acetaminophen 110 mg, aspirin 162 mg, Caffeine 32.4 mg, Salicylamide 152 mg) 2 tablet packets, Mfg for Advanced First…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Cold Tablet Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer/Expectorant/Nasal Decongestant (acetaminophen 325 mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) 2 tablets pe…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

SINUS DECONGESTANT Nasal Decongestant (phenylephrine HCl 5mg) tablets, 2-count packets, Dist. by Honeywell Safety Products USA, Smithfield, RI 02917

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

REMfresh Advanced Ion-Powered Melatonin (Melatonin 5 mg) Caplets, packaged in 36-count blisters Physician's Seal LLC, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

CETAFEN COUGH & COLD COUGH & COLD RELIEF (Acetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg) Coated tablets, …

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

ELECTROLYTE Supplement Tablets (calcium 5.2 mg, Potassium 20.8 mg, Magnesium 6 mg ) 2-count packets, Dist. by Honeywell Safety Products USA, Smithfie…

Ultra Seal Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Multi-Symptom Cramp Relief (acetaminophen 325mg and Pamabrom 25mg), 2- tablet packets, Mfd. for First Aid Direct, Mason, OH 45040

Ultra Seal Corporation

CPSC Moderate Feb 9, 2022

Escalade Sports Recalls Tennis Tables Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

Escalade Sports, of Evansville, Indiana

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CTx7 Kit, contains one tube CariFree CTx4 Gel 5000, 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 Manufactured by Oral Bio…

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CariFree sample boxes, contains one tube of CariFree CTx4 Gel 5000, 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 Manufact…

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Edetate Disodium (EDTA), Sterile Ophthalmic Solution (PF) 1.5%, 10 mL per dropper, Single Dose Droptainer for Topical Ophthalmic Use, Edge Pharma, LL…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Edetate Disodium (EDTA), Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, (PF) 3%, 10mL per dropper, Single Dose Droptainer for Topical Ophthalmic Use, Edge Pharma, LLC,…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

MVASI, (bevacizumab-awwb), Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, 3.25mg/0.13mL (25 mg/mL) 0.13 mL per syringe, Dose: 1.25mg/0.05mL, Single Use S…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Phenol, Topical Solution (PF) Multiple Dose Vial, 89%, 3 mL per vial, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT, NDC 05446-1211-03

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Profound-PE Dental Gel, Lidocaine HCl/Prilocaine HCl/Tetracaine HCl/Phenylephrine, 10% / 10% / 4% / 2%, Spear-Peppermint, Multiple Dose Container for…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Dibutyl Squaric Acid, Topical Solution (PF), Multiple Dose Vial, 2%, 10 mL per vial, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr, Colchester VT, 05446, NDC 054…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate, sterile otic solution for injection Preservative free, 19.2 mg/0.8mL (24mg/mL), 0.8 mL per syringe Single Use Syringe…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CTx12 5000 Kit which contains 3 boxes of CariFree CTx4 GEl 5000 gel tubes. 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 M…

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl, 1mg/10mL (0.1mg/mL), 10 mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe for IV Injection, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr, Colchester, VT 054…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CTx21 Kit, contains three tubes of CariFree CTx4 Gel 5000, 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 Manufactured by …

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Vitamin K (Vitamin K ) Oral Solution (PF), 5 mg/mL, 1mL per syringe, single Dose Syringe for Oral Use, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Colchester…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Betadine (povidone-iodine), Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, Preservative Free, 5% 0.5mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Edg…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Cantharidin PLUS, Cantharidin/Salicylic Acid Gel-Forming Suspension, 10 mL per vial, Multiple Dose Vials for Topical Use, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercu…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Lidocaine HCl/Epinephrine, Sterile Buffered Solution for Injection (PF) 1% / 1:100,000, 3 mL per syringe, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Colches…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CariFree CTx4 GEl 5000 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 Manufactured by Oral BioTech Albany, Oregon 97321 D…

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl/Lidocaine, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 1.5%/1%, 0.8mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe For Intraoc…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Mitomycin-C Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, Preservative Free, 0.32mg/0.8 mL (0.4mg/mL) 0.8 mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic U…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Dibutyl Squaric Acid, Topical Solution (PF) Multiple Dose Vial, 1%, 10 mL per vial, Edge Parma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT 05446, NDC 0544…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Moxifloxacin, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 0.8mg/0.8 mL (1mg/mL), 0.8 mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe, For Intrao…

Edge Pharma, LLC

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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.