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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 Feb 2, 2022

Trypan Blue 0.03%, 0.5mL per syringe, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection Preservative Free, Single Use Syringe, For Intraocular Injection, Edg…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Feb 2, 2022

CTx26 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 O…

Dental Alliance Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Vancomycin HCl in 0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1,250 mg/250 mL, Single Use Bag for IV Injection (Preservative Free), 250 mL pre-filled bag, …

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Ceftazidime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free (11.25 mg/0.5 mL (22.5 mg/mL), 0.5mL single use syringe for Intraocular Inj…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

CSF Otic Insufflation Capsule, Sulfacetamide Sodium/ Ciprofloxacin/ Amphotericin B Otic Powder, 50mg / 30mg / 5mg, 5 count bottle, For Otic Use with …

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Methotrexate, USP, Sterile Solution for Injection (PF), 125 mg/5mL (2mg/mL), 5 mL per syringe, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr, Colchester, VT 0544…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Pioglitazone Tablets USP, 45 mg, 500 count bottles, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ -- NDC 57237-221-05

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone acetate 1% and pramoxine hydrochloride 1%) topical aerosol, 10 g aerosol containers, Rx Only, Distributed by Meda Phar…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 2, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl, Sterile Solution for Injection, (PF), 800 mcg/10mL (80 mcg/mL), Single Use Syringe for IV Injection, Edge Pharma, LLC 856 Hercules…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

QC QUALITY CHOICE, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg, Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Allergy & Congestion, 10 Tablets per box, NDC…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-79), and b) 15 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-12), …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

CVS Health, Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg/Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg/Nasal Decongestant, a) 20 Extended Release Tablets per b…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jan 26, 2022

Semglee (insulin glargine) injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen (NDC 49502-0196-71), packaged in Five 3 mL Prefilled Pens per carton (…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

equate, Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg/Antihistamine, Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg/Nasal Decongestant Extended-Release Tablets USP, a) 20 Exten…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Physicians CARE Extra Strength PAIN RELIEVER [Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID), and Caffeine], 250 mg, 250 mg, 65 mg, packaged as 100-count Tablets (50…

Medique Products

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Rugby, Antihistamine and Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 30 Tablets per box, N…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Wal-Fex D, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg/Antihistamine & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg/Nasal Decongestant, Extended Release Tablets USP, a) 20 Extended Release T…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Dr. Reddys, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets USP, a) 10 tablets per box, UPC 343598823355, b) 20 tablets …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Foam, 0.05%, packaged in a) 50 g can (NDC 50742-304-50), and b) 100 g can (NDC 50742-304-01), Rx only, Manufactured for: Ingenu…

Ingenus Pharmaceuticals Llc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Extra Strength Headache (acetaminophen 250 mg, aspirin 250 mg, caffeine 65 mg) tablets, packaged in 2-count tablets per packet, Manufactured for: Lil…

Medique Products

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Mucus Relief D, Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine HCl ER Tablets, 600 mg/60mg, packaged in 36-count blister pack packed into cartons, Distributed by: Walgr…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Allergy & Congestion, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, 20 Extended-Release Tablets…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Leader, 12HR Allergy & Congestion Relief, Fexofenadine HCl, 60mg Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg Antihistamine Nasal Decongestant, 20 Extended Release Tabl…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Lexette (halobetasol propionate) Topical Foam, 0.05% 50 g canisters, Rx ONLY, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma Greenville, NC 27834, NDC 51862-604-50

Mayne Pharma Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jan 26, 2022

SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN 38478, NDC 50262-731-24.

Lohxa, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 26, 2022

Kroger, Allergy Relief-D, Fexofenadine HCl 60mg/Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg/Nasal Decongestant, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 20 tablets …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Clobazam Oral Suspension 2.5 mg/mL, 120 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: VistaPharm, Inc. Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-058-04

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Medique Pain-Off (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID*) 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg) Tablets, packaged in 2-count Tablets per Unit Dose Packet, packaged …

Medique Products

CPSC Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York

FDA Food Critical Jan 19, 2022

Tailor Made Compounding Clarity Capsule 90ct Bottle NO UPC CODE

NutraCap Labs LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), 50 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC., L…

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray, 400 mcg per spray, 200 metered sprays, 12 g bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Perrigo, Yeruham, Israel; Distributed by P…

Padagis US LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 19, 2022

Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 100 mg per 5 mL (20 mg/mL) 30 mL bottles, Rx only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701 -- NDC 50383-965-…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 19, 2022

Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP 5 mg per 5 mL (1 mg/mL), 500 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville,…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jan 19, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Tar…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

MethylPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP 400 mg/10mL (40mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Me…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Metformin 750 mg Extended Release NDC # 70518-2920-00

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Carbamazepine Tablets, USP 200 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 13668-268-01 Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bharuch-392130, India Manufactur…

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

The Natural Dentist Healthy Balance Peppermint Sage, Menthol 0.12%, 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL) bottles, Manufactured for Revive Personal Products Company, M…

Revive Personal Products Company

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Sufentanil Citrate Injection, USP 100 mcg/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) for intravenous and epidural use, Rx only, 2 mL Ampule, Warning - May be habit forming, Pr…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection USP 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL), 4 mL Single-Dose Vials, 10 vials per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Teva Pharmaceutic…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 25 mg, 1000 - count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: TruPharma, LLC. Tampa, FL 33609; Manufactured by: Rubicon Resea…

Rubicon Research Private Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Cefixime Capsules, 400 mg, 50-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, L…

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 12, 2022

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-435-01.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Cefixime 400 mg capsule, packaged in a) 2-count bottle (NDC 70518-2749-02), b) 2-count blister pack (NDC 70518-2749-03), Rx only, MFG: Ascend Labs, L…

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 12, 2022

Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP C-II, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202. Manuf…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Pregabalin Capsules, 50 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 12, 2022

PAIN AID ESF- (Acetaminopehn USP 250mg, Asprin USP 250mg Caffeine 65mg) coated, bulk OTC tablets packaged in corrugated boxes lined with 2 polyethyle…

ULTRAtab Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jan 5, 2022

Klean Touch Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%) Ingredients Ethanol and Methanol, in 55-gallon drums, Aroma Release Technology, Inc., 7026 Discovery D…

Aroma Release Technologies Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jan 5, 2022

kleantouch HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 70%), 8.0 FL OZ (236 ML), pump bottles, Distributed by: Valisa MFG, LLC, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, Made in USA…

Valisa MFG 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.