Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 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.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-21
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
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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Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP 150 mcg, 1000 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Princeton, NJ, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Sarigam, Valsad, Guajarat, INDIA NDC 33342-401-44
MACLEODS PHARMA USA, INC
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 12.5 mg, (a) 50 Tablets [5 x 10] (NDC 60687-775-65) (b) 12.5 mg Individual Dose ( NDC 60687-775-11), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio, 43217.
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Gelatin Capsule Pack for use with the Sodium Iodide I-131 Kit (containing 5 empty capsules and 5 Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules 300 mg, International Isotopes Inc., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. NDC: 69208-003-15; 69208-003-25; 69208-003-35
Radnostix
CUROSURF (poractant alfa), 240 mg, Intratracheal Suspension, 3L Single-dose-Vial, Rx only, Chiesi USA, Inc, Cary, NC 27518, NDC 10122-510-03.
Chiesi USA, Inc.
Product label reads in part as "WHITE VEIN ADVANCED ALKALOIDS CHEWABLE TABLETS 15mg 7-Hydroxymitragynine per container (7.5mg 7-OH per serving) LEMON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 0.02 oz 2 TABLETS Supplement Facts 7-hydroxymitragynine 7.5 mg MANUFACTURED BY: Konig Products, LLC 30 N Gould Street, Suite R, Sheridan, WY 82801"; Packaging: Sealed silver metallic bag with a front and back sticker for the labels; Product label reads in part as "WHITE VEIN ADVANCED ALKALOIDS CHEWABLE TABLETS 150mg tot
Shaman Botanicals, LLC
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0589-1.
Apotex Corp.
Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Manufactured for: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, Made in India, NDC 51672-5321-8.
STRIDES PHARMA INC
Pitavastatin Tablets, 2 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Annora Pharma Pvt. LTd., Sengareddy - 502313, Telengana, India, NDC 72603-479-01.
Annora Pharma Private Limited
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 10 mL, (10 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC., Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC carton: 70069-025-10; NDC vial: 70069-025-01
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1592-7
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Nilotinib Capsules, 150 mg per capsule, packaged in cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, Outer carton: 112 capsules (4 individual packs containing 28 capsules each) NDC 69097-031-74; Inner carton: 28 capsules (4 blisters of 7 capsules) NDC 69097-031-56; Foil blister: NDC 69097-031-17
Cipla USA, Inc.
Med Nap BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 Towelettes, Manufactured by: Acme United Corporation, 1 Waterview Dr, Shelton, CT 06481, NDC 0924-0246-01.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Dynarex, BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7, 1000 packets, 5x7, Manufactured for Dynarex Corporation, 10 Glenshaw Street, Orangeburg, NY 10962,USA, NDC 67777-245-04.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 50 Tablets (5 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA, NDC 0904-6818-06.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC
Semaglutide, For Rx compounding use only, packaged in a) 1g, NDC 84385-106-01; b) 5g, NDC 84385-106-02; c) 10g, NDC 84385-106-06; d) 25g, NDC 84385-106-03; d) 50g, NDC 84385-106-04; e) 100g, NDC 84385-106-05Manufacturer: Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd., North of Baoan Road, East of Changqing Street, Limin Development Zone, Harbin, China.
Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd.
Product label: Temozolomide Capsules, 5mg, packaged in 5-capsule bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Allendale, NJ 07401, Country of origin: Taiwan, NDC 16571-816-51.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7, bulk, Acme United Corporation, 2280 Tanner Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801 Made in USA, NDC 0924-7116-00.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Semaglutide Inj., 2 mg x 5, Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Nomida, 25055 W Valley Pkwy, Suite 106, Olathe, KS 66061, NDC 84223-001-06
New Life Pharma LLC
Wipes Plus, Hand Sanitizing Alcohol Free BZK Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), Manufactured for: CFS Brands DBA WipesPlus, 4711 E. Heiner Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73331, NDC 67151-333-01.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 50 Wipes, NDC 0924-7116-03.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
FIVE-STAR, VASOCAINE Spray, (Lidocaine HCl 4%, Racepinephrine HCl 0.01%), 4oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-016.
HTO Nevada Inc. dba Kirkman
Med-Nap Cleansing Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 Towelettes, Manufactured by: Acme United Corporation, 1 Waterview Dr., Stelton, CT 06484, NDC 0924-0243-01.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Savannah Antibacterial Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 1 towelette, 4 x 7, R&R Enterprise, NDC 59647-749-02
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Mojo Max Fusion XXX, 500 mg, one capsule per blister card, 20 count box, Distributed by: Max Nutrition Inc. UPC 6 78945 36675 0
Mohamed Hagar
Tirzepatide Inj, 15mg x 4, Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Nomida, 25055 W Valley Pkwy, Suite 106, Olathe, KS 66061, NDC 84223-002-04.
New Life Pharma LLC
BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5" x7", 1000 ea Bulk, Med-Nap, Brooksville, FL 34601, Made in USA, NDC 0924-0246-02.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 1000 per case, Acme United Corporation, 2280 Tanner Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, NDC 0924-0301-00
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) 100 Wipes, NDC 0924-7116-04
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Dynarex Obstetrical Towelettes Cleanser (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 packets, 5" x 7", Manufactured for Dynarex Corporation, 10 Glenshaw Street, Orangeburg, NY 10962, USA Made in USA, NDC 67777-244-02
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Tirzepatide Inj, 10mg, Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Nomida, 25055 W Valley Pkwy, Suite 106, Olathe, KS 66061, NDC 84223-002-03.
New Life Pharma LLC
Semaglutide Inj, 2mg x 10, Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Nomida, 25055 W Valley Pkwy, Suite 106, Olathe, KS 66061, NDC 84223-001-07.
New Life Pharma LLC
Dynarex, BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 packets, 5x7, Manufactured for Dynarex Corporation, 10 Glenshaw Street, Orangeburg, NY 10962,USA, NDC 67777-245-01
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg, 100 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-11) and 1,000 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-96), Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Antimicrobial Alcohol Hand Wipe, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, Manufactured for : Custom Packaging Co., Inc, Louisville, KY 4023, NDC 0924-251-00.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Max Packaging Antibacterial Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 1 towelette, 4x7, Max Packaging, Made in the USA, NDC 59647-750-01
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Medi-First Antiseptic Wipes (BZK)(Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 wipes per box, Manufactured for Medique Products, Fort Meyers, FL, 33967, NDC 47682-122-33.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Dukal BZK Antiseptic Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) 1000 Packs per case, Manufactured For: Dukal, LLC, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, Made in USA, NDC 65517-0004-1
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Semaglutide, For Rx compounding use only, packaged in a) 1g, NDC 84385-106-01; b) 5g, NDC 84385-106-02; c) 10g, NDC 84385-106-06; d) 25g, NDC 84385-106-03; d) 50g, NDC 84385-106-04 Manufacturer: Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd., North of Baoan Road, East of Changqing Street, Limin Development Zone, Harbin, China
Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd.
Nilotinib Capsules, 200 mg per capsule, packaged in cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, Outer carton: 112 capsules (4 individual packs containing 28 capsules each), NDC 69097-032-74; Inner carton: 28 capsules (4 blisters of 7 capsules), NDC 69097-032-56; Foil blister: NDC 69097-032-17
Cipla USA, Inc.
MR. 7 SUPER 700000 capsules, 1 capsule blister card, Distributed by mR. 7
StuffbyNainax
Amnesteem (Isotretinoin) Capsules, USP 40 mg, packaged in 3 x 10-Count Prescription Packs, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV, 26505 USA, Made in France, NDC 0378-6614-93.
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Sodium Iodide (I-131) Solution, Therapeutic Oral, packaged as a) 1 ml V-vial, NDC 69208-003-15; Order 49317, 49323, 49325, 49329, 49333, 49339, 49341,49355, 49364, 49380, 49392. (b) 2 ml V-Vial, NDC 69208-003-25; Order 49353,49457, 49477. (c) 3 ml V-vial, NDC 69208-003-35; Order 49454,49406. Rx Only, Manufactured by: International Isotopes Inc., Idaho Falls, ID.
Radnostix
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg, 100 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-709-11) and 1,000 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-709-96), Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Green Guard Antiseptic Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 25 wipes per box, Distributed by Green Guard, St. Louis, MO 63045, NDC 47682-056-73
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 200 mg, 100 tablets bottles, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC: 45963-678-11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Cleansing Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5"x 7", 1,000 case/Bulk, Med-Nap, Brooksville, FL 34601, Made in USA, NDC 0924-0243-00.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
WP WipesPlus Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7, 100 CT, Progressive Products, 211 S. Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573. NDC 67151-727-01.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, Rx Only, 100 mg, 100 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-677-11) and 1,000 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-677-96), Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
BioGlo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 100 diagnostic strips, Manufactured by Omni Lens PVT. Ltd., 5 - Samrudhhi, Opp. Sakar-III, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380014, Email:info@omnilens.in, Manufactured for & disibruted by: HUB Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 8767 E Via de Ventura #175, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, NDC 17238-900-11.
Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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