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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

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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 Aug 25, 2021

Alprostadil Injection USP, 500 mg/mL, 1 mL single dose, vials, 5 mL single use vial per carton (NDC 0703-1501-02), Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA,…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2mL (5 mg/mL) 2 mL single-use vial, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-4502-01

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10 mg, 10mL vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-2914-01

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Adenosine Injection, USP, 60mg/20mL (3 mg/mL), 20 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054, …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Carvedilol Tablets, USP 25 mg, 500 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (U…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Cholestene capsules, 1200 mg of red yeast rice per 2 capsules, 120-count bottle, Manufactured by: High Performance Formulas, L.L.C. (HPF, L.L.C.) P.O…

High Performance Formulas, L.L.C. (HPF, L.L.C.)

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800mg/160mg Double Strength, 500 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Pr…

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Ethosuximide Oral Solution USP 250 mg/5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL), Rx ONLY, Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605, NDC 0121-0670-16

PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Zyprexa Intramuscular, Olanzapine for Injection, 10 MG per Single Use Vial, Rx only, Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285, NDC# 0002-7…

Eli Lilly & Company

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Venlafaxine Tablets, USP 50 mg*, 100 Tablets Manufactured for Northstar Rx LLC Memphis, TN 38141 Manufactured by: ALKALOIDA Chemical Company Zrt. 44…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Cimetidine Hydrochloride Oral Solution 300 mg/5 mL, 8 fl oz (237 mL) Rx ONLY, Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605, NDC 0121-0649-08

PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 100,000 units per mL, Cherry/Peppermint Flavor, Rx ONLY, packaged in a) 16 fl oz (473 mL) NDC 0121-0868-16; b) 2 fl oz…

PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc

FDA Drug Critical Aug 18, 2021

C-PROGESTERONE OIL 100 MG/ML, 10 mL vials, Compound, People's Custom Rx, Compounded, Rx only, People's Custom Rx, 785 E Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN …

People's Custom Rx and Clinical Care, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Global Hand Sanitizer with moisturizer, Alcohol-based Antiseptic 80%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 8 fl. oz./236 mL, Alcohol 80% v/v, Manufactured b…

Cascade Kelly Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Global Hand Sanitizer with moisturizer, Alcohol-based Antiseptic 80%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 4 fl. oz./119 mL, Alcohol 80% v/v, Manufactured b…

Cascade Kelly Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 0.5mg*, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC …

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 1 mg, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC 00…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Chantix (varenicline)Tablets, Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mg* x 11 tablets), 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 42 tablets), Rx Only, Distributed by Pfize…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Estriol USP41 Micro 25 Grams, Distributed by: A.P.I. Solutions 25309 Friendship Rd Daphne, AL Distributed by: Syntec Pharma Corp., NY MFT by: Wuhan …

API Solutions Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Azelaic Acid 99.0+% Micro 500 Grams, Distributed By: A.P.I. Solutions Daphne Alabama Manufactured by: Yicheng Chemicals Corp. China Distributed by: …

API Solutions Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 28, 2021

Erythromycin Topical Gel, 2%, Net Wt. (a) 30 g,(NDC 52565-033-30) (b) 60 g,(NDC 52565-033-60) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. , Buena…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Shogun-X 7000 capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC

Nuri Trading LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), a) Black and White Collection; b) …

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Thumbs Up 7 White 11K capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC

Nuri Trading LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Ulta beauty Fresh Lemon Citron Frais, 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Spray, Net Wt. 100.55/3.4 fl. oz., UPC 717897092017

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Thumbs Up 7 Black 25K capsule, packaged in a) 1-count blister card and b) 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC

Nuri Trading LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

SS Tangerine & Guava Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) a) Black and White Collection; b)…

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Low Jul 28, 2021

Acetaminophen EXTRA STRENGTH Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer, Enteric Coated, 50 Coated Tablets/ 500 mg each, Distributed by Amerisource Bergen, 1300 M…

LNK International, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

SS Lemon Zest Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) a) Black and White Collection; b) Photo …

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Compounded Lyophilized Semorelin/Ipamorelin 3 mg For subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-…

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Jul 28, 2021

Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% 60 mL, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-027-59

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Krazy Night capsule, packaged in a) 1-count per blister card and b) 10-count boxes, Manufactured by: SUM MARKETING LLC, Made in USA UPC 746695241860

Ummzy, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Compounded Lyophilized AOD-9604, 3 mg For subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

69MODE Blue 69 capsule, packaged in 10-count box, Nuri Trading LLC

Nuri Trading LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Shogun-X capsules, 10-count boxes, Manufactured by Power Life Distributors, Made in USA, UPC 118122030185

Ummzy, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

SS Lavender & Herbs Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) a) Black and White Collection; b) …

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Thumbs up 7 Red 70K capsules, 10-count boxes, Distributed Ummzy LLC, Made in USA, UPC 617135894680.

Ummzy, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free Nerve & Muscle Plus Cetyl-Myristoleate Herbal and Glandular Supplement, 180 and 500 capsules per bottles. Product is packed in white, HD…

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free Immune Dietary Supplement, 100 and 500 capsules per bottles. Product is packed in white, HDPE plastic bottles with threaded HDPE lids. …

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free Nerve & Muscle Herbal Dietary Supplement, 100 and 500 capsules per bottles. Product is packed in white, HDPE plastic bottles with thread…

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free "Adult Extra" multi-vitamin, 100 or 500 capsules per bottle. Product is packed in white, HDPE plastic bottles with threaded HDPE lids. …

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free Lung & Joint Congestion Herbal Dietary Supplement, 100 and 500 capsules per bottles. Product is packed in white, HDPE plastic bottles wi…

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Living Free Heart/Blood Vessel Dietary Supplement, 100 or 500 capsules per bottle. Product is packed in white, HDPE plastic bottles with threaded H…

Bea Lydeckers Naturals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 21, 2021

Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium chloride) Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 0.13%, 160-count canister; Sanit Technologies, LLC, 7810 25th Court Ea…

Sanit Technologies, LLC dba Durisan

FDA Drug Low Jul 21, 2021

LEUKINE (Sargramostim) for Injection, 250 mcg/ vial, 5mL vials, 5 (250 mcg vials) per box, Rx only, Mfd by Partner Therapeutics, Inc. Lexington, MA 0…

Partner Therapeutics Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Solifenacin Succinate Tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa, India Manufactured for Cipla USA, Inc. 1560…

CIPLA

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 21, 2021

NIFEdipine EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP 30 mg Rx only packaged as a) 100 count unit dose carton, NDC 0904-7080-61; b) 50 count unit dose carton, NDC…

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium chloride) Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 0.13%, packaged in 80-count canister (UPC 8 52379 00632 5), b) 160-cou…

Sanit Technologies, LLC dba Durisan

FDA Drug Critical Jul 21, 2021

Poseidon Platinum 3500 capsule, 1-count per blister card, Distributed by: Poseidon, Made in the USA, UPC 0 95842 05876 0

Yamtun7

FDA Drug Critical Jul 14, 2021

Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL), Single-Dose vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Whales, PA 19454, Carton NDC# 0703-4714-01, Vial NDC# …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

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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.