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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

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 Sep 29, 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 006…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Chlorzoxazone Tablets USP 750 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 68462-725-01 Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 4147 Goldmine Road Monroe,…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 550 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 4147 Goldmine Road Monroe, NC 28110 Manufactured for:…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Entacapone Tablets, USP, 200 mg, Rx only, 30 Tablets per unit dose cartons, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 23…

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Low Sep 29, 2021

Sirolimus Tablets 1 mg, 30 Tablets (5 blister cards x 6 unit doses), Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging Columbus, OH 432…

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Valproic Acid Oral Solution USP, (250 mg/5 mL), 1 Pint (473 mL), Rx Only, Manufactured For: Wockhardt USA, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054; Manuractured …

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) tablets 1 mg, Carton containing 4 blister packs of 14 tablets each,, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer I…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 275 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 68462-178-01 Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 4147 Goldmine Road Monro…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Zonisamide Capsules USP 100 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Monroe, NC 28110 Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceutical…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Betadine Solution Swabstick Povidone-Iodine Solution USP, 10 % single and three count Antispetic Non-Sterile Solution Avrio Health LP Stamford, CT…

AVRIO HEALTH L.P

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Chlorzoxazone Tablets USP 375 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 68462-724-01 Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 4147 Goldmine Road Monroe,…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Low Sep 29, 2021

Sodium Sulfacetamide, 10%, Wash, packaged in bottles: a) 6 fl oz (177 mL) NDC 42808-103-06 UPC 3 42808 10306 5; b) 12 fl oz (354.8 mL) NDC 42808-103-…

Monarch PCM, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Zonisamide 100 mg Capsules, 30-count bottles, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 Mfg. For Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., US…

Direct Rx

FDA Drug Critical Sep 29, 2021

Avicel RC-591 NF (MCC/Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) NF, bulk powder, 80.0 KG drum, Manufactured by: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc., 1301 Ogletown Road, …

DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc

FDA Drug Critical Sep 29, 2021

X RATED HONEY FOR MEN, packaged in 15g packets, 4 packets per box, UPC 6 13682 41232 2

Phe Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution 15 mcg*/2 mL For Oral Inhalation Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Monroe, N…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) tablets 0.5mg/1mg, 56 Tablets, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland, NDC…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 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 0069…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Promethazine Syrup Plain, 6.25 mg/5 mL (Promethazine Hydrochloride Syrup, USP), 1 Pint (473 mL), Rx Only, Manufactured For: Wockhardt USA, LLC, Parsi…

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 22, 2021

Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP 16 mg, 30 count bottles, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 NDC 0378-3231-93

Viatris

FDA Drug Critical Sep 22, 2021

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles, Distribute…

Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV

FDA Drug Critical Sep 22, 2021

AMINOSYN II 15% An Amino Acid Injection, Sulfite-Free, 2000 mL in flexible containers, Rx ONLY, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-7171-17

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 22, 2021

MIC+Methyl B12 injection Methionine Inositol Choline+Methylcobalamin 25 mg/50 mg/50 mg/1 mg/mL, 10 mL vial sterile, Rx only, Promise Pharmacy 31818 U…

Promise Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 22, 2021

Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP 4mg per 20mL, 20 mL Multi-Dose Vials, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Chicago, IL 60631. NDC 71288-408-21

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Sep 22, 2021

Hydro Pinapple Burn Max Health Thach Dua, packaged in a box containing 20g x 10 goi/sachets, MATXI CORP, UPC 8 936188 880108

Ebay Seller - John Nguyen

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Spironolactone Ophthalmic Solution 0.005 mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Greenpark Compounding Pharmacy

Prescription Labs Inc dba Greenpark

FDA Drug Critical Sep 22, 2021

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution, USP, 4% , 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-009-50.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Marketed by: Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Coventry RI 02816, Manufactured by…

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles, Distribute…

Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 15, 2021

HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Q…

Charles Paint Research Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 15, 2021

HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Q…

Charles Paint Research Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 15, 2021

QiYu Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 75% (v/v)), 16.9 FL OZ (500 ML) bottles, Manufactured by: Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd, Baiyun District, G…

NATIVE PROMOTIONS, INC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Artificial Tears Ointment, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, N…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Naproxen Sodum Tablets USP 220 mg, (Caplet), Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Sy.No. 160/A, 161/E, 162, &174/A, Gagillapur Village, Dundig…

Granules USA, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Clopidogrel Tablets, USP, 75 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macle…

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Low Sep 8, 2021

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% Rx Only, Net Wt 35.44 g(1 1/4 oz)packaged in a laminat tube, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-008-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 8, 2021

MEDICALLY MINDED ANTIMICROBIAL Hand Sanitizer Gel with Aloe Vera, (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v), 10 FL OZ / 300 mL, Manufactured by Grupo V-Klean S.A. de C…

Global Sanitizers LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE FOR INJECTION, USP, 50 mg per vial, Single dose vial, Rx Only, Mfd for: Leucadia Pharmaceuticals Carlsbad, CA 92011 U.S.A, N…

Custopharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 1, 2021

Sodium Bicarbonate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 150 mEq per 1,000 mL (12.6 mg per mL), 1,000 mL bags, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 1…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

PDI Duo-Swab Povidone-Iodine Cleansing Scrub Swabstick, (1's), Step 1, packaged as a) Step 1 Scrub, 1 Swabstick, NDC 10819-3891-1, b) Step 2 Prep, …

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

PDI Povidone-Iodine Cleansing Scrub Swabstick (1's), 1 Swabstick, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376 Reorder No …

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad Large, 1 Prep Pad, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376 USA Reorder No C12400 NDC 108…

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Trulicity (dulaglutide), 0.75 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Pens per box, Rx only, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, NDC 0002-1433-80

Eli Lilly & Company

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

PDI Povidone-Iodine Swabstick (3's), 3 Swabsticks, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376 Reorder No S41125 NDC 108…

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Low Sep 1, 2021

Bleomycin for Injection, USP, packaged in 15 units per single dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Thymoorgan Pharmazie GmbH Schiffgraben 23, 38690 Go…

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals US…

XELLIA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad MEDIUM, 1 Prep Pad [2.0x2.5 in (5.1x6.4 cm)], Professional Disposables International Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376 Reo…

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Miss Slim, capsules, packaged in 10-count and 30-count box, Distributed by : His Enterprise Made in USA UPC 742137605030

HIS ENTERPRISE INC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA…

XELLIA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Pi yen chin Ophthalmic Redness Reliever Drops Made in China, Net Wt.: 10 ml (0.34 fl/oz) Exclusive U.S. Distributor: (Chinese writing)International N…

ANHUI WELCOME FOREIGN TRADE CO.,LTD.

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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.