Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Category snapshot
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,496
High severity
1,496 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,448 recalls
- Lower severity 1,346
Lower severity
1,346 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
13,922 recalls
- FDA Food 310
FDA Food
310 recalls
- CPSC 58
CPSC
58 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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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
PDI Povidone-Iodide Cleansing Scrub Swabstick (3's), 3 Swabsticks, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376, Reorder N…
Professional Disposables International, Inc
PDI Povidine Iodine Swabstick (1's), 1 swabstick, Professional Disposable International, Inc. Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376 Reorder No S41350 NDC 10819-…
Professional Disposables International, Inc
Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 1.5 mg/vial, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-1995-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
DAUNOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection 20 mg/4mL, 4mL Single Dose vials, 10 in 1 carton, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 Via…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.1% 80 g cartons, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-014-80 ; packaged in tube…
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP 350 mg/vial, 17.5 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-5145…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-Dose vials (0703-0031-01), and b) 5mL Multi Dose Vials (ND…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP 4 mg/4 mL, 4 mL single dose vials, packaged in 10 vial cartons (NDC 0703-1153-03) Rx only, Teva Pharmaceutic…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Tizanidine HCl Tablets, USP 4 mg, 150-count bottles, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories limited, Srikakulam District, 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.14 mg per day, 50/140 Twice Weekly, Rx Only a) 2 Systems NDC 68968-0514-2 b) 8…
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Octreotide Acetate Injection 1000 mcg/5mL, 5 mL multi-dose vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-3333-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 80 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-Dose vials (0703-0051-01), and b) 5mL Multi Dose Vials (ND…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Idarubicin Hydrochloride Injection 20 mg/20 mL, 20 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-4156-…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.25 mg per day 50/250 Twice Weekly Rx Only a) 2 Systems NDC 68968-0525-2; b) 8 …
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP 350 mg/vial, 17.5 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Octreotide Acetate Injection 100 mcg/mL, 1 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-3311-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Octreotide Acetate Injection 50 mcg/mL, 1 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-3301-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
GaviLyteTM - C PEG-3350 (240g) and Electrolytes for Oral Solution, USP with Flavor Pack Manufactured by Novel Laboratories, Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873, …
Novel Laboratories, Inc. d.b.a LUPIN
Haloperidol Decanoate Injection 100 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL single-dose vials (NDC 0703-7131-01), b) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 0703-7133-01), Rx …
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP 100 mg/vial, 10 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-5140-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets, Regular Strength Pain Reliever, 100-count bottle, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentoville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-052-10
Spirit Pharmaceuticals
Adenosine Injection, USP, 60mg/20 mL (3 mg/mL), 20 mL single-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd in the USA for: NorthStar Rx LLC Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 16714-18…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Avicel, Mirocrystalline cellulose, packaged in bulk as PH101 NF, PH102 NF, PH200 NF, Manufactured by: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc., 1301 Ogletown Road,…
DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc
Amikacin Sulfate Injection USP 1 gram/4mL (250mg/ML), 4 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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
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
Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10 mg, 10mL vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-2914-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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
HYDROMORPHONE HCL-BUPIVACAINE HCL-CLONIDINE HCL PF INJECTABLE 21 mL syringes in two strengths: a) 20MG-20MG-60MCG/ML INJECTABLE, b) 5MG-5MG-100MCG/M…
Med Shop Total Care Inc.
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.
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
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
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
HYDROMORPHONE HCL-BUPIVACAINE HCL-BACLOFEN PF INJECTABLE 21 mL syringes in various strengths: a) 2.5MG-1.25MG-0.5MCG/ML, b) 10MG-5MG-10MCG/ML, c) …
Med Shop Total Care Inc.
MORPHINE-BUPIVACAINE PF INJECTABLE 21 mL, 22 mL, 23 mL, 41 mL and 43 mL syringes in various strengths: a) 20MG/ML-40MG/ML, b) 15MG-30MG/ML, c) 5MG/ML…
Med Shop Total Care Inc.
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
HYDROMORPHONE HCL-BUPIVACAINE HCL PF INJECTABLE 21 and 22 mL syringes in various strengths: a) 0.5MG-5MG/ML, b) 2MG-35MG/ML, c) 25MG-15MG/ML, d) 6MG-…
Med Shop Total Care Inc.
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
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
Succinylcholine Chloride 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringes, Rx only, For IV Use only, BayCare Central Pharmacy, 7802 E. Telecom Parkway, Temple T…
BayCare Integrated Service Center, LLC /dba BayCare Central Pharmacy
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
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
Vy&Tea (Vietnamese Labeling with a green leaf and a bird underneath) 15/KLT 45.0G (15 tea sachets per box), Manufactured by Havyco No. 45, Group 1, N…
Qikmoov LLC
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Watermelon Lemonade, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Walla…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.