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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

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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 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 Povidone-Iodide Cleansing Scrub Swabstick (3's), 3 Swabsticks, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376, Reorder N…

Professional Disposables International, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 1, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets, Regular Strength Pain Reliever, 100-count bottle, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentoville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-052-10

Spirit Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Low Aug 25, 2021

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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

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 Critical Aug 18, 2021

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.

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 Critical Aug 18, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Critical Aug 18, 2021

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.

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 Critical Aug 18, 2021

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.

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

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

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 Critical Aug 11, 2021

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

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 Critical Jul 28, 2021

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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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.