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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
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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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

Category snapshot

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

recalls
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 Jun 2, 2021

LEVOXYL Tablets, USD, 150MCG, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, MADE IN AUSTRIA, NDC: 60793-858-01

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

GEMCITABINE INJECTION 200MG/5.26ML; NDC/UPC 72485-221-02; RX; SINGLEDOSE VIAL

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injectors in all strengths, packs and styles Manufactured for Mylan Specialty L.P., Morgantown, WV , NDC: 9502-500-01…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BROMFENAC OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.09% 1.7ML NDC/UPC 62332-508-17; RX; DROPS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

MURO-128 2% 15ML OPTH; NDC/UPC 324208276150; OTC; DROPS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Continuing Month Box Contains: 4 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 56 tablets) Rx only NDC 0069-0469-03 Distributed by Pfizer La…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Estradiol Transdermal System, USP 0.1 mg/day (Twice-Weekly) Delivers 0.1 mg/day Rx only NDC 0378-4623-26 Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets 20 mg Each tablet contains 20 mg suvorexant. This package contains 30 Tablets in 3 Blister Cards. Each Blister Card c…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Nuedexta (dextromethorphan HBr and quinidine sulfate) Capsules 20 mg/10 mg 60 capsules Rx only NDC 64597-301-60 Manufactured by Patheon, Inc. Whitby,…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP, 0.3MG (AUTO-INJECTORS) FOR ALLERGIC EMERGENCIES (ANAPHYLAXIS) 2 Auto-Injectors and 1 Trainer, Manufactured for: Teva Phar…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 300 Count; NDC/UPC 345802919878; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VIMPAT (lacosamide) Tablets, 200mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: UCB, Inc. Smyrna, GA 30080, NDC 0131-2480-35

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Livalo (pitavastatin) tablets 2 mg* Rx Only NdC 66869-204-90 Manufactured under license from: Kowa Company, Limited Tokyo 103-8433 Japan Tablets Man…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 2, 2021

NP Thyroid 15 Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg), packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 42192-327-01) and b) 7-count bottles (NDC 42192-327-07), …

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Acne Medication Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP, 5% Net Wt 1.5 oz (42.5 g) NDC 0536-1055-56 Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livon…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Proair HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation With Dose Counter 200 Metered Inhalation 8,5 g Net Contents Rx only NDC 59310-…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES, USP,150MG 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc. New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Distributed…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 20 mg* 90 Tablets Rx Only NDC 62175-180-46 Distributed by: Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. Prince…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

COREG CR (carvedilol phosphate) Extended Release Capsules, 80 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only,/UPC 57664066683

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Namzaric (memantine HCl extended release and donepezil HCl) capsules 14 mg/10 mg per capsule 30 capsules Rx Only NDC 0456-1214-30 Distributed by Fore…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Food Low May 26, 2021

NOW 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 capsules per retail bottle. Item number 2920. UPC 7 33739 02920 1

NOW Health Group Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 26, 2021

21st Century Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5000 IU) tablet, 100 count, UPC 7-40985-27431-6, 21st Century HealthCare, Inc., 2119 Wilson St., Tempe, AZ 85282

Twenty-First Century Healthcare, Inc

FDA Food Critical May 26, 2021

HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS PRECISION PROTEIN COOKIES & CREAM NET WT 2lbs (907g) container UPC 8 11836 02341 1 & 5lbs. (2.2kg) UPC 8 11836 02349 7 manuf…

Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Low May 26, 2021

BTREX PLUS, Dietary Supplement 2 Caplets, UPC 05380930802 (Physician Samples)

Lopez Gonzalez Santana Corporation

FDA Food Low May 26, 2021

BTREX PLUS, Dietary Supplement 100 Caplets

Lopez Gonzalez Santana Corporation

FDA Drug Low May 26, 2021

Dry Eye Test, Fluorescein Sodium, Ophthalmic Strips USP (0.12mg Fluorescein Sodium), 100 Sterile Strips (50 Pouches of 2 Strips Each), Manufactured b…

Nomax Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, USP 50 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vials, Rx Only, Sterile, 10 Vials, Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., North Wales, PA N…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

PremierZen Black 5000, packaged in cardboard blisters containing one capsule per card, Distributed by Yolo Studio, Cliffside Park, NJ

Hyobin LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Triple SupremeZen Plus 3500, packaged in cardboard blisters containing one capsule per card, Distributed by Yolo Studio, Cliffside Park, NJ

Hyobin LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K, 10 capsules, Distributed by Ummzy LLC., Made in USA, UPC 617135894673. Packaged in blister foil sheets in a box. Each box co…

Bit & Bet LLC

FDA Drug Low May 26, 2021

Asenapine Sublingual Tablets, 5 mg, Rx Only, 60 Tablets, Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC, Bensalem, PA, 19020 NDC 42794-016-10.

SigmaPharm Laboratories LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 100 mg/5mL, 50mL HDPE bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland, 21202 Unit…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, equivalent to leucovorin 350 mg/vial (20 mg/mL), Rx Only, FOR IM or IV Use, Sterile, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, TEVA Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 NDC 0703-4502-04

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, USP 100 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vials, Rx Only, Sterile, 10 Vials, Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., North Wales, PA …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

PremierZen Extreme 3000, packaged in cardboard blisters containing one capsule per card, Distributed by Yolo Studio, Cliffside Park, NJ

Hyobin LLC

FDA Drug Low May 26, 2021

Asenapine Sublingual Tablets, 10 mg, Rx only, 60 Tablets, Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC, Bensalem, PA, 19020, NDC 42794-017-10

SigmaPharm Laboratories LLC

FDA Drug Low May 26, 2021

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methlybromide tablets, USP, 5 mg/ 1.5 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd. By:KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA, 18940…

KVK-Tech, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Sterile Water for Inj., USP, 25 x 100 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, For Drug Diluent Use Only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest,…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 26, 2021

Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, 60 Single-Use Vials (6 pouches x 10 single-use vials (0.25 mL each)), Rx only, Manufactured for Sun P…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate May 26, 2021

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., Metformin HCl, Extended Release Tab. USP 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Rx Only, Pkg Size: 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Lab…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 19, 2021

BTREX PLUS, Dietary Supplement 100 Caplets

Lopez Gonzalez Santana Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate May 19, 2021

Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in 500-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cran…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical May 12, 2021

Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, Aspirin Free, 500 MG Tablets, 100-count bottles, Mfr: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152; Packaged Exclusively B…

A-S Medication Solutions LLC.

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

IMPERIAL GOLD 2000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 718122040702

QMart

FDA Drug Low May 12, 2021

Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-227-01. Packa…

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

PremierZen Extreme 3000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 728175421887

QMart

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

Imperial Platinum 2000, 1 capsule, UPC 718122040702

QMart

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

Burro en Primavera, 2 capsules, UPC 638632431055

QMart

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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.