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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,473
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2004–2026
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Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 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.

  • 14,473 total recalls
  • #3 of 12 among categories
  • 10% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,473
total recalls
#3 of 12
category rank by events
10%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency

Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-24

Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?

Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2004–2026

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 985 516 563 448

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 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 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

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Melon Picnic, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 14630 02424 0

Scentsational Soaps & Candles 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

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Champagne Bubbles, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01334 9

Scentsational Soaps & Candles 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

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Beach Dreams, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandles.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd. Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01336 3

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Grape Soda, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01328 8

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Optimistic Vibes, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 14630 02234 5

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

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

Coconut Stand CoCo TKO Hand Sanitizer, Totally Knocks Out 99.9% of Germs, 3.4 FL. OZ. (100.55 mL), Distributed by: Beauty Sparks LLC St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Tropical Daydream, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01335 6

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc

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) Photo Real Collection

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 Drug Critical Jul 28, 2021

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

Scentsational Soaps & Candles 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 East, Sarasota, Florida 34243, UPC 8 52379 00631 8.

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 02421, NDC 71837-5843-5

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 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL, 33323, NDC 69097-261-02.

CIPLA

FDA Drug Critical Jul 21, 2021

Limar Hand Sanitizer, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, Cont. 4 oz bottles, Manufactured in Dominican Republic: by Ardil Comercial S.R.L., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic UPC 7 487040 301587

Ardil Comercial S.R.L.

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 0904-7080-06: Distributed by: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC Orlando, FL 32839-6408 Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA

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-count canister (UPC 8 52379 00631 8), and c) 240-count canister (UPC 8 52379 00633 2); Sanit Technologies, LLC, 7810 25th Court East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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# 0703-4714-71

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Film 2mg/0.5mg, 30 pouches each containing 1 sublingual film, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-355-03

Alvogen, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Xylocaine-MPF with Epinephrine 1:200,000, (Lidocaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP), 1%, 300 mg/30 mL, (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single Dose Vial, 25 Vials per Tray, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Vial NDC 63323-487-07, Tray NDC 63323-487-37

Fresenius Kabi USA LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Xolair (omalizumab) Injection, 150 mg/1 mL, 1 prefilled syringe, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe. Product of France, Manufactured by: Genentech, Inc. A Member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, CA 9480-4990. NDC: 50242-215-01

Genentech Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 7, 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, Guanzhou, China Distributed by HoYu (US) Logistics Inc UPC 6 926645 716288

HOYU(US) LOGISTICS INC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 7, 2021

Ginseng Power 5000 capsule, 1- count per blister card, GS Natural Co, Los Angeles, CA 90010, UPC 0 40232 18144 3

NSNY Distributor Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 7, 2021

DiBAR LABS Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), 8 FL OZ. (236.5 mL), Distributed by S.E.N.D. LLC, Anthony, NM 88021, Imported by Dibar Labs, LLC, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Made in Mexico,77479, NDC 73009-0001-08 UPC 8 53090 00301 3.

DIBAR NUTRICIONAL S DE RL DE CV

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 7, 2021

ProtectoRx (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 2 FL OZ (59 mL), NDC 75408-002-01 and b) 16 FL OZ (473.2 mL), NDC 75408-002-02 bottles, Imported by: Dibar Labs, LLC., Sugar Land, TX 77479; Distributed by: PR Trading LLC, PO Box 19647, San Juan, PR 00910, Made in Mexico.

DIBAR NUTRICIONAL S DE RL DE CV

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 7, 2021

ADVANCE HAND SANITIZER, (ethyl alcohol 70%), 16 FL OZ (473.2 mL), Imported by: Dibar Labs, LLC,.Sugar Land, TX 77479, Distributed by: Lifetime Health Services, Pharr, TX 78577, Made in Mexico, NDC; 79284-005-00. UPC 8 60004 06470 1

DIBAR NUTRICIONAL S DE RL DE CV

FDA Drug Critical Jul 7, 2021

Premium OrgaZEN 7000 capsule, 1-count per blister card, distributed by: Nutra Vita Co, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Made in USA , UPC 0 40232 32555 7

NSNY Distributor Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cranford, NJ 07016 NDC 72578-036-01

VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 30, 2021

DermOtic Oil (fluocinolone acetonide oil) 0.01% Ear Drops 20 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. Sanford, FL 32773 for: Royal Pharmaceuticals Manasquan, NJ 08736, NDC 68791-103-20

Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment USP, 0.05%, packaged in a)15 g (NDC 52565-063-15) and b) 30 g (NDC 52565-063-30) tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc, Buena, NJ 08310.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 30, 2021

Mephyton (Phytonadione) 5 mg tablets, 100-count tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, USA, NDC 0187-1704-05.

Bausch Health Companies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 30, 2021

PremierZEN Platinum 8000 capsule, 1-count blister card (UPC 7 28175 42185 6), packaged in 12 cards per box (UPC 7 28175 42183 2), Distributed by: New Premier Group, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Miracle 8989

FDA Drug Critical Jun 30, 2021

maXXzen Platinum 12000 capsule, 1-count blister card (UPC 7 18122 04072 8), Distributed by: Maxx Inc, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Miracle 8989

FDA Drug Critical Jun 30, 2021

PremierZEN Gold 7000 capsule, 1-count blister card, packaged in 12 cards per box (UPC 7 28175 42183 2), Distributed by: New Premier Group, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Miracle 8989

FDA Drug Low Jun 30, 2021

Phytonadione Tablets, 5 mg, 30-count ablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 68682-170-30

Bausch Health Companies, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 23, 2021

Ketamine HCl Injection Solution, 10 mg / 2 mL (5 mg/mL), Rx Only, Compounded by Prisma Health Outsourcing Facility 1071 Holland Rd. Suite 2 Simpsonville, SC 29681. NDC: 73463-0100-01

Prisma Health Outsourcing Facility

FDA Drug Low Jun 23, 2021

Phytonadione Tablets 5 mg, Rx Only, 30 Tablets (3x10) Unit Dose, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 50268-661-13

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Imperia Elita Vitaccino Coffee, 10 g sachets, 15 sachets per box, Global Beauty Technologies, Manufactured for: Imperia-Elita Ltd. & Co, KG D- 35435 Wettenberg

DASH XCLUSIVE

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 16, 2021

Sodium Chloride 0.9%, USP, 1000 mL, Mfg by: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 46163-0300-10

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

DELFELX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 4.25% Dextrose, Low Magnesium, Low Calcium, 5000 mL, Fresenius Medical Care, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-0212-50

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 4.25% Dextrose, Low magnesium, Low Calcium and attached stay safe Exchange set, 2000 mL, packs of 5, Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-212-92

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5 % Dextrose, Low Magnesium, Low Calcium, packaged in a) 3000 mL 2 packs (NDC 49230-0209-23), b) 3000 mL (NDC 49230-209-30) and c) 5000 mL (NDC 49230-209-50) Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care NA Waltham, MA 02451

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

Levetiracetam Tablets USP, 250 mg UD 100 Tablets (10x10) boxes, Rx Only, Distributed By: McKesson Corporation 4971 Southridge Blvd., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38141 Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hyderabad-500 090, India NDC 63739-795-10

McKesson Corporation dba McKesson Drug Company

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

READYPREP CHG, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth, 2 9x10.5 in (22.9x26.7 cm) Disposable Cloths, Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Manufactured by Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093 USA. NDC: 53329-244-01

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Drug Low Jun 16, 2021

DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose, Low magnesium, Low Calcium and attached stay safe Exchange set, packaged in a) 2500 mL (NDC 49230-209-94) and b) 2000mL, packs of 5 (NDC 49230-209-92) Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451,

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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Data sources

Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.