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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

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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

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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 Nov 11, 2020

Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets 15 mg, 100-count carton (10 x10 unit-dose), Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Lt…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 11, 2020

Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets 30 mg, 100-count carton (10 x10 unit-dose), Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Lt…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 11, 2020

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 30 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs, Inc., Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceutical…

Denton Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.1 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, …

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Hydrocortisone butyrate Cream, 0.1%, 15-gram tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for Oceanside Pharmaceuticals a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North A…

Bausch Health Companies, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.2 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, …

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.3 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, …

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 28, 2020

NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, …

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200245, China for Sand…

eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 28, 2020

NP Thyroid 120, Thyroid Tablets, USP 2 grain (120 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005,…

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 32 mg/12.5 mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3002-77) and b) 500-count bottles…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 28, 2020

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Am…

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel, 1 Gallon (128 fl. oz.) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, For: Killz Germz…

Genesis Partnership Company SA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel, 450 mL (15 fl oz.) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, For: Killz Germz, LL…

Genesis Partnership Company SA

FDA Drug Low Oct 21, 2020

Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc.,…

Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Diethylpropion, 25 mg tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co. Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123; MFG. Lannett Company, Philadelphia, PA 19136, …

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Phentermine, 30 mg capsules, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co. Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123; MFG. Lannett Company, Philadelphia, PA 19136, ND…

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 14, 2020

NYSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION, USP 100,000 units per mL Contains: Alcohol 0.5% v/v (Bubblegum Flavored) 16 fl. oz. (480 mL) Manufactured by: VistaPharm, …

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Diethylpropion, 75 mg tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co. Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123; MFG. Lannett Company, Philadelphia, PA 19136, …

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 14, 2020

Citalopram Oral Solution, USP 20 mg/10 mL, 10 mL unit dose cups, Rx Only, Mfg for: Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605 NDC 0121-1696…

PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Nature-Throid 1 GR (65 mg), Each Tablet Contains: Thyroid USP 1 GR (65 mg), Liothyronine (T3) 9 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 38 mcg, 100 Tablets per bottl…

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Buprenorphine Transdermal System 5 mcg/hour, 4 transdermal systems/4 disposal units per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, 1…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Oct 7, 2020

Nymalize (nimodipine) oral solution, 60 mg/20 mL, 12 Unit-Dose Cups and 12 Oral Syringes, 2 inner cartons per outer shipping carton, Rx Only, Distri…

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharm…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Low Oct 7, 2020

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, …

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 7, 2020

Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg (nicotine), 110-count pieces per carton, Distributed By: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 170…

P & L Developments, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Oct 7, 2020

blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 17 fl o…

4e Brands North America, Llc

FDA Drug Critical Oct 7, 2020

blumen ADVANCED INSTANT HAND SANITIZER Clear ETHYL ALCOHOL 70% natural boost with tea tree oil (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 fl oz / 1 L bottle, Distribu…

4e Brands North America, Llc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Strides Pharma Inc.Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 8mEq (600 mg) 100 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured by: Strides Pharma Science Limit…

Strides Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

pH-D Feminine Health Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories, 24 vaginal suppositories per box, 600 mg each, pH-D Feminine Health, LLC Madison, TN 37115, UP…

pH-D Feminine Health

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Eye Itch Relief, Ketotifen Fumarate Ophthalmic Solution 0.035%, Sterile, 5 mL, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 59779-920-…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 7, 2020

blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) Packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4, b) 7.5 fl …

4e Brands North America, Llc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Nature-Throid, 1 Grain, 65 mg (Thyroid U.S.P. 1 gr. (65mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 9mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 38mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 6878…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Nature-Throid, 1/2 Grain, 32.5 mg (Thyroid U.S.P. 1/2 gr. (32.5 mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 4.5mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 19mch, 100-count tablets, Rx Only, Mf…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Yacana Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Topical Solution 8.5 oz (250 mL), OTC, Manufactured by: Grupo Yacana Mexico SAS de CV Ave. Alfonso reyes 714 Col. Contr…

GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS DE CV

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Nature-Throid, 1.5 Grain, (97.5 mg), (Thyroid U.S.P. 1.5 gr. (97.5mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 13.5mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 57mcg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, …

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2020

Red-E Tablet, Proprietary Blend 3000 mg**, packaged in 1-count plastic bag stapled with cardboard labeling.

The Protein Shoppe

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 metered inhalations, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions, 160 N Pharma Drive, …

Perrigo Company PLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Yacana Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Topical Solution 8.5 oz (250 mL), OTC, Manufactured by: Greensys of North America LLC. 5001 W Military Hwy Ste 100 McAl…

GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS DE CV

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Nature-Throid, 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) Thyroid U.S.P. 3/4 gr. (48.75 mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 6.75mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 28.5mcg, 90-count tablets, Rx Only…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2020

Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Kills 99.99% Germs, EDIBLE ALCOHOL, a) 100 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860325, b) 3…

CORGIOMED LLC

CPSC Moderate Sep 24, 2020

The Vitamin Shoppe Recalls Vthrive Bioactive Multivitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Al…

FDA Drug Critical Sep 23, 2020

Goldenseal Root Powder Organic, 1 oz. clear plastic bag, Maison Terre Natural Products, www.maisonterre.net

Maison Terre, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2020

WP Thyroid, Westhroid Pure, 1 Grain (65 mg) Thyroid USP, packaged in a) 1,000 Tablets, NDC 64727-5750-2 ; b) 30 Tablets, NDC 64727-5750-4; c) 60 Tabl…

RLC Labs Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2020

Nature-Throid, Thyroid USP [liothyronine (T3) 15.75 mcg and levothyroxine (T4) 66.5 mcg], 1.75 Grain (113.75 mg) Tablets, packaged in a) 30-count bot…

RLC Labs Inc.

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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.