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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 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 Pharma Global FZE by: Laboratoire Unither, Coutances, France Distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 47335-506-96

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 Labs Inc.; Farmingdale NY, NDC #: 68788-6932-1

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical May 19, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) Sterile Solution, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-38

CareFusion 213, LLC
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. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India, NDC 62756-142-02.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
FDA Food Moderate May 12, 2021

Natrol Melatonin 3 mg, Tab 60 White bottle with purple flip-top cap. Fall asleep faster, Stay asleep longer, 100$ Drug Free 1 Tablet 20 minutes before bedtime. Manufactured by Natrol LLC. Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA

Natrol, LLC
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 By: A-S Medication Solutions LLC, Libertyville, IL 60048, Product # 6967-0; NDC: 50090-5350-0; contained within Health Essentials Kit, Kit Contains: 1 bottle hand sanitzer, 1 reusable face mask, 1 bottle Acetaminophen 500 mg, 1 bag cough drops, 1 digital thermometer, 50 disposable gloves.

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 Moderate May 12, 2021

Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K, 10 count blister pack cartons, Distributed by Ummzy LLC., Made in USA, UPC 6 17135 89467 3.

Antoto-K
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
FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25 applicators per carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-01 Cat. No. 260400

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250 mg/5mL, Pkg Size 100, Rx only, Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mfg: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, NDC #: 68788-7529-1,

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Imperial Extreme 2000 Capsules, 2000 mg, 1 count blister cards, distributed S&B Shopper LLC. Little Ferry, NJ UPC 7 18122 04073 5

S & B Story LLC
FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL), 80 mL total volume after constitution, Rx only, Distributed by: Genentech, Inc. NDC:50242-175-05

Genentech Inc
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Triple SupremeZen Gold 3500, Packaged in paper packaging with a pill blister,1 capsule per box, Distributed by VIEW LIFE Distributors Los Angeles CA 90005 UPC 7 15122 05089 4

Na Na Collection
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

PremierZen Black 5000 capsules, 1 capsule per card/24 capsules per box, Distributed by New Premier Group Los Angeles CA 90006 UPC 7 2817542189 4

Namoo Enterprise LLC
FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-11 Cat. No. 260415

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-019-15

Teligent Pharma, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging 4971 Southbridge Blvd., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 63739-996-15

Teligent Pharma, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Losartan Potassium USP, 50 mg, RX Only, Pkg By PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 a) 60 Tablets NDC: 43063-854-60; b) 90 Tablets NDC: 43063-0854-90

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 50 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-019-51

Teligent Pharma, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

PremierZen Platinum 5000, Packaged in paper packaging with a pill blister, 1 capsule per box, Distributed by New Premier Group Los Angeles CA 90006

Na Na Collection
FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-11 Cat. No. 260415

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25 applicators per carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-01 Cat. No. 260400

CareFusion 213, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Oxygen, Compressed, USP UN 1072, packaged in cylinders labeled as: a) M6 Medical Gas Cylinder, b) C Medical Gas Cylinder; c) D Medical Gas Cylinder; d) E Medical Gas Cylinder; e) M Medical Gas Cylinder; f) H Medical Gas Cylinder, Rx only, Grace Healthcare 1418 31st Avenue Gulfport, MS 39501 228-863-3331

Grace Healthcare Medical, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Flurandrenolide Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt. 60 grams, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310 NDC 52565-017-60

Teligent Pharma, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Betadine (Povidone-Iodine) 5%, 0.5mL per syringe Single Use Syringe Rx only, For Topical Ophthalmic Use (DO NOT INJECT) STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, PRESERVATIVE FREE, Edge Pharma, LLC 856 Hercules Dr. Colchester, VT 05446 Customer Service (USA) 1-802-992-1178

Edge Pharma, LLC
CPSC No agency class Apr 28, 2021

UST Recalls Bottles of LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

UST Mfg. LLC., of Layton, Utah
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale., Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2800-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-2800-97 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

NovoLog FlexPen (insulin aspart) Injection, 100 units/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Insulin Syringe pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-6339-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-6339-98 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, NET WT 35.44 g (1 1/4 Oz) tube, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-008-14.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Distributed by: DocRx, Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP 4 mg, Rx, 21 Count Blister, NDC: 69306-004-21, Relabeled by: Enovachem Pharmaceuticals 379 Van Ness Ave. Suite 1403-1406, Torrance, CA 90501, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Source NDC: 59746-001-03, DocRx, Mobile, AL 36608

Asclemed USA Inc. dba Enovachem Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

OZEMPIC (semaglutide) injection, 2 mg/1.5 mL (1.34 mg/mL) Prefilled pen, 1 pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-4132-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-4132-97 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ViCTOZA (liraglutide) injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), contains: 1 Victoza Pen, Sample Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagesvaerd, Denmark NDC 0169-4060-90 (Pen), 0169-4060-99 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473 mL bottles Rx Only, Manufactured by: Mikart, LLC, Atlanta, GA 30318, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 10631-206-02.

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

TRESIBA (insulin degludec injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2662-90

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman (U.T.), India, NDC 33342-114-10

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp PenFill (insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL cartridge, 5 cartridges per package, Sample Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-3205-91

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Cefprozil for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, packaged as a) 50 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-01); b) 75 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-02); and c) 100 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-03); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceutical, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046, India.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Xultophy 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide injection), 100 units/mL and 3.6 mg/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Pen, SAMPLE, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-2911-90 (Pen) NDC 0169-2911-97 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Levemir FlexTouch (insulin detemir) injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-6438-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-6438-98 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp (insulin aspart injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-3201-90

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp FlexTouch (insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk, Inc., Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-3204-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-3204-97 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Lite'n Foamy E2 Sanitizing Handwash (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13%), Net Contents: 1 US Gallon/ 3.79 Liters per gallon container, For Institutional and Industrial Use Only, Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., 1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537 USA. UPC 7 53727 26116 1 NDC: 64009-333-95

Spartan Chemical Co Inc
FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

TRESIBA FlexTouch (insulin degludec injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Movo Mordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-2660-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-2660-97 (Kit)

Novo Nordisk Inc

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Food

25,513 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.