Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-25
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.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
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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Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 0.308 mOsmol/ml, 2mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. by. West-ward Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA, Vial NDC 0641-0497-17
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
NANDROLONE, 200 MCG/ML, 2 ML, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content, 33.8 FL OZ (1L), Distributed By Blue Ridge Southern Supply, LLC 1130 Ada St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Produced By: Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. Salvatierra No. 101 Fracc. El Puente C.P. 38040 Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. smxcontact@simex-logistics.com Barcode: 6 18149 21988 9
Simex Logistics SA de CV
IPAMORELIN, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
PT-141, 10 MG/ML, 2 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content, 33.9 FL OZ (1LT), Distributed By UVT World Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.uvt.world Produced By: Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. Salvatierra No. 101 Fraccionamiento El Puente Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico Barcode: 7 00306 88677 2
Simex Logistics SA de CV
Fentanyl, 250 mcg/ 5mL, Injection for IV or IM use, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205
SCA Pharmaceuticals
GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
GSK Consumer Healthcare, of Warren, N.J.
V-Klean Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 70% packaged as a)8.5 fl oz (250 ml), UPC 7 16053 70499 3; b) 16.9 fl oz (500 ml), UPC 7 16053 70499 3; c) 33.8 fl. oz. (1000 ml) bottles: 716053704993; Manufactured by: Asiaticon S.A. de C.V. Conkar 62, Jardines del Ajusco. Tlalpan Cuidad de Mexico. 14200 ;
Asiaticon, SA de CV
Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial, For Subcutaneous and Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, One Single Dose Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, Jadcherla, 509301, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Manalapan, NJ 07726 NDC 72485-201-01.
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Scandonest 3% Plain (Mepivacaine Hydrochloride 3% without Vasoconstrictor), packaged in cartons of 50 cartridges (1.7 mL each), Rx only, Manufactured for SEPTODONT, Inc., Louisville, CO 80027, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., Cambridge, ON N1R 6X3, Canada, NDC 0362-1098-90
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial, For Subcutaneous and Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, One Single Dose Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manalapan, NJ 07726, NDC 72606-558-01.
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Docetaxel Injection USP 160 mg/8mL (20 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, 8 mL Single Use Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manalapan, NJ 07726, NDC 72485-216-08.
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Busulfan Injection 60 mg/10 mL (6 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Must be diluted before use, Single Dose Vial, Sterile, Cytotoxic Agent, Rx Only, 10 mL vial, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manalapan, NJ 07726, Vial NDC 72485-210-01, Carton NDC 72485-210-08.
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg / 50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Protz real protection Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Ethyl Alcohol 70%, 13.5 FL OZ (400 mL), Distributed by: Safety-Med Products, Inc. Burlington, WI 53105 Made in Mexico by Asiaticon S.A. de C.V. Conkal No. 62, Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico 14200, Mexico NDC: 75192-600-02 UPC 7 503019 005002
Asiaticon, SA de CV
Anagrelide Capsules, USP 1 mg, 100 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 NDC 13668-462-01
Torrent Pharma Inc
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma. Inc. Buena, NJ 08310 NDC 52565-039-60
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 UPC 0 50428 53642 1
US Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 30 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc, Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6512-04
The Harvard Drug Group
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, Alcohol Free, packaged in 15 mL unit does cups (barcode 7016602715), packaged in 50-count unit dose cups per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Lohxa, Worcester, MA 01608, NDC 70166-027-15
Lohxa LLC
REGENECARE HA (Lidocaine HCL 2%) Topical Anesthetic Hydrogel, Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Manufactured For: MPM Medical Mesquite, TX 75149. NDC 66977-107-03
MPM Medical LLC
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP, 0.025%, 60 mL (60 grams) bottle, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-010-59
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
clomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD NDC 59746-711-30
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg / 5 mL (2 mg / mL), 5 mL fill in a 6 mL vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. NDC: 63323-883-05
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
SYP Health Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Gel (ethyl alcohol) 70%, Net Wt. 16.91 FL OZ (500 mL) bottles,Biotecnologia, Educacion y Genetica, S.A. de C.V. Av. Quetra, UPC 9 780201 378624 .
AA PRODUCTS INC
Immune Boost with natural strawberry flavor, 8,000 IU, Supports a Healthy and Balanced Immune System, 60 mL bottle, Manufactured by: Fusion Health and Vitality, LLC. 1360 Union Hill Road, Suite 11B Alpharetta, GA 30004.
Fusion Health and Vitality LLC
Levetiracetam Tablets, USP 500 mg, packaged in 120-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: VKT Pharma Private Limited Srikakulam, India - 532 409, Manufactured for: Eywa Pharma Inc. 2 Research Way, Floor 3 Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 71930-063-52
EYWA PHARMA INC
Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) NDC 52376-021-04, Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets USP 500 mg, Generic for : Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Labs, Inc.; Farmingdale, NY, NDC #: 68788-6932-1, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Willa Pore Perfector (Salicylic Acid 2%) pads, 30 pads
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 0.308 mOsmol/mL, 2mL Single Dose Vial, Preservative Free, For use as a sterile diluent, Rx Only, Mfd. by. West-ward Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA, a) Vial NDC 0641-0497-17, b) Carton of 25 vials NDC 0641-0497-25.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for : Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Central Islip, NY 11722, NDC 31722-943-01
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, packaged in 2.5 gram Unit-Dose Packets (NDC 0591-3216-17); 30 Unit-Dose Packets per carton (NDC 0591-3216-30), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MD Complete Breakout Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 4.5%) 1 fl. oz. (30mL) bottles, MD Professional LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin + Goetz) Salicylic Gel (2% Salicylic Acid) 0.5 fl.oz. 15 mL tube, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin+Goetz) spf 30 face moisturizer (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10 %, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 2.75%, Oxybenzone 5%) 1.7 fl. oz. 50 ml tubes, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Vapor Ointment packaged in a) 1/8 oz; b) 2 oz.; c) 4 oz.; and d) 8 oz jars. Mfg & Sold by: H & H Remedies, LLC c/o David A. Cox, 1219 South Broadway, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
H & H Remedies, LLC
White Liniment packaged in a) 1 oz; b) 4 oz.; and c) 6 oz bottles. Mfg & Sold by: H & H Remedies, LLC c/o David A. Cox, 1219 South Broadway, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
H & H Remedies, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in 8.25% Dextrose Injection, USP Spinal 0.75% (15 mg/2 mL) 10 x 2 mL single-dose ampules, Rx only, Manufactured for: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, Manufactured by: Baxter Pharmaceuticals India Private Ltd Ahmedabad 382213 India, NDC 36000-092-10
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Union (black) salve packaged in a) 1/8 oz; b) 2 oz.; c) 4 oz.; d) 8 oz.; e) 16 oz.; and f) 32 oz. jars. Mfg & Sold by: H & H Remedies, LLC c/o David A. Cox, 1219 South Broadway, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
H & H Remedies, LLC
Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 49483-623-09) b) 100 count (49483-623-01) c) 500 count (NDC 49483-623-50) and d) 1000 count (NDC 49483-623-10) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-623-50
Marksans Pharma Limited
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC 29033-055-01
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
metformin HCL ER 750 mg Rx only Pkg By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 a) 30 tablets NDC: 43063-902-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 43063-902-60
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC 29033-056-01
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 5 mg, 30 count (3x10 unit dose) blister pack, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics, Ltd., Roorkee, India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cardista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD NDC 59746-0306-32
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 70934-309-30); b) 60 count (NDC 70934-309-60); c) 90 count (70934-309-90); d) 120 count (NDC 70934-309-98) bottles, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs Inc. Repackaged by Northwind Pharmaceuticals North Blenheim, NY 12131
Denton Pharma, Inc.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0
Medichem S.A.
Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-624-01
Marksans Pharma Limited
metformin HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 72789-009-60; c) 90 tablets NDC: 72789-009-90; d) 180 tablets NDC: 72789-009-93 bottles, Rx only, Pkg By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Data sources
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- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.