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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 · 2026-09-25

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.

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 2026-09-25. 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 2026-09-25.
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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

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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 Low Nov 11, 2020

Fluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05%, packaged in: a) 15 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-15, b) 30 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-30 c) 60 gram tube, NDC 52565-0040-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 11, 2020

Fluent Children's Fever + Pain IBUPROFEN Oral Suspension USP 100 mg per 5 mL Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 4 fl oz (120 mL), Berry Flavor, Distributed by Chalkboard Health Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 getfluenthealth.com Made in India. NDC 79395-003-92

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

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 Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-771-77

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 Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-772-77

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 11, 2020

Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 72189-064-90

Direct Rx

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, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0006-01

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 America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220, NDC 68682-270-15

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, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0007-01

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, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0011-01

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 750 mg, 30 count blister cards, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA NDC 70518-2480-00

RemedyRepack 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, NDC 42192-327-01

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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 Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-6172-22

eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories

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, NDC 42192-328-01

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 (NDC 0378-3002-05), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Mylan 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, LLC., 1912 R street NW, Washington DC 20009, NDC 74625-003-05, UPC 7401037203427.

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, LLC., 1912 R street NW, Washington DC, 20009, NDC 74625-003-04, UPC 7401037203250.

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., Amityville, NY 11701 for Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 54482-020-01

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, NDC 00527-1475-01

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Losartan Potassium 100 mg, 30 Tabs bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 61919-952-30

Direct Rx

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, NDC 00527-0597-10

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Ranitidine 300 mg, 30 Tabs bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 61919-455-30

Direct Rx

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, Inc. Largo FL 33771, USA NDC 66689-008-16 UPC 6668900816,

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, NDC 00527-1477-01

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 0121-1696-40

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 bottle, Rx Only, Pkg By PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK 73127, NDC 43063-819-01.

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Ranitidine 150 mg, a) 60 Tabs (NDC 61919-339-60); and b) 90 Tabs (NDC 61919-339-90) bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534

Direct Rx

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, 19901 Nordhoff street, Northridge, CA 91324 USA, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, carton NDC: 0093-3656-40, patch NDC: 0093-3656-21.

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, Distributed by arbor Atlanta, GA, NDC 24338-200-12

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 Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-17

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, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59

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 17011, NDC 11822-3328-3.

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 oz / 503 ml bottle with blue cap or pump bottle, UPC 8 14266 02409 6 c) 33.8 fl oz / 1 L straight or curved bottle, UPC 8 14266 02369 3. Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.

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, Distributed in USA and Canada by: 4e Brands 4e Brands Northamerica LLC. 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257. Made in Mexico. UPC 8 14266 02374 7

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 Limited Bengaluru -562106 India Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc., East Brunswick NJ 08816 NDC 64380-860-06

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, UPC Code: 3 49597 00044 5.

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 59779-920-01

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Losartan Pot/HCTZ 50/12.5 mg 90 Tabs Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 Mfg For: Torrent Pharma, Inc. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 NDC 61919-040-90

Direct Rx

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 oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.

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 68788-7604-09), b) 100-count tablets (NDC 68788-7604-01), Rx Only, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-9283-01

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. Contry La Silla, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Tel. +52 812473-8453, NDC # 76592-002-04, UPC 6 03765 37699 3

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, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-7605-09

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, Morrisville, NC 27560, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010 NDC 45802-088-01

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 McAllen, TX USA 78503, NDC# 76562-000-85, UPC 6 64213 64350 0

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, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-6860-09

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) 300 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860318, and c) 500 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860301, Exclusively Distributed by: Corgiomed LLC, McLean, VA 22102, USA, Made in China.

CORGIOMED LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in a) 33.8 fl oz (1.06 qt) (1L) (NDC 69912-008-01 UPC 2 000000 531151); b) 1 gal (3.76L) (NDC 69912-008-02 UPC 2 000000 531144) bottles, Distributed by Fujimura Trading S.A. DE C.V. Juventino Rosas 1902, Col. Caracol, 64810, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Nanomateriales S.A. DE C.V.

Nanomateriales Sa De Cv

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2020

Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in 25 kg bottles, Distributed by Fujimura Trading S.A. DE C.V. Juventino Rosas 1902, Col. Caracol, 64810, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Nanomateriales S.A. DE C.V. NDC 69912-006-01

Nanomateriales Sa De Cv

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

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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.