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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

30 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 6, 2023

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recall Insight

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. appears on 30 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.036% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Dec 6, 2023, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 30 entries, severity tagging shows 10 critical, 16 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 30 of 30 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 2 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Drug (30). The date window on this page runs from Aug 8, 2012 to Dec 6, 2023.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Drug Critical Dec 6, 2023

VITRAKVI (larotractenib) oral solution, 20mg/mL, 100 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Whippany, NJ 07981. …

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 oz) can, labeled as (a) Product of Ireland 86940418; (b)Product of Finland 20006106; Dist by:…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) LIQUID SPRAY NET WT150g (5.3 OZ) can, Labeled as (a) Product of Finland 20006101, (b) Product of Ireland 87022897, Dist by:…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, labeled as (a) UPC 3 11017-410-00 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 8…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF, (Miconazole nitrate 2%), Jock Itch, Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product o…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Deodorant Powder Spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Sp…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

Lotrimin AF (Tolnaftate 1%) Daily Prevention deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Pro…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) DAILY PREVENTION deodorant powder spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Prod…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Deodorant Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of S…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) DAILY PREVENTION deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, packaged as (a) single pack, UPC 0 41100 58720 6, NDC …

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Jock Itch Powder Spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Sp…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) DAILY PREVENTION deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, UPC 0 41100 58720 6, NDC 11523-0010-2; Dist by: Bayer …

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) LIQUID SPRAY NET WT150g (5.3 OZ) can, labeled as (a) Product of Finland 20006101, (b) Product of Ireland 87022897, (c) Pr…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland 200661…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Powder Spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, packaged as (a) a single pack NDC 11523-0544-2 UPC 3 11017 41025 7; (b) 3 …

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Lotrimin AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Liquid Spray NET WT 133g (4.6 oz) can, Packaged as (a) single pack, UPC 0 41100 40788 7, NDC 11523-4327-1; (b) 3…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 oz) can, Labeled as (a) Product of Ireland 86940418, (b)Product of Finland 20006106, (c) Prod…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Ireland 869519…

FDA Drug Critical Nov 24, 2021

LOTRIMIN AF, (Miconazole nitrate 2%), Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, ND…

FDA Drug Critical May 2, 2018

All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) affixed to the individual carton. The recalled products can b…

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%) 8.3 oz. bottle, Dist. by: Bayer Healthc…

FDA Drug Low Jan 3, 2018

Bayer Chewable Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Orange Flavored 36 tablets, Made in Spain, Distributed by: Bayer Healthcare LLC Morristown, NJ 07962 NDC 0280-2…

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 9, 2017

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 1…

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 9, 2017

Alka-Seltzer Gold (1000 mg Anhydrous citric acid, 344 mg Antacid Potassium bicarbonate, 1050 mg Antacid Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid) Effervescent Tab…

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 9, 2017

Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (500 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1985 mg Analgesic Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablet…

FDA Drug Low Mar 29, 2017

A+D Diaper Rash Cream with Dimethicone 1% and Zinc Oxide 10%, Packaged in a) 1.5 oz (42.5g) ( UPC 041100811288), b) 3 oz 85g (UPC 041100811301), c) 4…

FDA Drug Low Jul 24, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Sc…

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

Leukine sargramostim 5 x 500 mcg/mL vial, liquid injection, Sterile Rx only, Mfd by: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, LLC Seattle, WA 98101 U.S. Lic…

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Estradiol Hemihydrate M20 EP/USP Powder, packaged in a) 1.5 kg and b) 2.5 kg fiber drums, Rx only, Art. No. 165811, Bayer Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds