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Valeant Pharmaceuticals

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8 recalls on record · Latest: Nov 14, 2012

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Agency notice ledger

Federal filing book Valeant Pharmaceuticals LIGHT-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#1,839 of 14,151 · 8 notices · 0.008% archive

  • BOOK 8 notices
  • RANK #1,839 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.008% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Drug (8)
  • CAT drugs
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Nov 14, 2012
  • PHOTO Ab Sciex

Nearest notice-volume peer: Ab Sciex (0 notice gap)

Valeant Pharmaceuticals accounts for about 0.008% of the 104,423-notice archive on 8 distinct filings — a mid share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

Valeant Pharmaceuticals's standing among 14,151 recalling firms

Valeant Pharmaceuticals ranks 1,839th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

8 1839th of 14151 higher than 12,296 of 14,151 firms

Firms, banded by distinct federal recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Valeant Pharmaceuticals in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Valeant Pharmaceuticals holds about 0.008% of archive notices alongside 8 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13350 9.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree Original Strength Terminator (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 1 oz. (28 g) tube, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, AFCS-0402, UPC 7 88521 12030 7.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFCS-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Renewing Toner AFCS-0201-01, and 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 3.7% w/v) AFCS-0301-00 per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12008 6.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, AFCS-0101-00, UPC 7 88521 12020 8.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle Antibacterial Cleansing Wash (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFSV-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle Corrective Toner AFSV-0201-01, 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) bottle Maximum Strength Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 10% w/v) AFCS-0303-00, and 1-count 1 oz (28 g) bottle AFSV-0305-03, Retinol Renewal Complex per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12900 3.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13546 2.
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2012

AcneFree 3-in-1 Acne Night Repair Foam (retinol + salicylic acid 1.5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13548 6.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals holds a measurable archive slice

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Valeant Pharmaceuticals? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 8 distinct federal recall events naming Valeant Pharmaceuticals, aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Valeant Pharmaceuticals sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Valeant Pharmaceuticals ranks #1,839 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (87th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Valeant Pharmaceuticals's notices? ▼
FDA Drug accounts for 8 of this firm's 8 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Valeant Pharmaceuticals's filing book? ▼
Filings for Valeant Pharmaceuticals span 1 product category, led by drugs. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals: 8 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Drug). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Valeant Pharmaceuticals; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026