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Recall totals

All FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace, June 2012 to October 2026.

37,239
Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace
9,844
Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences
24,383
Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences
2,897
Class III recallsNot likely to cause adverse health consequences

Quick insights

A snapshot of the most notable patterns across all recorded FDA and USDA recalls.

Most recalled product100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count, 600mg, packaged in 150cc Amber Glass Packer with White Polypropylene Cap. 53 recalls
Most common hazardLack of Assurance of Sterility 2,084 recalls
Newest recallhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eden-brothers-recalls-calabrese-broccoli-seeds-due-possible-salmonella-contaminationPublished October 7, 2026
Most affected stateHawaii 200 recalls mention this state

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Recalls announced by month (Year to date)

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Source: FDA and USDA public dataLast updated

Summary (Year to date)

  • 1,739 recalls have been announced year to date.
  • Sep 2026 was 15% higher than the previous complete period (Aug 2026: 182).
  • The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (300).
  • Oct 2026 is incomplete and not included in the figures above.
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Recalls by class

A bar chart of the total number of recalls in this dataset by recall class.

Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,383
Class I9,844
Class III2,897
Not Yet Classified2
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Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,383
Class I9,844
Class III2,897
Not Yet Classified2

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: January 13, 2014Historical recordClass II

GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS USP, 2 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC 0603-3745-21.

by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: One oversized tablet was found in a sealed 100 count bottle of Glimepiride at the retail level.
Published
May 1, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: November 3, 2014Historical recordClass II

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was identified during a retain sample inspection.
Published
May 1, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: December 5, 2013Historical recordClass III

Lisinopril Tablets, USP 10 mg, Rx only, 1000 count bottles, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc ,Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. Made in India; NDC 0378-20740-10

by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Tablets/Capsules Imprinted With Wrong ID: Pharmaceuticals are imprinted with an incorrect identifier code on the embossed tablets..
Published
May 1, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: February 26, 2014Historical recordClass II

Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Rx only. Manufactured in 500 ct (NDC 0781-2613-05) and 30 ct (NDC 0781-2613-31) bottles.

by Sandoz Incorporated

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance, Sandoz is recalling certain lots of Amoxicillin Capsules, USP 500 mg due to potential contamination with fragments of stainless steel wire mesh.
Published
May 1, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: November 14, 2013Historical recordClass I

WOW, Health Enterprises, Dietary Supplement, 30 Caplets, Distributed by: Health Enterprises, 1002 E 5th St., Canton, SD 57013. Manufactured by Riger Natural, S. A. Mexico.

by Brower Enterprises Inc

Reason
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: Brower Enterprises Inc., is recalling its WOW Health Enterprises Dietary Supplement, because it contains undeclared drug ingredients making it an unapproved drug. FDA sample analysis has found the product to contain methocarbamol, dexamethasone, and diclofenac.
Published
May 1, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: June 5, 2013Historical recordClass I

Actra-SX 500 Capsules, Maximum Strength, Energizer, 500 mg, 5 count package, Body Basics, Canoga Park, CA

by Body Basics Inc

Reason
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA; product contains sildenafil, an active ingredient in a FDA approved product for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: September 11, 2013Historical recordClass III

Suprax (cefixime for oral suspension) USP, 100 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottles (when reconstituted), Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lupin Limited Mumbai 400 058 India, NDC 68180-202-03.

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Discoloration; Product may not meet specifications for color description once reconstituted.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: August 21, 2015Historical recordClass I

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible containers, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7929-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: One confirmed customer report that product contained spore-like particulates, consistent with mold.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: August 21, 2015Historical recordClass I

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; NDC 0409-7929-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Confirmed customer complaint of product contaminated with mold.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 200 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-860-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-860-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 175 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-859-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-859-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 150 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-858-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-858-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 137 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-857-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-857-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 125 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-856-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-856-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 112 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-855-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-855-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 100 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-854-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-854-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 88 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-853-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-853-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-852-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-851-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-851-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall CompletedHistorical recordClass II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 25 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-850-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-850-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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