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Recall totals

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

37,115
Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace
9,793
Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences
24,343
Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences
2,887
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 2,072 recalls
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)

  • 1,527 recalls have been announced year to date.
  • Aug 2026 was 24% lower than the previous complete period (Jul 2026: 240).
  • The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (297).
  • Sep 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 II24,343
Class I9,793
Class III2,887
Not Yet Classified1
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Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,343
Class I9,793
Class III2,887
Not Yet Classified1

Showing 6,681–6,700 of 18,020 recalls

FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Product
Whole Foods Market El Trigal 12 Month Old Manchego PLU 29329…
Reason
Undeclared lysozyme (from egg whites)
Published
September 9, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0652-46, Bar Code 70004065246.

by SCA Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (5 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0650-46, Bar Code 70004065046.

by SCA Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0650-44, Bar Code 70004065044.

by SCA Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Heparin Sodium 2,500 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (5 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0655-44, Bar Code 70004065544.

by SCA Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 750 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured by: Beximco Pharmaceuticals, LTD. 126, Kathaldia, Tongi, Gazipur, 1711, Bangladesh NDC 76385-129-01

by BAYSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS

Reason
CGMP Deviations
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 500 mg 1000 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured by: Beximco Pharmaceuticals, LTD. 126, Kathaldia, Tongi, Gazipur, 1711, Bangladesh NDC 76385-128-10

by BAYSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS

Reason
CGMP Deviations
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Red Cross Oral Pain (Oral Anesthetic benzocaine 20%), Maximum Strength, 1/8 Fl. Oz. (3.7 mL) bottle with Cotton Pellets box packaged in a blister pack, Distributed by: Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127 NDC 10742-8902-1, UPC 3 10742 09509 8

by The Mentholatum Company

Reason
Labeling; Not Elsewhere Classified: The Mentholatum Company is initiating a voluntary recall due to an error in the labeling of the cotton pellet box found within the Red Cross Oral Pain blister pack. The cotton pellet box states that the product contains "Natural Eugenol Oil" in which it does not.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA, NDC 47593-624-21

by Ecolab Inc

Reason
Discoloration and Presence of Foreign Substance
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg per 50 mL (4 mcg per mL), for intravenous infusion, preservative free, 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05

by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Reason
Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg Double Strength, 500 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC: 65862-420-05.

by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: product complaints were received by the firm for the presence of metal wire in the tablet(s).
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking, RX Only, Medichem, S.A. Poligono Industrial Celra, 17460, Celra, Girona (Spain/Espana); Fructuos Gelabert, 6-8, 08970, Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona (Spain/Espana) NDC 53296-0012-0

by Medichem S.A.

Reason
Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product; detection of the gram-negative bacillus Serratia marcescens in certain API batches
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Buprenorphine HCl Injection, 0.3 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Hikma Farmaceutica, Portugal S.A., Distributed by: Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Eatontown, NJ 07724, USA Inc., NDC: 0143-9246-01.

by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Reason
Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-Specification assay results found at 3 month stability testing.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Thomson International, Inc.

Product
Sweet Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Pr…
Reason
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Thomson International, Inc.

Product
White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium,…
Reason
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Thomson International, Inc.

Product
Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majes…
Reason
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Thomson International, Inc.

Product
Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, On…
Reason
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Published
September 2, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Phentermine HCL Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 14-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10) and b) 28-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10), Rx Only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech., Inc Newtown, PA 18940.

by Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Light sensitive drug products repackaged in transparent/partially transparent pouches.
Published
August 26, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 7-count bags, and b) 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Lannett Company, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19136; NDC 00527-1445-10

by Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Light sensitive drug products repackaged in transparent/partially transparent pouches.
Published
August 26, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speck Tabs 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by SUN Pharmaceuticals, NDC 53489-0676-10

by Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Light sensitive drug products repackaged in transparent/partially transparent pouches.
Published
August 26, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide

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