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Recall totals

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

37,449

Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace

9,872

Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences

24,509

Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences

2,932

Class III recallsNot likely to cause adverse health consequences

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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 2,096 recalls

Newest recallhttps://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-meat-and-poultry-products-due-misbranding-andPublished November 6, 2026

Most affected stateHawaii 200 recalls mention this state

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Source: FDA and USDA public dataLast updated November 9, 2026 ET

Summary (Year to date)

1,956 recalls have been announced year to date.
Oct 2026 was 4% higher than the previous complete period (Sep 2026: 209).
The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (300).
Nov 2026 is incomplete and not included in the figures above.

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Recalls by class

Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,509
Class I	9,872
Class III	2,932
Not Yet Classified	2

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Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,509
Class I	9,872
Class III	2,932
Not Yet Classified	2

FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: October 3, 2023Historical recordClass I

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. Irungattukottai-602 105, India Mfg. for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0687-4

by Apotex Inc.

Reason: Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in Decrease Potency
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: February 28, 2019Historical recordClass III

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution), 500 mg/5 mL (16 fl. oz.), 473 mL plastic bottle, Manufactured by: Mikart, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30318, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512. NDC 10631-206-02

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Reason: Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Sun Pharma has decided to initiate this recall in response to identified labeling discrepancies in the patient literature.
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: December 10, 2018Historical recordClass II

Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5%, Net Wt. 20g, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo, Bronx, NY 10457, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan MI 49010, NDC 45802-014-02

by Perrigo New York

Reason: Failed Stability Specifications
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: September 28, 2020Historical recordClass II

Scopolamine Transdermal Therapeutic System, 1 mg/3 days, a) 4-count (NDC 45802-580-84); b) 10-count (NDC 45802-580-46); c) 24-count (NDC 45802-580-62), Rx only, Mfd. by: Aveva Drug Delivery Systems, A Nitto Denko Company, Miramar, FL 33025 Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010

by L. Perrigo Company

Reason: Defective delivery system
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: October 31, 2018Historical recordClass II

Kit for the Preparation of Technetium TC-99M Mebrofenin, 45 mg in 10 mL (5 count), NDC 45567-0455-1 and (30 count), NDC 45567-0455-2 . Manufactured by: Pharmalucence, Inc., Billerica, MA 01821.

by Pharmalucence, Inc.

Reason: Failed Stability Specifications
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: January 8, 2020Historical recordClass III

Calendula Cream, calendula officinalis 1X HUS-10%, 2.5 oz. tubes, Distributed by Boiron Inc., Newtown Square, PA

by Boiron Inc.

Reason: Labeling: Labeling Error on Declared Strength; The outer carton (secondary packaging) statement of ingredients misstates the concentration of active ingredient at 7%. The primary packaging (tube) correctly states the active ingredient at 10%.
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: February 28, 2019Historical recordClass II

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets USP, 800 mg/160 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Mfg. by: Frontida BioPharm, Inc., 1100 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124, Dist, by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512. NDC 53489-146-05

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance:Sun Pharma is recalling one (1) lot of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets USP, 800 mg/160 mg (500 ct.) because a foreign matter identified as polyethylene was detected in two (2) tablets.
Published: May 23, 2018
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States TerminatedTerminated: March 15, 2019Historical recordClass I