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Recall totals

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

37,142
Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace
9,799
Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences
24,349
Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences
2,891
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 II24,349
Class I9,799
Class III2,891
Not Yet Classified1
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Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,349
Class I9,799
Class III2,891
Not Yet Classified1

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

GENTAMICIN INJECTION, USP, equivalent to 40 mg/mL, Rx only, 20 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Manufactured by APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-010-20

by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Reason
Defective Container: Vials may be missing stoppers.
Published
December 17, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC: 68382-248-01

by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Capsules/Tablets: Benzonatate 100 mg co-mingled with benzonatate 200 mg capsules.
Published
December 10, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

candesartan cilexetil, tablets, 16 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 by Mylan Laboratories Limited Hyderabad, 500 034, India, NDC 0781-5938-92

by Sandoz, Inc

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An Out of Specification (OOS) result was generated for the 18 month stability time point for ketone cilexetil impurity and total impurities.
Published
December 10, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7990-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7985-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Normosol-R Multiple Electrolytes Injection Type 1, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7967-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7953-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7941-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

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

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7926-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7922-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7902-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Normosol-R pH 7.4 Multiple Electrolytes Injection Type 1, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7670-09.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 USP Heparin Units, 500 mL in a VIAFLEX Plus Container, Rx only, Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015 by Baxter Healthcare Corporation 250 Road 144 Jayuya, Puerto Rico, 00664, NDC 0338-0431-03

by Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Heparin raw material was found to have low potency
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC: 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Presence of split or broken tablets.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Amlodipine Besylate Tablets, USP 10 mg, Rx Only, 90 Tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-123-16

by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Reason
Discoloration: Brown spots were noted embedded in Amlodipine Besylate Tablets, 10 mg, Lot # MP4344.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Potassium Chloride Injection, 10mEq per 100mL, 100 mL Sterile single dose container bags, Rx only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0709-48, Product Code 2B0826.

by Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Reason
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: Bags of Potassium Chloride 10 mEq per 100 mL were incorrectly overpouched with wraps labeled as Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq per 100 mL.
Published
December 3, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Sterile powder Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, Equivalent to 1 g in 25 ml fliptop vial, 10-count tray, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6533-01.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Product tray containing vials was mislabeled to contain another product.
Published
November 26, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Trace Mineral-5 MDV, supplied in 10 mL vials, Each ML contains: 1 mg Zinc (as sulfate), 0.4 mg Copper (as sulfate), 0.1 mg Manganese (as sulfate), 4 mcg Chromium (as chloride), 20 mcg Selenium (as sodium), 0.9% Benzyl alcohol in water for injection, Rx Only, Compounded Medication, ABRAMS ROYAL Compounding Pharmacy, Dallas, TX

by Abrams Royal Pharmacy

Reason
Non-Sterility; contract laboratory identified Staphylococcus warneri in the product
Published
November 26, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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