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Recall totals

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

37,205
Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace
9,841
Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences
24,366
Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences
2,892
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 2,073 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)

  • 1,714 recalls have been announced year to date.
  • Sep 2026 was 3% higher than the previous complete period (Aug 2026: 182).
  • The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (297).
  • 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 II24,366
Class I9,841
Class III2,892
Not Yet Classified2
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Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,366
Class I9,841
Class III2,892
Not Yet Classified2

Showing 15,721–15,740 of 18,068 recalls

FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Adenosine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Acetazolamide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

2-Methoxyestradiol active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

2-Deoxy-D-Glucose active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, On

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

4-Aminopyridine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, USA, NDC 0409-7983-02

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; Hospira has identified the particulate as a human hair, sealed in the bag at the additive port area.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.

by Nomax Inc

Reason
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of rose bengal present in the strips.
Published
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90

by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance; fine residue or dust identified as aluminum may be on exterior of the capsule shell
Published
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, Rx Only. Mfg For: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, 33326. Available in a) 1.7 mL Bottle, NDC: 60505-0595-5; b) 2 x 1.7 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0595-6; c) 2.5 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0596-4.

by Apotex Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Product excipient was not re-tested at the appropriate date.
Published
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Flurandrenolide Tape, USP, 4 mcg per sq cm, Rx Only. Distributed By: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, Manufactured By: 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, 55144. Labeled as A) Cordran Tape, Small Rolls, 24 in x 3 in, NDC: 52544-044-24, B) Cordran Tape, Large Rolls, 80 in x 3 in, NDC: 52544-044-80, C) Haelan Tape (Fludroxycortide), Bulk Rolls, NDC: 55515-014-00.

by Actavis Laboratories

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Flurandrenolide is subpotent.
Published
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.05 mg/day, 8-count box, Rx only, Manufactured by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186, Distributed by Noven Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6650-8

by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.
Published
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL MINI-BAG Plus Container, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, Product Code 2B0043, NDC 0338-0553-18.

by Baxter Healthcare Corp

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaints received for the presence of blue plastic, identified as fragments of the frangible from the vial adapter.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Virginia Hospital Center (VA) TPN Neonatal Day 1 Bag, Trophamine 5.5 gm, Dextrose 10%, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 0.46mEq/mL, 600 mg, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Spotsylvania Regional Med Ctr (VA) TPN Neonatal Starter Bag, Trophamine 5 gm , Dextrose 10%, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Spotsylvania Regional Med Ctr (VA) TPN Neonatal Starter Bag with Calcium, Trophamine 5 gm, Dextrose 10%, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 0.46 mEq/mL, 750mg, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Neonatal Admit TPN 4 GM, Trophamine 4g/dL, Dextrose 10%, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Bayshore Medical Center (TX) 5% Dextrose Starter Neo TPN, Trophamine 2.4% , Dextrose 5%, Additives: heparin PF 1 unit(s)/ml, Calcium Gluconate 2.3mEq/dL, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Bayshore Medical Center (TX) 10% Dextrose Starter Neo TPN, Trophamine 2.4% , Dextrose 10%, Additives: heparin PF 1 unit(s)/ml, Calcium Gluconate 2.3mEq/dL, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Lankenau Hospital (PA) TPN Neonatal Starter Bag, Trophamine 2.5%, Dextrose 10%, Additives: heparin PF 62.5 units, Calcium Gluconate 500mg, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Abington Memorial Hospital (PA) TPN Neonatal Starter> 1Kg, Amino Acids, Neonate 12.5g, Dextrose 10%, 500 ml, Additives: heparin PF 250 units, Calcium Gluconate 1250mg, compound vol: 500 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Published
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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