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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 16,821–16,840 of 17,350 recalls

FDA Recall Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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 Completed Historical 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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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension, 650 mg/20.3 mL unit dose cup (NDC 68094-650-59), packaged in 30-count cups per shipper case (NDC 68094-650-62), Pkg. By: Precision Dose, Inc., S. Beloit, IL 61080.

by Precision Dose Inc.

Reason
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: This unit dose product is being recalled because the product's name includes the word "Children's" which is misleading since the 650 mg dose of acetaminophen contained within it, is an adult dose.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by: TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Product is being recalled due to receiving an elevated number of patient complaints related to a visible presence of medical grade silicone oil essential to the functionality of the syringe and plunger stopper system.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH 43217; NDC 67767-142-30.

by Actavis South Atlantic LLC

Reason
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: Out-of-specification dissolution results at the 8 hour stability testing point.
Published
April 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension, 125 mg/5 mL, packaged in a) 60 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-64); b) 100 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-73), Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Defective Container: This recall is being carried out due to the potential for improperly sealed bottles.
Published
April 17, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91-count tablets per extended-cycle tablet dispenser packaged in 3 dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured By: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-9123-66.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.
Published
April 17, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets) per blister card packaged in 6 blister cards per carton, Rx only, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, NDC 0555-9020-58.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.
Published
April 17, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 20 mg/25 mg, 100 (NDC 60429-046-01) and 1,000 (NDC 60429-046-10) count bottles, Rx only, GSMS Inc., Camarillo, CA

by Gsms

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were found in the recalled tablets by the manufacturer
Published
April 17, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-36 Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The product is being recall due to the product lot being incorrectly released without meeting product specifications. There is the potential for the solution to leak from the administrative port to the fill tube seal.
Published
April 10, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; NDC 61748-011-01.

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Out Of Specification results for assay at the stability time-point of 24 months.
Published
April 10, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Fougera Ketoconazole Cream 2%, 15g tube, Rx only, Labeled with E. Fougera & Co., a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0099-15

by Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Ketoconazole Cream 2% is the subject of a voluntary drug recall by Fougera due to an Out Of Specification result for an unknown degradant product
Published
April 10, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

TEV-TROPIN (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection) 5 mg (15 IU). Prescription Only. Distributed By: TEVA Biologics & Specialty Products Division of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960 Manufactured in Israel.

by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Reason
Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A
Published
April 10, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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