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Recall totals

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

37,206
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

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Clean & Clear advantage, 3-in-1 foaming wash 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed in the US by: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company Division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. Skillman, NJ 08558-9418 NDC 58232-0326-8

by Johnson & Johnson

Reason
Superpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): salicylic acid
Published
December 26, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out-of-specification results were obtained for a known impurities.
Published
December 26, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

traMADOL Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 50 mg, 1000-count tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Dadra 396 191, India; Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI 48202; NDC 57664-377-18.

by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

Reason
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: A customer complaint was received that a bottle of Tramadol HCl Tablets USP 50 mg contained some tablets of Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP, 50 mg.
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 10 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0074-01

by Genentech Inc

Reason
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Genentech has received complaints for Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 & 20 reporting that the dose knob spun slowly and the injection took longer than usual (slow dose delivery).
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 20 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0076-01

by Genentech Inc

Reason
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Genentech has received complaints for Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 & 20 reporting that the dose knob spun slowly and the injection took longer than usual (slow dose delivery).
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 26110, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4118-6.

by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Reason
Product Lacks Stability: Out-of-specification (OOS) results were observed for assay and description in retain samples.
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 300 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1328-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.300 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 137 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1331-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.137 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP),125 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1324-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.125 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 112 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1330-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.112 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 88 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1329-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.088 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1321-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Thyro-Tab 0.050 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa

Reason
cGMP Deviations; does not meet in process specification requirements
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: DRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall.

by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Reason
Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.
Published
December 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg, a) 90 tablets per bottle, b) 500 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi - 110019, India, NDC #: a) 63304-829-90, b) 63304-829-05.

by Ranbaxy Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Certain batches of Atorvastatin tablets 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg may contain small glass particulates.
Published
December 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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