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Recall totals

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

37,211
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 II

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) failed USP microbial tests.
Published
February 18, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Compounded Plaquex, intravenous injection, 50 ML vial. Each ml contains: Phosphatidyl Choline 50 mg, Sodium Deoxycholate 25 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 0.9%, Ethanol (95%) 2.4 mg di Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 0.2 mg in Sterile Water for injection.

by AnazaoHealth Corporation

Reason
Good Manufacturing Practices Deviations: The product has an active pharmaceutical ingredient from an unapproved source.
Published
February 18, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Children's Loratadine Syrup (Loratadine Oral Solution) 5 mg/5 mL, Antihistamine, Grape Flavored Syrup, 24 Hour Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief Sugar Free, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) Bottles, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-2092-8.

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

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of blue plastic floating in loratadine syrup.
Published
February 11, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

1% LIDOCAINE HCl Injection, USP, Preservative-Free, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Single-dose vials, packaged in 25-count cartons, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-4279-02.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaint that orange and black particulates, identified as iron oxide, were found embedded within the glass vial and floating in solution.
Published
February 11, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL, (10mg/mL), 20 mL, Single patient infusion vial, Contains Benzyl Alcohol, For I.V. Administration, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm received a complaint of an embedded particulate in the neck of one vial composed primarily of iron.
Published
February 4, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Fluconazole Injection, USP, 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-Dose INTRAVIA Container bag, packaged in 10 x 100 mL Single Dose INTRAVIA container bags per carton, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 0338-6046-48, Product Code 2J1446.

by Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of leaks due to an incomplete seal at the bag seam.
Published
February 4, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Virazole (Ribavirin for Inhalation Solution, USP), Sterile Lyophilized For Administration by Aerosol Inhalation Only, Rx only, Contents: Four 6 g vials, 100 mL, Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 0187-0007-14.

by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

Reason
Non-Sterility: Valeant's laboratory observed a positive microbial contamination of Virazole lot 340353F, during testing at the 12 month stability pull.
Published
January 28, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

LAMOTRIGINE TABLETS, 200 mg, 100 Tablets (10 tablets per blister card x 10 blister cards per carton), Rx only, Manufactured by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 51079-866-20

by Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Pharmaceuticals were produced and distributed with active ingredients not manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices
Published
January 28, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 tablets per blister card. 10 blister cards per carton), Manufactured by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 51079-182-20.

by Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Pharmaceuticals were produced and distributed with active ingredients not manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices
Published
January 28, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

3M ESPE Clinpro 5000 (1.1% Sodium Flouride), Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, 4 oz tube (NDC 48878-3130-04), Rx Only, Manufactured for 3M ESPE Dental Products, St. Paul, MN 55144

by 3M Company/3m Espe Dental Products

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp. Date - The subject lot is missing the lot number and expiration date stamp on the primary box..
Published
January 28, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100mL, VisIV Container, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-11

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The product has the potential for solution to leak at the administrative port.
Published
January 14, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP, 0.025% is supplied in the following size: 60 mL (NDC 61748-219-60).

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The known impurity went out of specification at 12 months stability point.
Published
January 14, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

HydrALAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 25 mg, 100 count bottle Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY10977

by Par Pharmaceutical Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. is recalling one lot of HydrALAZINE Hydrochloride tablets due to the presence of small aluminum particles.
Published
January 14, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

ACETAMINOPHEN and CODEINE PHOSPHATE ORAL SOLUTION USP, 120 mg/12 mg per 5 mL, packaged in a) 4 oz. (120 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-54, UPC 3 0603-9013-54 8 and b) ONE PINT (473 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-58, UPC 3 0603-9013-58 6, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for the known impurity p-Aminophenol.
Published
January 14, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Gabapentin Capsules, USP 300 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Unit-VII (SEZ), Mahaboob Nagar (Dt), AP-509302, INDIA, NDC 16714-662-01, UPC 3 16714-662-01 5.

by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints of empty capsules received.
Published
January 14, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

GINSENG KIANPI PIL, 60 capsules, PRODUCT OF KWEILIN DRUG MANUFACTORY

by One and Zen

Reason
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis found this product to contain undeclared dexamethasone and cyproheptadine which are FDA approved drugs making this product an unapproved drug.
Published
January 7, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Alprazolam tablets, USP, CIV, 0.25 mg, Rx Only, a) 500 count bottle, b) 1000 count bottle, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ, 07977, a) NDC 59762-3719-3, b) NDC 59762-3719-4.

by Neolpharma, Inc.

Reason
Subpotent Drug
Published
December 31, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, In, Pennington, NJ USA 08534; 100-bottle capsules - NDC 68382-247-01 500-bottle capsules - NDC 68382-247-05

by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Recall due to wet and/or leaking capsules.
Published
December 31, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-03

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as human hair, was found sealed between the tube and film at the round seal of the unused administrative port of the container.
Published
December 31, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Eye Drops Advanced Relief (Dextran 70 0.1%, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%, Povidone 1%, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) Advanced Relief, Distributed by Safeway Inc., P.O.Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, UPC: 3 21130 70064 7; b) Best Choice, Distributed By: Valu Mercahndisers, Co., 5000 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, UPC: 0 70038 47009 0; c) EQUALINE, Distributed By Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, UPC: 0 41163 25392 6; d) equate, Manufactured for/Fabrique pour: Wal-Mart Canada Corp, 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga Ontario L5N 1P9, Imported by/ Importe par: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 1 83164 00022 9; e) exchange select, Manufactured For: Your Military Exchanges By: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC: 6 14299 39625 8; f) GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, UPC: 0 87701 10663 7, NDC: 24385-077-05; g) GOODSENSE, Manufactured By: KC Pharmaceuticals, Pomona, CA 91768, UPC: 1 80410 00019 4, NDC: 48879-007-07; h) H-E-B, Made for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204, UPC: 0 41220 89137 5; i) Health Mart, Distributed by McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, UPC: 0 52569 13474 0, NDC: 62011-0104-1; j) healthy accents, Distributed by: DZA Brands, LLC, 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147, NDC: 7 25439 93383 4; k) HyVee, Distributed By Hy-Vee, Inc., 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, UPC: 0 75450 29778 2; l) Kroger, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Ohio 45202, UPC: 0 11110 38598 7; m) life, Imported for/ Importe pour: SHOPPERS DRUG MART PHARMAPRIX, Toronto, M2J 4W8, by/par: Arrow OTC Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 0 57800 15640 6; n) LiveBetter, Distributed by Onpoint, Inc., 2 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645, UPC: 0 41310 62043 4; o) Medic's Choice, KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC: 0 95072 01251 8, NDC: 055654-025; p) meijer, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc., 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, UPC: 0 41250 82917 1; q) Our Family, Distributed by NASH FINCH COMPANY, NFC Brands, 7600 France Ave S, MPLS 55435, UPC: 0 70253 96683 5; r) Publix, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, UPC: 0 41415 06776 9; s) Rexall, Manufactured for: Rexall Brands Corp., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, Imported by: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10462 8; t) Rexall, Fabrique pour: Rexall Brands Corp., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, Importe par: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10462 8; u) select brand, Distributed by: SELECT BRAND DISTRIBUTORS, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, UPC: 0 15127 00364 3; v) sunmark, Distributed By McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, UPC: 0 10939 16833 7, NDC: 49348-697-29; w) TopCare, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60077, UPC: 0 36800 03641 3; x) WESTERN FAMILY, Distributed by Western Family Foods, Imc., P.O.Box 4057, Portland OR 97208, UPC: 0 15400 03281 0.

by K C Pharmaceuticals Inc

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used for manufacture was stored in a non-GMP compliant warehouse at S.I.M.S., Italy.
Published
December 31, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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