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Recall totals

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

37,210
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

Parsel Plus (reference US product: Excedrin Tension Headache) (Acetaminophen 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), packaged in 2-count pouches, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., USA and Novartis Consumer Health S.A., Brazil, for Novartis de Venezuela. The foreign packaging do not have NDC number This product was only distributed to Novartis Brazil by the recalling firm

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

No Doz, Max Strength (200 mg caffeine) caplets, 2-count caplets per pouch, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 2070 02

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Excedrin Migraine (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), a) 2-count tablets packaged in pouches, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 203 702 Foreign packaging: b) Excedrin Migrana (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg and 65 mg Caffeine) 2-ct pouches. The foreign packaging do not have NDC numbers

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Excedrin Extra Strength (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), a) 2-ct tablets in pouches b) boxes of 50/2-ct packages, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 2030 02 Foreign packaging: c) Parsel Forte and d) Cibalenaa (250 mg Acetaminophen, 250 mg Aspirin, 65 mg Caffeine), boxes of 48/4-ct pouches Foreign packaging do not have NDC numbers.

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Terazosin Hydrochloride Capsules,10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-4339-01

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Labeling -label error on declared strength: unopened, sealed bottle of Terazosin Hydrochloride (HCl) 10mg Capsules contained Terazosin HCl 5 mg Capsules
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Rifadin, Rifampin capsules, 150 mg, packaged in 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for Sanofi-Aventis, U.S., LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0068-0510-30

by Sanofi US

Reason
Subpotent drug: low fill volume in some of the capsules
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP 2 mg, Rx Only, 1000 Tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-053-10

by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that 3 tablets in a 1000-count bottle were oversized.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Reumofan Plus, 30-count tablets per bottle, distriubted by Reumofan Plus USA, LLC and Reumofan USA, LLC, Springfield, PA, and manufactured by Riger Natural S.A., Mexico.

by Reumofan Plus USA

Reason
Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: Product may contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients Diclofenac Sodium, Dexamethasone, and Methocarbamol.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

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

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: reports of small grey/brown particles found in the primary container identified as brass particulates
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0

by Apotex Corp.

Reason
Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Lightning ROD capsules, 550 mg/capsule, packaged in 12-count bottles (UPC 6 89076 20297 8).

by Chang Kwung Products

Reason
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Lightning Rod capsules are being recalled because FDA analysis found it to contain an undeclared analogue of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved product indicated for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED), making this product an unapproved new drug.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Lightning ROD capsules, 500 mg/capsule, packaged in 3-count bottles (UPC 6 89076 20257 2).

by Chang Kwung Products

Reason
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Lightning Rod capsules are being recalled because FDA analysis found it to contain an undeclared analogue of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved product indicated for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED), making this product an unapproved new drug.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Methotrexate Injection, USP, Preservative-Free, 1 g/40 mL (25 mg/mL), 40 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540; Manufactured by: EBEWE Pharma Ges.m.b.H. Nfg.KG, A-4866 Unterach, AUSTRIA, NDC 66758-041-01.

by Sandoz Incorporated

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Found during examination of retention samples.
Published
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

DIANEAL Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 5000 mL container, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, Product L5B4826, NDC 0941-0409-07

by Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Reason
Defective Container: There is a potential for frangible components to be broken, resulting in a leak at the port when the closure is removed.
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Olanzapine Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablets per bottle, Mfd for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason OH, 45040, USA, Mfd by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India, NDC 66993-463-30

by Torrent Pharma Inc

Reason
Defective Container; This action is being taken as a precautionary measure due to the product being re-packaged in the U.S. using a filler material that (removes or blocks) less moisture than what is approved in the application.
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL, Rx Only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35242. Distributed by Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC 1877 Kawai Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 USA

by Actavis South Atlantic LLC

Reason
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; "Related Compound C"
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Night Bullet Capsules, supplied in 1 count packets, produced by Green Planet Inc, Riverside, CA

by Green Planet Inc

Reason
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA; product contains analogues of sildenafil and tadalafil which are active pharmaceutical ingredients in FDA-approved drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) making this product an unapproved new drug.
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

DayQuil Sinex DayTime Sinus Relief (acetaminophen 325 mg and phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) liquicaps and NyQuil Sinex NightTime Sinus Relief (acetaminophen 325 mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg, and phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) liquicaps Combopack, each 48-count liquicaps per carton contains 32 DayQuil Sinex DayTime Liquicaps and 16 NyQuil Sinex NightTime Liquicaps per carton, Made In Canada, Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202, UPC 3 23900 01454 1.

by Procter & Gamble Co

Reason
Unit Dose Mispackaging: Product packaging defect which could result in code date smearing, incomplete blister card cuts, and missing or incorrectly placed liquicaps within the blisters.
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Enablex (darifenacin) Extended Release Tablet, 15 mg per tablet. Physician Sample 7 Tablets bottle, Rx only, Mfd by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG, Stein, Switzerland, NDC 0078-9420-07

by Warner Chilcott US LLC

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unspecified degradation product
Published
August 7, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace amount of Methocarbamol.
Published
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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