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Recall totals

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

37,497

Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace

9,881

Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences

24,543

Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences

2,935

Class III recallsNot likely to cause adverse health consequences

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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 2,098 recalls

Newest recallhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/family-farmstead-dairy-announces-recall-all-cheddar-cheese-products-because-possible-health-riskPublished November 10, 2026

Most affected stateHawaii 200 recalls mention this state

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Source: FDA and USDA public dataLast updated November 12, 2026 ET

Summary (Year to date)

1,956 recalls have been announced year to date.
Oct 2026 was 4% higher than the previous complete period (Sep 2026: 209).
The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (300).
Nov 2026 is incomplete and not included in the figures above.

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Recalls by class

Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,543
Class I	9,881
Class III	2,935
Not Yet Classified	2

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Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,543
Class I	9,881
Class III	2,935
Not Yet Classified	2

FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: April 19, 2017Historical recordClass II

Refresh Lacri-Lube (Mineral Oil 42.5% and White Petrolatum 56.8%) Lubricant Eye Ointment, packaged in a) Net wt. 0.12 oz (3.5 g) tubes (NDC 0023-0312-04) UPC 3 0023-0312-04 2 and b) Net wt. 0.25 oz (7 g) tubes (NDC 0023-0312-07) UPC 3 0023-0312-07 3, Allergan, Inc., 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA 92612.

by Allergan Sales, LLC

Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Due to customer complaints of small black particles, identified as part of the ointment tube cap, generated by the action of unscrewing the cap from the aluminum tube and potentially introducing the particle into the product.
Published: September 30, 2015
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: September 15, 2016Historical recordClass II

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL MINI-BAG VIAFLEX Container, Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, NDC 0338-0049-38

by Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Recalling firm reported a complaint for mold on the interior surface of the overpouch.
Published: September 30, 2015
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall OngoingHistorical recordClass II