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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 III

HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP, 10 mg/5 mL, 1 PINT (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-1310-58, UPC 3 0603-1310-58 4.

by Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out of Specification results for a known impurity resulted at the 12-month room temperature time point.
Published
July 25, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Hydrocodone Bitartrate & Acetaminophen Oral Solution 7.5 mg/325 mg per 15 mL, a) 15 mL Unit Dose Cups (50 unit dose cups per case), b) 473 mL Bottles, C III, Rx Only, Warning May be habit forming, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771, NDC a) 66689-023-50, b) NDC 66689-023-16.

by VistaPharm, Inc.

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: exceeded specification at 3 month stability testing
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free in a) 1.5 fl oz. (45mL) , b) 8 fl oz. (236mL) , and c) 16 fl oz (473mL) bottles, Distributed by Kimberly Clark, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076

by Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; The affected lots were found to be contaminated with bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia complex.
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer, (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%), in a) 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.), b) 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz.) Cassettes, Distributed by Kimberly Clark, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076

by Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; The affected lots were found to be contaminated with bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia complex.
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Daytrana (Methylphenidate) Transdermal System Patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2. 2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 68968-5554-01) packaged in 3-count patches per box (NDC 68968-5554-3) , Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087 by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33816.08/04/12.

by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
Miscalibrated/Defective Delivery System; exceeded the specification for both mechanical peel force (MPF) and/or the z-statistic value
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Trizivir (abacavir sulfate 300mg, lamivudine 150 mg and zidovudine 300 mg), 60 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: ViiV Healthcare, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 by: GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 49702-217-18

by GlaxoSmithKline Inc

Reason
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: Trizivir 300/150/300 mg tables, Lot 0ZP5128 may incorrectly contain Lexiva 700 mg tablets.
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

HYDROCORTISONE and ACETIC ACID OTIC SOLUTION, USP, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811; NDC 0603-7039-39; UPC 3 0603-7039-39 7.

by Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specificiation results for impurities at the 18-month room temperature time point.
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850; By: AstraZeneca AB, S-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden, NDC 0186-5040-85, UPC 3 0186-5040-85 0.

by ASTRA ZENECA Lp

Reason
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.
Published
July 18, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Loxitane Capsules, Loxapine Succinate Capsules, 10mg base, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 52544-495-01

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL injection, 100 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0591-20

by sanofi-aventis US, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Eloxatin was manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories, a contract manufacturer, which was recently inspected by the agency and revealed significant issues in Good Manufacturing Practices.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL Injection, 50 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0590-10

by sanofi-aventis US, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Eloxatin was manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories, a contract manufacturer, which was recently inspected by the agency and revealed significant issues in Good Manufacturing Practices.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative, 140 mg of Senna per capsule, 25 doses, 100 capsules, Manufactured by: healthPLUS Inc. Chino, CA 91710 USA.

by Health Plus Incorporated

Reason
Labeling: Label Mix-up: The product is being recalled because active ingredient in the Drug Facts box incorrectly states "Active Ingredients per dose" Senna Leaf powder 140 mg. It should correctly be stated as "Active ingredient (in each capsule)" Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.It should correctly be stated as Active ingredient (in each capsule) Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Coal Tar USP 2.5% (from Coal Tar USP Solution, 7%), 7.5 oz bottle, Distributed by Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257, NDC 10631-106-08

by Ranbaxy Inc.

Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): out-of-specification result for coal tar content assay.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets, Loperamide HCl 2 mg/Simethicone 125 mg, 18 count blister pack cartons, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Div of McNeil-PPC Inc., Fort Washington, PA

by Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, Div Of Mcneil-ppc, Inc.

Reason
Defective Container; damaged blister units
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Loxapine Capsules USP, 50mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0372-01

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Loxapine Capsules USP, 25mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0371-01

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Loxapine Capsules USP, 10mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 Rx only. NDC # 0591-0370-01

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Loxapine Capsules USP, 5mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 00591-0369-01.

by Watson Laboratories Inc

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.
Published
July 11, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Zeosa (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (chewable), 0.4 mg/0.035 mg, and ferrous fumarate tablets USP, (chewable) 75 mg), 3 Blister Cards, 28 Tablets Each, Rx only, TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-2090-28 and 0093-2090-58, cartons containing three (3) individual blister packs

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Impurities/Degradation: This recall is being carried out due to the potential for some lots not meeting impurity specifications.
Published
July 4, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Individual blister pack: NDC 0555-0171-88, 25 Unit-Dose Tablets (5x5) Carton: NDC 0555-0171-78

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Tablet Thickness: Product is being recalled due to the potential of being underweight or overweight.
Published
July 4, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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