Puerto Rico 17,945
Recalls distributed here
274
Outbreaks affecting this state
19,947
Reported illnesses Recalls and outbreaks by year
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Recalls and outbreaks by year
Year Recalls Outbreaks
1975 0 1 1976 0 1 1977 0 0 1978 0 0 1979 0 0 1980 0 0 1981 0 0 1982 0 1 1983 0 0 1984 0 0 1985 0 1 1986 0 0 1987 0 2 1988 0 0 1989 0 0 1990 0 0 1991 0 2 1992 0 0 1993 0 0 1994 0 0 1995 0 0 1996 0 0 1997 0 0 1998 0 0 1999 0 0 2000 0 0 2001 0 0 2002 0 0 2003 0 0 2004 0 0 2005 0 0 2006 0 0 2007 0 12 2008 0 16 2009 0 5 2010 0 11 2011 0 15 2012 396 22 2013 1,176 27 2014 702 13 2015 1,715 4 2016 1,463 9 2017 1,845 9 2018 1,298 8 2019 2,033 36 2020 882 20 2021 989 20 2022 1,542 5 2023 1,329 34 2024 954 0 2025 893 0 2026 728 0
CDC NORS is a historical archive currently available through 2023; later zeros do not mean no outbreaks occurred.
Recall records distributed in Puerto Rico Newest reported records first. Each record's own status (active, terminated, or not reported) is shown on its card.
FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class I
Optiray Imaging Bulk Package-350, Ioversol Injection 74%, 350 mg/mL Organically Bound Iodine, 500 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Sterile Solution, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarsheim Company LLC, Raleigh, NC 27616, Made in USA, NDC 0019-1333-65. by Liebel-Flarsheim Company LLC
Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: comprising polyethylene and other plastic materials, stainless steel and glass. Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class I
Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, each mL contains Glutathione 200 mg, Ascorbic Acid 20 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1.5%, Na Hydroxide (Ph Adjust) in sterile water for injection, VMC. by Victory Medical Center Pharmacy
Reason
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products - out of specifications results were obtained for bacterial endotoxin. Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class II
CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, 75 mg/5 mL, Rx Only, 100 mL, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-603-51 by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles. Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class II
CLEAR EYES Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) per dropper bottle, Sterile, Dist. by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Company. NDC: 67172-999-01 UPC 6 78112 65920 3 by Prestige Brands Holdings
Reason
Lack of assurance of sterility. The recall is due to potential contamination Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class II
SILDENAFIL CITRATE USP, 1.00KG, 1.00KG-bag Net Wt. Rx only " For Prescription Compounding Only", Shoolin Pharma Chem LLP, Block/Survey no 408, B/H Ratnamani Tubes, Near Maruti Inox, Indrad, Kadi, Mahesania, Gujarat, 382715, India, (CAS NO. 171599-83-0) NDC 85702-001-08. by Shoolin Pharma Chem LLP
Reason
CGMP Deviations:Noted during FDA inspection Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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FDA Recall
Ongoing
2026 record Class II
TADALAFIL USP, 1.00 KG, 1KG(1000gm)-bag, Rx only, "For Prescription Compounding Only", Shoolin Pharma Chem LLP, Block/Survey no 408, B/H Ratnamani Tubes, Near Maruti Inox, Indrad, Kadi, Mahesania, Gujarat, 382715, India, (CAS NO 171596-29-5), NDC 85702-001-08 by Shoolin Pharma Chem LLP
Reason
CGMP Deviations:Noted during FDA inspection Published
August 19, 2026 Distribution
Nationwide
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Outbreak records affecting Puerto Rico Newest reported records first. Each record's own status (active investigation, historical, or monitoring) is shown on its card.
Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Reported outbreak
State
Puerto Rico Cases
18 Start date
December 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Reported outbreak
State
Puerto Rico Cases
14 Start date
December 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Salmonella unknown
State
Puerto Rico Cases
6 Start date
December 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Ciguatoxin
State
Puerto Rico Cases
2 Start date
December 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Reported outbreak
State
Puerto Rico Cases
4 Start date
November 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Outbreak
🇺🇸 United StatesHistorical record
Ciguatoxin
State
Puerto Rico Cases
3 Start date
November 1, 2023 Last updated
July 18, 2026 ET
Source: CDC NORS Archive
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Companies with recalls distributed in Puerto Rico
Via the real distribution-state record on each recall -- distinct from the free-text match used for the recall cards above.
Abbott Nutrition Actavis Elizabeth LLC Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc. Alvogen, Inc Amerisource Health Services LLC Ascend Laboratories, LLC AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Axium Healthcare Pharmacy dba Balanced Solutions Compounding Basic Reset Inc. Baxter Healthcare Corp. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bioriginal Food & Science Corporation Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CA BOTANA International, Inc. Caesar's Pasta, LLC CareFusion 213, LLC CELEBRATION HERBALS US Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico, Doehler North America, Inc. Ecolab, Inc. Eli Lilly & Co Frenda Corporation Gasco Industrial Gilead Sciences, Inc. GKI Foods, LLC GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare GNC Holdings LLC Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. Hospira Inc. HVL, LLC Kellogg Company Konsyl Pharmaceuticals Inc Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC Lantheus MI Radipharmaceuticals Inc. LITTLE RED ROOSTER COMPANY Llorens Pharmaceutical Corp. Llorens Pharmaceuticals International Division, Inc. MARS SNACKING Med Shop Total Care Inc. Micro Labs Limited Milbar Laboratories, Inc. Natrol, LLC Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office) Novis PR, Inc. Novis PR, LLC dba Kramer Novis Orgain Organicare Nature's Science, LLC Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy Pfizer Inc. Pharmacy Creations Pharma-Natural Inc. Prophet Premium Blends, LLC Refresco Beverages US Inc RISE BAKING COMPANY S Martinelli & Company Sandoz, Inc Sargento Foods, Inc. Sesderma, SL Sysco Corporation Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. Tanimura & Antle Teva Pharmaceuticals USA The Chai Box The Dannon Company, Inc. THE ISH COMPANY The Little Oak Company Ltd The Quaker Oats Co. The TJX Companies, Inc. Threshold Enterprises Ltd Town Food Service Equip Co Inc Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. Tropical Nut & Fruit Company Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy WANABANA USA LLC Winder Laboratories, LLC Yum Retaurants International ZB Importing LLC Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc Disease surveillance trends
No disease surveillance trend data has been published for this state.
Data availability
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