Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Antibiotic Recalls

Recalls of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.

197 recalls in this category, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Pharmaceuticals were produced and distributed with active ingredients not manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices

Terminated cGMP deviation Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories) NDC 51079-182-20 D-0377-2015
Class III · Low risk

Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide)

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being carried out due to an incorrect expiration date assigned to a lot of physicians samples.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Valeant Pharmaceuticals North Am NDC 13548-132-03 D-020-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Pharmaceuticals were produced and distributed with active ingredients not manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Terminated cGMP deviation Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0378-7098-01 D-66403-011
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Pharmaceuticals were produced and distributed with active ingredients not manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Terminated cGMP deviation Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0378-7097-01 D-66403-004
Class II · Moderate risk

Clindamycin HCL

Labeling: Label Mixup: CLINDAMYCIN HCL, Capsule, 300 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: MELATONIN, Tablet, 3 mg, NDC 51991001406, Pedigree: AD68019_7, EXP: 5/28/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-969-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Doxycycline Hyclate

Labeling: Label Mixup: DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE, Capsule, 100 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: RALOXIFENE HCL, Tablet, 60 mg, NDC 00002416530, Pedigree: W002644, EXP: 6/5/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-867-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE Tablet

Labeling: Label Mixup; DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE, Tablet, 100 mg may be potentially mislabeled as DESLORATADINE, Tablet, 5 mg, NDC 00085126401, Pedigree: AD30993_5, EXP: 2/28/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-611-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

DOXYCYCLINE MONOHYDRATE Capsule

Labeling: Label Mixup; DOXYCYCLINE MONOHYDRATE Capsule, 100 mg may be potentially mislabeled as diphenhydrAMINE HCl, Tablet, 25 mg, NDC 00904555159, Pedigree: AD67992_4, EXP: 5/28/2014; DUTASTERIDE, Capsule, 0.5 mg, NDC 00173071215, Pedigree: AD52778_4, EXP: 5/20/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-588-2014
Class III · Low risk

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension

Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to an orange to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles. This is an expansion of RES 65050.

Terminated Failed specification Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC 0093-4160-78 D-803-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Cleocin Phosphate

Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC D-609-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Metronidazole Injection USP

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Baxter Healthcare Corp. NDC 0338-1055-48 D-629-2013
Class III · Low risk

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension

Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to a yellow to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles.

Terminated Failed specification Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC 0093-4161-78 D-598-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg

Presence of Foreign Substance, Sandoz is recalling certain lots of Amoxicillin Capsules, USP 500 mg due to potential contamination with fragments of stainless steel wire mesh.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Sandoz Incorporated NDC 0781-2613-05 D-268-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Suspensions made from these lots of Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 mL showed yeast and mold growth at the 14 day time point.

Terminated Microbial contamination Dr Reddys Laboratories Tennessee LLC NDC 43598-222-80 D-239-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

METRONIDazole Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the administrative port to the fill tube seal.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-7811-24 D-206-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A complaint was received for a rubber-like material in a 500 mg Ciprofloxacin tablet.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-9928-01 D-220-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Gentamicin 40mg/Ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1528-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Clindamycin Ophthalmic

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1486-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Penicillin G Potassium 10

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1596-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Dr. Reddy's Ciprofloxacin Tablets

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has received complaints of mislabeled bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril Hydrochloride Capsules and Ciprofloxacin Tablets

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. NDC 55111-127-05 D-1435-2012
Class III · Low risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets

Labeling Illegible: Missing Label; The voluntary recall of the aforementioned batch of product is being initiated due to two bottles missing container labels.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Pack Pharmaceuticals NDC 16571-412-10 D-1422-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Metronidazole Tablets

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some tablets had the potential to not conform to weight specifications.

Terminated Failed specification Physicians Total Care, Inc. NDC 54868-0158-3 D-547-2013