Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Pain Relief & OTC Medication Recalls

Recalls of common over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.

415 recalls in this category, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Naproxen Oral Suspension

Chemical contamination; presence of lead and lithium above specification

Ongoing Chemical / undeclared Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 42192-619-16 D-0523-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: N-nitroso-desmethyl-tramadol impurity (NDSRI) was found out of the specification at 24-month stability interval during Long term stability (25¿C/60%RH).

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 60219-2348-5 D-0408-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Diclofenac Sodium

Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) [slightly lower than the limit] result in viscosity for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%.

Ongoing Failed specification Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 51672-1363-7 D-0342-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Advil a) Ibuprofen

CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

Ongoing cGMP deviation Gold Star Distribution INC D-0261-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Tylenol

Defective Container

Ongoing Packaging defect Kenvue Brands LLC D-0121-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Acetaminophen 500mg Caffeine 65mg caplets

Labeling: Label Mix-up. This issue affects the outer box labeling only. The box incorrectly states the ingredients Acetaminophen 500mg and Caffeine 65mg. The inner pouch correctly states the ingredients are Aspirin (NSAID)*500mg and Caffeine 32.5mg.

Ongoing Labeling / mix-up Aero Healthcare NDC 55305-135-01 D-0155-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: an out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Highest Unknown Impurity .

Ongoing Impurity / degradation The Harvard Drug Group LLC NDC 0904-6665-61 D-0031-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: an out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Highest Unknown Impurity .

Ongoing Impurity / degradation The Harvard Drug Group LLC NDC 0904-6665-61 D-0030-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Defective container; blister packaging inadequately sealed.

Ongoing Packaging defect The Harvard Drug Group LLC NDC 55154-3363-0 D-0508-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Defective container; blister packaging inadequately sealed.

Ongoing Packaging defect The Harvard Drug Group LLC NDC 0904-6665-61 D-0507-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Acetaminophen Tablets

cGMP deviations: Due to confirmed consumer complaints received with the observation of tablet discoloration (brown surface on tablets).

Ongoing Failed specification Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc NDC 72288-405-10 D-0471-2025
Class III · Low risk

Acetaminophen

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Tablets/Capsules imprinted with wrong ID.

Ongoing Labeling / mix-up Akron Pharma, Inc. NDC 71399-8014-01 D-0195-2025