Class II · Moderate risk
Naphcon A eye drops
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Labeling errors & mix-ups
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose.
1,411 FDA drug recalls with this cause, newest first.
This is exactly what it sounds like: the wrong label on the right product, the wrong strength printed on the bottle, a missing or illegible lot number and expiry date, or two products mixed up during packaging. It is dangerous precisely because the pill or liquid itself may be fine, yet the patient has no way of knowing what they are actually taking. A high share of the Class I recalls in this group are mix-ups where a stronger product ended up in a weaker product's packaging.
Class II · Moderate risk
Bisacodyl Suppositories
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Class II · Moderate risk
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Class II · Moderate risk
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-The primary label on the front of the bottles have Hydrogen Peroxide affixed to the front and back of the containers. However, the product inside the bottle is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
Class I · High risk
Morphine Sulfate extended-Release Tablets
Labeling: Label Mix-up: bottles labeled as Morphine Sulfate 60 mg Extended-Release tablets contain Morphine Sulfate 30 mg Extended-Release tablets and bottles labeled as Morphine Sulfate 30 mg Extended-Release tablets may contain Morphine Sulfate 60 mg Extended-Release tablets.
Class I · High risk
Morphine Sulfate extended-Release Tablets
Labeling: Label Mix-up: bottles labeled as Morphine Sulfate 60 mg Extended-Release tablets contain Morphine Sulfate 30 mg Extended-Release tablets and bottles labeled as Morphine Sulfate 30 mg Extended-Release tablets may contain Morphine Sulfate 60 mg Extended-Release tablets.
Class III · Low risk
Tivicay (dolutegravir)
Labeling: incorrect or missing lot and/or expiration date. An incorrect expiration date was printed on the product labeling with an expiration date of January 2027, whereas the correct expiration date is September 2026.
Class III · Low risk
Higher Education Make Out Ready Vegan Lip Balm
Mislabeling: The active ingredient list on the label does not match the product's actual ingredients Specifically, the label states Octinoxate 7.5% and Oxybenzone 3%, while the product therein is made with Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, and Avobenzone 3%.
Class I · High risk
Insulin Glargine
Labeling: Missing label on the vial
Class III · Low risk
23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection
Labeling: Incorrect Barcode: Product barcode incorrectly identifies the product as rocuronium bromide injection 100 mg per 10 mL instead of sodium chloride injection 23.4%, 120 mEq per 30 mL.
Class II · Moderate risk
The Natural Dentist Healthy Breath Antiseptic Rinse
Labeling; Label mix-up and Wrong Bar Code; back label incorrectly states active ingredient as Peppermint Oil and Sage Oil and has the wrong UPC
Class II · Moderate risk
Sucralfate Oral Suspension
Labeling: Label Mix-Up
Class I · High risk
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP
Labeling: Label mix-up: Incorrect label placed on product. Shipper cases labeled Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets contain bottles incorrectly labeled as PredniSONE Tablets. The tablets in the bottles are Meclizine Hydrochloride
Class II · Moderate risk
HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-The primary label on the front of the bottles have 50% Isopropyl Alcohol affixed to the containers. However, the product inside the bottle is Hydrogen Peroxide, Topical Solution USP with active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide (stabilized) 3%, 32 FL Ounces. The back label is correct. Product is packaged in dark bottles.
Class I · High risk
Morphine Sulfate PF 25 mg/25mL
Labeling: Label Mix up; A limited number of syringes containing HYDROmorphone HCl PF were incorrectly labeled as Morphine Sulfate PF with lot number 21104221A
Class I · High risk
HYDROmorphone HCl PF 10 mg/50 mL
Labeling: Label Mix up; A limited number of syringes containing HYDROmorphone HCl PF were incorrectly labeled as Morphine Sulfate PF with lot number 21104221A
Class III · Low risk
Class III · Low risk
Class I · High risk
Semglee (insulin glargine)
Labeling: Missing Label: label missing from some Semglee prefilled pens.
Class III · Low risk
Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution
Labeling: Missing Label
Class III · Low risk
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 100 mg per 5 mL
Labeling: Missing Label
Class II · Moderate risk
Moxifloxacin
Labeling: Label Mix-up: Vials labeled as moxifloxacin 1 mg/mL may actually contain moxifloxacin 5 mg/mL
Class II · Moderate risk
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets
Product Mix-up
Class I · High risk
AmericanScreening HAND SANITIZER
Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Hand sanitizer packaged in containers resembling drinking water bottles.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cartia XT (Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP)
Labelling: Incorrect Exp. Date
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