Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Particulate & foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables.

867 FDA drug recalls with this cause, newest first.

These recalls involve visible foreign material - glass, metal, fibers, rubber or other debris - most often found in injectable or liquid products, where nothing besides the intended ingredients should be present. It also includes foreign tablets or capsules found in a bottle of a different product. In an injectable a stray particle can go straight into the bloodstream, which is why a noticeable share of these recalls are Class I.

Class II · Moderate risk

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim

Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories NDC 55154-7895-0 D-0625-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim

Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories NDC 0904-2725-61 D-0624-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging at the manufacturing site, was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amerisource Health Services LLC D-0650-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging at the manufacturing site, was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amerisource Health Services LLC D-0649-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging at the manufacturing site, was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amerisource Health Services LLC D-0648-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging at the manufacturing site, was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amerisource Health Services LLC D-0647-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets

Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 51655-307-87 D-0654-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: Two (2) bottles labeled as Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, 10mg, 100ct, contained one (1) tablet of Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, 5 mg.

Completed Particulate / foreign matter Lannett Company Inc. NDC 0527-0762-37 D-0642-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 69238-1062-1 D-0619-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 69238-1060-1 D-0618-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 69238-1058-1 D-0617-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets

Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

Ongoing Particulate / foreign matter Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC NDC 69238-1056-1 D-0616-2025