Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Diazepam recalled?

Not under an active recall. Diazepam was recalled 13 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Feb 9, 2022.

Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (9 of these recalls)

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Diazepam. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Diazepam recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 13 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam Oral Solution

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for related substances.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Lannett Company, Inc. NDC 0527-1768-36 D-0558-2022
Class III · Low risk

Diazepam Rectal Gel

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Product distributed without a lot number or expiration date on the outer carton.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC NDC 68682-650-20 D-1041-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam 5 mg/mL injectable packaged in an amber glass injectable vial

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0078-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam Injection

Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of the vials.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-3213-12 D-927-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam Injectable

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspectional findings resulted in concerns associated with quality control procedures that impacted sterility assurance

Terminated Sterility / contamination Pallimed Solutions D-865-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam 5 mg/ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy D-638-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Diazepam Injection

Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out of Specification levels for carbostyril, a known degradation product of diazepam.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Meridian Medical Technologies a Pfizer Company NDC 11704-600-01 D-1369-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

DIAZEPAM (Im/Iv)

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-1501-2012