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

Yes — there is an active recall. 1 ongoing FDA recall mention Ephedrine (44 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (31 of these recalls)

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

Ephedrine recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 44 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Ephedrine Plus

cGMP deviations

Terminated cGMP deviation Ultra Seal Corporation NDC 65193-320-24 D-0473-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit

Terminated Sterility / contamination SCA Pharmaceuticals D-0188-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Firm is recalling 46 lots of various products because of a lack of sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination PharMEDium Services, LLC NDC 71030-003-09 D-1088-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Firm is recalling 46 lots of various products because of a lack of sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination PharMEDium Services, LLC NDC 71030-003-12 D-1081-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

5 mg/mL Ephedrine Sulfate

CGMP deviations: Product was released while a hood certification discrepancy was being investigated.

Terminated cGMP deviation PharMEDium Services, LLC D-1044-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 NDC 42852-895-61 D-0964-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 NDC 42852-805-67 D-0963-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine Sulfate

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 NDC 42852-891-61 D-0943-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

ePHEDrine 50mg

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 NDC 42852-805-61 D-0930-2018