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

Not under an active recall. Tetracycline was recalled 9 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Mar 23, 2020.

Most common reason: Stability / shelf life (3 of these recalls)

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

Tetracycline recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 9 on record, newest first
Class I · High risk

Tetracycline HCL Capsules

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification result during long term testing in Tetracycline HCl capsules.

Terminated Dissolution failure Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 23155-017-01 D-1255-2020
Class I · High risk

Tetracycline HCL Capsules

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification result during long term testing in Tetracycline HCl capsules.

Terminated Dissolution failure Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 23155-018-01 D-1254-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Tetracycline HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-924-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Tetracycline 250 mg powder kits packaged with powder and water…

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-0141-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Physicians Total Care

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): There is a potential for foreign particulate matter in the API.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Physicians Total Care, Inc. NDC 54868-0025-09 D-222-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Physicians Total Care

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): There is a potential for foreign particulate matter in the API.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Physicians Total Care, Inc. NDC 54868-0024-08 D-221-2013