Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2014

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2014, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,309 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Daytrana (methylphenidate)

Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the z-statistic value, which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration, were obtained.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-5555-3 D-1172-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Daytrana (methylphenidate)

Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the z-statistic value, which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration, were obtained.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-5554-3 D-1171-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Fluoxetine Capsules USP

Chemical Contamination: Recall due to a customer complaint trend regarding capsule odor.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 50111-647-01 D-1281-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Fluoxetine Capsules USP

Chemical Contamination: Recall due to a customer complaint trend regarding capsule odor.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 50111-648-01 D-1280-2014
Class III · Low risk

Tivicay (dolutegravir)

Cross Contamination with Other Products: Product contains Promacta (eltrombopag).

Terminated Cross-contamination Viiv Healthcare Company NDC 49702-228-13 D-1185-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility:Solution leaking through the port cover of the primary container, which was identified during a retain sample visual inspection.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-7983-09 D-1096-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Alprazolam 1 mg Tablets

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints were received for significant tablet erosion for Alprazolam 1 mg.

Terminated Failed specification Actavis Elizabeth LLC NDC 0228-2031-50 D-1153-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

HydrOXYzine HCl Tablets

Good Manufacturing Practices Deviations: The product has an active pharmaceutical ingredient from an unapproved source.

Terminated Unapproved drug American Health Packaging NDC 68084-255-01 D-1189-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

HydrOXYzine HCl Tablets

Good Manufacturing Practices Deviations: The product has an active pharmaceutical ingredient from an unapproved source.

Terminated Unapproved drug American Health Packaging NDC 68084-254-01 D-1188-2014

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