Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2016

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2016, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,199 recalls, newest first.

Class III · Low risk

Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules

Labeling: Label mix-up. The inner packaging was properly labeled Omeprazole DR 40mg Capsules, but the outer secondary packaging was mislabeled Lansoprazole Delayed-Release 30mg Capsules.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Mckesson Packaging Services NDC 63739-0555-10 D-1550-2016
Class I · High risk

GlucaGen HypoKit

Defective delivery system: detached needles on the syringe in the kit.

Terminated Packaging defect Novo Nordisk Inc NDC 0169-7065-15 D-0217-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Eye Wash

Lack of assurance of sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination United Exchange Corporation NDC 0904-6491-20 D-0499-2017
Class I · High risk

Eye Wash

Non-Sterility: Direct evidence of contamination for 2 lots based on FDA samples.

Terminated Sterility / contamination United Exchange Corporation NDC 0904-6491-20 D-0496-2017
Class I · High risk

Hyoscyamine Sulfate

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: resulting in both superpotent and subpotent tablets.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Virtus Pharmaceuticals Opco II L NDC 76439-308-10 D-0214-2017
Class I · High risk

Hyoscyamine Sulfate

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: resulting in both superpotent and subpotent tablets.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Virtus Pharmaceuticals Opco II L NDC 76439-307-10 D-0213-2017
Class I · High risk

Hyoscyamine Sulfate

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: resulting in both superpotent and subpotent tablets.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Virtus Pharmaceuticals Opco II L NDC 76439-309-10 D-0212-2017
Class III · Low risk

Ramipril Capsules

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot And/or Exp Date: Bottles labeled with the incorrect expiration date of 03/18 rather than 09/17.

Ongoing Labeling / mix-up Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc. NDC 16252-570-30 D-0118-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Phenylephrine HCI Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that product sterility may be compromised.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Sandoz Inc NDC 66758-016-03 D-1514-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Ephedrine Sulfate Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that product sterility may be compromised.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Sandoz Inc NDC 66758-008-01 D-1513-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-887-32 D-1490-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-909-32 D-1489-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-832-25 D-1488-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-898-32 D-1487-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-815-25 D-1486-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 60687-154-25 D-1485-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 68084-943-25 D-1484-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Amerisource Health Services NDC 60687-133-25 D-1483-2016

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