Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2018

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2018, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,681 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Ibuprofen Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.

Terminated cGMP deviation Marksans Pharma Inc. NDC 25000-136-20 D-0236-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Ibuprofen Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.

Terminated cGMP deviation Marksans Pharma Inc. NDC 25000-117-30 D-0235-2018
Class I · High risk

Clopidogrel Tablets

LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP. Simvastatin tablets, USP 10 mg were found in bottles labeled as Clopidogrel tablets, USP 75 mg.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up International Laboratories, LLC NDC 54458-888-16 D-0472-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Lovastatin Tablets USP

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results for dissolution during annual stability testing.

Terminated Dissolution failure AVKARE Inc. NDC 50268-512-15 D-0222-2018

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