Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2021

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2021, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,152 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Tadalafil Tablets

Incorrect Product Formulation: An incorrect grade of Crospovidone was used to manufacture the product.

Terminated cGMP deviation Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 16714-077-01 D-0231-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Tadalafil Tablets

Incorrect Product Formulation: An incorrect grade of Crospovidone was used to manufacture the product.

Terminated cGMP deviation Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 16714-075-01 D-0230-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Pregabalin Capsules

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Out of Specification results for particle Size Distribution and Bulk Density of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.

Terminated Failed specification Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 47335-687-88 D-0361-2022
Class III · Low risk

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in a water loss test that might affect the assay content and alter drug concentration.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 68180-435-01 D-0091-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets

Failed Excipient Specification; product manufactured using an excipient found to be OOS for conductivity

Terminated Failed specification Golden State Medical Supply Inc. NDC 51407-193-05 D-0228-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets

Failed Excipient Specifications and Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; product manufactured using an excipient found to be OOS for conductivity and some Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10 mg/10 mg were found in the bottle

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Golden State Medical Supply Inc. D-0227-2022
Class III · Low risk

AERO Tab PAIN RELIEVER

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0073-2022
Class III · Low risk

Vica-Cet BACK PAIN RELIEF

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0071-2022
Class III · Low risk

PainAway II

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0070-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4%

CGMP Deviations: Lots recalled because they were manufactured at the same facility using the same components as the products that had cracked seals in caps that were found to be superpotent.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Teligent Pharma, Inc. NDC 52565-009-50 D-0281-2022

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