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

Micafungin for Injection

Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: The package insert provided with the product does not include all required sections approved for this product. This includes aspects of Adverse Reactions, Drug Interactions and Use in Specific Populations.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC NDC 70594-037-01 D-0757-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Micafungin for Injection

Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: The package insert provided with the product does not include all required sections approved for this product. This includes aspects of Adverse Reactions, Drug Interactions and Use in Specific Populations.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC NDC 70594-036-01 D-0756-2021
Class III · Low risk

Avicel

Out of specification results for conductivity.

Terminated Failed specification DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc D-0728-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Artificial Tears Ointment

Non-Sterility - OOS sterility testing observed during 12-month controlled room temperature stability testing. The microbiological investigation identified the organism as a member of the Bacillus cereus group.

Terminated Microbial contamination Akorn, Inc. NDC 17478-062-35 D-0786-2021
Class I · High risk

365 SKINNY High Intensity Capsules

Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis found the product to be tainted with undeclared sibutramine, a previously approved drug that was withdrawn from the US market due to safety concerns.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Je Dois Lavoir LLC D-0631-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Fludarabine Phosphate for Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: the manufacturing firm had microbial recoveries during environmental monitoring in aseptic areas of manufacturing.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Custopharm, Inc. NDC 24201-237-01 D-0765-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Combipatch

Failed Stability Specifications; out of specification for shear.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc NDC 68968-0525-2 D-0725-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Combipatch

Failed Stability Specifications; out of specification for shear.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc NDC 68968-0514-2 D-0724-2021
Class III · Low risk

Lidocaine Ointment USP

Failed Viscosity Specifications: lot does not meet specification for Viscosity, which was determined through routine testing.

Terminated Failed specification Teligent Pharma, Inc. NDC 52565-008-14 D-0785-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Out of specification (OOS) test result for Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) and Total Yeast and Mold Count (TYMC) for an excipient batch of Dibasic Calcium Phosphate.

Terminated Microbial contamination Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 57237-266-01 D-0776-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Out of specification (OOS) test result for Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) and Total Yeast and Mold Count (TYMC) for an excipient batch of Dibasic Calcium Phosphate.

Terminated Microbial contamination Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 70199-014-01 D-0775-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Out of specification (OOS) test result for Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) and Total Yeast and Mold Count (TYMC) for an excipient batch of Dibasic Calcium Phosphate.

Terminated Microbial contamination Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 0591-3330-01 D-0774-2021

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