Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2022

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2022, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,390 recalls, newest first.

Class I · High risk

Sodium Acetate Injection

Presence of particulate matter: particulates composed of carbon and oxygen with varying amounts of iron and trace amounts of sodium, silicon, chromium, aluminum and cellulose.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC NDC 63323-032-00 D-0750-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg

CGMP Deviations: The Recall is due to the potential cross-contamination at the contract manufacturer (Ultra Tab Laboratories Inc.)

Terminated Cross-contamination Direct Rx NDC 72189-0058-60 D-0651-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

HAND SANITIZER Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75%

CGMP Deviations: lots and products of hand sanitizer are being recalled because they were manufactured under the same conditions as the product lot found to contain methanol.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Tennessee Technical Coatings, Corp. NDC 76921-000-01 D-0740-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Alprazolam Tablets

CGMP Deviation: Potential cross-contamination with other drug substance during the manufacturing process.

Terminated Cross-contamination Golden State Medical Supply Inc. NDC 60429-504-18 D-0654-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic

Labeling: Label Mix-Up-The primary label on the front of the bottles have 50% Isopropyl Alcohol affixed to the containers. However, the product inside the bottle is Hydrogen Peroxide, Topical Solution USP with active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide (stabilized) 3%, 32 FL Ounces. The back label is correct. Product is packaged in dark bottles.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Vi-Jon, Inc. D-0644-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

hydrALAZINE HCl Tablets

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Impurities.

Terminated Impurity / degradation The Harvard Drug Group NDC 0904-6440-61 D-0653-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone Elixir

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities were found in the drug product.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 60432-466-08 D-0713-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

All Over-The-Counter

CGMP Deviations: Potential exposure to rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

Ongoing cGMP deviation Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. D-0641-2022

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