Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Class I drug recalls - the high-risk category

Class I is the FDA's most serious recall category: a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death. It is a small share of all recalls, but the one to check first if a medication you take appears here.

1,750 recalls, newest first.

Class I · High risk

Benzonatate capsules

Labeling: Label Mix-up: Bottle labeled as Benzonatate 100 mg capsules contained Benzphetamine 50 mg tablets and a bottle labeled as Benzphetamine 50 mg tablets contained Benzonatate 100 mg capsules.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Calvin Scott & Company, Inc. NDC 67877-0573-05 D-1124-2022
Class I · High risk

Regenecare Ha

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Drug Product. The product was found to be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepecia.

Terminated Microbial contamination MPM Medical LLC NDC 66977-107-03 D-0118-2021
Class I · High risk

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: Repackaged product was recalled by manufacturer because it was contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia lata.

Terminated Microbial contamination Lohxa LLC NDC 70166-027-15 D-0111-2021
Class I · High risk

Smart Care HAND SANITIZER

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Container packaging is made, formed or filled to be misleading, resembling food and drink pouches

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Ashtel Studios, INC. NDC 70108-042-01 D-0098-2021
Class I · High risk

Goldenseal POWDER

Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Product: Product tested positive for Cronobacter Sakazakii.

Terminated Microbial contamination Wishgarden Herbs, Incorporated D-0220-2021

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