Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 13, 2026
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Class II drug recalls - moderate risk

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, and serious harm is unlikely. It is by far the largest recall class - most potency, dissolution and labeling problems land here.

14,543 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Zyprexa Intramuscular

cGMP deviations: Atypical appearance, decrease in size and change in color of the lyophilized cake of drug product.

Terminated cGMP deviation Eli Lilly & Company NDC 0002-7597-01 D-0720-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Chantix (varenicline)

CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDAs acceptable interim acceptable intake limit

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Pfizer Inc. NDC 0069-0469-56 D-0701-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Chantix (varenicline)

CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDAs acceptable interim acceptable intake limit

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Pfizer Inc. NDC 0069-0471-03 D-0700-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Chantix (varenicline)

CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Pfizer Inc. NDC 0069-0468-56 D-0699-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Xolair (omalizumab)

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of Specification results of Polysorbate 20 (PS20) content were detected at the 12 month testing time point.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Genentech Inc D-0650-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

DermOtic Oil

Presence of Foreign Substance: Potential for broken glass within the glass pipette of the dropper.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68791-103-20 D-0637-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: The number of customer complaints for ripping patches and tight release/adhesive transfer have exceeded the action limits.

Ongoing Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc NDC 68968-5553-1 D-0394-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: The number of customer complaints for ripping patches and tight release/adhesive transfer have exceeded the action limits.

Ongoing Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc NDC 68968-5552-1 D-0393-2021

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