Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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621 recalls · Class II, newest first

Class II · Moderate risk

Propofol Injectable Emulsion

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-4699-30 D-223-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A complaint was received for a rubber-like material in a 500 mg Ciprofloxacin tablet.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-9928-01 D-220-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Belladonna Alkaloids

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic blacks spots were found in tablets.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-1140-10 D-170-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Prednisone tablets

Presence of Foreign Substance(s); Perrigo has been notified of a recall by the manufacturer of this product, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals. This is a sub-recall due to tablets contaminated with trace amounts of food-grade lubricant, as well as stainless steel inclusions

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter L. Perrigo Co. D-125-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Propylthiouracil Tablets

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-1480-01 D-131-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Lisinopril Tablets

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-1270-01 D-130-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection)

Presence of Foreign Substance: Product is being recalled due to receiving an elevated number of patient complaints related to a visible presence of medical grade silicone oil essential to the functionality of the syringe and plunger stopper system.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC 68546-317-30 D-249-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

PredniSONE Tablets

Presence of Foreign Substance: Tablets are being recalled due to gray defects identified in the tablets.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-1473-01 D-149-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

PredniSONE Tablets

Presence of Foreign Substance: A complaint was received for black specks identified as stainless steel inclusions and cellulose with trace amounts of aluminum and iron-rich inclusions.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0143-1477-01 D-133-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

traMADOL Hydrochloride Tablets

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: A customer complaint was received that a bottle of Tramadol HCl Tablets USP 50 mg contained some tablets of Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP, 50 mg.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. NDC 57664-377-18 D-089-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Lidocaine HCl Injection

Presence of Particulate Matter: Report of a vial containing visible particulate matter embedded in the glass wall which has the potential to dislodge resulting in the presence of particulate matter in the product.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hospira, Inc. NDC 0409-4279-02 D-099-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Propofol Injectable Emulsion

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in sample bottles of the recalled lots during retain inspection.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-4699-30 D-1685-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Ranbaxy Inc. NDC 63304-827-90 D-060-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Propofol Injectable Emulsion

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-4699-24 D-1672-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Levetiracetam Tablets

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: Pharmaceutical manufacturer may have distributed foreign tablets in bottles of Levetiracetam Tablets, USP 500 mg.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0378-5615-05 D-1702-2012

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