Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 11, 2026
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FDA Drug Recalls

14,806 recalls, newest first

Class II · Moderate risk

Ampicillin for Injection

Presence of Particulate Matter: A complaint was received for the presence of a single strand of hair in one vial.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Viatris Inc NDC 67457-352-02 D-1542-2022
Class III · Low risk

oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL

Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) instead of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (500mL).

Terminated cGMP deviation QuVa Pharma, Inc. D-1544-2022
Class III · Low risk

Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets

Product mix-up:0.2 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP in a 100-count bottle of 0.3 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets,

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA INC NDC 29300-137-01 D-1541-2022
Class III · Low risk

Xolegel (ketoconazole)

Failed Viscosity specification: Slightly higher OOS results obtained for viscosity

Terminated Failed specification Almirall, LLC NDC 16110-080-45 D-1549-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Neoral soft gelatin capsules

CGMP deviations: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for ethanol content.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation NDC 0078-0246-15 D-1543-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Sanitizing Hand Spray 80%

GMP Deviations: FDA analysis found product to contain acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits.

Terminated cGMP deviation Salon Technologies International Inc D-0001-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Synergy Hand Sanitizer

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis found product to contain acetaldehyde impurity and the Sum of All Impurities, above specification limits.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Superior Glove Works, LTD. D-1537-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP

cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Akorn, Inc. NDC 17478-622-35 D-1496-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP

cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Akorn, Inc. NDC 17478-711-31 D-1495-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; A sealed 100-count bottle labeled with 15 mg actually contained 100 tablets of 20 mg strength of the drug product.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc NDC 0555-0777-02 D-1539-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Neomycin Sulfate Tablets

CGMP Deviations: A foreign matter identified as teflon was found in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the manufacture of Neomycin Sulfate Tablets, USP 500 mg.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc NDC 0093-1177-01 D-1473-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise sterility.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Cipla NDC 69097-341-35 D-1499-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise sterility.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Cipla NDC 76282-708-50 D-1498-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP

CGMP Deviations: Product complaints reporting the product to have a gritty texture and lack of effectiveness.

Terminated cGMP deviation Padagis US LLC NDC 45802-064-36 D-1497-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Proton Armor

Chemical Contamination and CGMP Deviations: trace amounts of methanol found in one of the components during the manufacturing process.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Ultra Chem Labs Corp NDC 79208-001-50 D-0017-2023

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