FDA drug recalls
Formal FDA enforcement reports for prescription and over-the-counter drugs — contamination, wrong potency, mislabeling, and manufacturing failures.
768 recalls in the last 12 months, translated into plain English.
- 2026-01-14SpecGxClass IICheck your SpecGx pain medication bottle
SpecGx LLC is recalling one lot of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets (7.5 mg/325 mg) because some tablets may be missing the imprint (identifying mark). This makes it difficult to verify you have the correct medication. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-14SpecGxClass IICheck your SpecGx oxycodone tablets
SpecGx LLC is recalling certain bottles of oxycodone and acetaminophen 10mg/325mg tablets because some tablets may be missing the imprint (marking). This could make it difficult to identify the medication. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-14Signature FormulationsClass IIStop using ORL Kids Natural Toothpaste
ORL Labs recalled ORL Kids Natural Toothpaste in Bubblegum Flavor due to deviations from manufacturing quality standards (cGMP). The affected product is Lot #250520P4 with expiration date 05/27, distributed in Arizona. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-14Signature FormulationsClass IIStop using ORL Kids Mouthwash Bubblegum
ORL Kids Mouthwash in Bubblegum flavor did not meet FDA manufacturing standards during production. The issue affects 570 bottles distributed in Arizona with lot number 250505P9 and expiration date 05/27. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-14ImprimisClass IIStop using Imprimis Tri-Moxi eye injections
Imprimis NJOF recalled Tri-Moxi+ eye injections because some batches contain glass-like particles. The affected batches (25JAN033A and 25JAN033B) expire in February 2026. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-14ImprimisClass IIStop using Imprimis NJOF eye injection
Imprimis NJOF's dexamethasone-moxifloxacin-ketorolac eye injection contains glass-like particles that could contaminate the injection. This medication is used during eye surgery. The affected lots are 25APR001A and 25APR001B, expiring 04/03/2026.
- 2026-01-14ImprimisClass IIStop using Imprimis eye injection immediately
Imprimis NJOF, LLC is recalling specific lots of Dexamethasone Moxifloxacin intraocular injection due to the presence of glass-like particles in the medication. This injection is used during eye surgery. Two affected lots have been identified and distributed nationwide.
- 2026-01-14Alembic PharmaceuticalsClass IIIStop using Alembic Fesoterodine Fumarate tablets
Alembic Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of Fesoterodine Fumarate 8 mg extended-release tablets because testing found levels of a chemical impurity (diester impurity) that exceed safety limits. The affected lot is 2405003360, which expires January 31, 2026.
- 2026-01-07ZydusClass IIICheck your trazodone tablets for dents
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain bottles of trazodone 100mg tablets because some tablets have dents on the surface. The defect affects lot EA00237A with an expiration date of 04/30/2027. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-07GlenmarkClass IIStop using Glenmark Ondansetron 4mg tablets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals discovered that blister packs containing Ondansetron 4mg orally disintegrating tablets are not fully sealed, allowing tablets to fall out. The affected product was repackaged and distributed nationwide. This applies to lot #19251311 with an expiration date of April 2027.
- 2026-01-07Novo NordiskClass IIStop using Novo Nordisk Wegovy injection pens
Novo Nordisk has recalled specific batches of Wegovy (semaglutide) 1 mg injection pens because hair was found inside prefilled syringes. This affects two lot numbers distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-07Novo NordiskClass IIStop using Wegovy 0.5 mg prefilled pens (specific lots)
Novo Nordisk discovered hair in some prefilled Wegovy injection pens. This affects specific lot numbers manufactured in Denmark. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-01-07CareFusionClass IIStop using BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks (a skin antiseptic swab) because the manufacturer cannot confirm the product was properly sterilized. The affected lot (#5086623, expiring 3/31/2028) was distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-31MerckClass IIStop using Merck Noxafil Powdermix immediately
Merck has recalled specific lots of Noxafil Powdermix, a prescription antifungal medication, because some packets may contain metal particles. This affects 845 kits distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-31MerckClass IIStop using Merck Emend suspension lot Z014503
Merck has recalled a limited lot of Emend (aprepitant) 125 mg oral suspension due to the potential presence of metal particles in the product. This affects 3 single-dose kits with lot number Z014503 and expiration date 11/15/2027 distributed nationwide.
- 2025-12-24Sun PharmaceuticalClass IIStop using Taro Ciclopirox Shampoo 1%
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Ciclopirox Shampoo 1% because the product failed quality tests for impurities and degradation at the 18-month mark. The affected lots expire January 31, 2026. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24Preferred PharmaceuticalsClass IIStop using Preferred Pharmaceuticals ondansetron ODT
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling ondansetron ODT 4mg tablets because the blister pack containers are not fully sealed, which can cause tablets to fall out. The manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals notified Preferred Pharmaceuticals of the sealing defect. This affects specific lot numbers distributed nationwide.
- 2025-12-24Somerset TherapeuticsClass IIIStop using Somerset Therapeutics cisatracurium besylate
Somerset Therapeutics is recalling cisatracurium besylate injection (a muscle relaxant used during surgery) because stability testing found the drug strength fell below the required standard. Lot A250043 with expiration date 06/30/2026 is affected. The company has not reported any injuries.
- 2025-12-24Somerset TherapeuticsClass IIIStop using Somerset cisatracurium besylate injection
Somerset Therapeutics is recalling cisatracurium besylate injection (200mg/20mL vials, Lot #A250020, expiration 06/30/2026) because stability testing found the drug's strength fell below required standards. This means the medication may not work as intended during medical procedures.
- 2025-12-24Somerset TherapeuticsClass IIICheck cisatracurium besylate vials for affected lots
Somerset Therapeutics is recalling specific lots of cisatracurium besylate injection because testing found the drug contains less active ingredient than labeled. The affected vials may not work as intended during medical procedures. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24Golden State Medical SupplyClass IIStop using Golden State Medical Supply baclofen
Golden State Medical Supply's baclofen 10 mg tablets in 1,000-count bottles (Lot GS065762) may contain foreign tablets or capsules mixed in. This affects 2,472 bottles distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using OraVerse injection cartridges
OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) injection cartridges in one lot have been found with cracks or breaks in the container. Affected cartons contain 10 cartridges each and were distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using Novocol Carbocaine 3% injection
Novocol Pharmaceutical is recalling one lot of Carbocaine 3% mepivacaine injection because some cartridges in affected cartons are cracked or broken. Cracked containers can allow contamination or leakage of the medication. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using Novocol Mepivacaine HCI injection
Benco Dental is recalling Mepivacaine HCI 3% injection cartridges (lot D05159H, expires 07-31-2027) because some cartridges may be cracked or broken. A defective container could allow the medication to leak or become contaminated. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using Novocol Mepivacaine injection cartridges
Novocol Pharmaceutical's Mepivacaine HCI 3% injection cartridges may have cracked or broken containers. This defect affects one lot (D05159G) distributed nationwide. The cracked cartridges could compromise the integrity of the medication.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using recalled Polocaine dental anesthetic
Novocol Polocaine 3% dental anesthetic cartridges in one specific lot may have cracked or broken containers. This defect could compromise the sterility and safety of the medication. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using Novocol lidocaine-epinephrine cartridges
Novocol Pharmaceutical's lidocaine HCI 2% and epinephrine injection cartridges (50-count boxes) may have cracks or breaks in the containers. This defect could affect the sterility and safety of the medication. The affected lot D05362A expires July 31, 2027.
- 2025-12-24NovocolClass IIStop using Novocol Xylocaine Dental cartridges
Novocol Pharmaceutical issued a recall of 2% Xylocaine Dental with Epinephrine 1:100,000 injection cartridges due to defective containers—some cartridges are cracked or broken. This affects lot D05337B (expires 06-30-2027). The problem was discovered during quality control; no injuries have been reported.
- 2025-12-17LupinClass IISertraline Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 100 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Naples, FL 34108, NDC 68180-353-09.
Defective container - seal not adhering to bottles
- 2025-12-17CiplaClass IICinacalcet Hydrochloride Tablets, 90 mg, 30 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 69097-412-02
CGMP Deviations: the presence of a nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-cinacalcet, above the acceptable daily intake (ADI) limits.
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