Browse Drug Recalls
1,309 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 1,309 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 1,309 FDA drug recalls in 2014.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2014 | Levodopa or L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine active pharmaceutical ingredient package... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Sevelamer HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or k... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Fluorexon active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in va... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Atovaquone active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg i... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Mexiletine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Ketotifen Fumarate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Venlafaxine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Irbesartan active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg i... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Clindamycin HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Atomoxetine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Isosorbide Dinitrate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gra... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Hydrochlorothiazide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gram... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Gemfibrozil active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Procaine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Clomipramine HCI active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams o... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Temozolomide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Doxycycline Hyclate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gram... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Cefazolin Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams o... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Pregabalin active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg i... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Povidone K-30 pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in ba... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Fluphenazine Decanoate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying g... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Heparin Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Daptomycin active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg i... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Aminopyridine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or k... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Prilocaine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Trifluridine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Zonisamide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg i... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Ondansetron HCl Dihydrate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varyin... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Naftifine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or k... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Nilotinib active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in v... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Calcipotriene active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or k... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Amlodipine besylate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gram... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Terbinafine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Pheniramine Maleate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gram... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Benoxinate HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Tizanidine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Minoxidil active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Darunavir active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Indocyanine Green active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Proparacaine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams o... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Imatinib Mesylate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Penciclovir active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Reserpine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Norethindrone Acetate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying gr... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | MAYHEM capsules, Proprietary Blend 525 mg, Dietary Supplement, 60-count bottl... | Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis found this product to contain undeclared dexa... | Class II | Chaotic Labz |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Azatadine Maleate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Methazolamide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or k... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Mefloquine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or ... | Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05... | Class II | Attix Pharmaceuticals |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.