Browse Drug Recalls
54 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 54 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 54 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | Robafen DM, Generic for Robitussin DM, In each teaspoonful (5mL): Dextrometho... | CGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralsto... | Class II | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Losartan Potassium Tab. USP 50mg, a) 30 count bottle (NDC 68788-0048-03) and ... | CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in... | Class II | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-0... | CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified. | Class II | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx On... | CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product. | Class II | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
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.