Browse Drug Recalls

53 FDA drug safety recalls.

FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 53 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 53 FDA drug recalls.

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Dec 27, 2022 METRONIDAZOLE 500MG 100ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a home pump or no pu... Lack of sterility assurance Class II Sentara Infusion Services
Dec 27, 2022 VANCOMYCIN (a)700 MG NS 140ML, (b) 1000MG IN NS 200ML, abtibiotic, Rx only, u... Lack of sterility assurance Class II Sentara Infusion Services
Dec 27, 2022 HYDROMORPHONE (a) 1MG/ML IN NS, 50ML, 75 ML, 100ML, 175ML(NDC 00703-0018-01 ... Lack of sterility assurance Class II Sentara Infusion Services

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.