Browse Drug Recalls
69 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 69 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 69 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2014 | Deferoxamine various strengths in normal saline | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class III | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Dobutamine various strengths in dextrose | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Folic acid 1 mg/ 0.2 ml pre-drawn syringes | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Cefoxitin various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Imipenem/ cilastatin various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Thiamine 100 mg/ ml vials | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Meropenem various strengths in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Amikacin various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Daptomycin various strengths in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Ranitidine various strengths in syringes | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Cefuroxime various strengths in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Ertapenem various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Total parenteral nutrition various strengths | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Caspofungin various strengths in normal saline | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Piperacillin/ tazobactam various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Ceftazidime various strength in normal saline bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Nafcillin various strengths in sterile water for injection bags | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Ceftriaxone various strengths in normal saline | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens Infusion Services |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Acyclovir various strengths in normal saline | Lack of sterility assurance. | Class II | Walgreens 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.