Browse Drug Recalls

1,152 FDA drug safety recalls.

FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 1,152 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 1,152 FDA drug recalls in 2021.

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Jan 4, 2021 Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, 100 tablets pe... CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake ... Class II Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Jan 1, 2021 Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP 0.12%, packaged in a) 15 mL x 30 Unit ... cGMP deviations: The firm was notified of the manufacturer's expanded recall. Class II Precision Dose 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.