Browse Drug Recalls
36 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 36 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 36 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | Duloxetine D/R, 30 mg, 30 Caps, RX Only, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle NDC 6... | CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed inter... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Duloxetine D/R, 20 mg, 30 Caps, 30-count bottle, RX Only, Packaged & Distribu... | CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed inter... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Jan 31, 2025 | CIPROFLOXACIN OPHTH SOLUTION, 0.3% 5mL bottle, Rx Only, Generic for CILOXAN, ... | Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lod... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Ibuprofen 800mg, Generic for: Motrin, Each tablet contains: Ibuprofen, USP 80... | Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product failed impurity specifications at the 18-mo... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Alprazolam C-IV, 0.5 mg, 30 Tabs per bottle, Rx only, Packaged and Distribute... | CGMP Deviations: Repackaging firm recalling due to potential product cross contamination concerns... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Alprazolam C-IV, 2 mg, 60 Tabs per bottle, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed ... | CGMP Deviations: Repackaging firm recalling due to potential product cross contamination concerns... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Alprazolam C-IV, 1 mg, packaged in a) 30 Tabs per bottle, NDC 72189-213-30; b... | CGMP Deviations: Repackaging firm recalling due to potential product cross contamination concerns... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Simvastatin, USP, 20 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, N... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP, 10 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-c... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Finasteride, USP, 5 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 90-count bottle, NDC 6... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Simvastatin, USP, 10 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, N... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Ropinirole, USP, 1 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 30-count bottle, NDC 72... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Glimepiride, USP, 2 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, ND... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Glimepiride, USP, 4 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, ND... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Ropinirole, USP, 0.25 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 30-count bottle, NDC... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Simvastatin, USP, 40 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as a 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-04... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Simvastatin, USP, 5 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 90-count bottle, NDC 6... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Glimepiride, USP, 1 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, ND... | cGMP deviations | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 3 mL, Rx Only, Packaged and Distribut... | cGMP deviation: discontinue of stability support for product. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Triamcinolone Acetonide cream, 0.1%, 80 g tube, Rx only, Packaged and Distrib... | CGMP Deviations: Product complaints reporting the product to have a gritty texture and lack of ef... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| May 13, 2022 | Zonisamide Capsules USP, 100 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Packaged and Dist... | CGMP Deviations: Gaps in the quality system in the Quality Control microbiology laboratory. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| May 11, 2022 | Losartan Pot/HCTZ 100/25 mg 90 Tabs NDC 72189-289-90 Packaged and Distributed... | CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits . | Class II | Direct Rx |
| May 11, 2022 | Losartan Pot/HCTZ 50/12.5 mg 90 Tabs NDC 72189-297-90 Packaged and Distribute... | CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits . | Class II | Direct Rx |
| May 11, 2022 | Losartan Pot/HCTZ 100/12.5 mg 90 Tabs NDC 72189-290-90 Packaged and Distribut... | CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits . | Class II | Direct Rx |
| May 5, 2022 | Losartan Pot./HCTZ 100/12.5 mg Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonv... | CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Dist. By: Par Pharmaceutical... | CGMP Deviations: The Recall is due to the potential cross-contamination at the contract manufactu... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Alprazolam C-IV 1 mg 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Dist. By: Par Pharmaceutical ... | CGMP Deviations: The Recall is due to the potential cross-contamination at the contract manufactu... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.5%, 3 mL, Packaged and Distributed By:... | Failed impurities/degradation specifications | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5%, 150 mL, Rx only, Packaged and Distri... | Defective Container: Leaking containers. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Zonisamide 100 mg Capsules, 30-count bottles, Packaged and Distributed By: Di... | CGMP deviations: Gaps in the quality system in the Quality Control microbiology laboratory. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Nortriptyline HCL capsules, 10 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx only, Pac... | cGMP deviations: The quantity of active ingredient used for the product lot was inadvertently tak... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Daw... | CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake ... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Ranitidine 150 mg, a) 60 Tabs (NDC 61919-339-60); and b) 90 Tabs (NDC 61919-3... | CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Ranitidine 300 mg, 30 Tabs bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Dir... | CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product. | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Losartan Potassium 100 mg, 30 Tabs bottles, Rx only, Packaged and Distribute... | CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in... | Class II | Direct Rx |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Losartan Pot/HCTZ 50/12.5 mg 90 Tabs Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx D... | CGMP deviation: Trace amounts of impurity detected to be N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in th... | Class II | Direct Rx |
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.