Browse Drug Recalls
4 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 4 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 4 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2023 | Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed Release Tablets USP 40mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx ... | CGMP Deviations: Discoloration | Class II | Hetero USA Inc |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg, 30 tablets per container, Rx Only, Manufactured for... | Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: single unknown impurity OOS 0.33% (Limit:NMT 0.20%W/... | Class II | Hetero USA Inc |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 800 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: ... | Presence of Foreign Substance: human hair melded into tablet. | Class III | Hetero USA Inc |
| Jan 7, 2017 | Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for... | Discoloration: the firm received a complaint of a sealed bottle in which tablets inside had blue ... | Class III | Hetero USA 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.