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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2022 | Phenobarbital Elixir, USP 20 mg/5 mL, 1 Pint (473 mL) bottles, Rx Only, Man... | Does Not Meet USP or OTC Monograph: Product exceeds USP specification for alcohol content | Class III | Monarch PCM, LLC |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, Rx only, Net Wt 1 oz (28.35g), Man... | Finished product specification did not meet USP specifications. | Class II | Monarch PCM, LLC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sodium Sulfacetamide, 10%, Wash, packaged in bottles: a) 6 fl oz (177 mL) NDC... | Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay | Class III | Monarch PCM, LLC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, R... | Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay | Class III | Monarch PCM, LLC |
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.