Browse Drug Recalls

11 FDA drug safety recalls.

FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 11 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 11 FDA drug recalls.

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Aug 9, 2019 Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 6... Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine as... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Aug 9, 2019 Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-07... Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine as... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Aug 9, 2019 Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 698... Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine as... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Aug 9, 2019 PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, packaged... Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: products were found to be contaminated and above... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Aug 9, 2019 Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (... Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine as... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Aug 9, 2019 PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel, 4%, pac... Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: products were found to be contaminated and above... Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Nov 3, 2017 Extra Strength Naturally HL Hemorrhoid Numbing Spray with Lidocaine, (lidocai... GMP Deviations: inadequate manufacturing control processes Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Nov 3, 2017 Extra Strength PreTAT by TAT BALM Gel, (lidocaine HCL 4%), 1/2 oz Gel (NDC 69... GMP Deviations: inadequate manufacturing control processes Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Nov 3, 2017 Extra Strength Naturally HL Hemorrhoid Numbing with Lidocaine, (lidocaine HCL... GMP Deviations: inadequate manufacturing control processes Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Nov 3, 2017 Extra Strength Naturally HL Bed Sore Relief Cream with Added Lidocaine, (lido... GMP Deviations: inadequate manufacturing control processes Class II Ridge Properties, LLC
Nov 3, 2017 Extra Strength Naturally HL Liquid Hemorrhoid Relief Gel, (lidocaine HCL 4%)... GMP Deviations: inadequate manufacturing control processes Class II Ridge Properties, 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.