Drug recalls, by class and condition
Every Class I, II, and III recall from the FDA Enforcement Report database, in chronological order. Class I is the most serious.
In the last 30 days, FDA issued 1 Class I recall (most serious), 16 Class II, and 8 Class III affecting the medications we cover.
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April 24, 20136 recalls
April 3, 20131 recall
March 13, 20131 recall
March 6, 20131 recall
January 9, 20131 recall
Recalls by condition
- Blood pressure medication recalls36 activeLisinopril, Losartan, Amlodipine, Valsartan
- Cholesterol medication recalls10 activeAtorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin
- Diabetes drug recalls20 activeMetformin, Insulin Glargine, Sitagliptin
- ADHD medication recalls0 activeAmphetamine, Methylphenidate, Atomoxetine
How FDA classifies recalls
Class I: The drug may cause serious health consequences or death. Examples include the wrong drug in a bottle, a drug contaminated with bacteria, or a life-threatening allergen not declared on the label.
Class II: The drug may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious consequences is remote. Examples include a dissolution failure, a labeling error that affects dosing, or a nitrosamine impurity above the daily intake limit.
Class III: Use of the drug is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but the product violates FDA regulations. Examples include an incorrect tablet count per bottle, minor labeling issues, or packaging defects.
Definitions sourced from FDA Recall Classifications →