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Recall totals

All FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace, June 2012 to October 2026.

37,271

Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace

9,852

Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences

24,397

Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences

2,897

Class III recallsNot likely to cause adverse health consequences

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Most recalled product100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count, 600mg, packaged in 150cc Amber Glass Packer with White Polypropylene Cap. 53 recalls

Most common hazardLack of Assurance of Sterility 2,085 recalls

Newest recallhttps://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible-temperature-abusePublished October 17, 2026

Most affected stateHawaii 200 recalls mention this state

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Source: FDA and USDA public dataLast updated October 20, 2026 ET

Summary (Year to date)

1,739 recalls have been announced year to date.
Sep 2026 was 15% higher than the previous complete period (Aug 2026: 182).
The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (300).
Oct 2026 is incomplete and not included in the figures above.

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Recalls by class

Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,397
Class I	9,852
Class III	2,897
Not Yet Classified	2

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Recalls by class
Class	Recalls
Class II	24,397
Class I	9,852
Class III	2,897
Not Yet Classified	2

FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: August 6, 2025Historical recordClass II

Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, NDC# 65162-212-10

by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC

Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications
Published: November 15, 2023
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: August 27, 2024Historical recordClass III

Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-3007-1

by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out-of-Specification result for Hydrocortisone related impurity and slightly lower than the established level of the Hydrocortisone Assay obtained during stability testing.
Published: November 15, 2023
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: September 29, 2024Historical recordClass II

Buprenorphine HCl, Injection, 0.3mg/mL, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, 1mL Single Dose Vial, (supplied in packages of 5 vials) Distributed by Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC: 42023-179-05

by Par Sterile Products LLC

Reason: Crystallization; identified as Buprenorphine free base
Published: November 15, 2023
Distribution: Nationwide

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FDA Recall TerminatedTerminated: September 9, 2024Historical recordClass II