The Recall Desk

Hazard

Assay Failure recalls

36 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
36
Critical
0
Severe
9
Most recent
2026-01-21

Of the 36 assay failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 9 (25%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 36

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0535-2025·2025-07-30

    Compounded epinephrine lidocaine vials returned subpotent assay results in stability testing

    Epinephrine Lidocaine HCl 0.25 mg/mL and 7.5 mg/mL vials compounded by Imprimis NJOF are being recalled because of subpotent assay results during stability testing. 6,880 vials affected.

    Product
    Epinephrine Lidocaine HCL, 0.25mg/mL and 7.5 mg/mL, 20x1 mL Vials per carton, Rx Only, Imprimis NJOF, 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B Ledgewood, NJ, 07852 NDC: 71384-641-01
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0536-2025·2025-07-30

    Compounded quadruple ophthalmic solution returned subpotent assay results in stability testing

    A compounded Tropicamide-Proparacaine-Phenylephrine-Ketorolac sterile ophthalmic solution is being recalled because of subpotent assay results during stability testing. 2,890 vials are affected.

    Product
    Tropicamide-Proparacaine-Phenylephrine-Ketorolac, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 0.5% 2.5% 0.5%, 5mL, 2x5ML vial per carton, Rx Only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC, 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852, NDC 71384-733-05.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0518-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 25 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 82,159 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0523-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 150 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 150 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 4,921 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0520-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 50 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 50 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 54,227 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0524-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 175 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 175 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 2,344 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0522-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 112 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 112 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 4,896 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0521-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 100 microgram tablets assayed below the approved specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 100 mcg from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent, with an assay below the approved specification. 9,739 bottles affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0519-2025·2025-07-23

    Levothyroxine sodium 25 microgram bottles of 1000 assayed below specification

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 25 mcg in 1000-count bottles from Accord Healthcare are being recalled because the product is subpotent. 2,352 bottles are affected.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0493-2024·2024-05-15

    Prescription antifungal injection product recalled for out-of-specification assay

    Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Amphotericin B for Injection (50 mg vials) due to out-of-specification assay results. The recall affects 11,016 vials with lot numbers BAE0055A, BAE0056A, and BAE0068A distributed nationwide.

    Product
    AMPHOTERICIN B — AMPHOTERICIN B (AMPHOTERICIN B)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0478-2024·2024-05-08

    Injectable epinephrine-lidocaine recalled for failing potency specification

    Imprimis NJOF, LLC is recalling epinephrine-lidocaine injectables nationwide because they failed to meet potency specifications. Patients should contact their healthcare provider regarding affected lots.

    Product
    Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl 0.25 mg/mL and 7.5 mg/mL Preservative-Free, 1 mL Single-Use vials, Rx only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ, 07852, NDC 71384-640-01
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1857-2019·2019-09-25

    PRE-TAT Lidocaine Gel Recalled for Microbial Contamination

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling PRE-TAT lidocaine gel due to microbial contamination and lidocaine assay issues. Consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-019-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-019-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-019-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1858-2019·2019-09-25

    Superior Pain & Itch Relief Cream Recalled for Lidocaine Contamination

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling Superior Pain & Itch Relief Cream because the product was found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.

    Product
    Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-070-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-070-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-070-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1856-2019·2019-09-25

    PRE-TAT Lidocaine Cream Recalled for Microbial Contamination and Assay Failures

    Ridge Properties, LLC is recalling PRE-TAT Lidocaine Cream due to microbial contamination and lidocaine assay levels above specification. The product was sold nationwide via online retailers.

    Product
    PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-002-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-002-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-002-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0012-2019·2018-10-17

    InvaGen Recalls Amlodipine Besylate Tablets Due to Subpotency

    InvaGen Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tablets because the product failed to meet assay specifications at 3-month stability conditions.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0616-2018·2018-04-11

    Mayne Pharma Recalls Fabior Foam Due to Stability Test Failures

    Mayne Pharma is recalling 3,312 cans of Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%, because stability testing showed high out-of-specification results for the active ingredient.

    Product
    FABIOR — FABIOR (TAZAROTENE)
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0081-2018·2017-11-22

    Llorens Pharmaceutical Recalls Urin D/S Tablets Due to Potency Issues

    Llorens Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Urin D/S Tablets because FDA analysis found the product to be out of specification for assay, resulting in subpotent or superpotent tablets.

    Product
    Urin D/S Tablets Methenamine 81.6 mg, Sodium Biphosphate 40.8 mg, Phenyl Salicylate 36.2 mg, Methylene Blue 10.8 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.12 mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, Manufactured For: Llorens Pharmaceutical Corp., International Division, Miami, FL 33166. NDC: 54859-701-10
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    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0692-2017·2017-05-10

    Aripiprazole Tablets Recalled for Out-of-Specification Assay Results

    The Harvard Drug Group is recalling Aripiprazole Tablets, 2 mg, due to out-of-specification assay results. The recall covers 36,990 tablets distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Aripiprazole Tablets, 2 mg, 30 count unit dose box, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI NDC 0904-6509-04
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0157-2017·2016-12-07

    Burel Pharmaceuticals Recalls Uramit MB Urinary Antiseptic Capsules

    Burel Pharmaceuticals is recalling Uramit MB Urinary Antiseptic Capsules due to manufacturing deviations that may cause assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    URAMIT MB URINARY ANTISEPTIC Capsules, Each capsule contains: Methenamine 118 mg, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 40.8 mg, Phenyl Salicylate 36 mg, Methylene Blue 10 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate, 0.12 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: BUREL PHARMACEUTICALS, Richland, MS --
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0159-2017·2016-12-07

    Burel Pharmaceuticals Recalls AZUPHEN MB Urinary Antiseptic Capsules

    Burel Pharmaceuticals is recalling AZUPHEN MB Urinary Antiseptic Capsules due to manufacturing deviations that may cause assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    AZUPHEN MB URINARY ANTISEPTIC Capsules, Each capsule contains: Methenamine 120 mg, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 40.8 mg, Phenyl Salicylate 36 mg, Methylene Blue 10 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate, 0.12 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: BUREL PHARMACEUTICALS, Richland, MS -
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0166-2017·2016-12-07

    Nationwide Laboratories Recalls Salsalate Tablets Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Nationwide Laboratories is recalling Salsalate Tablets, 750 mg, because they were manufactured under practices that may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    Salsalate Tablets, USP, 750 mg, packaged in a) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-10); b) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-18); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0167-2017·2016-12-07

    Nationwide Laboratories Recalls Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Nationwide Laboratories is recalling Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets due to manufacturing deviations that may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, NDC 42937-701-10.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0165-2017·2016-12-07

    Nationwide Laboratories Recalls Salsalate Tablets Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Nationwide Laboratories is recalling Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, because they were manufactured under practices that may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-10); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0162-2017·2016-12-07

    Burel Pharmaceuticals Recalls Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Manufacturing Deficiencies

    Burel Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets due to manufacturing deviations that may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

    Product
    Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Burel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Richland, MS --- NDC 35573-306-10
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide