The Recall Desk

Hazard

Discoloration recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
128
Critical
0
Severe
4
Most recent
2026-08-26

Of the 128 discoloration recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (3%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 128

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0440-2023·2023-03-15

    NaturalCare Children's Allergy Care Homeopathic Drops Recalled for CGMP Deviation

    Nutraceutical Corporation is recalling NaturalCare children's homeopathic allergy drops (Lot 222148) nationwide due to a manufacturing deviation in raw materials. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    NaturalCare, children's, Allergy Care, Homeopathic, 4 Months and Up, Liquid Drops, 0.1% Alcohol, 1 FL OZ( 30mL), Mfd. Nutraceutical Corp., Salt Lake City, UT, 84101 USA, UPC 3 71402 30101 0
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0271-2023·2023-02-22

    FDA Recalls Maximum Zone2 Topical Analgesic Due to Epinephrine Discoloration

    HTO Nevada's Maximum Zone2 Topical Analgesic (1oz, Lot #795CP-0003, NDC 80069-012-01) is recalled nationwide in the USA and Canada due to discoloration of the epinephrine active ingredient caused by a manufacturing deviation.

    Product
    Maximum Zone2 Topical Analgesic, 1oz bottle, for use during a pain sensitive procedure, distributed by: DERMAL SOURCE, Portland, OR, www.dermalsource.com, 1-866-568-3223, NDC code: 80069-012-01, Drug Facts- For use by licensed professionals only' Active Ingredients- Lidocaine HCL
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0179-2023·2023-02-01

    Epinephrine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Recalled for Discoloration

    Spectrum Laboratory Products is recalling Epinephrine API lot 1KG0865 due to discoloration that may compromise product effectiveness. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

    Product
    Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline), USP, CAS 51-43-4, 1 KG amber glass bottle in a vacuum sealed pouch, Rx only, Repackaged by Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. Gardena, CA 90248; New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Product Code EP130
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0180-2023·2023-02-01

    Epinephrine API Recalled for Discoloration and Reduced Efficacy

    Spectrum Laboratory Products recalls Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) USP in multiple lot sizes due to discoloration that could reduce the product's effectiveness. The recall affects shipments distributed nationwide in the USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

    Product
    Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline), USP, CAS 51-43-4, Packaged in amber glass bottles in a vacuum sealed pouch as (a)100 G; (b)1 G, (c) 25 G, (d) 5 G; Rx only. Repackaged by Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. Gardena, CA 90248; New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0130-2023·2023-01-11

    Epi-Caine Intraocular Injection Recalled Due to Raw Material Discoloration

    Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling Epi-Caine intraocular injection (11,453 vials nationwide) due to discoloration in raw material used for compounding, a manufacturing quality control failure.

    Product
    Epi-Caine, Epinephrine 0.025% Lidocaine HCL 0.75% Solution for Intraocular Injection, 1 ml, Single Dose Vial, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals, 355 Riverwalk Pkwy, Tonawanda, NY 14150. NDC 69194-0948-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0068-2023·2022-11-30

    Pantoprazole Sodium Oral Suspension Recalled for Discoloration

    Sun Pharmaceutical recalls Pantoprazole Sodium oral suspension nationwide due to product discoloration. Lot MHC1317A with approximately 14,064 units was distributed in the USA.

    Product
    PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM — PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM (PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0317-2022·2021-12-08

    HALYARD STERLING ZERO Nitrile Exam Gloves Recall for Discoloration and Loss of Elasticity

    O&M Halyard is recalling HALYARD STERLING ZERO nitrile exam gloves in all sizes due to discoloration and loss of elasticity with aging, making the gloves difficult or impossible to don without tearing. Approximately 5.86 million gloves distributed worldwide are affected.

    Product
    HALYARD STERLING ZERO NITRILE POWDER-FREE EXAM GLOVES, Sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0255-2022·2021-12-01

    Topiramate 50 mg tablets recalled due to discoloration

    Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Topiramate 50 mg tablets nationwide due to discoloration. The affected lot is ZTPM20044, expiring 09/30/2022.

    Product
    TOPIRAMATE — TOPIRAMATE (TOPIRAMATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0729-2021·2021-08-25

    Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets recalled for discoloration and cGMP deviations

    Spirit Pharmaceuticals is recalling Acetaminophen 325 mg Regular Strength Pain Reliever tablets due to discoloration and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations. The recall affects one lot distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets, Regular Strength Pain Reliever, 100-count bottle, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentoville, AR 72716, NDC 79903-052-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1946-2021·2021-06-30

    Medical Action Curved Hemostats recalled due to flaking metal risk

    Medical Action Industries is recalling curved hemostats distributed across 16 U.S. states due to a manufacturing defect causing potential metal flaking and discoloration.

    Product
    Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Disposable Instrument Pack Curved Hemostat, REF 56224
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1417-2021·2021-04-21

    Vectornate Recalls MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium Due to Discoloration

    Vectornate USA Inc is recalling 130,000 MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium systems due to discoloration and turbidity caused by a longer monsoon season at the manufacturing facility.

    Product
    MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM) System: CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL - MULTIPURPOSE CULTURE MEDIUM - Product Usage: intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing viruses, from the collection site to the testing laborator
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0055-2021·2020-11-11

    Medichem Recalls Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% Due to Discoloration

    Medichem S.A. is voluntarily recalling 60,000 kg of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% in Alabama, New Jersey, and Texas due to discoloration.

    Product
    Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1539-2020·2020-09-02

    Ecolab Recalls Hand Sanitizer Due to Discoloration and Foreign Substance

    Ecolab Inc is recalling 305 drums of 55-gallon hand sanitizer nationwide due to discoloration and the presence of a foreign substance.

    Product
    Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA, NDC 47593-624-21
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1340-2020·2020-06-17

    Akorn Recalls Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution Due to Discoloration

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution because the product failed a color test.

    Product
    Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 5 mg/5 mL, 120 mL Bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-040-04
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1271-2020·2020-05-27

    Mylan Recalls Aloprim Injection Vials Due to Discoloration

    Mylan Institutional LLC is recalling 3,010 vials of Aloprim (allopurinol sodium) for Injection due to out-of-specification appearance and color results.

    Product
    ALOPRIM — ALOPRIM (ALLOPURINOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1256-2020·2020-05-06

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules Due to Discoloration

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 1,752 bottles of Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg capsules because the product contains brown pellets.

    Product
    ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM — ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0789-2020·2020-01-22

    AuroMedics Recalls Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Due to Discoloration

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution due to market complaints of discoloration. The affected product is distributed nationwide in the U.S.

    Product
    MOXIFLOXACIN — MOXIFLOXACIN (MOXIFLOXACIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0574-2020·2019-12-18

    AuroMedics Recalls Vancomycin Hydrochloride Vials Due to Discoloration

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling specific lots of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection due to reports of discoloration after reconstitution.

    Product
    VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE — VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0609-2020·2019-12-11

    AuroMedics Recalls Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection Due to Discoloration

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection due to discoloration and haziness found in one vial.

    Product
    Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection USP 125mg/5mL, (5 mL Multiple Dose Vial), Rx only, For IM or SC Use, Mfd in India for: AuroMedics Pharma, LLC, E. Windsor, NJ
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1074-2019·2019-04-10

    Jubilant Cadista Recalls Pantoprazole Sodium Tablets Due to Discoloration

    Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 12,960 bottles of Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets due to dark brown discoloration on the tablet edges.

    Product
    Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd., Roorkee - 247661, India; Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801; NDC 59746-284-90.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0289-2019·2018-12-12

    Aurobindo Recalls Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets Due to Discoloration

    Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil tablets because they were found to be pink instead of the expected cream color.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL — AMLODIPINE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL (AMLODIPINE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0011-2019·2018-10-17

    Jubilant Cadista Recalls Pantoprazole Tablets Due to Dark Discoloration

    Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 158,466 bottles of 40 mg pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets due to dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges.

    Product
    Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd., Roorkee - 247661, India; Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801; NDC 59746-284-90.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1213-2018·2018-10-03

    Hetero Recalls Montelukast Sodium Tablets Due to Blue Specks

    Hetero Labs Limited is recalling 98,016 bottles of Montelukast Sodium 10 mg tablets because a pharmacist reported blue specks on the tablets.

    Product
    MONTELUKAST SODIUM — MONTELUKAST SODIUM (MONTELUKAST SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide