The Recall Desk

Hazard

Reduced Efficacy recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
63
Critical
0
Severe
5
Most recent
2026-08-19

Of the 63 reduced efficacy recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (8%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all reduced efficacy recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

51–63 of 63

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0763-2021·2021-09-01

    PDI Povidone-Iodide Cleansing Scrub Swabstick Recall for Subpotency

    Professional Disposables International is recalling PDI Povidone-Iodide Cleansing Scrub Swabsticks distributed nationwide because the product is subpotent—meaning the active ingredient strength is below the required specification.

    Product
    PDI Povidone-Iodide Cleansing Scrub Swabstick (3's), 3 Swabsticks, Professional Disposable International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962 -1376, Reorder No S82125, NDC 10819-3891-3, UPC (01)00310819000208.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0758-2021·2021-09-01

    PVP Iodine Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotent Active Ingredient

    Professional Disposables International is recalling PVP Iodine Prep Pads nationwide because the products are subpotent—containing less active ingredient than specified. The affected prep pads may not provide adequate antiseptic protection.

    Product
    PVP IODINE PREP PAD — PVP IODINE PREP PAD (PROVIDONE IODINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0632-2021·2021-06-23

    QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel recalled for subpotency

    World Source LLC is recalling QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel (500 mL bottles) distributed to two hospitals in New York because the product is subpotent—meaning it contains less active ingredient than specified.

    Product
    QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel, ethanol, 500 mL bottles (pump), Manufacturer Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Baiyun District, Guanzhou
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0573-2021·2021-06-02

    Cardinal Health Recalls Proair HFA Inhalers Due to Temperature Excursions

    Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 26,895 Proair HFA inhalers due to intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

    Product
    Proair HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation With Dose Counter 200 Metered Inhalation 8,5 g Net Contents Rx only NDC 59310-579-22 Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC Horsham, PA 19044 Mfd by: IVAX Pharmaceuticals Ireland Waterford, Ireland
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0843-2019·2019-02-27

    Smiths Medical Recalls Arterial Blood Sampling Kits Due to Iodine Potency

    Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kits because the included povidone iodine prep pads may not maintain potency through their expiration dates.

    Product
    Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged within Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Liquid Sodium Heparin, models 4037NP-1, 4039-1, 4039EG-1, 4044EG-1, 4044P-1, 4057NP-1, 4067NP-1, 4077EG-1, 4077NP-1, 4084P-1, G1193, G1374, G1585, G1589, G1598, G1621, and G1806.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0297-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Recalls Subpotent Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads

    Medline Industries is recalling Povidone-Iodine prep pads because the iodine content is below the labeled claim of 0.85%.

    Product
    Medline Irrigation W/Piston SYR Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0883-2017·2017-06-14

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Zenatane Isotretinoin Capsules for Dissolution Failures

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Zenatane (isotretinoin) capsules because some lots failed to meet dissolution specifications, potentially affecting drug absorption.

    Product
    ZENATANE — ZENATANE (ISOTRETINOIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1478-2016·2016-09-07

    Clinique Moisturizer Recalled for Low Sunscreen Ingredient Levels

    Clinique International is recalling Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 because two active sunscreen ingredients are below required levels.

    Product
    CLINIQUE moisture surge tinted moisturizer broad spectrum SPF 15, 1 FL. OZ.LIQ./30 ml bottle within a carton, Clinique Labs., Dist. New York, N.Y., 10022; New York, London W1K 3BQ; Paris, UPC No. 20714-48241-1, Shade 06 (D-G)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1063-2015·2015-05-20

    Janssen Recalls Subpotent Ortho-Cept Oral Contraceptive Tablets

    Janssen Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ortho-Cept tablets because they contain less active ingredient than labeled. The recall covers 16,861 cartons distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    Ortho-Cept (0.15 mg desogestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol) tablets, 28- count blister (21 active tablets and 7 placebo tablets)/ 6 blister packs per carton. Rx only, Jointly Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674 and NV Organon, Oss, The Netherlands, M
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-815-2013·2013-07-31

    LA MER Sunscreen Recalled for Potentially Reduced Sun Protection Effectiveness

    Max Huber Research Labs is recalling LA MER SPF 18 Fluid Tint because the active ingredient avobenzone may be subpotent, potentially reducing the product's sun protection.

    Product
    LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade MEDIUM 03, UPC 7 47930 00482 0 --- MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 -- MADE IN BELGIUM
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1799-2013·2013-07-31

    Becton Dickinson Recalls Schaedler K-V Agar Plates Due to Reduced Vancomycin

    Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of Schaedler K-V Agar plates because they may contain reduced levels of Vancomycin, potentially affecting test accuracy.

    Product
    BD BBL Schaedler K-V Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, carton of 20 plates, catalog # 221555, labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA 800-638-8663 www.bd.com/ds*** Vancomycin Screen Agar is used to test entercocci for resistance to vancom
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide