The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sub Potent recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
12
Critical
0
Severe
3
Most recent
2024-12-18

Of the 12 sub potent recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3 (25%) 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 sub potent 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.

1–12 of 12

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0128-2025·2024-12-18

    Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets Recalled Due to Potency Failures

    Viatris Inc is recalling 35,883 bottles of Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets (112 mcg) distributed nationwide due to potency failures. Some tablets contain too much active ingredient (superpotent) and others too little (subpotent). No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM — LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0105-2024·2023-11-22

    Equate Hand Sanitizer recalled for potency non-compliance in Puerto Rico

    Equate Hand Sanitizer 7.5 oz bottles (Lot #006511) from Omega & Delta Co., Inc. are being recalled due to potency non-compliance. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Equate Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 7.5 FL.OZ. (221 mL) UPC 6 81131 05961 9
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0094-2024·2023-11-15

    Oxycodone Tablets Recalled for Lower Potency Than Labeled

    OXAYDO oxycodone 7.5 mg tablets distributed nationwide are being recalled because they contain lower potency than labeled. The affected lot is 22W02 with expiration 01/31/2025.

    Product
    OXAYDO — OXAYDO (OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0720-2022·2022-03-30

    Compounded injectable Formula F9 recalled for insufficient potency

    Olympia Compounding Pharmacy recalled Formula F9, a compounded injectable medication, because the product was sub-potent with insufficient active ingredient. The recall affected 493 vials distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Formula F9, Papaverine 0.9 mg/mL, Phentolamine 0.1 mg/mL, PGE 20 mcg/mL, Atropine 0.01 mg/mL, Multi-Dose 10 mL vial, Each ML contains: 0.5% Chlorobutanol NF, 0.005% Edetate Disodium Dihydrate USP, 2.74% Benzyl Alcohol NF, 5% Mannitol USP, 1% Sodium Metabisulfite NF, 1% Ethyl Alco
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0718-2022·2022-03-30

    Sermorelin Acetate Injectable Recalled for Sub-Potent Strength

    Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Sermorelin Acetate 9 mg multi-dose vials nationwide due to sub-potency. The affected lots do not contain the full intended strength of the medication.

    Product
    Sermorelin Acetate Lyophilized powder for reconstitution, Multi-Dose 9 mg per vial, Each ML contains: 5% Mannitol USP, Sterile Water for Injection USP, Rx Only, Olympia Pharmaceuticals, 6700 Conroy Rd., Ste. 155, Orlando, FL 32835. NDC 73198-0059-00
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0723-2022·2022-03-30

    Hydroxocobalamin B12 Injection Recalled for Sub-Potent Dose

    Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Hydroxocobalamin B12 1mg/mL injection vials distributed nationwide because the product is sub-potent (below specified strength). The firm initiated this voluntary recall on March 8, 2022.

    Product
    Hydroxocobalamin B12 1mg/mL, Multi-Dose 30 mL vial, Each ML contains: 0.82% Sodium Chloride USP, 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol NF, Sterile Water for Injection USP, Rx Only, Olympia Pharmaceuticals Conroy Rd., Ste. 155, Orlando, FL 32835 NDC 73198-0080-30
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0229-2021·2021-01-20

    Pristine Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Sub-Potent Product at Facility

    GAZA Proveedora de Servicios de Hospedaje y Alimentos is recalling Pristine Hand Sanitizer Gel due to cGMP deviations and sub-potent product at the manufacturing facility.

    Product
    Pristine gel Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial Gel Moisturizing, 8.45 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) Bottle, Distributed by: Universal Distributors LLC, 6197 S. Rural Rd.,Tempe AZ, 85283, Made in Mexico by: Gaza Proveedora De Servicios De Hospedaje y Alimentos S.A. de C.V., UPC 8 64972 00049 5,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0005-2021·2020-10-14

    PD-Rx Recalls Nature-Throid Tablets Due to CGMP Deviations and Sub-Potency Risk

    PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is recalling 20 bottles of Nature-Throid 1 GR tablets due to CGMP deviations and potential sub-potency. The product was distributed in Arizona and Oklahoma.

    Product
    Nature-Throid 1 GR (65 mg), Each Tablet Contains: Thyroid USP 1 GR (65 mg), Liothyronine (T3) 9 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 38 mcg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Pkg By PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK 73127, NDC 43063-819-01.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-1143-2020·2020-08-12

    Vitamin Shoppe Recalls Calcium Citrate Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D Supplements

    Vitamin Shoppe is recalling specific bottles of Calcium Citrate Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D because sample analysis revealed the product is sub-potent for Vitamin D.

    Product
    The Vitamin Shoppe Calcium Citrate Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D. 100 count (VS-1086; UPC:6653601086), 300 count (VS-1087; UPC: 6653601087), and 600 count (VS-1123; UPC: 6653601123).
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0333-2019·2018-12-26

    Pharmedium Recalls Sub-Potent Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Injection Syringes

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is voluntarily recalling 295 syringes of a fentanyl and ropivacaine injection that were found to be sub-potent.

    Product
    Fentanyl Citrate 2 mcg per mL (100 mcg per 50 mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 0.1% in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Injection, 50 mL total volume in a 60 mL BD Syringe, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC. 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732 NDC 61553-644-75.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0334-2019·2018-12-26

    Pharmedium Recalls Sub-Potent Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Injection Bags

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is voluntarily recalling 295 bags of Fentanyl Citrate and Ropivacaine HCl injection because the product was found to be sub-potent.

    Product
    Fentanyl Citrate 2 mcg per mL (200 mcg per 100 mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 0.2% in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Injection, 100 mL total volume in a 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only,PharMEDium Services, LLC. 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732. NDC 61553-148-48
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1431-2014·2014-07-23

    Poly Pharmaceuticals Recalls Poly-Tussin AC Liquid Due to Labeling and Specification Issues

    Poly Pharmaceuticals is recalling 208 bottles of Poly-Tussin AC Liquid because phenylephrine levels are below specifications and the label inaccurately states 'Rx Only'.

    Product
    POLY-TUSSIN AC LIQUID, Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Brompheniramine Maleate 4 mg, Codeine Phosphate 10 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 7.5 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL) Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Great Southern Laboratories, Houston, TX 77099, Distributed for: Poly Pharmaceuticals,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide