The Recall Desk

Hazard

Subpotent Drug recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
405
Critical
19
Severe
137
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 405 subpotent drug recalls we have scored against our rubric, 19 (5%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 137 (34%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all subpotent drug 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.

276–300 of 405

  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1473-2016·2016-09-07

    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. 20714-47476-8, Shade 01 (VF-N)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1476-2016·2016-09-07

    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. 20714-47479-9, Shade 04 (M-N)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1157-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 148 syringes of fentanyl citrate injection because the drug was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL CITRATE 4 MCG/mL in 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, in 1 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999993491
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1158-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Syringes Nationwide

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 1,652 syringes of fentanyl citrate because the medication was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate 50 mcg/mL in Sterile Water for Injection, packaged in 2 mL syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-074-16, UPC: 0100352533074165
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1154-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 42 syringes of fentanyl citrate injection because the drug was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate 1 MCG/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, in 3 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992131
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1152-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 884 syringes of fentanyl citrate injection because the drug was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mcg/1 mL (10 mcg/mL), in 1 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-024-45, UPC: 0100352533024450
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1162-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Midazolam HCl Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 3,853 syringes of Midazolam HCl injection because the drug was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    Midazolam HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.5 mg/mL 1 mL (0.5 mg/mL), 1 mL syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock AR --- NDC 52533-157-45, UPC: 0100352533157455
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1155-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 235 syringes of fentanyl citrate injection because the drug was subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL CITRATE 25 mcg/mL in 5% DEXTROSE Injection, in 2 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock AR --- UPC: 9999993301
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1164-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Midazolam Injection Syringes Nationwide

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 1,570 syringes of Midazolam HCl injection because the drug was found to be subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    MIDAZOLAM HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL), in 2 mL syringe, Rx only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-001-16 UPC: 0100352533001161
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1161-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Lidocaine HCl Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 450 syringes of Lidocaine HCl 1% injection due to subpotent drug levels. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    LIDocaine HCl 1% BUFFERED WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE Injection, packaged in 3 mL Syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992033
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1153-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Recalls Subpotent Atropine Sulfate Injection Syringes Nationwide

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling specific lots of Atropine Sulfate Injection Solution because the drug was found to be subpotent.

    Product
    Atropine Sulfate Injection Solution, 0.4 mg/1 mL (0.4 mg/mL), in a) 1 mL syringes and b) 2 mL syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-010-45, UPC: 0100352533010453
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1156-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Injection Syringes

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling fentanyl citrate injection syringes because they contain less active drug than labeled.

    Product
    fentaNYL citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5 mcg/1 mL (5 mcg/mL), in a) 1 mL syringe (NDC 52533-214-45, UPC: 0100352533214455) and b) 3 mL syringe (NDC 52533-214-60, UPC: 0100352533214608), Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1163-2016·2016-07-13

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Subpotent Midazolam Syringes Nationwide

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 212 syringes of Midazolam HCl that may contain less than the labeled amount of active ingredient.

    Product
    MIDAZolam HCl 0.1 mg/mL in 5% DEXTROSE 2.5 mL syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999993721
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0950-2016·2016-06-08

    Taro Recalls Subpotent Topicort Cream Tubes in Multiple States

    Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling 62,800 tubes of Topicort cream because the medication contained less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    ¿Topicort (desoximetasone) Cream USP, 0.05%, Packaged in 5 g Tubes, Professional Sample Only, Rx Only. Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: TaroPharma a division of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-520
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    9 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0817-2016·2016-04-20

    Biocon Recalls Subpotent Simvastatin Tablets Due to Quality Concerns

    Biocon Inc is voluntarily recalling 5,505 bottles of Simvastatin Tablets USP 5 mg because the drug was found to be subpotent. The affected lots were distributed in Pennsylvania, California, and Ohio.

    Product
    Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin, KY 42134
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0777-2016·2016-03-23

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Epinephrine Injection Bags

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 6,816 bags of subpotent epinephrine injection due to discoloration and FDA-confirmed potency issues.

    Product
    NORepinephrine Bitartrate, 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, in 250 mL Viaflex Bag, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, Sugar Land, TX NDC 61553-134-61
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0778-2016·2016-03-23

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Repinephrine Bitartrate Injection Bags

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling specific lots of repinephrine bitartrate injection bags due to subpotency and discoloration confirmed by FDA analysis.

    Product
    NORepinephrine Bitartrate, 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, in 250 mL Viaflex Bag Black, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, Sugar Land, TX NDC 61553-127-61
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0734-2016·2016-03-09

    J. Strickland Recalls Subpotent Sulfur8 Anti-Dandruff Conditioner

    J. Strickland and Co is recalling Sulfur8 Medicated Light Formula anti-dandruff conditioner because it failed stability testing. The product is subpotent.

    Product
    sulfur8 medicated LIGHT FORMULA (sulfur) anti-dandruff hair & scalp conditioner, 2%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) jar (UPC 0 75610 43510 8), and b) 4 OZ (113g) jar (UPC 0 75610 43610 5), 1 dozen jars per case, J. Strickland & Co., PO Box 1637, Olive Branch, MS 38654
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-724-2016·2016-02-24

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Syringes for IV Use

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 500 syringes of fentanyl citrate because the drug was subpotent. The affected product was distributed to nine hospital pharmacies.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate, Preservative Free, 10 mcg per 1 mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume For IV Use, packaged in a 3 mL syringe, code 2R3174, PharMEDium
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    7 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-723-2016·2016-02-24

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Fentanyl Citrate Syringes for IV Use

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 180 syringes of fentanyl citrate because the drug was subpotent. The affected product was distributed to nine hospital pharmacies.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate, Preservative Free, 5 mcg per mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume For IV Use, packaged in a 3 mL syringe, code 2R3479, PharMEDium.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    7 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0658-2016·2016-02-17

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Morphine Sulfate Syringes in Wisconsin

    Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 19 syringes of Morphine Sulfate in Wisconsin because the drug was found to be subpotent.

    Product
    Morphine Sulfate, 2 mg per mL (60 mg per 30 mL) 30 mL total volume in a 35 mL Monoject Barrel Syringes in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Rx only, Contains Sulfites, Compounded Drug, Not for Resale, Hospital/Office Use only, IV use only, NDC 61553-401-44.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0593-2016·2016-02-03

    Pharmakon Recalls Subpotent Midazolam Injectable Syringes Nationwide

    Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 210 syringes of Midazolam (PF) 0.5 mg/mL because the drug is subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    Midazolam (PF) 0.5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 0.5 mg/ 1mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0589-2016·2016-02-03

    Pharmakon Recalls Subpotent Epinephrine Injectable Syringes Nationwide

    Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,150 syringes of Epinephrine (PF) 10 mcg/mL because the drug was found to be subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    Epinephrine (PF) 10 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 50 mg/ 5mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0562-2016·2016-01-13

    Freedom Pharmaceuticals Recalls Subpotent 5-methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium Drug

    Freedom Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium because the drug was found to be subpotent.

    Product
    5-methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium (L) (a) 1 gm in 2 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-04; (b) 5 gm in 2 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-02; (c) 25 gm in 4 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-02, Rx only; Manufactured by: Hangzhou Dayangchem Co., Ltd. 328 Wener Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Ch
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide