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.

301–325 of 405

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0161-2016·2015-11-04

    Pfizer Recalls Subpotent Xanax Alprazolam Tablets Nationwide

    Pfizer is voluntarily recalling 21,120 bottles of Xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 mg tablets because the medication contains less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    XANAX — XANAX (ALPRAZOLAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0015-2016·2015-10-21

    Ferring Recalls Bravelle 75 IU Vials Due to Subpotent Drug

    Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling 32,341 vials of Bravelle 75 IU because the drug was found to be subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.

    Product
    Bravelle 75 IU (urofollitropin for injection, purified) For Subcutaneous or Intramuscular Injection Only, 1 Carton (contains 5 single dose vials of Bravelle, 5 single dose vials of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Inj., USP, 2 mL, and 5 Q-Cap Vial Adaptors) , Rx Only, Manufactured for: Ferri
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1832-2015·2015-10-07

    Eagle Pharmacy Recalls Subpotent Lipo B Sterile Injection Vials

    Eagle Pharmacy is recalling 104 vials of Lipo B Sterile Injection due to trace amounts of methylcobalamin. The product was distributed in Alabama and Tennessee.

    Product
    LIPO B STERILE INJECTION 10 mL ( Methionine 25 mg, Inositol 50 mg, Choline Chloride 50 mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 5 mg, Methylcobalamin 0.1mg, Benzyl Alcohol, Sterile Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric Acid), Multidose vial, Rx Only, Compounded by Eagle Pharmacy, Birmingha
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0001-2016·2015-10-07

    Guthy-Renker Recalls Rodan & Fields Proactiv Foundation for Subpotent Salicylic Acid

    Guthy-Renker LLC is recalling Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution Compact Foundation because the salicylic acid ingredient is subpotent.

    Product
    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, FAIR, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0005-2016·2015-10-07

    Guthy-Renker Recalls Subpotent Rodan & Fields Proactiv Foundation

    Guthy-Renker LLC is recalling Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution compact foundation because the salicylic acid ingredient is subpotent.

    Product
    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, DARK, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0003-2016·2015-10-07

    Guthy-Renker Recalls Subpotent Rodan & Fields Proactiv Foundation

    Guthy-Renker LLC is recalling Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution Compact Foundation because the salicylic acid ingredient is subpotent.

    Product
    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, MEDIUM, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0004-2016·2015-10-07

    Guthy-Renker Recalls Subpotent Rodan & Fields Proactiv Foundation

    Guthy-Renker LLC is recalling specific lots of Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution Compact Foundation because the salicylic acid ingredient is subpotent.

    Product
    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, TAN, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0002-2016·2015-10-07

    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Foundation Recalled for Subpotent Salicylic Acid

    Guthy-Renker LLC is recalling Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution compact foundation because the salicylic acid ingredient is subpotent.

    Product
    Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, LIGHT, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1373-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 1,056 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1377-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1375-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 984 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1379-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's is recalling Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component was found to be subpotent.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1378-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1374-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 576 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1376-2015·2015-09-02

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1286-2015·2015-08-12

    Perrigo Recalls Subpotent Mometasone Furoate Ointment Tubes Nationwide

    Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 158,268 tubes of Mometasone Furoate Ointment USP, 0.1%, because the product is subpotent.

    Product
    Mometasone Furoate Ointment USP, 0.1%, 15 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by Perrigo, Yeruham 80500, Israel, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-0119-37
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1233-2015·2015-07-15

    BioComp Pharma Recalls Subpotent Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Sachets

    BioComp Pharma is recalling 40,000 sachets of Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme because the active ingredients menthol and methyl salicylate are below specification.

    Product
    Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Relief from: Joint and Muscle Soreness, Arthritis, Back Aches; 1/8 Oz Sachet, OTC, Manufactured for Mission Pharmacal Company 10999 IH 10 West, Suite 1000 San Antonio, TX 78230 by Mission Pharmacal Company 38505 IH 10 We
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1145-2015·2015-06-24

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin tablets because they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1146-2015·2015-06-24

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain less than the labeled amount of active ingredients.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1143-2015·2015-06-24

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin tablets because they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1144-2015·2015-06-24

    Dr. Reddy's Recalls Subpotent Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain less than the labeled amount of active ingredients.

    Product
    AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM — AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1131-2015·2015-06-17

    Baxter Recalls Subpotent Heparin Sodium Injection Due to Raw Material Issues

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection because the raw material was found to be subpotent and out of specification.

    Product
    HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE — HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE (HEPARIN SODIUM)
    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-1080-2015·2015-05-20

    Apotex Recalls Subpotent Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets

    Apotex Inc. is voluntarily recalling 6,467 units of Olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablets because the drug is subpotent.

    Product
    Olanzapine, Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 10 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60505-3276-03), b) 100-count blister (NDC 60505-3276-00), Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9L 1T9
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1079-2015·2015-05-20

    Apotex Recalls Subpotent Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets

    Apotex Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Olanzapine 5 mg orally disintegrating tablets because they contain less active drug than labeled.

    Product
    Olanzapine, Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 5 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60505-3275-03), b) 100-count blister (NDC 60505-3275-00), Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9L 1T9
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide