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.

76–100 of 405

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0034-2021·2020-10-21

    Leadiant Recalls Subpotent Cystaran Ophthalmic Solution

    Leadiant Biosciences is recalling 1,380 bottles of Cystaran ophthalmic solution because testing found decreased levels of the active ingredient.

    Product
    CYSTARAN — CYSTARAN (CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0030-2021·2020-10-07

    blumen Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination and Low Ethanol

    4e Brands North America is recalling blumen hand sanitizer bottles due to methanol contamination and ethanol levels below the labeled claim.

    Product
    blumen ADVANCED INSTANT HAND SANITIZER Clear ETHYL ALCOHOL 70% natural boost with tea tree oil (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 fl oz / 1 L bottle, Distributed in USA and Canada by: 4e Brands 4e Brands Northamerica LLC. 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257. Made in Mexico.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0029-2021·2020-10-07

    Blumen Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Low Alcohol Content

    4e Brands North America is recalling Blumen hand sanitizer bottles and pumps found to contain methanol and less ethanol than labeled.

    Product
    blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 17 fl oz / 503 ml bottle with blue cap or pump bottle, UPC 8 14266 02409 6 c) 33.8 fl oz / 1 L straight or curved bottle, UPC 8 14266 0236
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0031-2021·2020-10-07

    Blumen Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Low Ethanol Content

    4e Brands North America is recalling Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer because testing found methanol contamination and ethanol levels below the labeled claim.

    Product
    blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) Packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4, b) 7.5 fl oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, Sa
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1625-2020·2020-10-07

    Arbor Pharmaceuticals Recalls Subpotent Nymalize Oral Solution

    Arbor Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling Nymalize (nimodipine) oral solution because the drug is subpotent. The FDA classifies this as a Class III recall.

    Product
    Nymalize (nimodipine) oral solution, 60 mg/20 mL, 12 Unit-Dose Cups and 12 Oral Syringes, 2 inner cartons per outer shipping carton, Rx Only, Distributed by arbor Atlanta, GA, NDC 24338-200-12
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1615-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent Nature Throid Thyroid Medication

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling Nature Throid thyroid medication because FDA analysis found the product to be subpotent.

    Product
    Nature Throid, 1/2 Grain (32.5 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 4.5 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 19 mcg], packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 64727-3299-6), b) 100-count bottles (NDC 64727-3299-1), Rx only, Manufactured by: RLC Labs Phoenix, AZ 85034
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1619-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent Nature Throid Thyroid Medication

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling Nature Throid 1.5 Grain thyroid medication because FDA analysis found the product to be subpotent.

    Product
    Nature Throid, 1.5 Grain (97.5 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 13.5 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 57 mcg], packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 64727-3305-4), b) 60-count bottles (NDC 64727-3305-5), c) 90-count bottles (NDC 64727-3305-6), and 100-count bottles (NDC 64727-3305-1), R
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1618-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent Nature Throid Thyroid Medication

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling Nature Throid 2 Grain thyroid medication because FDA analysis found the product to be subpotent.

    Product
    Nature Throid, 2 Grain (130 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 18 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 76 mcg], packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 64727-3308-4) and b)100-count bottles (NDC 64727-3308-1), Rx only, Manufactured by: RLC Labs Phoenix, AZ 85024
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1616-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent Nature Throid Thyroid Medication

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling Nature Throid thyroid medication because FDA analysis found the product to be subpotent.

    Product
    Nature Throid, 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 6.75 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 28.5 mcg], packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 64727-3302-1) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 64727-3302-2), Rx only, Manufactured by: RLC Labs Phoenix, AZ 85034
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1617-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent Nature Throid Thyroid Medication

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling Nature Throid 1.25 Grain thyroid medication because FDA analysis found the product to be subpotent.

    Product
    Nature Throid, 1.25 Grain (81.25 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 11.25 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 47.5 mcg], 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: RLC Labs Phoenix, AZ 85024, NDC 64727-3303-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1614-2020·2020-09-23

    RLC Labs Recalls Subpotent WP Thyroid and Westhroid Pure Prescription Medications

    RLC Labs Inc. is recalling specific lots of WP Thyroid and Westhroid Pure because FDA analysis found the products to be subpotent.

    Product
    WP Thyroid, Westhroid Pure, 1/2 Grain (32.5 mg) Thyroid USP [Liothyronine (T3) 4.5 mcg, Levothyroxine (T4) 19 mcg], packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 64727-5550-4), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 64727-5550-6), c) 100-count bottles (NDC 64727-5550-1), Rx only, Manufactured by: RLC L
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1557-2020·2020-09-09

    Santa Cruz Recalls Subpotent UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel

    Santa Cruz Biotechnology is recalling 14,238 bottles of UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel because the product is subpotent.

    Product
    UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel Antimicrobial (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), packaged in 3 Fluid Oz./89 mL bottes, Manufactured By Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. 10410 Finnell St. Dallas, TX 75220
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1495-2020·2020-08-19

    SCA Pharmaceuticals Recalls Heparin Sodium Bags Due to Low Potency

    SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling 3,932 bags of Heparin Sodium 5,000 units due to out-of-specification potency results at the 30-day stability timepoint.

    Product
    Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0650-46
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1494-2020·2020-08-19

    FDA Recalls Nystatin Oral Suspension Due to Subpotent Drug Levels

    Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because it failed potency testing. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    NYSTATIN — NYSTATIN (NYSTATIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1409-2020·2020-08-05

    Allergan Recalls Subpotent Skin Medica Acne Treatment Lotion

    Allergan is recalling specific lots of Skin Medica Acne Treatment Lotion because the products failed potency tests at 12 and 24 months.

    Product
    Skin Medica Acne Treatment Lotion (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), 2 Oz bottle, Distributed in the U.S.A. by Allergan, Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-4965-02
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1358-2020·2020-07-08

    Koala Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Ethanol and Undeclared Isopropyl Alcohol

    Beaming White LLC is recalling Koala Hand Sanitizer because the active ingredient ethanol was tested below the label claim and undeclared isopropyl alcohol was present.

    Product
    Koala Hand Sanitizer, Menthol, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 69%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1359-2020·2020-07-08

    Koala Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Ethanol and Undeclared Isopropyl Alcohol

    Beaming White LLC is recalling Koala Hand Sanitizer because the ethanol content is below the label claim and undeclared isopropyl alcohol is present.

    Product
    Koala Hand Sanitizer, Unscented, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1357-2020·2020-07-08

    Koala Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Alcohol and Undeclared Ingredients

    Beaming White LLC is recalling Koala Hand Sanitizer because the ethanol level is below the label claim and it contains undeclared isopropyl alcohol.

    Product
    Koala Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Eucalyptus, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 68%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1338-2020·2020-07-01

    Crown Laboratories Recalls Subpotent Nystatin Cream Tubes

    Crown Laboratories is recalling 62,274 tubes of Nystatin Cream because the product failed potency testing at the 9-month interval.

    Product
    NYSTATIN CREAM — NYSTATIN CREAM (NYSTATIN CREAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1339-2020·2020-07-01

    Crown Laboratories Recalls Nystatin Cream for Subpotent Drug Levels

    Crown Laboratories is recalling Nystatin Cream, USP, because the product failed potency testing at the 9-month interval.

    Product
    NYSTATIN CREAM — NYSTATIN CREAM (NYSTATIN CREAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1311-2020·2020-06-24

    SCA Pharmaceuticals Recalls Heparin Sodium Bags Due to Low Potency

    SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling 333 bags of Heparin Sodium 5,000 units due to out-of-specification potency results at the 30-day stability timepoint.

    Product
    Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0650-46
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1302-2020·2020-06-17

    QuVa Pharma Recalls Subpotent Oxytocin Injection Bags

    QuVa Pharma is recalling 648 bags of oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL because the product did not contain the active drug.

    Product
    oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV Use, Rx only, QuVa Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 888-339-0874, NDC 70092-1068-07
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1252-2020·2020-04-29

    Lupin Recalls Cefixime Oral Suspension Due to Low Potency

    Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,518 bottles of Cefixime for Oral Suspension because a stability study showed the drug was below the required strength.

    Product
    CEFIXIME — CEFIXIME (CEFIXIME)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1053-2020·2020-04-01

    Thrive Pharmacy Recalls Subpotent Buprenorphine Troches in Florida

    Thrive Pharmacy is recalling 403 buprenorphine troches in Florida because they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    Buprenorphine Watermelon 8 mg Troche, supplied in plastic troche molds with cardboard outer sleeve, Thrive Pharmacy 2863 St Johns Bluff RD. South # 135 Jacksonville, Florida
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state