The Recall Desk

Severity 2 of 5

Moderate recalls

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

What “moderate” means here

Severity 2 (Moderate) recalls cover minor labeling errors, low-risk contamination, and voluntary precautionary recalls. The agency's own classification is typically FDA Class III, or the issue is something like incomplete instructions or a small UPC mismatch where the product itself is safe but doesn't meet documentation requirements. Use the same brand-name product safely; follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or exchange if you want a refund.

The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.

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  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0806-2023·2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls Granisetron HCl Injectable Drug Due to Manufacturing Compliance Failure

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Granisetron HCl Injection nationwide because the manufacturer ceased operations and cannot complete required stability studies, leaving the drug's shelf-life unverified.

    Product
    Granisetron HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1mL and b) 4 mL vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0783-2023·2023-06-07

    Albuterol Sulfate Syrup Recalled for Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Albuterol Sulfate Syrup nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies to verify ongoing product safety and effectiveness.

    Product
    Albuterol Sulfate Syrup, 2mg (base), 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0821-2023·2023-06-07

    Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Lidocaine 2.5% & Prilocaine 2.5% Cream due to CGMP deviations. The manufacturer went out of business and could not complete required stability studies to verify product integrity.

    Product
    Lidocaine 2.5% & Prilocaine 2.5% Cream, 30 gram tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0797-2023·2023-06-07

    Akorn Recalls Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution Over Stability Studies

    Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP 4% due to manufacturing deviations. The firm went out of business and could no longer continue required stability studies.

    Product
    Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 4%, 10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0968-2023·2023-06-07

    Magnesium Citrate Dietary Ingredient Recalled for Excess Yeast and Mold

    Jost Chemical is recalling magnesium citrate dietary ingredient due to yeast and mold levels exceeding specifications. Approximately 73 drums totaling 8,030 pounds distributed to manufacturers in California and Georgia were affected.

    Product
    Jost Chemical Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate, USP, Powder, Net Wt 110 lb/ 50 kg packaged in bulk lined fiber drums
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0864-2023·2023-06-07

    Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution Recalled by Akorn for CGMP Deviations

    Akorn Operating Company is recalling all lots of Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% nationwide due to Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0817-2023·2023-06-07

    Levocarnitine Oral Solution Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. has recalled all lots of Levocarnitine Oral Solution, USP (118 mL bottles) because the company ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies due to CGMP deviations.

    Product
    Levocarnitine Oral Solution, USP, 118 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0848-2023·2023-06-07

    Akorn Antibiotic Suspension Recalled Due to CGMP Deviations and Unverified Stability

    Akorn recalls all lots of Sulfamethoxazole & Trimethoprim Oral Suspension (200mg/40mg per 5mL) nationwide due to inability to complete required stability studies after the company ceased operations.

    Product
    Sulfamethoxazole & Trimethoprim Oral Suspension USP, 200mg/40mg per 5mL, 473 mL bottles, Cherry Flavor, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0824-2023·2023-06-07

    Akorn Lidocaine Oral Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Deviations

    Akorn Operating Company is recalling all lots of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution 2% distributed nationally because the firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100mL tubes, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1664-2023·2023-06-07

    VITROS Chemistry Calibrator Kit Cannot Calibrate Vancomycin Reagent

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 132 units of VITROS Chemistry Calibrator Kit 11 with defective Assay Data Disk versions due to inability to calibrate vancomycin reagent, delaying laboratory testing.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 11 VANC Reagent Generation (GEN) 50 with affected Assay Data Disk (ADD) for Data Release Versions (DRVs) 6215 through 6223. In vitro diagnostic -VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 11 is used to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS/4600 Che
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0855-2023·2023-06-07

    Vitamin D Supplement Drops Recalled Due to Manufacturing Practice Violations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling Vitamin D Supplement Drops (400 IU, Cherry Flavored, 50mL) distributed nationwide because the firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Vitamin D Supplement Drops, 400 IU, Cherry Flavored 50mL bottle, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0833-2023·2023-06-07

    Olopatadine HCl Eye Drops Recalled for Manufacturing Quality Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1% eye drops due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The manufacturer discontinued required stability studies after ceasing operations.

    Product
    Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.1%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0788-2023·2023-06-07

    AK-POLY-BAC Ophthalmic Ointment Recall for Manufacturing Compliance Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of AK-POLY-BAC ophthalmic ointment nationwide because the company ceased operations and could not complete required stability testing.

    Product
    AK-POLY-BAC (bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5g, Sterile, Rx Only, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0794-2023·2023-06-07

    Clobetasol Propionate Cream Recalled Due to CGMP Violations and Unverified Stability

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% nationwide because the manufacturer went out of business before completing required stability studies to verify product safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15g tubes, b) 30g tubes, and c) 60g tubes, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0813-2023·2023-06-07

    Akorn Ketorolac Eye Drops Recalled Due to Manufacturing Quality Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% because the manufacturer went out of business and cannot complete required stability testing.

    Product
    Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in a) 3mL bottles, b bottles) 5 mL, and c)10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0778-2023·2023-06-07

    Compounded Phenylephrine Solution Recalled Due to Wrong Base Diluent

    Advanced Compounding Solutions is recalling a compounded phenylephrine solution made with 5% Dextrose instead of the correct 0.9% Sodium Chloride diluent. The error affects 198 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl 20 mg added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250mL Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by: Advanced Compounding Solutions, 4 Constitution Way Ste L Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-1042 United States, NDC 71546-451-25
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0782-2023·2023-06-07

    Acyclovir Oral Suspension Recalled for Manufacturing Practice Deviations

    Akorn's Acyclovir Oral Suspension is being recalled nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The firm closed and could not complete required stability studies for the medication.

    Product
    Acyclovir Oral Suspension, 200mg/5mL, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0822-2023·2023-06-07

    Lidocaine Ointment USP Recalled Due to Manufacturing Process Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Lidocaine Ointment USP 5% (1 1/4 oz tubes) distributed nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The manufacturer could not complete required stability studies after closing operations.

    Product
    Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, 1 1/4 oz tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0791-2023·2023-06-07

    Cetrorelix Acetate Injectable Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection due to manufacturing process deviations. The company went out of business and could not complete required stability testing.

    Product
    Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection, 0.25 mg, , One carton contains one packaged tray which contains: 1 vial with lyophilized powder for reconstitution, 1 pre-filled syringe with diluent, 1 20-gauge needle, 1 27-gauge needle, Sterile - For subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufacture
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0856-2023·2023-06-07

    XOPENEX Inhalation Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Issues

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of XOPENEX (levalbuterol HCl) inhalation solution because the company went out of business and cannot continue required stability studies. The firm's manufacturing deviations affect product safety verification.

    Product
    XOPENEX (levalbuterol HCl) Inhalation Solution Concentrate, 1.25mg/3mL, 0.5 mL unit-dose vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0803-2023·2023-06-07

    Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement Drops Recalled for Manufacturing Stability Issues

    All lots of Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement Drops are being recalled nationwide. The manufacturer went out of business and cannot complete required stability studies to verify product safety.

    Product
    Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement Drops, packaged in 50 mL bottles, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0796-2023·2023-06-07

    Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo Recall Due to Manufacturing Compliance Issues

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05% distributed nationwide after the firm closed and could not continue required stability studies.

    Product
    Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05%, 4oz (118 mL) bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0801-2023·2023-06-07

    Docusate Liquid Drug Recalled Over Incomplete Stability Testing

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium) after the company ceased operations and could not complete mandatory stability testing required for FDA compliance.

    Product
    DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium, 50 mg/5 mL), packaged in 473mL bottles and b)10mL Unit Dose cups, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0781-2023·2023-06-07

    Acetic Acid Otic Solution recalled due to manufacturing deviations and unverified stability

    Akorn is recalling all lots of Acetic Acid Otic Solution nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The firm went out of business and could not complete stability studies required to verify the product remained safe and effective.

    Product
    Acetic Acid Otic Solution, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0850-2023·2023-06-07

    Tobramycin Inhalation Solution Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    All lots of Tobramycin Inhalation Solution manufactured by Akorn, Inc. have been recalled nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The manufacturer was unable to complete required stability studies before ceasing operations.

    Product
    Tobramycin Inhalation Solution USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 4 single-dose ampules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide