State

Iowa product recalls

73,219 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Iowa. 5,590 additional recalls listed Iowa specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 5,590
Critical: 910
Severe: 1,320
Most recent: 2026-09-30

Of the 5,590 recalls naming Iowa we have scored against our rubric, 910 (16%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,320 (24%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 5,590 recalls whose distribution notice names Iowa specifically. The 73,219 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

16876–16900 of 78809

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
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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-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-0819-2023·2023-06-07
Levofloxacin Oral Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Issues
Akorn, Inc. recalled all lots of Levofloxacin Oral Solution due to the company going out of business and being unable to continue required stability studies. Patients currently taking this medication should contact their healthcare provider.
Product
Levofloxacin Oral Solution, 25 mg/mL, packaged in a) 100 mL bottles, b) 200 mL bottles, and c) 480 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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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
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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-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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0793-2023·2023-06-07
Cimetidine HCl Oral Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Deviations
Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Cimetidine HCl Oral Solution 300mg/5mL nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies.
Product
Cimetidine HCl Oral Solution 300mg/5mL, 237 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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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…
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Medical Device
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-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
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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-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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0842-2023·2023-06-07
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies
Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP 0.5% nationwide due to incomplete stability studies. The manufacturer ceased operations and could not continue required FDA testing.
Product
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 0.5%, 150mg/30 mL (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0779-2023·2023-06-07
Akorn Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Failures
Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution USP 1% because the firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Product
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, packaged in a) 2 mL bottles b) 5 mL bottles, and C) 15 mL bottles, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
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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-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-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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0844-2023·2023-06-07
Akorn Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations
Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment 5% nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The company ceased operations and could not continue stability studies required to verify the product's safety and effectiveness.
Product
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, 3.5g tubes, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide