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Drug Recalls

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Every drug recall in FDA enforcement reports from the last three years, plus older recalls that are still open. Filter by severity, status or medicine, and check the lot numbers on your package.

0 Class I (most serious) drug recalls reported in the last 30 days.

11 recalls

  • Class II Ongoing

    Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5%, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL*), 30×5 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, Rx only, nephron 503B Outsourcing facility, 4600 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-330-05.

    Reason: Labelling: Illegible label

    Nephron SC, LLC · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot AB6001, exp date 1/15/2027
    Distribution
    Nationwide within the United States
    Quantity
    146,280 vials
    Recall started
    March 17, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0479-2026
  • Class III Ongoing

    Albuterol Sulfate, Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg, 200 metered Inhalations, NET CONTENT 6.7 g, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd, Indore, SEZ, Pithampur, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc. 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300…

    Reason: Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results was observed in Induction Port during the analysis of Particle size distribution at the 12-month time point.

    Cipla USA, Inc. · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Albuterol Sulfate, Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg, 200 metered Inhalations, NET CONTENT 6.7 g, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd, Indore, SEZ, Pithampur, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc. 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-142-60.
    Lots / codes
    Lot#: 4IB0519, Exp. 04/30/2026
    Distribution
    U.S. Nationwide.
    Quantity
    20352 packs (1x 200 MD)
    Recall started
    July 24, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.
    FDA recall number
    D-0593-2025
  • Class II Ongoing

    Airsupra (albuterol and budesonide) inhalation aerosol, 90 mcg/80 mcg per inhalation, packaged in a) 120-inhalation canister (NDC 0310-9080-12) b) 28-inhalation canister (NDC 0310-9080-28), Rx only, Manufactured for: Ast…

    Reason: Defective delivery system

    AsttraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP · Albuterol Sulfate and Budesonide

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Airsupra (albuterol and budesonide) inhalation aerosol, 90 mcg/80 mcg per inhalation, packaged in a) 120-inhalation canister (NDC 0310-9080-12) b) 28-inhalation canister (NDC 0310-9080-28), Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE 19850, By: AstraZeneca Dunkerque Production (AZDP), Dunkerque, France, Product of France, .
    Lots / codes
    Lot#: a) 6270044C00, 6270040D00, 6270034E00, Exp Date 10/2026; 6270053C00, 6270045C00, 6270047C00, 6270056C00, 6270052C00, 6270063E00 Exp 11/30/2026; 6270064C00, 6270071D00, 6270075D00, 6270075F00 Exp Date 12/31/2026; 6270107C00, Exp Date 9/30/2027; b) Lot 6270019E00, Exp Date 7/31/2025; 6270021D00, Exp 8/31/2025; 6270095C00, Exp 2/28/2026
    Distribution
    USA Nationwide
    Quantity
    a) 807,837 canisters; b) 235,698 canisters
    Recall started
    May 14, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0444-2025
  • Class II Terminated

    Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution USP, 0.5 mg & 3mg/3mL unit-dose vials, packaged in carton containing 30 vials ( 6 pouches of 5 – 3 mL vials), Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Indore SEZ…

    Reason: Short fill: Complaints received of less fill volume in respule and few drops of liquid observed in the intact pouch.

    Cipla USA, Inc. · Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution USP, 0.5 mg & 3mg/3mL unit-dose vials, packaged in carton containing 30 vials ( 6 pouches of 5 – 3 mL vials), Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Indore SEZ, Pithampur, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-173-53
    Lots / codes
    Lot # IA30390, Exp 4/30/2025, IA30517, Exp 6/30/ 2025
    Distribution
    USA nationwide.
    Quantity
    59244/3ml FFS packs
    Recall started
    March 26, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0471-2024
  • Class II Terminated

    ALBUTEROL SULFATE IN 90MCG per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Rx Only, 8.5 g Net Contents, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 4…

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.

    CARDINAL HEALTHCARE · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    ALBUTEROL SULFATE IN 90MCG per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Rx Only, 8.5 g Net Contents, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, India. NDC: 68180-963-01
    Lots / codes
    Batch K100715
    Distribution
    Nationwide USA
    Quantity
    11 cartons
    Recall started
    January 26, 2022 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0163-2024
  • Class II Terminated

    ALBUTEROL SULFATE HFA Inhalation Aerosol, 90MCG per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040 USA. NDC: 66993-019-68

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.

    CARDINAL HEALTHCARE · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    ALBUTEROL SULFATE HFA Inhalation Aerosol, 90MCG per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040 USA. NDC: 66993-019-68
    Lots / codes
    Batch MY7E
    Distribution
    Nationwide USA
    Quantity
    2 cartons
    Recall started
    January 26, 2022 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0162-2024
  • Class II Terminated

    Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (0.5 mg/3 mg per 3 mL), 60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials (2 pouches of 30 – 3 mL vials each), Manufactured By: The Ritedose Corporation, Columbia, SC 29203;…

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.

    CARDINAL HEALTHCARE · Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (0.5 mg/3 mg per 3 mL), 60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials (2 pouches of 30 – 3 mL vials each), Manufactured By: The Ritedose Corporation, Columbia, SC 29203; Distributed By: Cipla USA Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 69097-840-64
    Lots / codes
    Batch 21C56
    Distribution
    Nationwide USA
    Quantity
    2 cartons
    Recall started
    January 26, 2022 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0161-2024
  • Class II Ongoing

    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

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

    Akorn, Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    All Lots
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
    Quantity
    N/A
    Recall started
    April 26, 2023 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0856-2023
  • Class II Ongoing

    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

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

    Akorn, Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    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
    Lots / codes
    All Lots
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
    Quantity
    N/A
    Recall started
    April 26, 2023 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0783-2023
  • Class II Ongoing

    Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g inhalers, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0173-0682-20.

    Reason: Defective Delivery System: Elevated number of units with out of specification results for leak rate

    GlaxoSmithKline, LLC · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot#: 7ZP0634, 7ZP0810, 7ZP0990, Exp. 5/18
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico
    Quantity
    562,883
    Recall started
    May 16, 2017 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0793-2017
  • Class II Ongoing

    Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g inhalers, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 22709, NDC 0173-0682-20.

    Reason: Defective Delivery System: Elevated number of units with out of specification results for leak rate.

    GlaxoSmithKline, LLC · Albuterol Sulfate

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g inhalers, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 22709, NDC 0173-0682-20.
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 6ZP9848, Exp 03/18; 6ZP0003, 6ZP9944, Exp 04/18.
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
    Quantity
    593,088 inhalers
    Recall started
    March 22, 2017 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0626-2017

Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.

What the recall classes mean

  • Class I Most serious: use could cause serious health problems or death.
  • Class II Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
  • Class III Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report, via openFDA. Updated here twice a day; last update October 31, 2026 14:40. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — confirm with the FDA source or your pharmacist.

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