FDA Recall Alert: What You Need to Know This January

The FDA has issued several significant recalls affecting over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, and medical devices this January. Here is a summary of the most important recalls, how to check whether your products are affected, and how to use Veri9 to stay protected going forward.

January 2025 Notable Recalls

The FDA's MedWatch system has logged recalls across multiple categories this month. While we always recommend checking the official FDA recall listings at fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts for the definitive list, here are the categories that have seen elevated activity this January:

• OTC pain relievers: Several private-label ibuprofen and acetaminophen products recalled due to potential superpotency — tablets may contain significantly more active ingredient than labelled.
• Dietary supplements: Multiple weight-loss supplements recalled after undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients were identified, including sibutramine, a controlled substance removed from the US market in 2010.
• Blood pressure monitors: Certain home blood pressure monitors recalled due to software errors that may cause inaccurate readings, leading patients to under- or over-medicate.
• Eye drops: Several preservative-free eye drop products recalled due to contamination concerns identified during manufacturing facility inspections.

How to Check if Your Products Are Affected

The fastest way to check any medication or supplement is to scan its barcode with Veri9. Our platform integrates with the FDA's National Drug Code (NDC) directory and recall records in real time. If a product's NDC matches an active recall, Veri9 will flag it immediately with recall details, lot numbers, and instructions.

Alternatively, visit fda.gov and use the recall search tool with the product name, lot number, or UPC code. Always check the lot number on your product against the recall notice — many recalls only affect specific manufacturing lots.

What to Do If Your Product Is Recalled

Stop using the product immediately. Do not return it to the shelf or resell it. Follow the recall notice's instructions, which typically include returning the product to the place of purchase for a refund or disposing of it safely. If you have experienced any adverse health effects, contact your healthcare provider and report the issue to the FDA via MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Stay Ahead of Recalls with Veri9

Veri9 sends push notifications when products you have previously scanned are later recalled. Scan your medicine cabinet and supplement shelf today to build your personal product history — and let Veri9 watch them for you.