Zinc recalls
The FDA has published 15 recalls involving Zinc since 2013. The latest was reported on 29 Oct 2025. Most were for sterility. Aidapak Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 15 since 2013
Last 12 months 1 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 2 latest 29 Oct 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%15 100%0 0%
Ongoing zinc recalls 2 active
All zinc recalls, newest first 15 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 29 Oct 2025 Drug CLASS II Zicam" Medicated Fruit Drops Elderberry Flavor, 25-drops recalled Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops - Elderberry Church & Dwight Packaging Defects Nationwide 15 Oct 2025 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate for Injection, all strengths and presentations recalled GenoGenix Sterility Nationwide 14 Aug 2019 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate 1MG/ML Injection Solution (Pfv) per Vial recalled RXQ Compounding Sterility Nationwide 14 Aug 2019 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate 1MG/ML Injection Solution per Vial recalled RXQ Compounding Sterility Nationwide 20 Feb 2019 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate,10mg/ml injection vial recalled by Promise Pharmacy Promise Pharmacy Sterility Nationwide 20 Feb 2019 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate, 5mg/mL injection vial recalled by Promise Pharmacy Promise Pharmacy Sterility Nationwide 7 Nov 2018 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate 1 mg/mL MDV Injectable, Pharm D Solutions recalled Pharm D Solutions Sterility Nationwide 17 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Zinc Acetate, Crystal recalled by Spectrum Laboratory Products Spectrum Laboratory Products Lead & Heavy Metals 4 states 25 Nov 2015 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate (1 mg/mL) Single Dose Vial, For IV Use After Dilution recalled US Compounding Sterility Nationwide 23 Sep 2015 Drug CLASS II Zinc 5 mg/ml Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile recalled The Compounding Pharmacy of America Sterility Nationwide 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate, Capsule, 220 mg (50 mg Elem Zn), Over The Counter recalled Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate, Capsule, 50 mg, Over The Counter recalled Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate Capsule, 220 mg, Over The Counter recalled Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 18 Sep 2013 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate 1 mg/ml Injectable, all configurations recalled Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C Sterility Nationwide 22 May 2013 Drug CLASS II Zinc Sulfate Injection, all strengths recalled by FVS Holdings FVS Holdings Sterility Nationwide
Should you stop taking Zinc?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.