Counterfeit pills and intravenous and injectable medications have injured and even killed California patients.
Download our state information sheet about counterfeit drug incidents in California and consult the updates below.
State incident summaries
- November - December 2022 (pdf)
Counterfeit News in California
- Oakland man sentenced over fentanyl pill labFebruary 20, 2026
- Eastern District of Wisconsin | California man sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy | United States Department of JusticeFebruary 17, 2026
- Northern District of Iowa | California man found guilty of eight drug offenses | United States Department of JusticeFebruary 19, 2026
- LA County mother who tried to sneak fentanyl into juvenile hall sentenced to prison - CBS Los AngelesFebruary 18, 2026
- Fresno woman sentenced to state prison in fentanyl murder trial - Los Angeles TimesJanuary 31, 2026
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