Product category · Updated May 27, 2026
Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls
Cosmetics and personal care product recalls
Category snapshot
Cosmetics & Personal Care accounts for 1,057 recalls — about 1.1% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 188 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 1,057
- total recalls
- 18%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
- 2001–2026
- years covered
Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls by year
2001–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 188
High severity
188 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
812 recalls
- Lower severity 57
Lower severity
57 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
642 recalls
- FDA Food
FDA Food
370 recalls
- CPSC 45
CPSC
45 recalls
Recalls in Cosmetics & Personal Care
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FDA Drug Low Feb 14, 2018
Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 0.77%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-15); b) 30 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-31); and c) 90 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638…
G & W Laboratories, Inc.
CPSC Moderate Feb 14, 2018
ISO Beauty Recalls Hair Dryers Due to Burn Hazard
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 31, 2018
Day Cream SPF15 Cr¿me de jour FPS 15, { Avobenzone 2%, Octinoxate 7%, Oxybenzone 5%} 15 ml / 0.5 fl. oz jar. Made in Canada, Kamins Dermatologics In…
Odan Laboratories Ltd
FDA Food Moderate Jan 24, 2018
Single-serve plastic packet Italian Dressing; Case packing: Sysco Classic Cls Italian 500 12Gm ; 47014SYS; B13017; single-serve plastic packet: C…
Ventura Foods, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 6%, Tetracaine 4% Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 3348…
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Progesterone 3% Topical Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Bi-Est (Estriol/Estradiol) (80/20) + Progesterone 7.5 mg/200 mg Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd …
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Benzo/Lido/Tetracaine 20%-8%-8% Topical Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Arginine 150 mg/ Lysine HCl 50 mg/ Glutamine 200 mg/g Topical Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd Bo…
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Estriol 0.1% (1 mg/gm) Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018
Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 8%, Tetracaine 4% Topical Cream packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton,…
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
CPSC Moderate Jan 12, 2018
Coldwater Creek Recalls Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017
Cheddar & Sour Cream flavored Potato Chips packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Old Dutch Ripples, 2 oz, UPC 74690-024066; 8 oz., UP…
Old Dutch Foods, Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2017
No.1 Faiza Beauty Cream Manufactured by: Poonia Brothers (Pak), Gujranwala, Distributed by NEW RELIANCE TRADING, INC., 5563 59th St., Maspeth, New Yo…
NEW RELIANCE TRADING, INC.
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 29, 2017
No. 1 Faiza Beauty Cream Manufactured by: Poonia Brothers (Pak), Gujranwala, Distributed by Shata Traders Inc., 4, 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. …
Shata Trading, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Nov 1, 2017
PIYANPING Anti-Itch (hydrocortisone) Lotion, 1%, Net Wt. 0.67 oz (20g) tube, Manufactured By: Jimin Pharmaceutial Co., LTD., Distributor: Lucky Mart,…
Lucky Mart Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017
Vitamin A&D Ointment (petroleum 93.5%), Skin Protectant, NET Wt. 0.18 OZ (5g), Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093 USA. …
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
FDA Food Moderate Aug 2, 2017
BioHealth Pasture Fed Precision Blend Time Release Protein: Cookies and Cream Flavor; Sold in 2 lb.(960G) UPC 6 42014 59446 7 and 4 lb. (1,920G) U…
Innovative Nutrition Technologies
FDA Food Moderate Jul 26, 2017
A Texas Praline 14 oz. wrapped in cellophane
Texas Plum Line
FDA Food Moderate Jul 26, 2017
A Creamy Praline 2 oz. wrapped in cellophane
Texas Plum Line
FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2017
Shield and Protect Moisture Barrier Cream, 1.1% Clotrimazole, Net Weight 4 oz - 115 g Anti-Fungal, Gentell, Inc., Bristol, PA NDC 61554-232-40
Gentell, Inc
FDA Food Critical May 3, 2017
Cream; Bulk.
Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017
QUIK 'N CREAMY VANILLA POWDERED FILLING Item number 00014100 25 pound bag
Dawn Food Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 19, 2017
Ouleout, 1.5 lbs. wrapped in paper Vulto Creamery, Walton, NY.
Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 19, 2017
Miranda, 5 lb. wrapped in paper; Vulto Creamery, Walton, NY.
Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 19, 2017
Hamden, 3.5 lbs. wrapped in paper Vulto Creamery, Walton, NY.
Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 19, 2017
Double Hyaluronic 1000, 'AN OUNCE OF GOLD' Volumizing Day Cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 30+, (Octinoxate 7.725%, Oxybenzone 6.18%, Octisalate 5.15%, Avob…
Signature Club A Ltd
FDA Drug Low Apr 12, 2017
Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 0.77%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-15), b) 30 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-31), and c) 90 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638…
G & W Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2017
Strawberry Cream gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
REVERSE DML LOTION (Ketoconazole 2%, Metronidazole 2%, sulfacetamide sodium 10%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
LP CREAM (Lidocaine 15%/Prilocaine 5%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
CUSTOM LIGHTENING/BRIGHTENING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRI-BLEACHING CREAM (Retinoic Acid 0.1%, Hydroquinone 4%, Fluocinolone 0.01%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% WITH ALOE VERA CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
CLOBETASOL 0.05% IN OLEA BASE, CLOBETASOL 0.05% IN OROBASE, CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT, CLOBETASOL 0.05%/ SODIUM, SULFACETAMIDE 10% CREAM, Rx only, Sy…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
INTIMATE BLEACHING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
KOJIC ACID 8%/AZELAIC ACID 15% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ULTRA LITE CREAM (Hydroquinone 8%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
CLARIFYING CREAM (Retinoic acid 0.025%, Salicylic Acid 1%, Green tea powder, Ascorbic acid 2%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Die…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
HYDROQUINONE CREAM in all strengths including 4%, 5%,6%, 7%, 8%, HYDROQUINONE 5%/KOJIC ACID 3% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A …
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
GENTLE SUPREME BLEACHING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ROSACEA CREAM ( Metronidazole 1%, Niacinamide 4%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ENHANCED RETIN ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM, ENHANCED RETIN ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM 0.1%, ENHANCED RETIN 0.025% and 0.05%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 5…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
UREA 40% Cream, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
AZELAIC ACID 15% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
SULFUR 5% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
SULFACETAMIDE 10%/HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
DUO Cream (Retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 6%, Kojic Acid 3%, Hydrocortisone 0.1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 921…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
BLEACHING CREAM 0.1% CREAM, BLEACHING CREAM HQ4%, BLEACHING CREAM-NO HQ, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ENHANCED RETIN ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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Data sources
- Source: FDA — openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of May 27, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for cosmetics & personal care. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 27, 2026.