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Product category · Updated Jul 22, 2026

Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls

Cosmetics and personal care product recalls

Total recalls
1,388
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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Cosmetics & Personal Care ranks #9 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (1,388 notices, 1.3% of the archive); 15% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 1,388 cosmetics & personal care recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 1.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #9 of 12. Of the 1,388 records graded for severity, 15% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 1,388 total recalls
  • #9 of 12 among categories
  • 15% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Cosmetics & Personal Care is #9 of 12 (9th of 12) with 1,388 recalls, about 1.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 203 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

1,388
total recalls
#9 of 12
category rank by events
15%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency

Where Cosmetics & Personal Care sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Cosmetics & Personal Care is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Cosmetics & Personal Care vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

1,388 9th of 12 higher than 3 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-25

Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls by year

2000–2026

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 89 42 95 61 106 82 68 122 73 46 91 33

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 22, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Cosmetics & Personal Care

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FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Skin Lift Balm, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Hair Back Lotion, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Hair Back Ex, 500mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Skin Cleanser, 500mg Capsules, 90-count bottles2, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Herpes Soap, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600- 0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Skin Lift, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Food Low Apr 8, 2020

Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Cookies and Cream flavor packed in 15lb bags

NutraBlend Foods, Inc. LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Sunstar GUM Toothpaste 3 g tubes, Toothpaste made in Japan, packed in China, NDC 53050-0002-01

Sunstar Guangzhou Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Feb 12, 2020

Catsmo brand Gold (sliced, whole, 4oz); Scottish (Whole, Sliced, Whole No Skin, 1lb, 4oz); Loin; Organic (4oz); Double Smoked (4oz); Irish (4oz); Wal…

CATSMO LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Testosterone Topical Cream 4%

MPRX, Inc. dba Medical Park Pharmacy

FDA Drug Low Jan 22, 2020

Eczema Skin Relief Lotion, 2% Colloidal Oatmeal Skin Protectant Lotion, NET WT 14 OZ (396 g), NDC 65365-266-01, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., O…

Sigan Industries Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 15, 2020

SURE 48 hr Confidence Unscented invisible solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, Net Wt. 2.6 oz (73g) NDC# 41595-5509-2 UPC 8 83484 71717 2 Made in Canad…

Idelle Labs

FDA Drug Low Jan 15, 2020

SURE 48hr Confidence Regular Original Solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Net Wt 2.7 oz (76g) NDC# 41595-5514-1 UPC 8 83484 717936 6 Made in Canada and…

Idelle Labs

FDA Drug Low Jan 15, 2020

SURE 48hr Confidence Nourishing Coconut invisible solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant Net Wt 2.6 oz (73g) NDC# 41595-5547-1 UPC 8 83484 31020 5 Made i…

Idelle Labs

FDA Drug Low Jan 15, 2020

SURE 48hr Confidence Unscented Original Solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Net Wt 2.7 oz (76g) NDC# 41595-5513-2 UPC 8 83484 71794 3 Made in Canada a…

Idelle Labs

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Caramel flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Maple Bacon flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Caramel Apple flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Hair, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0251, NDC 73069-206-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Food Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Honey Cake, internal PLU code 203190, is a seasonal bakery product. A loaf shaped cake is wrapped with cellophane, stored ambient, and sold from disp…

New Seasons Market LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag and 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50070 4 - 5 oz. 0 82666 77700 7 - 8 oz.

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Popped Chips; 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 94002 9

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-002-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-002-02), and c) 4 OZ …

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream with Aloe, 1 OZ (28 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfie…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Aug 21, 2019

Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05%, 15 gram tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Village: Kish…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Lotion, 3.5 oz (99.2 g) Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd. Deerfield, IL,60015. NDC 0363-0670-04…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream, 1 OZ (28 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream with Aloe, 2 OZ (56 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfie…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Soothe&Cool Protect Moisture Guard Skin Protectant, 3.5 oz. (99 g), tube, Manufactured for Medline industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060. NDC 53329-3…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream, 2 OZ (56 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0…

US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Hair Back, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Mometasone Furoate Cream USP, 0.1%, packaged in a) 15gram tubes (NDC 68462-192-17) and b) 45 gram tubes (NDC 68462-192-55), Rx Only, Manufactured by…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DIPPIN' DOTS SCENTED COTTON CANDY ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Clevelan…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

ICEE CHERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

ICEE BLUE RASPBERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohi…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DOTS SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL LEMON (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

CHARMS BLOW POP WATERMELON SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Clevela…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

AIR HEADS BLUE RASPBERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

AIR HEADS STRAWBERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Oh…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Lemon Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 62%), 30 mL / 1.0 fl.oz, OTC, Made in China.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Good to Go Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1 FL OZ (30 mL), OTC, Made in China for Cashco Distributors Inc. 6430 N. E. Columbia Blvd Portland OR …

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DIPPIN' DOTS SCENTED COOKIES 'N CREAM ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Clev…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Tootsie Roll POP GRAPE SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed By: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, …

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

CHARMS BLOW POP CHERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, …

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

SPF 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION Active Ingredients Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 2.0%, Oxybenzone 4.0% Titanium Dioxide 2.5% Sunscreen, 53mL/1.8fl.oz., OTC, Di…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Tootsie Roll POP ORANGE SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland,…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Tootsie Roll POP CHOCOLATE SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Clevela…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

Tootsie Roll POP RASPBERRY SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Clevela…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

AIR HEADS PINK LEMONADE SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland,…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

AMERICA'S ORIGINAL DUBBLE BUBBLE Pink Lemonade SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enter…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 22, 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 Jul 22, 2026.