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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 Low Aug 7, 2019

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

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DOTS SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL ORANGE (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

Accent Care of New York Home Care Nursing Personal Care Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 0.33 oz/10 mL, OTC, Made in China

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

CHARMS BLOW POP SOUR APPLE 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

Texas Home Health Home Care Hospice Personal Care Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 0.33 oz/10 mL, OTC, Made in China

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

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

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

TOOTSIE ROLL 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

DOTS SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL STRAWBRRY (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 441…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DIPPIN' DOTS SCENTED BIRTHDAY CAKE 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

DIPPIN' DOTS SCENTED BANANA SPLIT 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

AIR HEADS ORANGE SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 4…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

ICEE LEMON LIME SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

festpak clearly fun SPF30 sunscreen lotion SPF 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION Active Ingredients Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 2.0%, Oxybenzone 4.0% Titanium Diox…

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

DOTS SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL LIME (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 PEACH 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 Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DAISY SQUEEZE SOUR CREAM - 14OZ, UPC: 7342001614

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DAISY PURE & NATURAL SOUR CREAM - 16OZ, UFC: 7342000011

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI GIMMIES COOKIES & CREAM GREEK STYLE YOGURT MILKSHAKE - 6PK/24 FL OZ, UPC: 1829001603

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI FLIP COOKIES & CREAM GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 1829001156

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DAISY ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM - 24OZ, UPC: 7342000024

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM - 1QT - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523922076

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI LEMON AND CREAM BLENDED GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 9470001009

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DAISY PURE & NATURAL SOUR CREAM - 8OZ, UPC: 7342000006

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

COFFEE MATE NATURAL BLISS SWEET CREAM COFFEE CREAMER - 1QT, UPC: 5000080164

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DANNON LIGHT AND FIT BANANA CREAM FLAVORED GREEK YOGURT - 4CT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 3663203760

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SALTED SWEET CREAM BUTTER - 1LB - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523912037

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DANNON OIKOS TRIPLE ZERO BANANA CREAM GREEK YOGURT - 4CT/5.3OZ, UPC: 3663200880

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

UNSALTED SWEET CREAM BUTTER - 1LB - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523912059

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

YOCRUNCH OREO COOKIES N' CREAM LOW FAT YOGURT - 4OZ/4CT UPC: 4667501350

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI COFFEE AND CREAM BLENDED GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 1829001463

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SOUR CREAM - 16OZ - MARKET PANTRY; UPC:8523909247

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

LA FRESH travel lite Sunnyside Lotion Wipe silky, non-greasy formula smooth, soft & moisturizing featuring titanium dioxide, 1 wipe individually wrap…

La Fresh Group, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

AbeeMed cream (Menthol 1.48% and Histamine DHCL 0.05%), 2 OZ jar, Manufactured exclusively for: Cas, P.O. Box 520248, Miami, FL 33152, UPC 8 50993 0…

Pharma-Natural Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Lido E.R. (Lidocaine HCL 4%) Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic Cream, 4 oz (113 g) jar, Distributed by Diabetic Supply of Suncoast, Inc., P.O. Box 210…

Pharma-Natural Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2019

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP100,000 units/g, 0.1%, 15 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Mar…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Dermanak original crema blanqueador (Hydroquinone 2%) Skin Fade Cream, 2 OZ. (56.7 g) jar, Manufactured by: Pamby Distributors, Inc., Miami, FL 33126…

Pharma-Natural Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Biscotti-Plain. Product is bulk packed in a master cardboard case and each master case contains either 48 or 36 individual biscotti. There are 12 B…

Paximadi Co. LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Antibacterial Hand Soap, .3% P.C.M.X, labeled as STYLE Antibacterial Hand Soap with moisturizers, a) 1000 ml pouches, 10/1000 ML. Large Valve pouches…

Inopak Ltd
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

INODERM Antiseptic Hand Soap (E-2), .6% (incorrectly labeled on bags as 75%) PCMX, 800ml/27fl.oz.pouches (NDC 058575-110), 12 x 800 Bag-N-Box pouches…

Inopak Ltd
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Antibacterial Hand Soap, Healthcare 2000, labeled as a) DERMA System CARE SaniClenz Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser (Chlorhexidine Gluconate), 4 x (1 gal…

Inopak Ltd
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

ANTIBACTERIAL Foaming Hand Wash With Moisturizers labeled as Antibacterial Foaming Soap, ACTIVE:P.C.M.X, packaged in a) 18 oz bottles, 12/18 oz bottl…

Inopak Ltd
FDA Food Moderate May 15, 2019

Key Lime and Cream Torte, 5 oz., Keep in Freezer for up to 6 months or refrigerated for 5 days

Island Desserts Llc DBA Pastry Art
FDA Drug Low Apr 24, 2019

Repairwear Laser Focus Line Smoothing Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15, packaged in a light green folding carton containing a 50 mL silver jar with a silv…

Estee Lauder Inc
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Hair & Nails Formula, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 USA, UPC 357955004929, NDC 579…

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's Natural Medicine Soothing Advanced Arnica Pure Homeopathic Cream, 3 oz. (85 g), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 USA,…

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's Natural Medicine Warming Arthritic Pain & Joint Relief Homeopathic Cream, Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Dr. Asheville, …

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Soothing Advanced Arnica Pure Homeopathic Cream High Potency Homeopathic Formula for Professional Use Only, 3 oz. (85 g), King…

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's Natural Medicine Homeopathic Hair & Nails Formula, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Dr. Asheville, NC 28806, UPC 357955504924…

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's Natural Medicine Rosacea Symptom Relief Homeopathic Topical Lotion, 3 oz. (85 g), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside dr. Asheville, NC 28806 USA, …

King Bio Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 20, 2019

Dr. King's Natural Medicine Homeopathic Cosmetic & Household Detox, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), King Bio, Inc. 3 Westside Dr. Asheville, NC 28806, UPC 3579555…

King Bio Inc.

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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.