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 Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRETINOIN CREAM in all strengths including: 0.1%, 0.05%, TRETINOIN GEL in all strengths including 0.1% and 0.05%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena …
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
SUPREME BLEACHING CREAM (Retinoic acid 0.05%, hydroquinone 6%, kojic acid 3%, Alpha Arbutin OTC 2%, Azeliac acid OTC 2%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 M…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
RETIN-A 0.05% 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
QUAD BLEACHING CREAM (retinoic acid 0.05%, hydroquinone 6%, kojic aid 3%, hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
KETOCONAZOLE 2%/HYDROCORTISONE 1.5% 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
HYDROQUINONE CREAM in all strengths including: 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%,10%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-66…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRI-BLEACHING CREAM (Retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 4%, Fluocinolone 0.01%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (85…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
5-FLUOROURACIL IN VANICREAM, FLUOROURACIL in all strengths including 0.05%, 5% CREAM, FLUOROURACIL 4.9% IN CERAVE CREAM, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Bl…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
GLYCOLIC ACID 15% LOTION, GLYCOLIC ACID 20% GEL, GLYCOLIC ACID 6% LOTION, GLYCOLIC ACID 5% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San D…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRETINOIN 0.02% IN OIL FREE 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
GENTLE BLEACHING CREAM (Retinoic Acid 0.025, Kojic Acid 3%,Hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRI-BLEACHING CREAM HQ (retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 6%, Fluocinolone 0.01%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 …
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
METRONIDAZOLE 1% GEL, METRONIDAZOLE 1%/ NIACINAMIDE 4%/ AZELAIC CREAM 10% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (8…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
FLUORORACIL 0.05% CREAM, FLUORORACIL 5% CREAM, FLUOROURACIL 4.9% IN CERAVE CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 …
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
BRIGHTENING CREAM (Retinoic acid 0.1%, Hydroquinone 4%, kojic acid 3%, hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, C…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
CLINDAMYCIN 1%, AZELAIC ACID 10% CREAM, CLINDAMYCIN 1.2%/ TRETINOIN 0.05% GEL, CLINDAMYCIN 1.2%/ TRETINOIN 0.1% GEL CLINDAMYCIN 2.5%, BENZOYL PERO…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ERYTHROMYCIN 2% IN CERAVE CREAM, ERYTHROMYCIN 3% / RETINOIC ACID 0.05%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
BL 20%/4% CREAM, BLT 20%/6%/4% CREAM, BLT 20%/6%/6%, BLT 20% 8% 4% CREAM, BLT 20% 8% 4% OINTMENT, BLT 20% 8% 6% CREAM, BLT 20%/ 8% /8% OINTMENT, BLT …
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
TRI-BLEACHING CREAM (Retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 8%, Fluocinolone 0.01%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (85…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
CALMING CREAM (Hydrocortisone 2.5%, Aloe vera powder), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
LIDOCAINE CREAM in all strengths including: 5%, 8%, 23%, 30%, LIDOCAINE / PRILOCAINE / MELYLEPHRINE 15% / 5% / 0.5% CREAM, LIDOCAINE / PRILOCAINE…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
HI-LITE Cream (Retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 4%, Fluocinolone 0.01%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
SUPREME CREAM (Retinoic acid 0.05%, hydroquinone 6%, kojic acid 3%, Alpha Arbutin otc 2%, Azeliac acid 2%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 5…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
RETINOIC ACID all strengths including 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1% CREAM, RETINOIC ACID 0.025%/CLINDAMYCIN 1.2% GEL, RETINOIC ACID 0.025%/ HYALURONIC ACID…
Synergy Rx
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 22, 2017
ADAPALENE 0.1%, BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL, ADAPELENE 0.3%, BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2,5% GEL, AZELAIC ACID 15% CREAM, AZELAIC ACID 20% IN OI FREE CREAM, Rx o…
Synergy Rx
FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2017
Pharmanex ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost. Protein Powder. Net wt. 1.59 lbs (720g). 30 Servings. Natural Vanilla Flavor. Lactose, Gluten, & Soy Free. Plant…
NSE Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017
Pharmanex Cholestin. Cholesterol Health. 60 Softgels.
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 1, 2017
Palmer's Candies Cookies & Cream Bark, NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC Code 77232-17254
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 1, 2017
MakeSense PHARMA, HEMORRHOIDAL RELIEF CREAM Phenylephrine HCL-0.25% Zinc Oxide-12.50%,1 oz. (28 g) tube, Made in China, Distributed by Cherry Hill As…
Cherry Hill Sales Co.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 1, 2017
MakeSense PHARMA Medicated ANTI-ITCH CREAM WITH SOOTHING ALOE VERA AND VITAMIN E, Camphor-1% Menthol-1%, 1oz.(28 g) tube, Made in China, Distributed…
Cherry Hill Sales Co.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 1, 2017
MakeSense PHARMA ANTIFUNGAL CREAM 1 oz. Miconazole Nitrate 2%, 1 oz. (28 g) tube, Made in China, Distributed by Cherry Hill Associates, Chesapeake, V…
Cherry Hill Sales Co.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 1, 2017
MakeSense PHARMA ANTIFUNGAL CREAM Clotrimazole 1%, 1.25 oz. (35 g) tube, Made in China, Distributed by Cherry Hill Associates, Chesapeake, VA 23320,…
Cherry Hill Sales Co.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 1, 2017
MakeSense PHARMA FIRST AID CREAM Lidocaine HCL 0.5%, Phenol 0.5%, 1 oz.. (28 g) tube, Made in China, Distributed by Cherry Hill Associates, Chesapeak…
Cherry Hill Sales Co.
FDA Food Moderate Feb 22, 2017
Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Company, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0255 (973)744-7502 Net Wt. …
The Two Little Guys Company
FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017
Cold Stone Creamery RTE Sugar Cookie Dough Puck 2006, NET WT. 22.5 lbs (10.206 Kg)
Aspen Hills, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017
Cold Stone Creamery RTE Cookie Dough Puck 2505, NET WT. 22.5 lb (10.215 kg), Aspen Hills, Inc.
Aspen Hills, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017
Delizza Patisserie, Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs, Net Wt. 420g 14.8 oz., UPC Code: 6 76670 00106 9(30 count) and Net Wt. 700g 24.6 oz., UPC…
Poppie International INC
FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017
Delizza Patisserie, Beligian Mini Chocolate Dipped Cream Puffs, Net Wt. 400g 14.1 oz. (30 count), UPC Code: 6 76670 00402 2.
Poppie International INC
FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017
Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 oz. and 2 oz. bags
Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017
Nat Cream Flavor Powder (WONF), NET WEIGHT 50 LBS, FONA International, Inc., 1900 Averill road, Geneva, IL 60134
FONA Int'l
FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017
Chedder and Sour Cream ASI. Product Code: T3937. 33 lb bags
All American Seasonings, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017
Guy's Sour Cream & Cheddar Chip Seasoning. Product Code: T3040A. 50 lb box
All American Seasonings, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jan 18, 2017
Sweet Cream Buttermilk Powder in 50 # bags , manufactured by Valley Milk Products. Stasburg, Virginia 22657 Plant No. 519410 Net Weight - 50 LBS
Valley Milk Products
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Semi-Ripened, New Moon, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, is sold retail by the each, .25 lb wheels, and by the 5 pack of .25 lb wheels at…
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Hickory Grove, raw milk, wheel is about 4 lbs, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, sold by weight both cut and whole, retail and wholesale.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Fresh Mozerella, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Smoked Mozzarella, sold in 1 lb logs, half lb balls, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, and cherry-sized balls. At retail the half lb ball…
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Pheta, cut and packaged in brine, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, sold by 10 lb tub (wholesale) and by individual packages about .5 lb (…
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Jan 11, 2017
Calvander, raw milk, wheel is about 10 lbs, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, sold by weight both cut and whole.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie, refrigerated/frozen. A 9-inch pastry shell with a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough baked in the bottom …
American Blue Ribbon Holdings DBA Legendary Baking
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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.