Product category · Updated Jul 22, 2026
Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls
Cosmetics and personal care product recalls
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 203
High severity
203 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
1,098 recalls
- Lower severity 87
Lower severity
87 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
865 recalls
- FDA Food
FDA Food
424 recalls
- CPSC 99
CPSC
99 recalls
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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Salty Caramel Truffles are dark chocolate with salted caramel ganache, 3.9 oz (110g), individually wrapped in cellophane and then wrapped in a paper …
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Maple-Pepper Caramels are caramels with maple syrup and black pepper, 3.9 oz (110g), individually wrapped in cellophane and then wrapped in a paper b…
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Salty Caramels are chewy caramels that are salty, 3.9 oz (110g), individually wrapped in cellophane and then wrapped in a paper box. The label dec…
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
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
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.
Route 11 Sour Cream & Chive Potato Chips2 oz bag (30/cs) Route 11 Sour Cream & Chive Potato Chips6 oz bag (12/cs)
Small Fry Inc.
Strawberry Cream gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, NET WT 60 grams tubes, Rx only, E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC…
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
A+D Diaper Rash Cream with Dimethicone 1% and Zinc Oxide 10%, Packaged in a) 1.5 oz (42.5g) ( UPC 041100811288), b) 3 oz 85g (UPC 041100811301), c) 4…
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
LP CREAM (Lidocaine 15%/Prilocaine 5%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
CUSTOM LIGHTENING/BRIGHTENING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
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
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
INTIMATE BLEACHING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
ULTRA LITE CREAM (Hydroquinone 8%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
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
GENTLE SUPREME BLEACHING CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
ROSACEA CREAM ( Metronidazole 1%, Niacinamide 4%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
UREA 40% Cream, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
AZELAIC ACID 15% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
SULFUR 5% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
SULFACETAMIDE 10%/HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
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
ENHANCED RETIN ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
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
RETIN-A 0.05% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
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
KETOCONAZOLE 2%/HYDROCORTISONE 1.5% CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676.
Synergy Rx
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What to do with this
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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 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.