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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

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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

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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 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 Cortitrol. Cortisol Management. 60 Capsules

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Pharmanex Cholestin. Cholesterol Health. 60 Softgels.

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Pharmanex BioGinkgo. Mental Sharpness. 60 Tablets

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

Texas Kitchen Salads Pistachio Cream KEEP REFRIGERATED Nutrition Facts NET WT. 16 oz. in plastic containers Packed By: Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc. H…

Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Un-iced 8 inch Boston Cream Cake packaged in domed trays then put in brown corrugated cases.

HEB Retail Support Center

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

Condor Snacks Sour Cream & Onion W/O MSG. Product Code: T3235. 50 lb bags

All American Seasonings, Inc.

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 18, 2017

Non-GMO Sour Cream & Onion / Deep River Snacks. Product Code: T3527. 50 lb bags

All American Seasonings, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Dec 28, 2016

COMFORT SHIELD (dimethicone) Barrier Cream Cloths, 3%, packaged as impregnated cloths wrapped in flexible packaging, further packed into inner carton…

Sage Products LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 28, 2016

COMFORT SHIELD (dimethicone) Barrier Cream Cloths, 3%, packaged as impregnated cloths wrapped in flexible packaging, further packed into inner carton…

Sage Products LLC

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

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Plush Puffs Marshmallows Toasty Coconut 4oz. and 2lb bulk bag

To Your Heart's Content

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free

Chesterman Co

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Jumbo Apple Fritter; Approximate Unit Count: 6 Dozen; Mel-O-Cream Donuts Intl. Inc. Springfield, IL 62711

Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Old Home Kitchens, 14 oz. Strawberry Swirl Cream Cake

Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery Division

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Winn Dixie 14 oz. Sliced Vanilla Cream Cake, Winn Dixie 32 oz. Vanilla Creme Cake, Old Home Kitchens, 14 oz. Sliced Vanilla Cream Cake

Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery Division

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Jumbo Pershing (Cinnamon) Rolls; NET WT 11.25 and 16.1 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 6-8 Dozen; Brands: Mel-O-Cream and Hy-Vee

Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Jumbo Ring Donut; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Approximate Unit Count: 84 Units; Brands: Mel-O-Cream and Hy-Vee

Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Winn Dixie 32 oz. Sour Cream Creme Cake

Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery Division

FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

38260 Cream Cake Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA

FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Brill Choco Cream Cake Base, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2016

Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U…

Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2016

Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U…

Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 2, 2016

OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

SM Fish Corp.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

potato/fries skin on, 4/5lb bags per case, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in p…

Greenberg Fruit Co

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

skin on raw whole potatoes, 10oz #2 in 50lb plastic bags , Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product …

Greenberg Fruit Co

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Triana Family Brioche Donuts Bavarian Cream Net Wt. 0.75 LBS (340 g) 12 -24 Jabez St., Newark, NJ 07106 UPC 000260003995 packaged in a clear plas…

PAO DE MILHO III, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Old Style Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A Pint (473 mL) in waxed cardboard container

Dean Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 21, 2016

KC (Kill Cliff) Strawberries & Cream Protein Bars, 2.1oz (60g) individually wrapped bar (in cases of 12-2.1 oz (60g) bars).

Kill Cliff

FDA Food Critical Sep 21, 2016

Cookies and Cream, Produced for King Soopers, 6.6 oz. Packaged: Plastic clam shell, Individual unit, King Soopers, Denver CO

Chelsea Food Service Division of United Airlines

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails, 90 count, UPC 0-31604-04016-1

Pharmavite

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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.