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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 · 2026-08-26

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 Nov 18, 2015

ESTRIOL (E3) : ESTRADIOL (E2) (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)) : TESTO (Testosterone USP) W/V (weight/volume) 2.0: 0.1: 0.5MG/ML Transdermal cream, di…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized) : TESTO (Testosterone USP) W/V (weight…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estriol USP Micronized (E3)/Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)) W/V(weight/volume) [2977] 6.25MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in 1 mL p…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol USP Micronized (E2)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight /volume) 8 MG/ML transdermal cream, dispensed in 3 mL prefille…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

ESTRIOL (E3) : PROGESTERONE : DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone Micronized) W/V (weight/volume) VERSABASE 4.0 : 30 : 4MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed …

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

ESTRIOL (E3) W/V (weight/volume) VERSABASE 3MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in 5 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marsh…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) : PROG (Progesterone USP Micronized) : DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone Microniz…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) VAN CR (vanishing cream) W/V (weight/volume) (4812) 2.5MG/ML Transdermal cre…

the Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 18, 2015

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol USP Micronized (E2)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight /volume) 12.5 MG/ML 1.25MG/0.1ML Transdermal cream, dispensed …

the Compounder

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Sobisk Lemon Cream Cookies; Imported Exclusively by: Sobisk Foods, LLC, 110 W Baltimore Ave, Clifton heights, PA 19018; Product of India;;; BEST BY:…

Sobisk Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Sobisk Orange Cream Cookies; Imported Exclusively by: Sobisk Foods, LLC, 110 W Baltimore Ave, Clifton heights, PA 19018; Product of India;;; BEST BY…

Sobisk Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Sobisk Strawberry Cream Cookies; Imported Exclusively by: Sobisk Foods, LLC, 110 W Baltimore Ave, Clifton heights, PA 19018; Product of India;;; BES…

Sobisk Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 16, 2015

Batdorf Coffee w/ Cream & Sugar Bucket, 383, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, LLC, 3 gallons, plastic bucket, individually packed, frozen. Batdorf Coffee…

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS, USP 500 mg, 500 Count Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by AustarPharma LLC, Edison, NJ 08837, USA, Packaged by GSMS Incorporated…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

A&W Cream Soda 12 FL OZ (355 mL)

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol), Progesterone, Testosterone cream, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol) Testosterone cream, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Estriol,Estradiol cream, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Estradiol cream, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium), 2%, a) 15g tube ( NDC 0029-1527-22), b) 30g tube (NDC 0029-1527-25), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations U…

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Mupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire…

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

ALL MAXAM PRODUCTS: The Maxam product is used orally in spray form and bears the Maxam label. ********The List of MAXAM products****************…

James G. Cole, Inc., dba ASN/Maxam Neutraceutics

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 19, 2015

biotene PBF Toothpaste (Plaque-Biofilm Loosening Formula), a) 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0559-01), biotene¿ PBF Paste, b) 4.5 oz.(127.6 g) tu…

GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 19, 2015

biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE GENTLE MINT , 4.3 oz.(121.9 g) tubes, Manufactured by Oratech, South Jordan, UTAH, 84095, Distributed by G…

GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 19, 2015

biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 013…

GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare

CPSC No agency class Aug 5, 2015

MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

FDA Food Moderate Jul 29, 2015

La Mexicana Spinach Dip Net Wt. 14oz. clear, plastic cup Product is packaged in plastic white container.

Pages Produce Company Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 29, 2015

Raw, Fresh, Farmed Chilean Atlantic Salmon -Atl Fs Sal Chilean Fill Tr D 3-4 lbs 40lbs -Atl Fs Sal Chilean Fill Deep Skinned Tr E 3-4 lbs 10LBS -A…

Marine Harvest

FDA Drug Low Jul 22, 2015

Carb-O-Philic 40 Cream, 40%, a) 3 oz. tube (NDC 54162-640-03) b) 7 oz. tube (NDC 54162-640-07), Rx Only, Manufactured by Geritrex Corporation, Mount …

Geritrex Corp

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2015

Creme Fraiche (with soy lecithin) Gelato, sold under Snoqualmie Ice Cream brand. Product is sold in 1.5 and 3 gallon plastic tubs. No UPC.

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2015

Blue Bell Pecan Pralines 'n Cream One Pint (473 mL)

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2015

Blue Bell Mint Cookies 'n Cream One Pint (473 mL)

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2015

Blue Bell Italian Cream Cake One Pint (473 mL)

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Terra Spice Company Jalapeno Cheddar (dry spice mix). Sold in 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 qt. jars, 6x10 stand up pouches, and bulk up to 50 lbs

Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice Company

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Progest 200 mg/1 mL Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Diclo 3% - Bacl 2% - Cyclo 2% - Lidoc 2% Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Verapamil HCl 15% Topical Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Keto 10%-Gabap 10%-Ketamine 2% Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Estriol 5% Cream Vaginal Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Estradiol 0.01% Vaginal Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Hydroquinone 10% Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Nitroglycerin 0.2% Compd Cream, Health Innov Pharmacy, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 246-5155

Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.5% Wash Kit with Sunscreen, Rx Only, Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25, Net Wt. 3 oz (85 g), Sodium Sulfacetamide …

Mission Pharmacal Co

FDA Drug Low May 20, 2015

MONISTAT 1 SIMPLE CURE (Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Insert) 1200 mg ovule, 1-DAY MAXIMUM STRENGTH TREATMENT OVULE per case, over-the-counter, Distribu…

Medtech Products, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 13, 2015

OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ, UPC 739885114174 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic containers/tubs.

SM Fish Corp

FDA Food Critical May 13, 2015

OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ, UPC 739885114136 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic containers/tubs.

SM Fish Corp

FDA Food Critical Apr 22, 2015

Crown Confectionery Co. Corn Bba, Net Wt. 72g packed in Polypropylene, Manufactured by Crown Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Choong Chung Nam Do, S. Korea)…

T Up Trading

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Single serving pie, 7 oz., is packed in a black paper cup with clear plastic lid, with white Sour Cream Lemon sleeve label. Product is labeled in pa…

Fresh Foods Of America, Llc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Grape Skin Extract Complex, 60 capsules

Health One Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2015

Glutathinone Skin Health

Health One Pharmaceuticals 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.