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, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 1,388 cosmetics & personal care recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 1.3% of the 104,423-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 104,423-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 · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-10-29
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Cosmetics & Personal Care sits at the 14th percentile of category volume (1,388 recalls) and the 57th percentile of Class I rate (15.7% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
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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Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen weightless spray with oat SPF 60, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 (OZ) (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ 08558 UPC 3 8137-119462 9
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 8.0 oz. (226 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858 UPC 0 86800 11133 7
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, Rx only, Net Wt 1 oz (28.35g), Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC Nashville, TN 37217 NDC 69367-174-01
Monarch PCM, LLC
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (15%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10041 6
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%) aerosol can, NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10143 7
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858, UPC 0 86800 10037 9
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11255 6
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11255 6
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Rx only, Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC Nashville, TN 37217, NDC 69367-174-01 UPC 3 69367 17401 5
Monarch PCM, LLC
Econazole Nitrate Cream 1%, 85 grams bulk shippers, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-022-85 ; packaged in tubes.
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation
TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9% For Topical Use Only Net wt. 1.59 oz (45 g) Rx only NDC 0023-4857-45 Manufactured for Allegan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612
Cardinal Health Inc.
MICONAZOLE 7 2% 45GM APL; NDC/UPC 009047734459; OTC; CREAM
Cardinal Health Inc.
Native Fluoride Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, with Fluoride, 5% potassium nitrate, 0.243% sodium fluoride (0.14% w/v fluoride ion), Net Wt. 4.1 oz.,116 g, , Distr by Native, San Francisco, CA 94111 NDC: 69423-903-41, UPC 0 37000 28803 9
Accupac, Inc.
HYDROCORTISONE 1% 30gm cream
Cardinal Health Inc.
ISOMORPH 28 PURE WHEY iSOLATE COOKIES N CREAM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WT. 2lb, UPC 6 49241 89836 8 & 5lb, UPC 6 49241 87832 5 jugs Manufactured By: APS Distribution, Inc. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals
ISOMORPH 28 PURE WHEY iSOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WT. 2lb, UPC 6 49241 89846 7 & 5LB, UPC 6 49241 87829 2 jugs Manufactured By: APS Distribution, Inc. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS PRECISION PROTEIN COOKIES & CREAM NET WT 2lbs (907g) container UPC 8 11836 02341 1 & 5lbs. (2.2kg) UPC 8 11836 02349 7 manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 6015-B Unity Dr. Norcross, GA
Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals
Desserts On Us Original Traditional Baklava: Net Wt. 4 oz., (113g) UPC: 7 59098 51001 3 Desserts On Us, 57 Belle Falor Court, Arcata, CA 95521 Ingredients: Almonds, Sugar, filo dough [wheat flour(enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) water, wheat protein isolate, salt, corn oil (sodium propionate, potassium sorbate, added as preservatives), citric acid], Walnuts, butter (cream, salt) pistachios, honey, citric acid, cloves. Made in a facility that p
Desserts On Us, Inc.
Desserts On Us Original Pistachio Traditional Baklava: Net Wt. 4 oz., (113g) UPC: 7 59098 51005 2 Desserts On Us, 57 Belle Falor Court, Arcata, CA 95521 Ingredients: Pistachios, sugar, filo dough [wheat flour(enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) water, wheat protein isolate, salt, corn oil (sodium propionate, potassium sorbate, added as preservatives), citric acid], butter (cream, salt) pistachios, honey, citric acid, cloves. Made in a facility tha
Desserts On Us, Inc.
Velvet Cookies n Cream 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Banana Cream Pie 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Whale of Pail Cookies n Cream Gallon Plastic Tub
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Snowville Creamery Whipping Cream 64oz Paperboard Carton Sold as individual Units
Snowville Creamery, LLC
Estradiol Transdermal System Delivers 0.0375 mg/day, 8 Systems/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-3437-8
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 patches/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6675-8
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, USP, 0.1%, (Lotion), a) 30 mL (NDC 0713-0701-85) and b) 60 mL (NDC 0713-0701-53), Rx Only, Distributed by: Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Scott¿ Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer, 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz), Distributed in the U.S. by Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076-2199 Distributed in Canada by Kimberly-Clark Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3Y5 UPC 0 36000 91592 1
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
20 Mile Maple Cream, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48806. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-Mile Organic and Local General Store, 796 29 3/4 Ave. Barronett, WI 54813.
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Peach Cream, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-Mile Organic and Local General Store, 796 29 3/4 Ave. Barronett, WI 54813.
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Cookies-N-Cream, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48802. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-Mile Organic and Local General Store, 796 29 3/4 Ave. Barronett, WI 54813.
Barron County Organics
Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g), Distributed by The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made in Canada. NDC 30142-305-01
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
TopCare Health, Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g). Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. NDC 36800-495-69 UPC 0 36800 49569 2
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
RiteAid Pharmacy RIngworm Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal NET W 0.5 oz. (14.2g), Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Made in Canada. UPC 0 11822 53812 1
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Kroger Jock Itch Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT .5 OZ (15 g), Distributed by The Kroger CO, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made in Canada, NDC 30142-510-01
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
CVS Health Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 1 OZ (28.4 g) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. Made in Canada NDC 59779-305-03
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (30 g), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10531. Made in Canada. UPC 3 51672 20022 0
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Best Choice, Clotrimazole Cream, USP 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (14.2g), Distributed by: Valu Merchandisers, CO . 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106 Made in Canada. UPC 0-70038-20355-1
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Kaiser Permanente Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (28.4 g), Manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T1C1 Distributed by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Livemore, CA 94551-9756. Made in Canada. NDC 0179-8014-30
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Equate Athlete's Foot, Clotrimazole USP 1%, Antifungal Cream, Packaged as a) NET WT. 0.5 oz (14.2g), NDC 49035-812-01, b) NET WT 2 OZ (60g), NDC 49035-812-27. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
H-E-B - Athlete's Foot Cream Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Anitfungal NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g), Made with Pride & Care for H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 Made in Canada NDC 37808-305-01
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
DCL B Prox10 Anti-Blemish Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 200 ml/6.7 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 0357486500853
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL T Shampoo for Hair and Body ( Solution Coal Tar U.S.P. 3% and 0.6% Coal Tar), 300 ml/ 10.1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 3574865069947
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Salicylic Acid Shampoo 3%, Bulk Product, 360 Therapeutics
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Clear Skin Anti-Blemish Hydrator (2% Salicylic Acid), 50ml/1.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Alpha Beta Gel Toner (1.95% Salicylic Acid) 200 mL/6.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486500471
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Willa Clear Skin (Salicylic Acid 2%), 4.2 fl oz 124ml tubes, WBC Group LLC, Dist. Chandler, AZ 85226
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
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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 Jul 22, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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.