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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 · 2026-08-25

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

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 Oct 6, 2021

Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen weightless spray with oat SPF 60, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 8.0 oz…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, Rx only, Net Wt 1 oz (28.35g), Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC Nashville, TN 37217 NDC …

Monarch PCM, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 29, 2021

Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Rx only, Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC Nashville, T…

Monarch PCM, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 25, 2021

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.

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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. …

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

MICONAZOLE 7 2% 45GM APL; NDC/UPC 009047734459; OTC; CREAM

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.…

Accupac, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

HYDROCORTISONE 1% 30gm cream

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 26, 2021

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: A…

Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Critical May 26, 2021

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: …

Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Critical May 26, 2021

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 manuf…

Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Moderate May 26, 2021

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 …

Desserts On Us, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 26, 2021

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…

Desserts On Us, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Cookies n Cream 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Banana Cream Pie 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Whale of Pail Cookies n Cream Gallon Plastic Tub

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Snowville Creamery Whipping Cream 64oz Paperboard Carton Sold as individual Units

Snowville Creamery, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Estradiol Transdermal System Delivers 0.0375 mg/day, 8 Systems/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Nov…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 patches/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Di…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

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: Coset…

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

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…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Feb 24, 2021

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…

Barron County Organics

FDA Food Moderate Feb 24, 2021

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 an…

Barron County Organics

FDA Food Moderate Feb 24, 2021

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…

Barron County Organics

CPSC No agency class Feb 17, 2021

Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 i…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 Grov…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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, P…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 …

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 Woonso…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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, …

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Kaiser Permanente Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (28.4 g), Manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Can…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 4903…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

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 …

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

DCL B Prox10 Anti-Blemish Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 200 ml/6.7 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 0357486500…

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

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,…

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Salicylic Acid Shampoo 3%, Bulk Product, 360 Therapeutics

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486500471

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2020

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

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.