PlainRecalls

2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,957 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.70% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.3 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 120 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2022.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 17 critical, 28 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 34 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (15), CPSC (5), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2022 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Product catalog numbers: PT-000409: ASM, Omnipod 5, PDM, Programmed PT-000428: Adaptor, Charging, Noetic Nuu N5004L, Horizon PDM, US PT-000429: Cable, Charging, Omnipod 5, Horizon PDM

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

HF Resection Electrodes, Model Numbers WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S and WA22657S

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Dover Closed Urethral Tray with Hydrogel Coated Red Rubber Catheter 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) Product Code: 3408 Intended for urinary drainage from the bladder of a patient

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

The FAST System and the FAST PBC Prep Cartridge together are a closed, rapid and automated sample preparation system for isolating bacterial cells directly from a positive blood culture (PBC). The cartridge and instrument isolate and concentrate bacterial cells directly from PBC by removing blood, cellular and culture media matrix components from the sample, thereby reducing the sample volume considerably while maintaining bacterial cell viability. The resulting material is a purified microbial

Qvella Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

LineSider Spinal System 5.5/6.0mm, Non-mod Standard 7.1mm - Dual Lead, Non-cannulated. Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system; Spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis. Product sold as non-sterile and shipped in protective sterilization trays. Screws can also be shipped individually, as tray replenishments. Labeled as the following sizes: a. 5.5mm x 35mm; b. 5.5mm x 40mm; c. 5.5mm x 45mm; d. 5.5mm x 50mm; e. 5.5mm x 55mm; f. 6.5mm x 35mm; g. 6.5mm x 40mm;

Integrity Implants Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 14, 2022

Thermo SCIENTIFIC Sensititre Plate, GN4F, Gram Negative IVD AST

Remel Inc

NHTSA No agency class Dec 14, 2022

FORD 2021-2022: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Dec 14, 2022

AUDI 2022: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 14, 2022

FORD 2021-2023: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Dec 14, 2022

CHEVROLET 2022-2023: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Dec 13, 2022

PORSCHE 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

PORSCHE

CPSC No agency class Dec 12, 2022

AlEn USA Recalls Art of Green® Laundry Detergent Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

NHTSA No agency class Dec 12, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2019-2023: WHEELS:RIM

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2022

3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2022

Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co.

Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Tech Co., of Ningbo, China

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2022

Ortal Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2022

The Life is Good Company Recalls Darkest Blue Women's Fleece Sweatshirts and Men's Fleece Shorts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2022

MCLAREN 2023: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

MCLAREN

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2022

SUBARU 2019-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2022

KIA 2023: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2022

RAM 2019-2022: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Dec 8, 2022

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites (8 oz); packaged in clear plastic container

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Amy's Kitchen Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burrito 5.5 oz. individually wrapped plastic packages - 12 units per case UPC - 042272-00353-2 Frozen INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC PINTO BEANS, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, ORGANIC TOMATO PUR¿E, WHITE CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, ORGANI

Amys Kitchen Inc

FDA Food Low Dec 7, 2022

Perfect Day Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 7, 2022

Choi Heong Yuen Bakery Almond Cakes in round metal container Ingredients: mung bean powder (cereal containing gluten), sugar, almond (tree nuts), vegetable oil (canola oil), peanuts; (may contain traces of walnut, egg, and milk). Packed in cases of 12 units Store in cool, dry place 400g (14 oz.) UPC Code: 6 50495 00056 8 Made in Macau

fayeon distributors inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 7, 2022

Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Sulfur 4% Cleansing Pads, Net weight 3.7g (60 cleansing pads Net weight 3.7 g each per carton,) Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 300025, NDC 42192-113-60

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Desmopressin Acetate Tablets 0.2mg, 100-count bottles, RX Only, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-490-01

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 7, 2022

Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCL 60mg/Antihistamine, Pseudoephedrine HCL 120mg/Nasal Decongestant, Extended-Release Tablets USP, packaged as (a) 20 count carton NDC 49032-273-20; (b) 30 count carton, NDC49032-273-30; Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours, (1.6 mg/hr), 30 patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186; By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3.

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Busse JOINT INJECTION TRAY -Intended as a nerve block REF No. 8561 R1

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

GREER M. FAENI, 0.25 mL 20 MG/ML, Item: K6, Analyte Specific Reagent, HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS test system, gel diffusion kit for demonstrating precipitating antibodies.

Greer Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

MobiCT-32 AIRO Mobile CT Scanner, Cat. No. MobiCT-32, mobile computed tomography (CT) system, software version 2.1.1

Mobius Imaging, LLC

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2022

A. MENARINI diagnostics Hb 9210 PREMIER, LEVEL1, LEVEL II, Hemoglobin A1c Controls for hemoglobin A1c Assay, REF 45052, part number 05-01-0926, A1c analysis

Primus Corporation dba Trinity Biotech

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

INTUITIVE Da Vinci Xi 8mm SureForm 30 Curved-Tip Stapler Da Vinci Xi|X REF 488530 INTUITIVE Da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Reload 30 mm Gray 4-Row 2.0 mm Xi|X REF 48230M INTUITIVE Da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Reload 30 mm White 4-Row 2.5 mm Xi|X REF 48230W INTUITIVE Da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Reload 30 mm Blue 4-Row 3.5 mm Xi|X REF 48230B

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CytoCell BCL11B Distal in Texas Red Spectrum- Analyte Specific Reagent Ref: MPD39782

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CoViPoint COVID test kit (MultiPLEX/Direct) Kit Item Numbers: BC-DK0200; BM-AD4K0200 BM-ADK0200 BM-CDK0200 BM-CFDK0200 BM-D4K0200 BM-DK0200 BM-DK0600 BM-DK0800 BM-DK1200 BM-DK1400 BM-DK1800

GS Biomark LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10102018

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Busse SPINE INJECTION TRAY-Intended as a nerve block REF No. 8563R1

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2022

Trinity Biotech HbA1c (GHb) Contorls Kit, 500uL (Levels I & II), REF 01-04-0020, Part number 05-01-0040B, A1c analysis

Primus Corporation dba Trinity Biotech

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

GREER DIA - KIT ANTIGEN M. FAENI, 2.0mL 20 MG/ML, Analyte Specific Reagent, Item: K62, HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS test system, gel diffusion kit for demonstrating precipitating antibodies.

Greer Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gown, XL- Sterile surgical gown Code: 41734

Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CMV IgM EIA, in vitro diagnostic.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2022

AUDI 2023: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2022

KIA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2022

PORSCHE 2022-2023: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2022

VOLVO 2022-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

VOLVO

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2022

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. Figures cover calendar year 2022 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.