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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 12 critical, 36 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (12), CPSC (10), 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.

NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2022

TESLA 2023: SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

TESLA

USDA FSIS Moderate Dec 5, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products That Tested Positive for E. Coli O157:H7

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 5, 2022

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Loaf Products Due to Possible Cross-Contamination From Under-Processed Products

Kraft Heinz Foods Company

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

American Honda Recalls 2022 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Torrance, California

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Conair Recalls Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

eWheels Recalls Gotway and Begode Unicycles Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

HABA USA Recalls Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek Activity Toys Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

JBR Solutions Recalls Aduro Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Summit Treestands Recalls Viper Level PRO SD Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Target Recalls Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

The Laundress Recalls Laundry Detergent and Household Cleaning Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc. d/b/a Unilever, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Umami Everyday Savory Spice, 5 fl. oz. (148 mL) glass bottle, UPC 8-50000-72724-3, Co-Packed with Seed Ranch Flavor Co., Denver, CO 80216 Ambient storage - minimum 35 degrees, maximum 85 degrees.

Seed Ranch Flavor Co

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Kalera, The cleanest lettuce in the world., Butter lettuce, Whole head with living roots, Distributed by Kalera, Inc, Orlando FL 32822

Kalera Public Limited Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Everything But The Sushi & Dumplings, 5 fl. oz. (148 mL) glass bottle, UPC 8-60008-58851-7, Made for Seed Ranch Flavor Co., LLC Boulder, CO 80302. Ambient storage - minimum 35 degrees, maximum 85 degrees.

Seed Ranch Flavor Co

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Nourish Inc. brand Fruit Snack Pack SNACK ATTACK 6.48 oz. Apples, Medjool Dates, Blackberries, Sunflower Butter Keep refrigerated

Sodexo, DBA Nourish

FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2022

GFUEL brand Watermelon Limeade Energy Drink; 16 fl. oz.; ready-to-drink energy beverage in a can

G FUEL LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Kalera, The cleanest lettuce in the world, Krunch lettuce, Whole head with living roots, Distributed by Kalera, Inc, Orlando FL 32822

Kalera Public Limited Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Living Hydroponic Baby Romaine Lettuce (10lbs)(04071) Kalera, Distributed by Kalera, Inc., Orlando, FL 32822 (Bulk)

Kalera Public Limited Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Umami Everyday Sauce, 5 fl. oz. (148 mL) glass bottle, UPC 8-67732-00032-2, Made for Seed Ranch Flavor Co., LLC, Boulder, CO 80302 Ambient storage - minimum 35 degrees, maximum 85 degrees.

Seed Ranch Flavor Co

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

Wild caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon NET WT 4 OZ (113g) EXPIRATION DATE 7-11-2024 UPC: 68826715832 Origin: USA, smoked and cured in The Netherlands

Seven Seas International USA LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2022

The Tomato Head Beet Hummus packaged in 8oz PPE plastic cups - 8 cups per case

Tomato Head Foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2022

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE

FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2022

The Tomato Head Black Bean Sriracha Hummus packaged in 8oz PPE plastic cups - 8 cups per case

Tomato Head Foods

FDA Drug Low Nov 30, 2022

Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 250 mg/5 mL, NDC 42192-614-05, packaged in 10 x 5 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-30, Rx only, Manufactured for: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 30, 2022

Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/2 mL, NDC 42192-614-02, packaged in 10 x 2 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-10, Rx only, Manufactured for: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 30, 2022

Pantoprazole Sodium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension*40 mg* suspension in apple juice or applesauce only Each packet contains 40 mg pantoprazole equivalent to 45.1 mg of pantoprazole sodium USP (sesquihydrate), Rx Only, distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Mohali, INDIA, NDC 62756-071-60

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard DAVINCI PACK, GS00137W, Item Number 880132023; gastric surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Small Drape with Adhesive Aperture, REF 1020, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard BASIC NEURO, NU00259R, Item Number 800021018; neuro surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

MicroScan autoSCAN-4 Instrument, Catalog Number B1018-280

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard RETINAL PACK, EY00935C, Item Number 800730003; EYE surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Large Towel Drape, REF 1010, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard NEURO PACK, NU00278L, Item Number 800040012; nuero surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

InControl Insulin Syringes, Short Needle, 29 Gauge, 1CC

Allison Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard BASIC NEURO, NU00259S, Item Number 800021019; neuro surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Medium Drape with Incise Film, REF 1060, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard SPINE PACK, NU00260H, Item Number 800022008; ortho surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with software versions V1.6.0 or V1.6.1 that have implemented the Smart Pump Programming (SPP) feature in a clinical treatment environment. Used for infusion of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions, and other therapeutic fluids.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard HIP ARTHROSCOPY, OR01092B, Item Number 880462002; ortho surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

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ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard CERVICAL PACK, NU00303H, Item Number 800058008; neuro surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Small Towel Drape, REF 1000NSD, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Urological Drape, REF 1071, general surgery (urology) drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Critical Nov 30, 2022

Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, Extra-Large (20 x 24 ) Blue Electric Heating Pad, MB-002

Whele LLC DBA Perch

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

K-ASSAY IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay, REF: KAI-013

Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard SHOULDER PACK, GS00125V, Item Number 880120022; ortho surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

B. Braun CARESITE Port Access Kit w/Tegaderm, REF 375214, Central Venous (cardiac) Catheter Tray (REF number corrected 11/23/2022)

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

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.