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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 13 critical, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (10), FDA Food (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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400598. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/4 in., 19-64mm, REF 416975. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H, REF: 942-01-40H. Orthopedic implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

CorVocet Biopsy System/Catalog Code: CORA1610/B, CORA1610S/B, CORA1615/B, CORA1810/A, CORA1810/B, CORA1810S/B, CORA1815/A, CORA1815/B, CORA1815S/A, CORA1815S/B, CORA1820/A, CORA1820/B, CORA1820S/A, CORA1825/A, CORA1825/B, CORA1825S/A, CORA2010/A, CORA2010/B, CORA2010S/A, CORA2015/A, CORA2015/B, CORA2015S/A, CORA2020/A, CORA2020/B, CORCA1410/A, CORCA1410/B, CORCA1415/A, CORCA1415/B, CORCA1610/A, CORCA1610/B, CORCA1610S/B, CORCA1615/A, CORCA1615/B, CORCA1615S/B, CORCA1810B/A, CORCA1810B/B, CORCA18

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Stryker INBONE Tibial Tray, Left Plasma Spray Ti6Al4V, CPti, Use w/ 16mm Stem Base, REF 200252903, Size 3

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay, REF: 50-10047

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Vortex MP Port Titanium Low Profile Implanted Port with 5F attached Silicone Catheter and Tray. Indicated for central venous placement (either peripheral or chest placement) when patient therapy requires repeated venous access for injection or infusion therapy and/or venous blood sampling UPN: H787MPP5SAT0 Catalog Number: MP-P5SAT

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 416976. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Stryker INBONE Tibial Tray, Left Plasma Spray Ti6Al4V, CPti, Use w/ 18mm Stem Base, REF 200252904, Size 4

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 2, 2022

LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Liquid Quality Control Kit Catalog #: L016080109002 (EUA) The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Quality Controls are intended for liquid quality control testing performed on the LumiraDx Instrument when used with the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Ag Test Strip. The Quality Controls provide users with assurance that the device is performing within specification

LumiraDx

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

EMPOWER 3D Knee Tibial Insert, REF: 341-14-708. Orthopedic implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

AutoPulse Li-ion Battery used on the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100. used as an adjunct to manual CPR

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ARTIS pheno, Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, Model No. 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE PHERIPHERAL BLOOD CULTURE DRAW, Reorder #: DYNDH1561

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

CorVocet Biopsy System, Catalog Code: CORA1410/B, CORA1410S/B, CORA1415/B, CORA1615S/B, CORA2010S/B, CORCA1410S/B, CORCA1410S/CNB, CORCA1415S/B, CORCA1610/CNB, CORCA1615S/CNB, CORCA1810SB/CNB, CORCA1815SB/CNB, CORCA1820SB/CNB, CORCA2015SB/CNB, CORCA2020SB/CNB

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE PRE-OP CHG BATHING KIT Reorder #: P164756

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder. cardiovascular implant.

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400599. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1592

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE 24 BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1632

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2022

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2022-2023: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2022

BMW 2023: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2022

TESLA 2017-2021: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2017-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2022

TESLA 2021: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2022

HYUNDAI 2021-2023: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2022

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2019-2021: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 29, 2022

Foster Farms Recalls Fully Cooked Frozen Chicken Patty Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Case Farms, Processing

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 28, 2022

JYC Enterprise, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Pork Potsticker Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

JYC Enterprise, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Amazon Recalls Amazon Basics Desk Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Global Furniture (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Bike USA Recalls Punisher Cycling Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Brother Recalls Power Adapters Sold with AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Goalsetter Recalls Wall-Mounted Basketball Goals Due to Serious Impact Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Fatality Reported

Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Johnson Health Tech Trading Recalls Horizon Fitness Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2022

Radio Flyer Recalls Cyberquad for Kids, Due to Violations of Federal Safety Standard for All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively Online by Tesla

Feishen Vehicle Industry Co LTD, of China

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2022

HYUNDAI 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2022

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2022: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

CHRYSLER,DODGE

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 27, 2022

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. Recalls Beef Shepherd’s Pie Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Lone Star Bakery, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

TASTYKAKE GLAZED CARAMEL APPLE PIE NET WT 4.5 OZ (128g) UPC 0 25600 08618 6 DISTRIBUTED BY TASTY BAKING COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Lyons Ready Care Thickened Orange Nectar packaged in combi-bloc multi wall paper cartons 46 fl oz cartons - 6 cartons to a case

Lyons Magnus LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Imperial Thickened Cranberry Cocktail Nectar packaged in combi-bloc multi wall paper cartons 46 fl oz cartons - 6 cartons to a case

Lyons Magnus LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Imperial Thickened Apple Honey Nectar packaged in combi-bloc multi wall paper cartons 46 fl oz cartons - 6 cartons to a case

Lyons Magnus LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2022

Dark Chocolate Almonds distributed to Safeway/Albertsons is packaged in a clear clamshell container with a top label that displays PRODUCE Dark Chocolate Almonds , net weight of 9.5 oz., UPC 0 19061 19371 2. Distributed by Rivertrail Foods with an address of 4660 Ridge Dr. NE. Salem, OR 97301. Ingredients: Semi-sweet chocolate [Chocolate, Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa, Butter, Soy Lecithin (an emulsifier), Vanilla Extract] Roasted Almonds (monosaturated Sunflower Oil, salt). -Contains Treenuts (Almond

Momyer Distributors Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Nick's Krispi Nougat Protein Bar, 1.76 oz., in foil wrapper in 12 pack boxes. UPC: 00850009682345 Product of North Macedonia Distributed by LUB Foods USA, Inc. El Segundo, CA 90245

LUTHMAN BACKLUND FOODS USA INC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Tuscan Garden Restaurant Style Italian Dressing , Net 16 FL OZ (1 PT) 473 mL, Plastic Bottle 12 count mixed case containing 3 Dressing flavors, including 8 bottles of the Restaurant Style Italian

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Imperial Thickened Cranberry Cocktail Honey packaged in combi-bloc multi wall paper cartons 46 fl oz cartons - 6 cartons to a case

Lyons Magnus LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Turner's Whole Milk Cottage Cheese 5.3oz. (150g) UPC:3573300166

Titusville Dairy Products Co.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2022

White frosted animal cookies with multi-colored non-pareils in a 44oz plastic jug labeled "Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies"

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.