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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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (23), NHTSA (10), FDA Food (7), 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 Oct 26, 2022

Optima Coil System Model Number OPTI0208CSS10, Model Number OPTI0308CSS10. Used in endovascular procedures.

BALT USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

DePuy Synthes Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implants, Product No. 46.239.001

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Reusable Oral syringe 1ml Code: OTH01

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Atellica CH Lithium_2 (LITH_2), Siemens Material Number 11532401. in vitro diagnostic assay

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

CARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids and blood.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

SPEEDSHIFT20x20x20 Offset 10mm Implant Drill Kit, Product No. SE-2020-10. Used with DePuy Synthes SPEEDSHIFT Continuous Compression Staple Implants for bone fixation and management of fracture and reconstructive surgery.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Intersurgical Solus Standard, laryngeal mask airway, size 3, small adult, 30-50kg Model Number: 8003000

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Product/Part: MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System US/CDS0601-NTR, MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System CE/CDS0602-NTR, MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery System CE/CDS0602-XTR, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NT CE/CDS0702-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NTW CE/CDS0702-NTW, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XT CE/CDS0702-XT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XTW CE/CDS0702-XTW, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery Sys NT ROW/CDS0705-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery Sys NTW ROW/CDS0705-NTW, MitraClip

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

ULTRASITE US04TL Smallbore T-Port Extension Set, Product Code 474515, 100 units per carton. to provide needle-free access on I.V. and Extension Sets

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Product/Part: MitraClip G4 CDS NT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NT, MitraClip G4 CDS NTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NTW, MitraClip G4 CDS XT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XT, MitraClip G4 CDS XTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XTW, TriClip NT Clip Delivery Sys CLIN/TCDS0203-NT, TriClip XT Clip Delivery Sys CLIN/TCDS0203-XT, TriClip G4 NT Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-NT, TriClip G4 NTW Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-NTW, TriClip G4 XT Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-XT, TriClip G4 XTW Delivery Syste

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S, with Expandi-Flex, REF: a) 19261, OUS only; b) 19272, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transporting, separating, and processing blood for blood alcohol determination.

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Extension Set, EXT SET W/CARESITE, 6IN., Product Code 470169, 50 units per carton. A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids and blood upon insertion of a male luer connector.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

SPEED 15X12X12mm Continuous Compression Implant, Product No. SE-1512

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S with Expandi-Flex/Elbow: a) REF 19012, OUS only, b) REF 19012T with Tethered Cap, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use

TELEFLEX LLC

NHTSA No agency class Oct 26, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2022-2023: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 26, 2022

AUDI 2021-2022: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 26, 2022

LAMBORGHINI 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

LAMBORGHINI

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 26, 2022

New Universal Nourishment LLC Recalls Beef Burger Patty Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

CPSC No agency class Oct 25, 2022

Clorox® Recalls Pine-Sol® Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners, CloroxPro® Pine-Sol® All Purpose Cleaners, and Clorox® Professional™ Pine-Sol® Lemon Fresh Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

The Clorox Company, of Oakland, California

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2022

KIA 2008-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 21, 2022

TESLA 2017-2022: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 21, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 21, 2022

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2022

AQUALUNG Recalls Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

AQUALUNG Group, of Carlsbad, California

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2022

Backyard Nature Products Recalls Birds Choice Acrylic Bird Baths Due to Fire Hazard

Backyard Nature Products LLC, of Chilton, Wisconsin

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2022

Gel Blaster Recalls Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 Toy Guns Due to Fire Hazard

Gel Blaster LLC, of Austin, Texas

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2022

Juvo Plus Recalls Children's Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2022

TJX Recalls Baby Blankets Due to Choking, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2022

VOLVO 2022-2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2022

FORD 2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2022

FORD 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2022

FORD 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

FORD

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Poke Best Buy 6/18/2024

WORLDWIDE SEAFOOD PRODUCTS LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 300 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Ingredients: Fish Protein (one or more Pollock, Pacific Whiting), Water, Lemon, Tomato Paste, What Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Egg Whites, Sorbitol, Crabmeat (Chionoecetes Opilio, Chionoecetes Bairoil, Chionoecetes Japonicus), Contains 2% or Less Artificial Flavors, Beet Powder, Brown Rice Syrup, Calcium Disodium EDTA Use to Protect Quality, Canola Oil, Carmine & Paprika For Colo

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 19, 2022

Ready Meals Shrimp Cooked with Cocktail Sauce SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 330 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Ingredients: Shrimp (Litopenaues Viannamei), Lemon, Salt, Tomato Paste, Sodium Tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), water, high fructose corn syrup, contains 2% or less Beet Powder, Calcium, Disodium EDTA used to protect quality, Distilled Vinegar, Horseradish, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural and Artifical Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (Used as Preservatives), Soybean Oil, Xan

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Eden Organic Apple Juice in 32floz., 64floz., and 1.82L sizes, all sizes in glass bottle. Glass bottles packed 12, 32floz. bottles per wholesale case and 6, 64floz. / 1.82L bottles per wholesale case. 32floz. UPC code: 0 0024182 00067 2 32floz. GTIN case code: 1 0024182 00067 9 64floz. UPC code: 0 0024182 00064 1 64floz. GTIN case code: 1 0024182 00064 8 1.82 Liter UPC code: 0 0024182 00364 2 1.82 Liter GTIN case code: 1 0024182 00364 9

Eden Foods, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Saku Block 10-15 oz Best Buy 6/17/2024

WORLDWIDE SEAFOOD PRODUCTS LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 19, 2022

G-PREPROTEIN, Liquid Predigested Protein, Dietary Supplement, Cherry Flavor, Net Contents 16 fl oz (473 mL), Kramer Novis

Novis PR, LLC dba Kramer Novis

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks 7 oz MED and LG Best Buy 6/17/2024 & 6/20/2024

WORLDWIDE SEAFOOD PRODUCTS LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53220 1

Justified Laboratories

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53221 8

Justified Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4575-OLY

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6533) Catalog Number: 6507

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail Catalog Number: 6501

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Transbronchial Aspiration Needle Catalog Number: 4621

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4722

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Grasping Forceps Catalog Number:5004

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4565-OLY

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6568) Catalog Number: 6529

Hobbs Medical, 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.