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 22 critical, 28 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (9), 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 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 7202

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Prismaflex HF Set: HF1000 (product code 107140), HF1400 (product code 107142). For use in providing continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6024

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4814

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hu-Friedy K360 Scalpel Handle, 360 Degree Scalpel Handle, REF K360

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits Catalog Number: 6105

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4720

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail (containing 6544) Catalog Number: 6503

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 6105) Catalog Number: 6023

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Flex-Ez Guide Wire Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 3412

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

COVID Test Kit Nonsterile

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4563

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4712

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 19, 2022

Jiangsu Well Biotech Co.,Ltd. AND SDI LABS COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device - Cat#: CO-02

Jiangsu Well Biotech Co.,Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6566

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6028

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2022

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 16, 2022

AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Fritter Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Ekouaer; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Jammers Apparel Group; Sold Exclusively at JCPenney

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Early Learning Centre Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Manufactured by Addo Play; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Addo Play Ltd., of United Kingdom

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

E-Bikes Recalled Due to Fire, Explosion and Burn Hazards; Distributed by Ancheer

Shenzhen Sailvan Network Technology Ltd. d/b/a Ancheer, of China

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

Newair Recalls Magic Chef Air Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

U.P. Fashion Recalls Children's Rings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2022

U-Line Recalls Outdoor Freezers Due to Fire Hazard

U-Line Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2022

NISSAN 2021-2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2022

JEEP 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2022

JEEP,RAM 2020-2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

JEEP,RAM

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2022

JEEP,RAM 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

JEEP,RAM

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 13, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Large Mild Salsa, NET WT, 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19089 ?

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Diced Red Onion, NET WT, 10 OZ (283g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 18100 1

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Mexican Style Layered Bean Dip, NET WT, 1.25 lb (567g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 14810 2

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Candy Corn packed for Shapiro Produce stores; 15 oz; clear plastic container; UPC 0 18586 00114 4; Best by date 3/8/2023

Arcade Industries, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Fajita Mix, NET WT, 9.5 OZ (269g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19031 7

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Tri-Pepper Blend, NET WT, 7 OZ (198g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19003 4

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

"Mighty Sesame 10.9oz Organic Tahini" in a 10.9oz plastic squeeze bottle, 8 Units per Cases .

Kenover Marketing Corp.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Small Ranch Tray with Dip, NET WT, 21.9 OZ (1 lb 5.9 OZ) 620g, Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19087 4

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Snacking Peppers, NET WT, 12 OZ (340g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19037 9

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Mango Habanero Blender, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19044 7

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Hamburger Fixin's, NET WT, 10 OZ (283g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19028 7

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Hatch Chile Guacamole Blender, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 14454 5

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Sprigs - Honey Herbal Syrup: Herbal Dietary Supplement 8oz glass amber bottles with black dropper, 12 units per case

Eden's Answers Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Large Medium Salsa, NET WT, 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19071 ?

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Medium Hatch Salsa, NET WT, 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19076 8

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Coca-Cola Classic 12 FL OZ metal Can UPC 04963406 packaged in cardboard 12 pack fridge pack

COCA COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Large Mild Chunky Guacamole, NET WT, 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19053 ?

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Sprigs - Lil Ones Sleepy Time: Herbal Dietary Supplement 2oz glass amber bottles with black dropper, 12 units per case

Eden's Answers 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.