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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 26 critical, 19 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (14), NHTSA (8), 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 Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Asparagus Saute' NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g) Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland AVe. Conley, GA 30288 UPC 8 26766 19027 8

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Steak Topper, NET WT, 7.5 OZ (212g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19026 3

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Aurora Natural brand; Organic Cranberry Frontier Mix UPC: 6 55852 00730 3; 19 oz (538g); Ingredients: ORGANIC DRIED CRANBERRIES (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL), ORGANIC RAISINS, ORGANIC DATES (ORGANIC OAT COVERING), ORGANIC CASHEWS, ORGANIC PEPITAS, ORGANIC ALMONDS. CONTAINS: CASHEWS, ALMONDS. May Contain: Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame; DISTRIBUTED BY AURORA PRODUCTS, INC. ORANGE, CT 06477; BEST IF USED BY 05/16/23

Aurora Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

WFM 365 Organic Creamy Caesar, 12oz, UPC#: 99482490029, Keep Refrigerated. Bottled in USA. Distributed by: Whole Foods Market: Austin, TX Expanded recall to include the best if used by date of SEP 21 22 through JUN 06 23 and UPC Code 99482-49027

Vanlaw Food Products, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Mushroom Stir Fry Blend, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC 8 26766 19110 2

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Fiesta Corn, NET WT, 10 OZ (283g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 18462 ?

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Low Oct 12, 2022

Fila Manila Coconut Jam NET WT. 12 OZ (340g) UPC:860003619353

Fila Manila Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Oct 12, 2022

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

Eden's Answers Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Mild Guacamole Blender, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), UPC 8 26766 14434 ? and 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC 8 26746 19045 4

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Diced Bell Pepper & White Onion, NET WT, 7 OZ (198g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19004

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Spicy Guacamole Blender, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 14436 5

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Vegetable Bowl, NET WT, 2 lbs 10 oz (42 OZ) 1.19 kg, Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 18468 2

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Small Medium Hatch Chile Pico do Gallo, NET WT, 9 OZ (255g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC 8 26766 19062 1

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

3 Skewer Veggie Kabobs, NET WT, 1 LB 6 OZ (623g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, ? 26766 19008 ?

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2022

Seasoned Squash Onion & Dill, NET WT, 10.5 OZ (297g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC 8 26766 19036 2

Renaissance Food Group

FDA Drug Low Oct 12, 2022

Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP, 1000mg per 10 mL (100mg /mL), 10mL single-dose vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 55150-188-10

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Critical Oct 12, 2022

Antica Farmacista Hand Sanitizer Ocean Citron (ethyl alcohol, denatured 65%) packaged in 473 mL/16 fl. oz. bottles, Dist. By Antica Farmacista Seattle, WA 98122 UPC 8 47005 00450 9

Salon Technologies International Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution, 15 mcg/2mL, 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vial packaged in 5 x 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per pouch, NDC 69097-168-48; 60 (12 x 5) x 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per carton, NDC 69097-168-64, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Indore SEZ, Pithampur, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059.

CIPLA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Sanitizing Hand Spray 80% (alcohol 80% v/v) Packaged in 2 FL OZ (60 mL) bottles, Salon Technologies International 8810 Commodity Circle STE 22-23, Orlando, FL 32819, UPC 6 96952 12904 5

Salon Technologies International Inc

FDA Drug Low Oct 12, 2022

Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/mL, 25x 1 mL single dose ampules per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 43598-405-16

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 12, 2022

Antibacterial Foaming Wash with Hydria Moisturizing Formula, Cucumber-Melon Scent, 1250 mL (42 fl oz.), Manufactured for: Triple S, 800-323-2251, Made in USA, NDC 11429-1010-8

Woodbine Products Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Aminophylline Injection, USP 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) 25x10 mL Single-dose vial, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC 0409-5921-16 (vial) 0409-5921-01 (carton)

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software; LVP-SW-0004 version 5.2.0

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Introcan Safety FEP 14G, 2.2x32MM-US, Product Code 4251890-02. A passive anti-needle device to provide venous or arterial access.

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Wisp and Wisp Youth Nasal Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

DreamWisp Nasal Mask with Over the Nose Cushion

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Philips Respironics Amara View Minimal Contact Full-Face Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

MR Patient Care Portal 5000 (Desktop Unit), Model Number 453564792561 This is a component of product number 866162.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

The BioZorb LP Marker is an implantable radiopaque marker used to facilitate visualization of a soft tissue site. The BioZorb LP Marker is comprised of a bioabsorbable PLA (polylactic acid) component which resorbs completely in 1 year or more and a permanent component (titanium). The BioZorb LP Marker is provided sterile for single use and is implantable.

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Therapy Mask 3100 NC/SP

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +4, OD: 9.5mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configuration designed to address radial head fractures. It combines parts of two systems: EVOLVE Proline and EVOLVE TRIAD.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains two, narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 nm range.

IN MY BATHROOM LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +2, O: 705mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configuration designed to address radial head fractures. It combines parts of two systems: EVOLVE Proline and EVOLVE TRIAD.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implant (CCI) Kit Part Number: 46.239.001

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

NHTSA No agency class Oct 12, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 11, 2022

KIA 2021-2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 11, 2022

RAM 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Oct 7, 2022

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2021-2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 7, 2022

BMW 2022: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Oct 7, 2022

BMW 2023: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

BMW

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2022

Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2022

MillerKnoll Recalls Desk and Storage Units Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2022

Swift Industries Recalls Rubber Straps for Swift Bicycle Bags Due to Crash and Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2022

Target Recalls Tea Kettles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wazir Chand and Co Pvt Ltd, of Moradabad, India

NHTSA No agency class Oct 6, 2022

HYUNDAI 2021-2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 6, 2022

RIVIAN 2022: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

RIVIAN

FDA Food Low Oct 5, 2022

Alida's Samoon Pita Bread, 4 pieces per package, net wt. 21 oz. UPC 8 60004 65933 4. Product contains ingredients: While Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid, Salt, Canola Oil. CONTAINS: Wheat, Gluten.

Alida's Bakery LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Item SP204, Sprouts Organic Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes, 16 oz. bag, 12/16 oz. bags per case. Product contains Organic Potatoes and is frozen and it's not ready to eat and labeled with cooking instructions. Manufactured For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix, Arizona 85054. UPC 6 46670 51111 0. Item TG124, True Goodness by Meijer Organic Hash Brown Shredded Potatoes. 16 oz. bag, 12/16 oz. bags per case. Product contains Organic Potatoes and is frozen and it's not ready to eat and labeled with

Lamb Weston Sales

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.