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2022 Recalls

4,921 recalls · Page 26 of 99

2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,921 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.86% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 99 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, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 19 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 Devices (28), FDA Drug (6), NHTSA (6), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CORRECTDOSE Children's ALLERGY RELIEF (Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg per 5 mL), 2.04 FL. OZ (60 mL) packaged in 12- 5mL individual doses, Distributed b…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

MILK OF MAGNESIA USP, 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, M…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CORRECTDOSE Children's COUGH & CHEST CONGESTION DM (Guaifenesin 100 mg / Dextromethorphan 5 mg per 5 mL) 2.04FL. OZ (60mL), packaged in 12-5 individu…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 100 mg-10 mg/5 mL, 5 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Ph…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 14, 2022

Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 2400 mg, Simethicone 240 mg MAX, per 30 mL Oral Suspension, 30 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, …

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 14, 2022

GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 200-20 mg/10 mL, 10 mL cup, packaged in 10 cups per tray, 10 trays per carton, For Institutional Use Only, Major Pha…

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Product Description/Item: ChemoLock Bag Spike, 10 units/CL-10-10; ChemoLock BAG SPIKE w/ ADDITIVE PORT, DRY SPIKE/CL-12; APPX 1.5ml,ChemoLock BAG S…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various Angiography packs/trays

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Breast Abdominoplasty Pack

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various C-section packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various convenience packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

VYGON DRESSING CHANGE W/MAXISWAB kit, REF AMS-8465CS

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips BiPAP A30, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insu…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

MEGA 8Fr 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System Introducer Sheath Set, REF: FG001-01 (6F), FG001-02 (8F)

Saranas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various convenience packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

D&C pack

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips BiPAP V30 Auto, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various Port Insertion Packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various ob/gyn packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Sensation Plus 8Fr 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various eye packs, cataract packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 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 n…

MERCHSOURCE LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System with Version 3.7.2 and below Product Code: 6844461

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Product Description/Item: ChemoLock Vial Spike, 20mm/011-CL-80S; ChemoLock Bag Spike/CL-10; ChemoLock w/Mini Bag Spike/CL-17; 8 IN (20cm) APPX 1.0…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips OmniLab Advanced+ Intl (Flow Gen), Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (O…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various neurology packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various Pacemaker Packs, Cardio Thoracic Packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips OmniLab Advanced + with Heated Tube Humidifier, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apne…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Orthex External Fixation Wire Sharp Bayonet 1.8 x 400 mm Model: K400-18BN

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Medline CHEST TUBE REORDER NO: DYNJ36762A

Medline Industries Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various ENT Packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System with Version 3.7.2 and below Product Code: 6844458

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Insertion Kit for use with SENSATION PLUS 8F. 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

Datascope Corporation

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2022

CPSC, thyssenkrupp Access Corp. Settle Lawsuit: Firm to Conduct Recall to Inspect Home Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard Posing Risk of Serious Inju…

ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing, LLC

NHTSA Critical Sep 14, 2022

FORD 2022-2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Sep 14, 2022

FORD 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Sep 14, 2022

FORD 2022: AIR BAGS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Sep 12, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2022: STRUCTURE:BODY

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2022

Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio Recalls Children's HearMuffs Due to Burn and Injury Hazards from Rupturing Alkaline Batteries

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2022

Murphy Beds Recalled Due to Serious Impact and Crush Hazards; Manufactured by Cyme Tech (Recall Alert)

Cyme Tech, of Canada

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2022

Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars Recalled by LEM Products Distribution Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 8, 2022

Tethrd Recalls One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Tethrd LLC, of Columbia, Tennessee

NHTSA Critical Sep 8, 2022

FORD 2022: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

FORD

NHTSA Moderate Sep 8, 2022

AUDI 2021-2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

AUDI

FDA Food Critical Sep 7, 2022

kate farms Peptide 1.5 Cal/mL, Plain, Sole-Source Nutrition Formula. 325 mL (11 fl oz) UPC 8 51823-00646 1. 12 count case UPC 00851823006379. Sh…

Lyons Magnus, Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 7, 2022

Sysco Imperial Med Plus 2.0 butter Pecan Nutritional Drink. High Calorie, High Protein. Mildly Thick Nectar Consistency. 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946mL…

Lyons Magnus, Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 7, 2022

Aloha Organic Protein Drink, Chocolate Sea Salt, Plant-based protein. Net 11 FL OZ (330 mL) Tetra Pak container UPC 8 42096-11235 5. Sold in 4 coun…

Lyons Magnus, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 7, 2022

Sweetums 24% sucrose solution with preservative. Vials containing 1ml or 2ml of 24% sucrose in purified water. Product is administered by drop using…

Clinical Innovations, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 7, 2022

Lyons Ready Care 2.0 Butter Pecan High Calorie, High Protein, Nutritional Drink. 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946mL UPC 0 45796-10049 7 Item 10049. 12 coun…

Lyons Magnus, Inc

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

Compare 2022 with 2021 →

Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2022