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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 6 critical, 38 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (16), 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, 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 Sep 21, 2022

FABCO ORS DENTAL ROLLS, 1-1/2" STERILE, COTTON 3/8" Diameter x 1-1/2" (9.5mm x 38.1mm), packaged 5 /Pouch, 50 Pouches/Box Reorder Number: 34911510

Carwild Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

iSED Primary Pump Tubing Spare Part Kit- (IVD) tubing is used to move sample and wash solution from the aspiration needle, through the reading chamber, and to the waste on the iSED Automated ESR Analyzer PN: 112-13-002

Alcor Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 21, 2022

BIOPHEN UFH Control Plasma

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-32-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-36-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 130-40-53 d. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 130-40-54 e. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 130-40-55 f. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 32MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 132-32-51 g. NO

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN)RFPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G07937. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Sep 21, 2022

PTS Panels CHOL+GLU Test Strips (REF 1765)

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. dba PTS Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 21, 2022

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 28MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-28-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 32MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-32-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 130-36-53 d. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 130-36-54 e. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 130-36-55 f. NOVATION GXL LINER, +5 LAT 32MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 136-32-53

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

SCENARIA View: Software Version V1.08, V1.09B, V1.09C, V1.09D, V1.0B, V1.0C

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPW-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G56149. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

QIAcube Connect MDx, Model No. 9003070

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 42, REF 106-22-42; b. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 44, REF 106-22-44; c. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 46, REF 106-22-46; d. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 48, REF 106-22-48; e. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 50, REF 106-22-50; f. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMEN

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 46MM, REF 130-28-05; b. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 48MM, REF 130-28-06; c. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 50/52MM, REF 130-28-07; d. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 54/56MM, REF 130-28-08; e. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 58/64MM, REF 130-28-09; f. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ D, REF 132-22-04; g. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ E, REF 132-22-05; h. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56173. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-18-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56162. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

6.5" (17 cm) Appx 0.84 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, 2 Check Valves, Luer Lock;

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): RFSPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G09608. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Surpria: Software Version V3.11, V3.22

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWAS-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56175. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

INOmax DSIR -(delivery system) delivers INOMAX (nitric oxide for inhalation) therapy gas into the inspiratory limb of the patient breathing circuit in a way that provides a constant concentration of nitric oxide (NO), as set by the user, Model Number: 10007

Mallinckrodt, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Stryker USB Converter, Polaris Spectra Camera, Catalog #201148, a component of the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System.

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ C, REF 132-22-03 b. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ D, REF 13-28-04

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56172. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 28MM ID GROUP 1, REF 134-28-41 b. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 32MM ID GROUP 2, REF 134-32-42 c. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 3, REF 134-36-43 d. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 4, REF 134-36-44 e. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 5, REF 134-36-45

Exactech, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 21, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2022-2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 19, 2022

KIA 2016-2023: TRAILER HITCHES

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 19, 2022

TESLA 2017-2022: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 19, 2022

AUDI 2022: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

AUDI

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 17, 2022

Valley International Cold Storage Acquisition, LLC, Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens

VICS Acquisition, LLC

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 16, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Chicken Entree Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen

Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2022

Baby Trend Recalls Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2022

Cervélo USA Recalls R5 and Caledonia-5 Bicycles and Cervélo Replacement Stems Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2022

NISSAN 2021: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2022

INTERNATIONAL 2018-2021: ENGINE

INTERNATIONAL

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Brioche-Style Slider Roll 24-pack (033474512021)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Low Sep 14, 2022

Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener 6/36 oz. jars per case

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Clustered Potato Burger Roll 12-pack (033474502855)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

King's Hawaiian 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites (UPC 73435000525.), and 11 oz. Slider Buns (UPC 73435000372 ) packed in plastic bags. Distributed by King s Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc., 19161 Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501

King's Hawaiian Bakery

FDA Food Low Sep 14, 2022

Select Bakery Cheerwine Net Wt. 3 oz (85g) Select Bakery, Inc., Rockwell, N.C. 28138 UPC 0 28598 10033 9

Select Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Low Sep 14, 2022

Select Bakery Old Fashion Orange Creme Cake Net Wt. 3 Oz (85g) Select Bakery, Inc., Rockwell, N.C. 28138 UPC 0 28598 10005 6

Select Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot, 15 oz, 12 bottles per case.

Pepsico Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Gourmet Potato Deli Roll 12-pack (033474503647)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Gourmet Burger Roll 12-pack (033474501322)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

SPR Roll 12-pack (033474501339)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Gourmet Junior Burger Roll 12-pack (033474501308)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Low Sep 14, 2022

Select Bakery Peanut Butter DELIGHT Net Wt. 3 Oz (85g) Select Bakery, Inc., Rockwell, N.C. 28138 UPC 0 28598 10028 5

Select Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Split Top Burger Roll 12-pack (033474503777)

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Select Bakery Old Fashion Pound Cake Net Wt. 3 Oz (85g) Select Bakery, Inc., Rockwell, N.C. 28138 UPC 0 28598 10004 9

Select Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Charlie's brand perishable and refrigerated Spinach Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing, item # 028-09048, packaged in a clear hinged container, net weight per container: 6 oz. UPC 0 45009 85415 5. There are 8/6oz. Spinach Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing containers in the Spinach Salad master case. UPC on master case is 45009 85415 5. There are 2/6oz. Spinach Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing containers in the Charlie's Salad Variety Pack. UPC on master case is 45009 85417 9. There are three other

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2022

B & W Gourmet Burger Roll 12-pack (033474504644)

Piantedosi Baking 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.