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 30 critical, 20 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (31), NHTSA (10), CPSC (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.

NHTSA No agency class Aug 29, 2022

AUDI 2022: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 29, 2022

KIA 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2017: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2022

FORD 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2017-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2022

RAM 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

RAM

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Big Game Hunters Children's Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Imported by DOM Sports; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Garden Games Ltd., of UK

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Epoch Everlasting Play Recalls Kidoozie™ Activity Desk Toys Due to Entanglement and Entrapment Hazards

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Huffy Corporation Recalls Ride-On Toys Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global

Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Polaris Industries Recalls Patriot Boost Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Steel Rolling Chassis for Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Imported by Navitas Vehicle Systems

Navitas Vehicle Systems Ltd., of Canada

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2022

Trek Bicycle Corporation Recalls Road Bikes and Bicycle Handlebar/ Stems Due to Fall and Crash Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2022

RIVIAN 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

RIVIAN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2022

CHEVROLET 2013-2015: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2022

JEEP 2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2022

JEEP,RAM 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

JEEP,RAM

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 25, 2022

Pizza John’s Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Ready Meals Crab & Shrimp w/Ccktl SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 310 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat UPC 23253500000 Store Banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico s Community Markets, Balducci s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, King s, Pak N Save, Safeway, Shaw s, Star Market, Vons

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 5% Maple Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Fancy Buckwheat Flour, Item #327, 50 lbs. net wt, Packed by Min-Dak Growers Grand Forks, ND - Product of the USA. Manufactured for Enjoy Life Foods.

Minn Dak Growers, Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto with pesto green beans 14.2oz.

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

14% Base Mix Case:14% Archie Case Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

SWEET LOREN'S

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 300 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Tomato paste, water, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, horseradish, salt, lemon juice concentrate, soybean oil, beet powder, natural and artificial flavor, zanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (used as preservatives) and calcium disodium edta (to protect quality). ##TOMK## **CONTAINS: SOY** UPC 23463900000 Store Banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico s Community Markets

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Rococo Ice Cream 15% base mix; list Kingdom Creamery of Vermont on the product label

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Sweet Pea Risotto & Roasted Brussel Sprouts 17.6 oz.

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Whole Brown Almonds (bulk)

Blue Diamond Growers

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Wilbur's of Maine Milk Chocolate Covered Blueberries

Wilbur's Of Maine Chocolate Confections

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

14% Base Mix; Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

HEB Creamy Creations Light 1/1 The Fat 1/3 Fewer Calories Of Regular Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Half Gallon (1.89L) UPC 4122048399 packaged in a paper carton with a paper lid with a plastic edge

H-E-B Grocery Company, LP DBA HEB Milk & Culture Plant #80645

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Kabobs The Hors d'oeuvre Specialist TOMATO, BASIL & MASCARPONE ARANCINI 180 COUNT Prepared by: Kabobs, Inc., 5423 North Lake Dr., Lake City, GA 30260

Kabobs Acquisition Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Lake Champlain Chocolates 14% base mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Vegan Mushroom Marsala with onion risotto & roasted garlic green beans 12.7oz

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Ready Meals Shrimp Cooked with Cocktail Sauce SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 330 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Tomato paste, water, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, horseradish, salt, lemon juice concentrate, soybean oil, beet powder, natural and artificial flavor, zanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (used as preservatives) and calcium disodium edta (to protect quality). ##TOMK## **CONTAINS: SOY** UPC 23463800000 Store Banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico s Community Marke

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Summertime Filet & Sweet Corn Risotto with Sweet Peach-Berry Crumble & Zucchini Medley 15.2oz.

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 10% Chocolate Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

SOCO 8.5% Gelato Mix; 8.5% Gelato Mix; both labels list Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

SOCO Creamery 15% Base Mix; the label also lists Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Kabobs The Hors d'oeuvre Specialist TRUFFLE ARANCINI WITH WILD MUSHROOMS 180 COUNT Prepared by: Kabobs, Inc., 5423 North Lake Dr., Lake City, GA 30260

Kabobs Acquisition Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Tomato & Roasted Vegetable Risotto with toasted pine nuts 12.6oz.

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

14% Chocolate Base Mix; Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 10% Vanilla Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Factor Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Risotto with Roasted Carrots 13.5oz

FACTOR

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 5% Vanilla Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Philip R's Sorbet Co. Inc.; 16% base mix; the label also lists Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 10% Neutral Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 24, 2022

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 10% Maple Soft Serve Mix

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Crown Prince Quality Natural Seafood Smoked Baby Clams Hand Packed in Olive Oil From Managed Fisheries NET WT. 3 oz. (35g) UPC 0 73230 00853 5

Crown Prince, Inc

Nearby Recall Years

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

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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.