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2022 Recalls

5,888 recalls · Page 43 of 118

2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,888 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.79% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 118 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 3 critical, 45 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Food (6), FDA Drug (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Echelon -14, 45 Tip Shape, REF 145-5092150, sterile EO, Rx Only

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CURAD STRNG WATRPRF STRIP 1IN 20CT, SKU

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CLEAR EYES CONTCT LENS DRPS LBRCTNG .5FO, SKU 900531

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CLEARBLUE SMART COUNTDOWN PRGNCY TST 1CT, SKU-ID 900260

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 24, 2022

AXIOM Sensis or Sensis Vibe Combo systems as follows: System Material # AXIOM Sensis, Combo 64 6623974; AXIOM Sensis…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

DENTEMP ONE STEP .077OZ, SKU 902139

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

OPTI FREE REPLENISH MULTI PURPOSE 2 OZ

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Straight 5.5"; Part Number: ZZ-0700

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

GS SALINE SOLUTION 12FL OZ, SKU 902274

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

TRVL KIT TOTHBRSH CAP PASTE IN POUCH 1CT, SKU 900737

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

POLIDENT DENTURE CLEANSERS 84 CT, SKU 901634 POLIDENT DENTURE CLNS TAB 28CT, SKU 906131

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

POLIGRIP ADH CREAM FREE 2.4OZ, SKU 900334 POLIGRIP DENTURE ADHESIVE ORIGINAL 2.4OZ, SKU 900723 SUPER POLIGRIP ADH CREAM .75OZ, SKU 900085

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

VERIQUICK PREGNANCY TEST 1CT, SKU 901260, 939504

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CURAD FIRST AID KIT, SKU 999037

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

SIMPLY SALINE NASAL MIST 3.1 OZ, SKU 999801

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Power electronic box, Part #AS-0066, subassembly for the MyoCycle MC-2.

Myolyn Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

BD PhaSealTM Y-Site Connector (C80)- airtight and leak-proof Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of en…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

FIXODENT ORG CREAM 2.4OZ, SKU 906018 FIXODENT ORG CREAM TRAVEL .75OZ, SKU 901239

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 24, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Batteries, Product Number 1650DE

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

ARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

LIFESTYLES ULTRA SENSITIVE CONDOMS 12CT, SKU 900265

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Wolf Pak Premium Dressing Change Kit with Statlock CS/30 Ref: DC5040LF

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Echelon -14 Micro Catheter, REF: 105-5092-150, sterile EO, Rx Only

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Veriquick Pregnancy Test 2CT, SKU 903756

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

GS DENTURE CLEANSER GRN TAB 40CT, SKU 906312 GS DENTURE CLEAN OVRNT TAB 40CT, SKU 906023

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

B L BIOTRU MULTI PURPOSE SOLUTION 4 FLOZ, SKU 999009

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Curved 5.5"; Part Number: ZZ-0701

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

(1) CVS Health Sterile Surgical Pads, Cushion Comfort, packaged 12 pads 5 in. x 9 in. per box, ASO Item No. 781083, SKU 894111 (2) CVS Health 30 …

ASO LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

AT HOME MARIJUANA TEST STRIP, SKU 900752

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Scissors Iris Curved 4.5", Part Number ZZ-0697

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Wolf-Pak Premium Dressing Kit with GuardVA Cs/30 Ref: DC5030LF

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

SKYN ORIGINAL NON LATEX CONDOM 12CT, SKU 903409 LS SKYN NON LATEX LUBRICATED CONDOM 3CT, SKU 900794 SKYN ELITE NON LATEX CONDOM 12CT, SKU 903415

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

The Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NEW SKIN LIQUID BANDAGE CLEAR .3FL OZ, SKU 999417

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

CPSC Moderate Aug 18, 2022

ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam), of Vietnam

CPSC Moderate Aug 18, 2022

Hard Rock Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Aug 18, 2022

HYUNDAI 2020-2022: TRAILER HITCHES

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Moderate Aug 18, 2022

HYUNDAI 2022-2023: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HYUNDAI

FDA Food Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Natierra Nature & Earth Organic Blueberries Ingredients: Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries NET WT 12 oz (34g) Distributed by Natierra Van Nuys, CA 914…

BrandStorm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Aivia Whey Protein+ Power Herbs Vanilla Bean, NET WT. 1.33 LBS (602 G) Manufactured by Nature s Sunshine Products, Inc. 1655 N Main Street Spanish F…

NATURE'S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS

FDA Food Critical Aug 17, 2022

Big Olaf, Frozen Ice Cream to include all flavors, sold in sizes 2.5 gal, 1/2 gal, and pints packaged in plastic containers.

Big Olaf Creamery LLC dba Big Olaf

FDA Food Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Organic Amaranth, item # 4602, packaged in 25kg and supersack totes. Product is raw grain and imported from India. Store in cool, dry, dark place p…

Smirks Ltd

FDA Food Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Clear American brand "Strawberry Punch Snow Cone" flavored sparkling water beverage with other natural flavors; 1-liter clear plastic bottles. Best i…

Refresco Beverages US Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Aivia Whey Protein+ Power Herbs Chocolate, NET WT 1.35 LBS (611 G) Manufactured by Nature s Sunshine Products, Inc. 1655 N Main Street Spanish Fork,…

NATURE'S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

fentaNYL Citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 2.5 mg per 250 mL, (10 mcg per mL) IV bags, Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC …

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Low Aug 17, 2022

Azacitidine for Injection 100mg/vial Lyophilized Powder, Rx Only, Mfd. in Romania By: Sindan Pharma SRL For BluePoint Laboratories, NDC 68001-313-56

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Systane Zaditor, ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.035%, Antihistamine eye drops, Eye Itch Relief, up to 12 Hours, Sterile, 30 day supply, 5mL…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Pataday, Once Daily Relief, Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.2%, Antihistamine, Eye Allergy Itch Relief, Once Daily, Sterile, 2.5 mL (…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol 3350), Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative, 30 Once-Daily Doses, Net WT 17.9 OZ (510 g) bottle, Bayer Healthcare Pharm…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton …

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2022

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2022 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.