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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 2 critical, 46 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (28), FDA Devices (9), FDA Food (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 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 Piece Wound Care Kit, For Large Size Wounds, ASO Item No. 781240, SKU 998842; and (3) equate First Aid Kit, 120 Items, containing 1 generic Sterile Trauma Pad 5 in. x 9 in., ASO Item No. 192636, SKU #30174479.

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.

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 24, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Poultry and Meat Products Containing FDA-Regulated Corn Starch That Has Been Recalled Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 23, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Perdue Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Tender Products Due to Foreign Material Contamination

Perdue Foods LLC

CPSC No agency class 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 No agency class Aug 18, 2022

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

NHTSA No agency class Aug 18, 2022

HYUNDAI 2020-2022: TRAILER HITCHES

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 18, 2022

HYUNDAI 2022-2023: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HYUNDAI

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 18, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Hawaii Beef Producers, LLC

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 91405-1545 Certified Organics by SCS Global Services Product of US, Canada, Poland, Estonia, Romania

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 Fork, Utah 84660. UPC 0 99904 22712 5 Label is read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Whey Isolate, Whey Concentration***".

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 preferably below 15 Celsius.

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 if Used by dates in August-October 2022.

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, Utah 84660. UPC 0 99904 22711 8 Label is read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Whey Isolate, Whey Concentration***".

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 70324-327-02.

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 (0.17 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-4011-05.

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 (0.085 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-8150-01.

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 Pharmaceuticals, NDC 11523-7234-4.

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 NDC# 0641-6001-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6001-01

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Racepinephrine Inhalation Solution, USP 2.25%, Bronchodilator, For Oral Inhalation Only, Sulfite Free, Preservative Free, 30 x 0.5 mL Sterile Unit-of-Use Vials, each in a foil pouch, per carton, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, NDC 0487-5901-99.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Night-Time Ointment, Sterile, 3.5 gm (0.12 FL OZ) per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0518-01.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Asthmanefrin Racephinephrine Inhalation Solution Bronchodilator, For temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma, Preservative Free, Sterile, For Oral Inhalation Only, 30 vials per box, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, NDC 0487-2784-01.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# 0641-6048-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6048-01

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Dakin's Solution, a) sodium hypochlorite 0.125%, quarter strength, NDC 0436-0672-16, b) sodium hypochlorite 0.25%, half strength, NDC 0436-0936-16, c) sodium hypochlorite 0.5% full strength, NDC 0436-0946-16, Antimicrobial, 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle, Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Alcohol Swabsticks, Antiseptic, 50 4" saturated individual packets per box, Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, NY 10962, Made in Mexico, NDC 67777-300-01 (current NDC) NDC# 67777-120-10 (discontinued)

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Eye-stream, eye wash solution, sterile, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0530-04.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Bacitracin zinc, Neomycin sulfate, Polymixin B sulfate, First Aid Antibiotic, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 144 packets per box, Net wt. per packet 0.5 g, Honeywell Safety Products, NDC 0498-0750-36.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Lorazepam Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# NDC# 0641-6045-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6045-01

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Prednisone Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Strides Pharma Science Ltd., Bengaluru - 562106, India, Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 64380-785-06.

Strides Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottles, Manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., NJ 07059, NDC 69097-341-35.

CIPLA

FDA Drug Low Aug 17, 2022

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-367-10, UPC 3 42291 36710 4

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 80 mg/25 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot no 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone, SEZ Pithampur, District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh 454775, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-842-13.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Naphcon A eye drops, Naphazoline HCl 0.025% and Pheniramine Maleate 0.3%, Redness Reliever and Antihistamine Eye Drops, Sterile, 15 mL (0.5 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, a Novartis company, NDC 0065-0085-15.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Bisacodyl Suppositories, Fast Acting Stimulant Laxative, 100 suppositories per box, 10 mg each, Health Star, NDC 57896-443-01.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

FentaNYL Citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mg per 100 mL (10 mcg per mL) IV bags, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY, 12903, NDC 70324-327-01.

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6044-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6044-01

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Systane, Lubricant Eye Drops, Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% Lubricant, Propylene Glycol 0.3% Lubricant, Original, Long Lasting Dry Eye Relief, Sterile, a) 15 mL (0.5 FL OZ) NDC 0065-0429-15, b) 30 mL (1 FL OZ) NDC 0065-0429-30, bottle per box, Alcon Surgical Inc.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Systane Balance, Lubricant Eye Drops, Propylene Glycol 0.6% lubricant, Restorative Formula, Sterile, 10 mL (1/3 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-1433-02.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Debrox, Carbamide Peroxide, Earwax Removal Aid, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle per box), MedTech Products Inc., NDC 63029-321-01.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

A&D Original Ointment, Diaper Rash Ointment & Skin Protectant, 16 oz. Jar, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutica, NDC 11523-0096-3.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 80 mg/12.5 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot no 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone, SEZ Pithampur, District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh 454775, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc,m USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-841-13.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

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.