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 14 critical, 34 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (28), FDA Food (12), 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 Jul 20, 2022

Ivenix Infusion System (IIS)

Ivenix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Pressure Monitoring Set, Single-lumen uncoated central venous catheter. RPN C-PMS-250, GPN G02838

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

NATURALYTE Liquid Acid 3.0K 3.0Ca- indicated for use in patients undergoing extracorporeal bicarbonate hemodialysis for acute and chronic renal failure Part Number: 08-3301-2

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (U.S. and O.U.S. Version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

ComposiTCP 30 Interference screw D 7- L:25 mm, REF 110004605

SCIENCE & BIO MATERIALS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

DigitalDiagnost C90 High Performance. radiography and fluoroscopy system

Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: 16998-11 2519351H SALAHUDDIN 2.4 PACK FRESNO SURGICAL HOSP 18392-03 14HDFF CATARACT SWAGEL WOOTTON EYE INSTITUTE 18527-03 14JM57 DOSS CATARACT ALLIANCE EYE SURG PARTNERS 11802-07 14KFAF GANS BASIC PACK NOVAMED EYE SURG CTR 11802-07 14LTRW GANS BASIC PACK NOVAMED EYE SURG CTR 11802-07 14LLME GANS BASIC PACK NOVAMED EYE SURG CTR 14429-07 14HPW3 DR SIEMINSKI CATARACT W NY CTR/AMB SVCS

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

AquaBplus Water Purification System, Part Number 24-2000-0, AquaBplus 2500 - Typ USA (G02040108-US), AquaBplus 2000 - Typ USA (G02040114-US), AquaBplus HF -Typ USA (G02040120FMC-US)

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Vivo 45LS Ventilator- intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Model Number: 230000 ¿ If the recalled product is a software, include version number: firmware versions 5.0.5 or earlier

Breas Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 720G Insulin Pump (O.U.S. Version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

CoolCore ZELTIQ Vacuum Applicator REF BRZ-AP1-063-000

Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Draeger Globe-Trotter and Globe-Trotter IC, Model numbers MS20508 and MS20509. neonatal transport system

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 20, 2022

Kit Label: Anti-FITC-AP CISH Accessory Kit (Dako Omnis), Box A REF K589911-2 Anti-FITC-AP CISH Accessory Kit (Dako Omnis), Box A REF K589911-21 Vial Labels: Mat. No K589911-21512

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

NATURALYTE Liquid Acid 2.0K 2.5Ca- indicated for use in patients undergoing extracorporeal bicarbonate hemodialysis for acute and chronic renal failure Part Number: 08-2251-0

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

DigitalDiagnost C90 Flex/Value/Chest/ER. radiography and fluoroscopy system

Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump (O.U.S. Version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 770G Insulin Pump (U.S. and O.U.S. Version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Endo Model Modular Femur and Tibia, PorEx. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos.: X-Small, Right 15-3815/11, Small, Right 15-3816/11, Small, Left 15-3816/12, Medium, Right 15-3817/11, Medium, Left 15-3817/12, Large, Right 15-3818/11.

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 620G Insulin Pump (O.U.S. version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

DigitalDiagnost 4 Flex / Value. radiography and fluoroscopy system

Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH

FDA Devices Low Jul 20, 2022

HAMILTON-H900 Humidifier, Models: 950001, 950004

Hamilton Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Quantitative Reagent Pack- Intended for use on VITROS¿ ECi/ECiQ/3600 Immunodiagnostic Systems and VITROS¿ 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems. Product Code: 6199960

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Tibial Component. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos: Small, W 16-2817/02 Medium, W 16-2817/05 Large, W 16-2817/07

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

Peak Universal Bond Self-Etch Bottle Kit, Part: 4541; Peak Universal Bond Self-Etch Intro Kit, Part: 4554; Peak SE Primer 4pk Refill, Part: 5135; Peak Universal Bond Sample SE, Part: S4554. For use in light-curing dental bonding procedures.

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

MiniMed 630G Insulin Pump (U.S. and Canada Version)

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

AESCULAP TC COOELY MICRO NEEDLEHLDER SERR 200MM, product code MG524R. manual surgical instrument designed to grasp a suture needle

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2022

PALMAZ GENESIS Transhepatic Biliary Stent on OPTA PRO .035" Delivery System, Catalog numbers PG2990BPS, PG2990BPX, PG3990BPS, PG3990BPX.

Cordis US Corp

NHTSA No agency class Jul 20, 2022

AUDI 2019-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Jul 20, 2022

AUDI 2022: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Jul 20, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2021-2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 20, 2022

BMW 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

BMW

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 20, 2022

MSI Express Inc. Recalls Unilever Food Solutions U.S. Knorr Curry Chicken and Rice Soup Mix Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

NHTSA No agency class Jul 19, 2022

KIA 2022: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

KIA

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 15, 2022

Ready Dough Pizza Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection and also Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class Jul 14, 2022

Sakar International Recalls Tony Hawk Silver Metallic Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey

CPSC No agency class Jul 14, 2022

Westfield Outdoor Recalls Tents Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops (Recall Alert)

Westfield Outdoor, Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2022

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2022: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

CHRYSLER,DODGE

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

Organic Oregano Ground is packed in bulk 35 lbs. cases with food-grade poly bag that is labeled in parts: "OREGONSPICE COMPANY***OG Oregano Ground***Net Wt 35 lb (15.89 kg)***13320 NE Jarrett St.*Portland, Oregon 97230***".

OS Holding Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

GE Bakery, Gob, Mini, Chocolate, Peanut Butter Icing

Giant Eagle

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

Built Bar, Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bar, 1.41 oz. (40 g) net wt., packaged in individual wrapper, Built Brands, LLC, 600 E Quality Dr., American Fork, UT 84003. SKU 30000318. Product sold as part of a paperboard 12-count mixed box. Each box contains 4 affected bars. UPC 8 40229 30053 2. Product is intended for ambient storage and is ready to eat.

BUILT BRANDS LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

GE 24777800000 Brownie Classic Peanut Bttr 8c , 14Oz

Giant Eagle

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Plant Based Yogurt Culina Peach Cashew Nt Wt 5 oz. (142 g) UPC854724007254 packaged in glass container 12 jars per case

EAT REAL FOOD LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

SoDelicious DairyFree Wondermilk Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Salted Caramel Sundae, 3 - 4 fl oz (12 fl oz) cones per carton. UPC 0 36632 07821 6 Manufactured by/for: So Delicious Dairy Free, Eugene, OR 97402. Keep frozen.

DANONE US LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

GE 25022900000 Peanut Butter Fudge Bar Cake 22.6 Oz

Giant Eagle

FDA Food Critical Jul 13, 2022

GE 25115700000 Bakery, Cake, Peanut Butter Fudge Split 25.6 Oz

Giant Eagle

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

SOFT RIPENED CHEESE - DOUBLE CREME BRIE D'AMIR Imported by Epicure Foods Corp. Flanders NJ, 07836 INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Lactic Ferments, Enzymes, Ripening Cultures. PRODUCT OF FRANCE Carton Label (not available to consumers): ITEM ID: 02050003 PARIS BROTHERS, INC 8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR KANSAS CITY, MO 64161 (816) 455-4186 BRIE D'AMIR 60% 1 KG HAND WRAP RW UPC: 033954-250528 ITEM ID: 02070236 PARIS BROTHERS, INC 8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR KANSAS CITY, MO 64161 (816

Paris Brothers Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Plant Based Yogurt Culina Blueberry Lavender Nt Wt 5 oz. (142 g) UPC 854724007117 packaged in glass container 12 jars per case

EAT REAL FOOD LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

WIEBE DAIRY RAW MILK CHEESE Ingredients: Grade A Raw milk, salt, cheese culture, enzyme, annatto Cottonwood River RESERVE www.jasonwiebedairy.com Durham, KS 67438 Plant # 20-037 Carton Label (not available to consumers) ITEM ID: 02000002 PARIS BROTHERS, INC. 8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR KANSAS CITY, MO 64161 (816) 455-4188 COTTONWOOD RIVER CHEDDAR 10 LB PC

Paris Brothers Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 13, 2022

PRODUCT OF ITALY Cervasi PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE Ingredients: Sheep's Milk, Rennet, Salt. Contains: Sheep's Milk Imported by Paris Brothers, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64161 Cervasi.com Carton Label (not available to consumers) ITEM ID: 06010002 PARIS BROTHERS, INC 8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR KANSAS CITY, MO 64161 (816) 455-4189 PECORINO ROMANO IMPORT 1-11 LB CERVASI

Paris Brothers 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.