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 26 critical, 24 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (Epithelial)-IVD intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, and cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood Part Number: 7900001

Menarini Silicon Biosystems

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Mahurkar Chronic Carbothane (Maxid) Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EIT CIF cage, H 7mm, 8degree, S- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with cervical disc disease (DDD) Part Number: CUI8070S

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EEA Autosuture Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology, 25mm. Model Numbers EEA25, EEAXL25, EEA2535, and EEAXL2535.

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Verigene CDF Nucleic Acid Test, Part No. 30-002-22

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

OSSUR VARIFLEX SUBA JUNIOR foot and ankle external prosthesis, sized for children and adolescents.

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Abbott TactiCath Sensor Enabled, Contact Force Ablation Catheter, 8F 115cm FJ, REF A-TCSE-FJ. For mapping of the heart chambers during ablation.

Abbott

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

NaturaLyte 2301 2K 3.0 Ca 1 Mg Gal, Model No. 08-2301-3

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

syngo Application software VE20 (Material Number 10848815) installed on the Artis pheno and Artis icono systems as follows: (1) Artis pheno Model Number:10849000 (2) Artis icono biplane Model Number: 11327600 (3) Artis icono floor Model Number: 11327700

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

MassCheck Amino Acid, Acylcarnitines Dried Blood Spot Control Level II

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EIT CIF cage, H 6mm, 8degree, L- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with cervical disc disease (DDD). Part Number: CUI8060L

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome HSI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

NHTSA No agency class Jul 13, 2022

TOYOTA 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 12, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Caesar Salad with Chicken Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

F&S Produce West LLC

NHTSA No agency class Jul 11, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Jul 11, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2022

SUBARU 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2022

MITSUBISHI 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

MITSUBISHI

CPSC No agency class Jul 7, 2022

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois

CPSC No agency class Jul 7, 2022

Samson International Recalls Cayden 9-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Lacquer Craft Mfg. Co., Ltd of China, a subsidiary of Samson Holding Ltd.

CPSC No agency class Jul 7, 2022

Scholastic Recalls Shake Look Touch Books Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jul 7, 2022

Segway Powersports Recalls Fugleman Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Technology Co. Ltd., of China

NHTSA No agency class Jul 7, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 7, 2022

BMW 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jul 7, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2018: TIRES

MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 7, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Rendered Pork Fat Products Produced without the Benefit of Federal Inspection

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE BITES (24-8 OZ) FUDGEAMENTALS

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

PurAqua Belle Vie SPARKLING WATER wellness RELAX 100mg ASHWAGANDHA PER 12 FL OZ STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER FLAVORED SPARKLING WATER WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS 12 FL OZ (355mL) CAN UPC: 4099100315622

Independent Beverage Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

The content inside package is walnut but was mis-labeled as Nutritional Yeast and packaged in a stand up plastic pouch. Net Weight: 0.6lb (272g). UPC: 616316762060 The label is read in parts: "***Brand Name: Hummingbird ***Organic Nutritional Yeast Large Flake***".

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

VARIETY TRAY (16 OZ) (C-CNC-PBC) FUDGEAMENTALS

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Wilton Rainbow Sprinkles Mix net wt 5.92 oz. item number 710-0-0627

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Quick Chek, #14294 Apples and Peanut Butter Snack Tray, each case is 12/ 5.1 oz. Plastic Tray with lid, 12 packages per case, Keep refrigerated.

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Wawa Apples & Peanut Butter dipper 4.9oz. snack plastic cups

Taylor Farms Florida, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE BITES (24-8 OZ) FUDGEAMENTALS

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Blue Kuna Taste of Devil's Night Heat Infused BBQ Sauce, 16 oz

Food Entrepreneur Accelerator and Startup Terminal, DBA FEAST Detroit

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Kristi's Key Lime Cookies, A Florida Original

Be Happy Cakes

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Snack Sensations Apple, Pretzel & Celery Bites with Peanut Butter Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 0 74641 07336 5

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Boar's Head Brand Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip. packaged in plastic container with lid. Net Wt. 12oz. UPC 42421-16282. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by: Brunckhorst Co., NY, NY 11206-3886.

Klondike Cheese Company

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE BAR - 8 oz.

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Giant Apples, Pretzels & Celery with peanut butter Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 6 88267 55369 1

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Wegman's Apple, Pretzels & Cheese with Peanut Butter Net Wt 4.1 oz. UPC 0 77890 41413 2 and Market32 Apples, Cheese & Pretzels with Peanut Butter Net Wt. 4.1 oz. UPC 0 41735 04810 3

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE BAR (24-8OZ) FUDGEAMENTALS

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles net wt 5.25 oz. item 710-5364

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Snack Fresh Apple & Cheese Bites with Crackers Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 0 74641 32841 0 six count per case

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Snack Fresh Apples and Peanut Butter Net Wt 6.5 oz. packed in clear plastic non-flexible package UPC 0 74641 00044 6 six count per case

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

1. Marketside FUDGE TRIO HOLIDAY FUDGE TRAY - 16 oz. 2. WALMART MKT FUDGE TRIO (6-16 OZ) HOLIDAY FUDGE TRAY FUDGEAMENTALS

Fudgeamentals LLC

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.