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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 9 critical, 39 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 38 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Drug (11), CPSC (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 Food Critical Jul 6, 2022

Fudgeamentals TIGER BUTTER FUDGE BAR (8 OZ)

Fudgeamentals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg, 16 g net fill weight per amber glass bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. NDC 50383-700-16

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 6, 2022

SnoreStop NasoSpray, 0.3 FL OZ (9 mL), Green Pharmaceuticals Inc. Camarillo, CA 93012, NDC 61152-199-99, UPC 7 69682 29101 3

Green Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only Marketed and Packaged By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Plot No. 101, 102, 107 & 108 SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur, Kanchipuram-603 110, Tamilnadu, India NDC 72789-164-90 UPC 3 72789 16490 8

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 100 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Marketed and Packaged By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Plot No. 101, 102, 107 & 108 SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur, Kanchipuram-603 110, Tamilnadu, India NDC 72789-165-90 UPC 3 72789 16590 5

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr) Contains: 30 Patches, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186 By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186. NDC 68968-5552-3

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Jul 6, 2022

Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) tubes, UPC Code 860002022116

Buzzagogo, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Calcipotriene Topical Solution, 0.005% (Scalp Solution), Rx only, 60 mL (2 fl. oz.) bottle, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, N.Y. 11701. NDC: 50383-732-02

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 25 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only Marketed and Packaged By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Plot No. 101, 102, 107 & 108 SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur, Kanchipuram-603 110, Tamilnadu, India NDC 72789-163-90 UPC 3 72789 16390 1

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jul 6, 2022

Tegsedi (inotersen) Injection 284 mg/1.5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile solution for Subcutaneous Use, 4 prefilled syringes, each containing 284 mg of inotersen, (equivalent to 300 mg inotersen sodium in 1.5 ml of solution), Distributed by Sobi, Inc. Inc Waltham MA 02451, NDC: 72126-007-01

Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Losartan potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 100 mg/25 mg, 30, 90 & 1000 count NDC # 33342-052-07, NDC #33342-052-10 & NDC # 33342-052-44, Rx Only, MFR: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, NDC 16714-884-01

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

System: Alphenix 4D CT in combination with CAS-930A (C arm Support) Model Number: INFX-8000C/BF, INFX-8000C/BH, INFX-8000C/SW

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

ProudP Everyday Uroflow Tracker Software Version 1.x.x Software Version 1.2.0 or earlier

Dain Technology, Inc. (Subsidiary of Soundable Health, Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Back up batteries in Avance CS2 and Avance CS2 Pro anesthesia devices manufactured on or after April 1, 2019

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Stryker INFINITY Resect Guide for INBONE Talus, Size 4, Model #33620254, non-sterile, an instrument used with the INFINITY Total Ankle System.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

HydroSurg Plus Laparoscopic Irrigator with Nezhat-Dorsey SmokEvac Trumpet Valve, 33cm Tip and Cojoined Suction and Irrigation Tubing, Catalog Number 0026870

Davol, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Artis Pheno, Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model No. 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light, Product Code/Part Numbers ARD568811901 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811911 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811961 VLT600DF AIM STP ARDVST229000A VST60SF AIM ARDVST229001A VST60DF AIM ARDVST229002A VST66SF AIM ARDVST229003A VST66DF AIM ARDVST229034A VST60SF ARDVST229036A VST66SF ARDVST229037A VST66DF

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

NaviCare Nurse Call/Voalte Nurse Call

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Optiflux 200NRe Dialyzer Finished Assy., Model no. 0500320E

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

TEG 5000 Functional Fibrinogen Reagent, Item No. 07-034

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

regard Item Number: 800774001, CV00979A - CV Minor Kit, Sterile.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

DVR Anatomic, Model No. DVRAR. Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System used for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies involving the distal radius.

CHANGZHOU BIOMET MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

HydroSurg Plus Laparoscopic Irrigator with Nezhat-Dorsey SmokEvac Trumpet Valve, Handle only, with Cojoined Suction and Irrigation Tubing, Catalog number 0026880

Davol, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 6, 2022

Volcano Visions PV. 035 Digital IVUS Catheter REF 88901, PN: 300005384002 Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Product Name: GCX Channel Mounting Accessory Model/Catalog Number: H8-300-40-A

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.

K2M, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

QMS Tacrolimus Immunoassay REF 10015573 CALIBRATOR SET QMS TACROLIMUS CAL A 10015566-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL B 10015567-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL C 10015568-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL D 10015569-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL E 10015570-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL F 10015571-3

Microgenics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

#1 MAC F/O LARYNGOSCOPE; F/O Laryngoscope Set-MAC; F/O Laryngoscope Set-MAC W/LED

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Arrow Three-Lumen CVC

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Product Name: TEG5000 Analyzer (07-022, 07-033) with TEG Analytical Software (07-030, 07-031) and TEG Platelet Mapping Assay - PlateletMapping ADP & AA (07-014), PlateletMapping ADP (07-015), PlateletMapping AA (07-016). Issue occurs when Platelet Mapping Assay results from a TEG 5000 analyzer are viewed using TEG Manager Software (versions 1.1-4.3.1)

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 6, 2022

Volcano Visions PV. 035 Digital IVUS Catheter REF 81234, PN: 300007367341 , Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Field replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019 for Avance CS2, Avance CS2 Pro, Avance, Amingo, Aespire View anesthesia devices

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Medline Pill Splitters; 1 each/box; 144 boxes/carton

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

RayStation 11B

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Sensica Urine Output System

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers, Model# Labeled TFL-FBX150BS (Carton) - 150 Micron Ball Tip Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX200S (Pouch) - 200 Micron Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX200BS (Carton) - 200 Micron Ball Tip Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX550S (Carton) - 550 Micron Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX200S (Carton) - 200 Micron Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX365S (Pouch) - 200 Micron Single Use Fiber

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Atrium Firm PVC Thoracic Catheter 28French-Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. Product REF Number: 15028

Atrium Medical Corporation

NHTSA No agency class Jul 6, 2022

TOYOTA 2020-2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Jul 1, 2022

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

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Jul 1, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

Children's Nightgowns Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by iMOONZZZ; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Kids Tales; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

Laars Heating Systems Company Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New Hampshire

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

Mohnark Pharmaceuticals Recalls Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Mohnark Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Davie, Fla.

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

ShelterLogic Group Recalls RIO-Branded Swinging Hammock Chairs Due to Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

CPSC No agency class Jun 30, 2022

Yamaha Recalls Kodiak All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Jun 30, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2022: PARKING BRAKE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 30, 2022

BUICK 2018-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

BUICK

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.