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 28 critical, 21 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), NHTSA (13), FDA Devices (9), 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 Critical Jun 29, 2022

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System.

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Flow-c Anesthesia System : intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Number: 6887700

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

INTERGARD Woven Vascular Graft is a woven polyester graft coated with a bovine collagen. It has an external velour surface and non-velour inner surface. The device is available in straight tubes and bifurcated configurations, as well as hemabridge, aortic arch, thoracic aortic graft, and cardioroot configurations designed for use on the thoracic aorta

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Medfusion Syringe Pump Models: 3500, 3500-0600-00, 3500-0600-01, 3500-0600-249, 3500-0600-50, 3500-0600-51, 3500-0600-82, 3500-306, 3500-402, 3500-414, 3500-415, 3500-500, 3500BC, 3500E, 3500G, 3500SD, 3500SD-500, 3500VX, 3500VX-306, 3500VX-414, 3500VX-415, 3500VX-500, 3500ZE, Software Versions 6.0.0, 6.0.1

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Medfusion Syringe Pump Model: Model 4000-0100-50, Model 4000-0101-249, Model 4000-0101-50, Model 4000-0101-51, Model 4000-0101-78, Model 4000-0105-249, Model 4000-0105-51, Model 4000-0105-78, Model 4000-0106-00, Model 4000-0106-01, Model 4000-0106-231

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

Metalogix Slotted 90 Tubular Wrench x 10mm REF 900104 LOT A29618A

New Standard Device Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

Alcon Clareon IOL with AutonoMe Delivery System

Alcon Laboratories Ireland, Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

CardioTek EP-TRACER Software V2.x.

CardioTek BV

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Flow-e Anesthesia System : Intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Number: 6887900

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

NHTSA No agency class Jun 28, 2022

HYUNDAI 2017-2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

HYUNDAI

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 28, 2022

Creminelli Fine Meats Recalls Mini Parmesan Salami Stick Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Creminelli Operating LLC

NHTSA No agency class Jun 27, 2022

HYUNDAI 2020-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

NISSAN 2020-2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

LINCOLN 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2022: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

FORD 2022: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2022

FORD 2022: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

FORD

USDA FSIS Moderate Jun 24, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Siluriformes Products Imported from Korea

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

Loctek Recalls Fleximouts Overhead Garage Storage Racks Due to Impact Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

MTD Products Recalls Troy-Bilt Spacesavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

Richie House Recalls Children's Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

SunVilla™ Corporation Recalls Solar LED Market Umbrellas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

Tech Lighting Recalls Coda Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Guangzhou Xiongyi Precision Metalworking Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2022

The Children's Place Recalls Baby Boy Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2022

HONDA 2020-2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2022

KIA 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2022

CADILLAC,GMC 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CADILLAC,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2022

TOYOTA 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2022

SUBARU,TOYOTA 2023: WHEELS:HUB

SUBARU,TOYOTA

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Dawn's Campfire BBQ Beans, #90125, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated UPC 0 32345 90125 4. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53901

Morski Brands, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jun 22, 2022

Pedialyte***Replaces Electrolytes***Great for Kids and Adults***Strawberry Lemonade Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor*** 6 0.6 OZ (17g) PACKETS/NET WT. 3.6 OZ (102g)***INGREDIENTS: ANHYDROUSE DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE***Manufactured for: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter Pinwheel ,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16oz. packages per case.

Deskins Wholesale, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread, keep refrigerated, net wt. 6.5 oz., UPC 8 40152 47409 6.

A G Specialty Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, #1038700, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated UPC 10 7 33147 10231 9. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St Cloud, MN 56302

Morski Brands, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Garden Cut Apples Sweet w/ Peanut Butter Apples Gala, 6oz. clear plastic clamshell UPC 053495119986; 4 retail units per wholesale case.

Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter Fudge,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12 - 16oz. packages per case.

Deskins Wholesale, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Zesty Sweet Peppers. Shelf stable product in glass container. Net wt. 8 oz (372 g). The label is read in parts: "***Zesty Sweet Peppers *** Ingredients: Sweet Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar (organic wine vinegar, organic concentrated grape must), Olive Oil, Onion, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme *** Batch** Date Processed *** SOUL CEDAR FARM 124 Center Rd. Chimacum, WA 98325 ***".

Soul Cedar Farm LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Thistle Watermelon Berry Cold-Pressed Organic Juice watermelon strawberry lime chia 32 FL OZ (355 mL) Keep Refrigerated Distributed By: Thistle Health, Inc., Vacaville, CA 95688

THISTLE HEALTH INC

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120M

Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Steakhouse Potato Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands and plastic container sizes: 1. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 10 lb (4.54kg), Item 1038364. UPC 10-73314710773-4. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53801. 2. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 6-16 oz (2.72kg), Item 1059716. UPC 7 33147 08357 4. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St. Cloud, MN 56302. 3. Dawn's Net Wt. 10 lb (4.54kg). Item # 10102. UPC 0 32345 10102 9. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portag

Morski Brands, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Garden Cut Celery Bites w/ Peanut Butter Celery, 6oz. clear plastic clamshell UPC 053495080705; 4 retail units per wholesale case.

Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

RoRo's Dinn-A-Rolls, 10oz UPC: 86945900031 packaged in a pan and wrapped in plastic 4 pans per case

RoRo's Baking Company

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Peanut Butter Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K509

Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Egg &Cheese Curd Snack/Power Box. Cheese Curds, Hard-Cooked Egg, Apple Wedges, Peanut Butter & Lettuce. Keep Refrigerated. Net Weight (142g/5.0 oz). UPC 46709-00570. Manufactured by: BIX Produce Company, 3600 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN 55117

Bix Produce Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Ranch BLT Pasta Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands and plastic container sizes: 1. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 2/5 lbs. (10 lbs) (4.54kg), Item 10406332. UPC 10 7 33147 11722 1. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St. Cloud, MN 56302. 2. Dawn's Net Wt. 2/5 lbs. (10 lb) (4.54kg). Item # 40108. UPC 0 32345 40108 2. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53801.

Morski Brands, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K508

Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

The Goods Snack Pack, Keep Refrigerated. Net wt. 8 oz, UPC 8 40152 41145 9. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container with snap-on lid and it contains to-go cup of peanut butter, grapes, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese cubes and apple slices.

A G Specialty Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Wild Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon, brand White Cane Sockeye Salmon, 4-6 oz. is packaged in a vacuum sealed bag. The label is read in parts: "***WILD ALASKAN COOKED AND SMOKED SALMON *** Ingredients: Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Garlic Powder*** PROCESSED FOR: WHITE CANE SOCKEYE SALMON LLC 2576 E. LILLY DR. COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814***KEEP REFRIGERATED".

White Cane Sockeye Salmon LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 22, 2022

Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter No Bake,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16oz. packages per case.

Deskins Wholesale, 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.