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 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), FDA Devices (10), CPSC (10), 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 Jun 22, 2022

AXIUM DETACHABLE COIL SYSTEM REF QC-4-12-HELIX; Axium Detachable Coil System REF QC-10-30-3D;

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Philips OmniWire Pressure guide wire REF 89185J PN 300000252891

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE Model: URF-P6R

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE Model: URF-P6

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE Model: CYF-5

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

illumina Model NextSeq 550 Dx REF 20005715

Illumina, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) V2, Model numbers 2082278-001 and 2082279-001. Update 3/10/2023: The following FRU and display part numbers have been added as affected devices: (1) Part #2082294-001, FRU MP200 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY; (2) Part #2082293-002-R, FRU MP200 CPU ASSEMBLY; (3) Part #2082293-002, FRU MP200 CPU ASSEMBLY; (4) Part #2071523-001, MP200 22 IN DISPLAY WITH TOUCH; (5) Part #2092930-001, DSP LCD 22 IN MED W/TCH W/DKST N AMR; (6) Part #2092930-002, DSP LCD 22 IN MED W/TCH W/DK

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

illumina REF DX-410-1001 Model: MiSeq Dx illumina REF 15036706 Model: MiSeq Dx illumina REF 20014053 Model: MiSeq Dx

Illumina, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

NHTSA No agency class Jun 22, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2022: SERVICE BRAKES

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 17, 2022

ISUZU 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ISUZU

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Aurohealth Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Loulou Lollipop

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Primark Recalls Wooden Xylophone Toys Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards

Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Sienhua Group Recalls WarmWave and Hunter Ceramic Tower Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Sienhua Group (North America) Inc., of Arlington, Texas

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Time-Cap Labs Recalls Kroger Brand Aspirin and Ibuprofen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

The Kroger Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

Times Tienda Recalls Children's Desks and Chairs Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint and Lead Content Bans; Lead Poisoning Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 16, 2022

TJX Recalls Egg Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores

NHTSA No agency class Jun 16, 2022

HONDA 2006-2014: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 16, 2022

INTERNATIONAL 2022-2023: STEERING

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA No agency class Jun 16, 2022

CADILLAC,GMC 2022: SUSPENSION:REAR

CADILLAC,GMC

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE MILK CHOCOLATE COATED RICE CAKES UPC:815871011884 NET WT 2.47OZ (70 g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

POTATO RUSSET QUARTERED 2/10# (01)10886810715115(10)0016086772 71511 Best if used by: 03/25/22, 03/29/22, 04/05/22, 04/06/22, 04/12/22, 04/16/22, 04/20/22, 04/23/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE PESEK ZMAN WAFER ROLL UPC: 815871011495 NET WT. 1.4 oz (40g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR UPC:815871011471 & 815871012799. Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g). Red packaging.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

dibz Lunch Blox. Entree, Grain, Veggie, Fruit

General Mills James Ford Bell Technical Center

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE GRAPE GUM WITH SUGAR UPC:815871015998 NET WT. 2.32 (66 g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

Keats London Vegan Irish Cream Truffles in a 4.93-ounce round blue plastic package.

The TJX Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE MINI CARAMEL UPC: 815871011464 NET WT. 6.7OZ (190 g). Passover Bar

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE SHTIX WITH CREAM AND LENTILS UPC:815871011051 NET WT. 3.45oz (98 g). Shtix, blue label.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Moderate Jun 15, 2022

CB1115007 SILVESTRE CEREALES

GRUVIPA S.L.

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

Keats London Vegan Hazelnut Dark Chocolate in a 4.93-ounce round green plastic package.

The TJX Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE CRUNCH MINI CHOCOLATE BISCUIT UPC:815871013109 NET WT. .7OZ (20g). Biscuit Crunch, red label.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

POTATO YUKON W/SKIN 1/16"4/5 A (01)10886810715412(10)0016088347 71541 Best if used by: 04/01/22, 04/02/22, 04/04/22, 04/05/22, 04/07/22, 04/08/22, 04/12/22, 04/14/22, 04/15/22, 04/23/22, 04/28/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE CHOCOLATE HEARTS WITH HAZELNUT CREAM UPC:815871012973 NET WT. 1.76OZ (50 g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Dutch Treat Foods Sweet Pea Pasta Salad, 10lbs food service case only, UPC 8-81399-00007-5. Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad, 14oz. UPC 8-55034-00649-4; 6 x 14oz. per case UPC 8-55034-00657-9

Craftology, LLC DBA Dutch Treat Foods

FDA Food Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Valencian Almonds with TRUFFLE FS distributed in bulk case, each case contains 2/11 lbs. bags. Net Wt. per case 22 lbs. Product is shelf stable. The label of the bulk case is read in parts: "***Matiz MZ522 ***Valencian Almonds with TRUFFLE FS ***5 KG Skinless*** Net Wt. 352 oz/22 lb. (2 bags@ 11 lb) ***Ingredients: Valencian Almonds, sunflower oil, sea salt and truffle ***PRODUCT OF SPAIN***IMPORTED BY CULINARY COLLECTIVE***".

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE MIX MINI PESEK ZMAN UPC: 815871015899 NET WT. 14.11oz (400 g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE CHOCOLATE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM UPC:815871012522 Net Wt 1.76 oz (50g). Red packaging.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE POPPING ROCKS MILK CHOCOLATE BAR UPC:815871010337 Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g). Red packaging.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Moderate Jun 15, 2022

CB1101006 BARRA LARGA CON SALVADO

GRUVIPA S.L.

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE PESEK ZMAN PLAY BALL UPC:815871015349 NET WT. 1.59 (45 g)

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

POTATO A REDDICE1/2"4/5#W/SKIN (01)10886810715269(10)0016088725 71526 Best if used by: 04/26/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

Del Monte Peanut Butter Snack Pack Net Wt. 4.25 UPC 717524784698 packaged in clear non flexible plastic container; Del Monte Apple, Pretzel, Peanut Butter Snack Pack Net Wt 4.25 oz UPC 717524655011 packaged in clear non flexible plastic container; 7-Eleven Peanut Butter Snack Pack Net Wt 4.25 oz UPC 052548683146 packaged in clear non flexible plastic container; Circle-K Apple Pretzel Peanut Butter Snack Pack Net Wt 4.25 oz UPC 717524716309 packaged in clear non flexible plastic container

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

POT. RUSSET SLCD W/S 1/16 4/5# (01)10886810715382(10)0016086797 71538 Best if used by: 04/05/22, 04/11/22, 04/15/22, 04/18/22, 04/25/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Jun 15, 2022

ELITE SNAP WHITE AND MILK UPC:815871011747 NET WT. 1.59oz (45 g). Snap bar.

ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD

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.