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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 19 critical, 30 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 35 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (16), NHTSA (13), FDA Drug (11), 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 Low May 18, 2022

putty i-FACTOR Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft 1.0cc Syringe REF 700-010, PUTTY

Cerapedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

Regard brand CABG Pack A and B - Spartanburg

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 18, 2022

Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test, REF: COV4100

MESA BIOTECH, INC

FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11278V 11278VK CMOS Video Ureteroscope Z17744US-A (04/2016); 11278VA 11278VAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VU 11278VUK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z18447US-BC (03/2018); 11278VUA 11278VUAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020);

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

Daavlin Distributing Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

ACS IR - Angio Pack

American Contract Systems, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class May 18, 2022

HYUNDAI 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class May 18, 2022

LUCID 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

LUCID

USDA FSIS Moderate May 18, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due to Possible Processing Deviation

JBS Prepared Foods

USDA FSIS Critical May 18, 2022

America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., Ltd Recalls Ready to Eat Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., Ltd.

NHTSA No agency class May 17, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2021: ENGINE

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class May 17, 2022

KIA 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

KIA

NHTSA No agency class May 16, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class May 16, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2020-2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

NHTSA No agency class May 13, 2022

FORD 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 13, 2022

MITSUBISHI 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class May 13, 2022

FORD 2022: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 13, 2022

FORD 2021: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 13, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

FORD,LINCOLN

USDA FSIS Moderate May 13, 2022

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Weis Markets’ Ready-To-Eat General Tso Chicken Meals Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class May 12, 2022

Yamaha Recalls Wolverine RMAX Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp of America, of Newnan, Georgia

NHTSA No agency class May 12, 2022

JEEP 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class May 12, 2022

JEEP 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

JEEP

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Lemon Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Macaron Variety A, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

WHOLE FOODS MARKET red lentil dal NET WT. 12 OZ (340g) DISTRIBUTED BY: WHOLE FOODS MARKET AUSTIN, TX 78703 UPC 1 95515 02394 8

Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Passion Fruit Mango Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Raspberry Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Macaron Variety B, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Holiday Macaron Variety, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Fall Spice Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Door County Cherry Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

Olive; TOP SAVOR Licorice Flavored Olive; Net wt: 500g (17.63oz); Ingredients: olive, sugar, salt, licorice extract, food additives (citric acid, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), edible spices; Store in a cool and dry place. Away from direct sunlight. Distributed by A&C best food trading inc. Long island city, NY 11101; Product of P.R.C.

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Mint Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

Olive King Olives; 14 oz; packaged in clear and green plastic packaging; Ingredients: dried fruit, sugar, salt; Shelf life: 12 months; Product of china

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS TASTE; TOP SAVOR; Wife Plum; Net wt. 500g (17.63oz); Ingredients: plum (grafting); sugar, salt, food additives (citric acid, DL malic acid, stevioside, sodium saccharine, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), edible spices.; Distributed by A & C best food trading inc.; Product of P.R.C.

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Eggnog Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

The Salsa Texan Coconut Flour Tortilla regular and burrito size packaged in clear flexible plastic; The Salsa Texan Blended Flour Tortilla regular and burrito size packaged in clear flexible plastic; Unlabeled tortillas sold at farmer's market in Dallas, TX area

The Salsa Texan

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Lavender Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

alprazolam XR extended-release tablets, 3 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0068-1.

Viatris Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottles (NDC # 33342-045-07), b) 90-count bottles (NDC # 33342-045-10), c) 1000-count bottles (NDC # 33342-045-44), Rx Only, MFR: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25 mg, a) 90-count bottles (NDC # 33342-044-10), b) 1000-count bottles (NDC # 33342-044-44), Rx Only, MFR: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP, 100 mg, a) 90-count bottles (NDC# 68180-378-03), b) 1000-count bottles (NDC# 68180-378-09), Rx Only, Manufactured By: Lupin Limited, Pithampur, India, MFG For: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, USA.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, NJ 08310 Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging 4071 Southridge Blvd., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 63739-977-64

McKesson Corporation dba McKesson Drug Company

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2%, Net Wt 60 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, NJ 08310 Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging 4971 Southridge Blvd., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 63739-053-68

McKesson Corporation dba McKesson Drug Company

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Vancomycin HCl 1.5 g in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 500 mL bags, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0924-44

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 100 mg, a) 30-count bottles (NDC # 33342-046-07), b) 90-count bottles (NDC # 33342-046-10), c) 1000-count bottles (NDC # 33342-046-44), Rx Only, MFR: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Norepinephrine 8mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-078-40

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP, 50 mg, a) 90-count bottles (NDC# 68180-377-03), b) 1000-count bottles (NDC# 68180-377-09), Rx Only, Manufactured By: Lupin Limited, Pithampur, India, MFG For: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, USA.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2022

Losartan Potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 50 mg/12.5 mg, a) 30-count bottles (NDC# 33342-050-07), b) 90-count bottles (NDC # 33342-050-10) c) 1000-count bottles (NDC # 33342-050-44), Rx Only, MFR: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

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.