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2022 Recalls

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2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 6.92% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 15.9 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 117 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 27 critical, 23 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (36), FDA Devices (6), NHTSA (5), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Dreamtome RX Cannulating Sphincterotome-DREAMTOME 44-20MM/260CM Material Number: M00584040

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 23, 2022

STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV…

SD Biosensor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2022

JAGTOME RX 49-30-450-035 Material Number: M00573030

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. ORTHOLOC Non-Locking Screw 2mm x 8mm, REF 5201120008, non-sterile, a component of the ORTHOLOC 2.0/2.4 Plate System.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2022

JAGTOME RX 49-30-260-035 Material Number: M00573020

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2022

HYDRATOME RX 44-30MM/260CM Material Number: M00583050

Boston Scientific Corporation

NHTSA Critical Mar 23, 2022

AUDI 2013-2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Mar 23, 2022

BENTLEY 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2010: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2022

Acme United Corporation Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poi…

Acme United of Rocky Mount, North Carolina

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2022

HD Premier Recalls DigitDots Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2022

ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon…

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2022

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2022

INTERNATIONAL 2018-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

INTERNATIONAL

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Advance Infant Formula with Iron 12.4oz. can, 23.2oz. plastic jar, 20.6oz. plastic jar. 6 units per case. Abbott Similac Pro-Adva…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum, Abbott Similac Alimentum HMO, Abbott Alimentum Similac, Abbott Similac Gold Alimentum HMO 400g can. 6 c…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 1.7 oz bag, Individual UPC 859470006049, Master Case UPC 859470006629. El Chavito¿ Saladitos Dried…

El Chavito

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Blueberry Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack

Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Banana Coconut Rum Cake

Edible Spirits, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Pineapple Rum Cake

Edible Spirits, Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac for Supplementation 22oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. Item numbers: 63013 Retail UPCs: 070074629506 70074629506

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

El Super Leon brand, Dry Salted Plum with Chili, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00408. With 12 packs of 12 units p…

El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Pro-Advance 23oz. and 34oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 6720413 6721313 Retail UPCs: 055325002567 05532500…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron 22.5oz plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 5372976 Retail UPCs: 070074537306

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Human Milk Fortifier 0.9g Pouch / Sachet, 50 Pouch / Sachet per retail unit. 3 retail units per case Item numbers: 54598 5459813 …

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac For Spit Up Infant Formula with Iron 7oz. can and 19.5oz. plastic jar. 6 units per case. Item numbers: 67927 68086 Retail UPCs…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Rum in Your Face

Edible Spirits, Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Organic 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron 20.6oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case.…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar Fridge Pack, 12 - 12 FL OZ CANS (144 FL OZ) in a 12-pack fridge pack carton. UPC 049000047516; UPC Cherry Coca-Cola Zero…

Swire Coca Cola USA

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 22.5oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 5081776 Retail UPCs: 070074508184

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Sensitive 34oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Abbott Similac Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 12.5oz. can and 20.1oz. plastic jar.…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Alimentum Eye Q Plus 400g. can. Abbott Alimentum Eye Q 400g. can. Abbott Alimentum Eye Q Hypoallergenic 400g. can. 6 cans per case. …

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 22.5oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Abbott Similac Advance 34oz. can. 6 cans per case. Abbott Similac Pro-Advance …

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Pro-Advance 20.6oz., 30.3oz., 34oz., and 658g plastic jar. 6 jars per case. 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 6720113 672…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Infant Formula with Iron 7oz. can. 6 cans per case. 20.1oz. and 29.5oz. plastic jar. 4 jars per case. Item…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Alimentum Allergies & Colic Hypoallergenic Infant Formula 400g. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5707713 Retail UPCs: 05…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

EL Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.4oz, UPC 8-52605-00024. 12 packs with 12 units per case - 144 tot…

El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Del Monte Bubble Fruit - Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks. Mixed fruit and popping boba with sweetened juice. 3.5 0z (4 pack), 6 x 4 pack sleeves per …

DEL MONTE FOODS INC

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Advance Step-1 22oz. plastic jar and 34 oz. can. 6 units per case. Item numbers: 6499213 6698213 Retail UPCs: 055325000808 …

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Chicago Sweet Connections: Coffee Cake - Strawberry Flavor packaged in an aluminum rectangular tray with plastic dome lid Single pack - 6 servings

Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Chicago Sweet Connections: Coffee Cake - Custard Flavor packaged in an aluminum rectangular tray with plastic dome lid Single pack - 6 servings

Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Organic with A2 Milk Toddler Drink 23.2oz plastic jar. 4 jars per case. Abbott Similac Organic Toddler with A2 Milk Infant Formula wi…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Total Comfort 638g. plastic jar and 8oz. can. 6 units per case. Abbott Similac Advance Step-2 34oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item nu…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 6259962 Retail UPCs: 070074119953

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Apricot Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack

Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Chicago Sweet Connections: Coffee Cake - Pecan Flavor packaged in an aluminum rectangular tray with plastic dome lid Single pack - 6 servings

Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Alimentum 400g. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5705806 Retail UPCs: 8699548994869

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Saladitos With Chili, Net Weight 16 oz (1lb) with UPC 0661799748162. The product is packaged in ultra clear sealed zip-lock plastic bag. There is n…

A & E Corrales LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 16, 2022

Abbott Similac Total Comfort Infant Formula with Iron 12.6oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 62599 Retail UPCs: 070074626000

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Moderate Mar 16, 2022

LUPAG brand Plain Dried Salted Plums, net wt. 0.5oz, pre-priced at $.99 packaged in transparent poly bags sealed with a cardboard header, stapled one…

Rojas 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: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2022