2012 Recalls
4,173 recalls · Page 12 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.10% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 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 84 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 2012.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 29 critical, 21 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (33), FDA Devices (8), CPSC (7), 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 2012 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.
4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide. OrthoPediatrics Corp. markets a pediatric, extension osteotomy bone plate system. This system is marketed under the br…
OrthoPediatrics Corp
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D B.40 USB-ML02, Clinical instrument software, German, French, Swedish, catalog number 411925 Software upda…
Biomerieux Inc
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D IND ZIP-ML 01, Industry instrument software update, English, Spanish, Italian, catalog number 412005 Softw…
Biomerieux Inc
BioPlant, a dental bone grafting material. BioPlant has been assigned the product code LYC (Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic) by the FDA and is cl…
Kerr Corporation
INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Set; 4.0 cm, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Oberkochen, Germany INTRABEAM System is intended for radiation therapy treatmen…
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
qube Compact Monitor (Patient Monitor) 91390. The monitor is 26.2 cm x 31.5 cm x 13.2 cm and weighs 4.1 kg (10.3 inches x 12.4 inches x 5.2 inches -…
Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc
5.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
Screw Tulip , 5.5mm Rod Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
NuVasive Inc
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
G-U Yapi of Turkey
Kirkland Signature Saute Pans with Glass Lids Sold at Costco Recalled by Meyer Marketing Due to Laceration Hazard
Meyer Marketing Co. Ltd, of Macau
Sportspower Recalls Children’s Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong
Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
BMW 2009-2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW
TOYOTA 2001-2004: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA
Awe Brie Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper w…
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Service Salsa Mango***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 50 lb.***
FreshPoint South Florida
Kentucky Blue, bleu cheese Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum pa…
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
Pierre Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly on Whole Grain, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
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PB & Grape Jelly on Whole Grain Graham Wafers, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
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Albertsons Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS (1.42 L)(vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces, fudge and peanut butter swirls)
Dean Foods Company
Albertsons Peanut Butter Chocoate Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS (1.42 L), (chocolate ice cream with a peanut butter swirl)
Dean Foods Company
Salmon Wrap. Two wraps per package. Net Wt 8 oz
Taco Loco Products Inc
Whole Foods Meal Shrimp Stir Fry, 16 oz plastic container, Refrigerated, Product Code 3640630222
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum pa…
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
Ice Cream - label reads in part "*** Lovin' SCOOPFUL CHURNED LIGHT ICE CREAM *** SUPER DUPER PEANUT BUTTER CUP***
Super Store Industries
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Retail Mango Sliced***6 X 8oz Cups Packages***Net Wt. 27 lb.***
FreshPoint South Florida
Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix, Item Number: 900108337, a combination pack containing, 6.3 oz boxes of New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice…
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Pierre Peanut Butter & Straw. Jam on White Bread, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Pierre On The Go PB Jamwich Grape, 2.00oz, Pierre On The Go PB Jamwich Grape, 2.00oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincin…
Advance Pierre N
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Salsa Mango and Papaya*** 2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 10 lb.***
FreshPoint South Florida
Pierre Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Cups., 1.50oz. and 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists; All Natural Ingredients, 8 oz (226g), No Preservatives, Product is processed and p…
American Licorice Co
Mazzio's Marinara Sauce, 6.65-lb pouch, 6 pouches per case Pouches are packed in cardboard box for shipment
Paradise Tomato Kitchens Inc
Zatarain's New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice Mix, Item No. Z09705, packaged in 6.3 oz boxes, 12 boxes per carton, Box UPC: 7142901001
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Iskream brand Peanut Butter and Jelly No Sugar Added, reduced fat, packaged in Pint (retail) an 2.5 gallon bulk cartons
Bucks Ice Cream
Western Family "Creamery Select" Premium Ice Cream Peanut Butter Cup, 1.5 QTS (1.42 L), (vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces, fudge swirl…
Dean Foods Company
Pierre On The Go Peanut Butter + Strawberry Jam, Jamwich, 2.00oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Pierre Peanut Butter & Straw Jam on Whole Grain, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Pierre Peanut Butter Jamwich & Banana on Whole Grain Bread, 2.80oz., AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Pierre Peanut Butter & Jelly Squarewich, 2.70oz., AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Peanut Butter Pave, UPC code 693868102117 & 69386905312, in the following sizes: 1) 5 Piece Peanut Butter Pave, 63 Grams per pack, 12 Packs per cas…
B.T. McElrath Chocolatier, Inc
Organic Toffee Peanuts;Bulk packaging - 20 pound cases; Ingredients: Organic Peanuts, Organic Sugar, Salt.
Sconza Candy Company, Inc.
Pierre Peanut Butter Cup, 1.11oz., AdvancePierre, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 462476.
Advance Pierre N
Prime Time brand Buckeye Bites Ice Cream in a paper carton 48 oz containers and 3 gallon tubs
Toft Dairy Inc
Pierre Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on White, 8/12PK, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Market Day, Peanut Butter & Jelly Grahamwich, 12/2.20oz., Manufactured for: Market Day, Inc., Itasca, IL 60143.
Advance Pierre N
Peanut Butter & Jelly on Graham Wafers, 2.20oz., AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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 2012
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.