2012 Recalls
4,173 federal recalls indexed for 2012 · Page 13 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 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 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 13 critical, 33 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (17), FDA Food (13), 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 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Pierre On The Go PB Jamwich Honey, 2.00oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Aunt Marie's Bakery Gourmet Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chunk, packaged in 3-lb. plastic tubs. Distributed by Racine Danish Kringles, Racine, WI.
RDK Corp
Frozen Publix Brand Premium Tempura Shrimp, 11 oz box packed 10 boxes per case.
Publix Corporate Office
Pierre Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly on White Bread, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix, packaged in 6.8 oz boxes, 12 boxes per carton, Box UPC: 7142901001
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Pierre Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on White Bread, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
PB & J Jamz, 2.80oz., Distributed by: AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Fresh Mango peeled and cut into cubes, slices, or halves labeled as listed: ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD Cubed 1/2***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 310 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango Peeled / Halved***2 X 2.5 lb Tray***Net Wt. 245 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD/Sliced***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 30 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD/Cubed 1***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 30 lb.
FreshPoint South Florida
Tomme de Nena Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper wrap, or plastic wrap
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
Pierre Jamwich Crustless Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, 2.8oz., AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Fruit Mango/Papaya Diced***2 x 5lb Tray***Net. Wt. 10 lb.***
FreshPoint South Florida
PB & Grape Jamwich, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
Advance Pierre N
Tobramycin Ophthalmic Oint., 0.3%, 5ml bottle, (Generic for: Tobrex), Rx only, Sterile, Mfg By Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 16590-224-05,
Stat Rx USA
Lemon Hand Sanitizing Wipes [n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (0.1%) and n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (0.1%)], labeled as a) Genuine Joe Cleaning Supplies, Lemon Scent, Anti-microbial Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 120-count premoistened wipes per bucket, 6 buckets per case, Manufactured for S.P. Richards Co., 6300 Highlands Pkwy., Smyma, GA 30082, UPC 0 35255 10477 7; b) Pro Chem Lemon Aid, Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 85-count premoistened wipes per bucket, 6 buckets per case, A
ITW Dymon
All Sterile Products manufactured by NECC (New England Compounding Center), Framingham, MA. A complete list of products can be found on their website at www.neccrx.com
New England Compounding Center
All Non-Sterile Products manufactured by Ameridose LLC, Westborough, MA. A complete list of all products subject to this recall can be accessed on-line at www.ameridose.com
Ameridose LLC
Venlafaxine ER 150mg, 30 Tabs bottle, Generic for: Effexor, Packaged and Distributed by: Stat Rx USA, LLC, Gainesville, GA 30501 NDC 42549-684-30
Stat Rx USA
All Non Sterile Products manufactured by NECC (New England Compounding Center), Framingham, MA. A complete list of products can be found on their website at www.neccrx.com
New England Compounding Center
All Sterile Products manufactured by Ameridose LLC, Westborough, MA. A complete list of all products subject to this recall can be accessed on-line at www.ameridose.com
Ameridose LLC
Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
EnteraLite Infinity Enteral Feeding Pump identified with the following list numbers: INFKIT2 and INFORNG. The device is used with disposable PVC administration tubing sets to provide a means for the volumetric delivery of fluids used in enteral applications. The EnteraLite Infinity enteral feeding pump with disposable PVC administration tubing sets and user accessories provide a means for the volumetric delivery of fluids used in enteral applications.
MOOG Medical Devices Group
Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cotton Tip - X-Ray Detectable, 1 Pc/Pouch, 10 Pouches/Box, 20 boxes/case. Exclusively Distributed in the U.S. Market by: Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Made in China. The product is used for pushing tissue from the incision or wound during medical procedures. Per the IFU, the indications for use are for gynecological laparoscopy, laparos
Progressive Medical Inc
ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. The ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma and urine based on a kinetic method using alkaline picrate (Jaffe method). It is composed of a 27 ml monoreagent cassette. Reagent is a chemical solution with additives. ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP reagent, with associated calib
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Select Medical Products Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves, Medium Model # 6370 and Large Model # 6371, 100 per box; 10 boxes per case. Usage: Patient Examination.
Gulf South Medical Supply Inc
HX2 Temp Manage SYS 120V The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature controlled water to heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Tested AC Control BD, 120V, X2 The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature controlled water to heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft, Aneurysm Treatment System, European Model Number: TVFP14-B, (in European distributor inventory only); PRODUCT Usage: The TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft System is indicated in subjects diagnosed with an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta having vascular morphology suitable for endovascular repair, including: (1) Adequate iliac/femoral access compatible with vascular access techniques, devices, and/or accessories, (2) Non-aneur
Trivascular, Inc
PT Link Waterbath, Model#PT100. Lab Vision PT Module Plus provides an automated standarized alternative to labor intensive and time consuming dewaxing and epitote retrieval procedures.
Dako North America Inc.
ATS 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System w/HOSES AND LOP SENSOR Intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to temporarily occlude blood flow in a patient's extremities during surgical procedures on those extremities.
Zimmer, Inc.
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Usage: The PAR extension piece is a component of the PAR assembly. The Peri-Acetabular Reconstruction (PAR) endoprosthesis was developed to meet the unique needs of patients who require reconstruction of large acetabular defects after a Type I and II pelvic resection.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 220V/240V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Synthes External Fixation System Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007. Intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation. Specifically, the components can be used for: Stabilization of soft tissues and fractures; Polytrauma/multiple orthopedic trauma; Vertically stable pelvic fractures, or as treatment adjunct for vertically unstable pelvic fractures; Arthrodeses and osteotomies with soft tissue problems - failures of total joints; Neut
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 220V/240V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China
HONDA 2012: STEERING:COLUMN
HONDA
INTERNATIONAL 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES
INTERNATIONAL
Children's Pajamas Recalled by Boden Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
J.P. Boden & Co. Ltd., of the United Kingdom
Girl's Pajamas Recalled by Elephantito Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Catalogo S.A.C., of Lima, Peru
Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Dongguan Young Long Electric Co. Ltd.
John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VOLKSWAGEN
"Alcapurria Jueyes" (Crab-filled fritters) - Food Service
Fabrica Confecciones Soto, Inc.
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
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 2012 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.