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2012 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

Pierre On The Go PB Jamwich Honey, 2.00oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Food Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Aunt Marie's Bakery Gourmet Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chunk, packaged in 3-lb. plastic tubs. Distributed by Racine Danish Kringles, Racine, WI.

RDK Corp

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

Frozen Publix Brand Premium Tempura Shrimp, 11 oz box packed 10 boxes per case.

Publix Corporate Office

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

Pierre Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly on White Bread, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Food Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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.

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

Pierre Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on White Bread, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

PB & J Jamz, 2.80oz., Distributed by: AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

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…

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

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, pa…

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

Pierre Jamwich Crustless Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, 2.8oz., AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Fruit Mango/Papaya Diced***2 x 5lb Tray***Net. Wt. 10 lb.***

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2012

PB & Grape Jamwich, 2.80oz, AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., 9990 Princeton Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Advance Pierre N

FDA Drug Low Nov 21, 2012

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

FDA Drug Low Nov 21, 2012

Lemon Hand Sanitizing Wipes [n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (0.1%) and n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (0.1%)], labeled as…

ITW Dymon

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 21, 2012

All Sterile Products manufactured by NECC (New England Compounding Center), Framingham, MA. A complete list of products can be found on their websit…

New England Compounding Center

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 21, 2012

All Non-Sterile Products manufactured by Ameridose LLC, Westborough, MA. A complete list of all products subject to this recall can be accessed on-l…

Ameridose LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 21, 2012

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

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 21, 2012

All Non Sterile Products manufactured by NECC (New England Compounding Center), Framingham, MA. A complete list of products can be found on their we…

New England Compounding Center

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 21, 2012

All Sterile Products manufactured by Ameridose LLC, Westborough, MA. A complete list of all products subject to this recall can be accessed on-line …

Ameridose LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

EnteraLite Infinity Enteral Feeding Pump identified with the following list numbers: INFKIT2 and INFORNG. The device is used with disposable PVC adm…

MOOG Medical Devices Group

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cot…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Low Nov 21, 2012

ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. The ABX PENTRA Cre…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Select Medical Products Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves, Medium Model # 6370 and Large Model # 6371, 100 per box; 10 boxes per case. Usage: Patient …

Gulf South Medical Supply Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

HX2 Temp Manage SYS 120V The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature controlled…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Tested AC Control BD, 120V, X2 The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature cont…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft, Aneurysm Treatment System, European Model Number: TVFP14-B, (in European distributor inventor…

Trivascular, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

PT Link Waterbath, Model#PT100. Lab Vision PT Module Plus provides an automated standarized alternative to labor intensive and time consuming dewa…

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

ATS 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System w/HOSES AND LOP SENSOR Intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to temporarily occlude blood…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Usage: The PAR extension piece is a component …

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 ho…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Synthes External Fixation System Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007. Intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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 ho…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2012

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

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2012

HONDA 2012: STEERING:COLUMN

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2012

INTERNATIONAL 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES

INTERNATIONAL

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2012

Children's Pajamas Recalled by Boden Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

J.P. Boden & Co. Ltd., of the United Kingdom

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2012

Girl's Pajamas Recalled by Elephantito Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Catalogo S.A.C., of Lima, Peru

CPSC Moderate Nov 16, 2012

Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo

CPSC Moderate Nov 15, 2012

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Nov 15, 2012

Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Dongguan Young Long Electric Co. Ltd.

CPSC Moderate Nov 15, 2012

John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Nov 15, 2012

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

CPSC Moderate Nov 15, 2012

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2012

VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VOLKSWAGEN

FDA Food Moderate Nov 14, 2012

"Alcapurria Jueyes" (Crab-filled fritters) - Food Service

Fabrica Confecciones Soto, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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 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.