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2012 Recalls

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2012 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 3,552 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.23% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 9.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 72 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 26 critical, 23 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (15), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2012

"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Espinaca (Spinach Turnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: productoselgauchi…

Productos El Gauchito

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

Product is a liquid dietary supplement packaged in white plastic bottles with a shrink wrap sleeve label. The product comes in 3 sizes, 2 oz, 16oz. …

Botanical Laboratories Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

Ma Baensch Marinated Herring in Wine Sauce, Net Wt. 24 oz.. (680g), UPC 714449-10220 in glass jars with gold metal lids.

Wild Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

Sunland Raw Organic Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 4868700103

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

SD Peanut Butter Brownie Crunch 3 Gallon MFD. BY SMITH DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY, ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667 1-800-778-7078.

Smith Dairy Products Co

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

Sunland Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 0-48687-11101-5; 10 lb UPC 0-48687-11103-9; 5 lb UPC 0-48687-11104-4; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-11105-3; 1 lb UPC …

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

Chocolate, confections. Bulk Mini Peanut Butter Crunch LadybuG, item number 115. 24 pieces per case.

Xan Confections

FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2012

The Nut Shop Salted and Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 7 oz, Item 22602.

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Leucovorin Calcium Injection USP, single use vials, 10mg/mL; 50mL, Rx only, Manufactured by: Ben Venue Labs, Inc., Bedford, OH 44146, NDC# 55390-009-…

Ben Venue Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Critical Nov 7, 2012

Z-ROCK All Natural Male Supplement. 1 capsule blister pack, UPC 0 00309 50792 7, Distributed by Zrock USA PO Box 668297, Pompano Beach, FL 33066

Coral Rock Man, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2012

UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Apple-cleani, 6.7FL oz (200mL), Distributed by Target Corp…

DermaCare, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2012

UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Sweet s'melon, 6.7FL oz (200mL), Distributed by Target Cor…

DermaCare, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Nov 7, 2012

X-ROCK 3 Day Pill For Men, supplied in 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 6, 12 and 24 count bottles, UPC 0 00309 50792 7, Distributed by: MATE Enter…

Coral Rock Man, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Nov 7, 2012

X-ROCK For Men, Dietary Supplement, Manufactured by CRM Laboratories, Distributed by XRock Industries, PO Box 120863, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, 0 …

XRock Industries, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

MOSAIQ MOSAIQ is an image-enabled electronic medical record system (EMR) used for oncology workflow management. It lets users supply electronic pa…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

QUADROX iD HMOD 2030 Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator; QUADROX-i ADULT HMO 70000 / HMO 71000; QUADROX-iD Pediatric HMOD 30000 Product Usage: The Q…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Knee Components: ROTULE "913" D=32 , Part Number PGA00030, Lot Number X02383380 INSERT TIBIAL "913 PCR" T.1 - EP.10-, PGA00050, Lot Numbers: V1127…

Wright Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, SS3200 Series, Single Patient Use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. The…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Software for Vitrea, Vitrea fX, and Vitrea Enterprise Suite (VES): VPMC-09293C Vitrea . Model Number Vitrea 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 VPMC-09…

Vital Images, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

SCP Pump Control Panel, Product Code: 60-02-50, Serial Numbers: 60S09131, 60S09133-60S09135, 60S09140-60S09142, 60S08954. The SCP is a cardiopulmo…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 7, 2012

cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Product Usage: The primary use of the cobas 4800 B…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Siemens ADVIA Centaur BR Assay: Catalog Number: US: REF 02419937 (10214722) (50 Tests); REF 03896216(10334837)(250 Tests) Not CE Marked; OUS: REF…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

AirFlow Resuscitator, Adult Resuscitator, AF1000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028 Th…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Myocardial Heart Wires Intended for temporary atrial and ventricular pacing and sensing during or after cardiac surgery in conjunction with an ext…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

V*Care Resuscitator Infant Resuscitator, VN 3000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. T…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

HeartSine Samaritan(R) 300/300P PAD devices with serial numbers 0400000501 to 0700032917; 08A00035000 to 10A0070753; 10C00200000 to 10C00210106 Pr…

Heartsine Technologies, Limited

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, Pro-1900 Series, Single Patient Use, The Disposable Resuscitators with optional built-in pressure monitor is inte…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 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 Critical Nov 7, 2012

Adult Resuscitator, Pro-5000 Series, Single Patient Use, The Disposable Resuscitators with optional built-in pressure monitor is intended to pro…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

"***All in one CrossFT***Punch***PFT-00M***4.5mm to 6.5mm***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***" To create pathway for …

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

Ventlab Rescue Med Infant Resuscitator, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. The Disposable Resuscitators w…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Extremity Components: PROTHESE A EXPANSION COMPLETE D=6 LG 12 MM, Part Number PPO90000, Lot Numbers: U11113596, W12372884, W12376849, X01383482, X0…

Wright Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

SCP Pump Control Panel, Product Code: 60-02-15, Serial Numbers: 60S09121, 60S09123-60S09129, 60S09136-60S09139. The SCP is a cardiopulmonary bypas…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

AirFlow, Infant Resuscitator, AF3000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028 The Disposable…

Ventlab Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 7, 2012

ILLlCO¿ MIS Posterior Fixation System, Bone-screw Internal Spinal Fixation System, Orthosis, Spinal Pedical Fixation Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis S…

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2012

Breath Tech, Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, BT2000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. …

Ventlab Corporation

CPSC Moderate Nov 7, 2012

High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses Recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving and A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

Li Chung Plastics Ind. Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Nov 6, 2012

Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric

Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Nov 2, 2012

Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Nov 1, 2012

Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below

Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

CPSC Moderate Nov 1, 2012

Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard

Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass.

CPSC Moderate Nov 1, 2012

Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Cadia All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter No Stir, 18 oz, UPC 815369010993.

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter with Sea Salt, 40 oz, UPC 4868709915, Gluten Free, Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter, 12 oz, UPC 4868726910; 5 lb UPC 22704; 40 lb UPC 22705; 40 lb UPC 22725; 500 lb UPC 26527; 18 oz UPC 4868726909; 15 lb …

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Heinen's Organic Peanut Butter Creamy 16 oz, UPC 2060140046; made for and distributed by Heinen's Inc, 4540 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio…

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted Blanched and Salted Peanuts, 30 lbs UPC 83326.

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Sunland Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 048687329700; 500 g, UPC 48687328093.

Sunland, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2012

Sunland Sesame Tahini, 40 lbs, UPC 4868771725, manufactured by Sunland, Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

Sunland, Incorporated

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012