2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 15 of 72
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.
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Espinaca (Spinach Turnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: productoselgauchi…
Productos El Gauchito
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
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
Sunland Raw Organic Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 4868700103
Sunland, Incorporated
SD Peanut Butter Brownie Crunch 3 Gallon MFD. BY SMITH DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY, ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667 1-800-778-7078.
Smith Dairy Products Co
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
Chocolate, confections. Bulk Mini Peanut Butter Crunch LadybuG, item number 115. 24 pieces per case.
Xan Confections
The Nut Shop Salted and Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 7 oz, Item 22602.
Sunland, Incorporated
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
MOSAIQ MOSAIQ is an image-enabled electronic medical record system (EMR) used for oncology workflow management. It lets users supply electronic pa…
Elekta, Inc.
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
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
Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, SS3200 Series, Single Patient Use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. The…
Ventlab Corporation
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.
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.
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.
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
AirFlow Resuscitator, Adult Resuscitator, AF1000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028 Th…
Ventlab Corporation
Myocardial Heart Wires Intended for temporary atrial and ventricular pacing and sensing during or after cardiac surgery in conjunction with an ext…
Oscor, Inc.
V*Care Resuscitator Infant Resuscitator, VN 3000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. T…
Ventlab Corporation
HeartSine Samaritan(R) 300/300P PAD devices with serial numbers 0400000501 to 0700032917; 08A00035000 to 10A0070753; 10C00200000 to 10C00210106 Pr…
Heartsine Technologies, Limited
Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, Pro-1900 Series, Single Patient Use, The Disposable Resuscitators with optional built-in pressure monitor is inte…
Ventlab Corporation
Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cot…
Progressive Medical Inc
Adult Resuscitator, Pro-5000 Series, Single Patient Use, The Disposable Resuscitators with optional built-in pressure monitor is intended to pro…
Ventlab Corporation
"***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
Ventlab Rescue Med Infant Resuscitator, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. The Disposable Resuscitators w…
Ventlab Corporation
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
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.
AirFlow, Infant Resuscitator, AF3000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028 The Disposable…
Ventlab Corporation
ILLlCO¿ MIS Posterior Fixation System, Bone-screw Internal Spinal Fixation System, Orthosis, Spinal Pedical Fixation Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis S…
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Breath Tech, Safe Spot Infant Resuscitator, BT2000 Series, Single use, Manufactured by: Ventlab Corporation, 155 Boyce Drive, Mockville, NC 27028. …
Ventlab Corporation
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
Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
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
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
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.
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass.
Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.
Cadia All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter No Stir, 18 oz, UPC 815369010993.
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter with Sea Salt, 40 oz, UPC 4868709915, Gluten Free, Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
Sunland, Incorporated
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
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
Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted Blanched and Salted Peanuts, 30 lbs UPC 83326.
Sunland, Incorporated
Sunland Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 048687329700; 500 g, UPC 48687328093.
Sunland, Incorporated
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.
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.