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2012 Recalls

3,552 recalls · Page 21 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (32), FDA Devices (12), CPSC (3), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Modified Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, w/Crickett 23g x 1" A Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, No B Needle or Q-Cor…

Westmed Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Full Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, 22 g x 1" A/B Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, part number: 3372. An arteria…

Westmed Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Oncentra External Beam 4.1. Radiation treatment planning software designed to analyze and plan radiation treatments in their dimension for the pur…

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Oct 31, 2012

Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Cost…

Hospira Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

SpiraLok 5.0 w/out Needles with Orthocord Product Number: 222969 SPIRALOK Anchors are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone in rotator-…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

"****ORTHO SENSOR**12-123-A Knee Trial for Trithion***1560 Saw grass Corporate Pkwy***4Th floor***Sunrise, FL 33323***www.orthosensor.com***" Rx On…

Orthosensor
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Modified Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, w/Crickett 23g x 1" A Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, part number: 3383-95…

Westmed Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

UniCel¿ DxC 600/800 with Software v5.0.11, Part Number B12218. The UniCel¿ DxC Synchron¿ Clinical Systems are fully automated, computercontrolled…

Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Modified Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, w/Crickett 22g x 1" A Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, part number: 3342-95…

Westmed Inc
FDA Devices Low Oct 31, 2012

The brand name of the device is Damon 3MX Bicuspid Bracket, an orthodontic bracket. Part Number 494-4491, Description -Damon 3MX Bicuspid Bracket, …

Ormco/Sybronendo
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 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 on…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

SpiraLok 5.0mm with Panacryl and needles Product Number: 222961 SPIRALOK Anchors are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone in rotator-c…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
CPSC Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Imagine Nation Books Recalls Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Due to Burn Hazard

Transfar, of Guangdong, China
NHTSA Critical Oct 31, 2012

CADILLAC 2013: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

CADILLAC
NHTSA Critical Oct 31, 2012

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2012: AIR BAGS

BUICK,CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2012

JAGUAR 2010-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

JAGUAR
CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2012

FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2012

Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Soft Cheese. Product is packaged in a retail package, wedge shaped, size ranges from 6-7 oz. The product is label…

Floyd Peterson Company Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Peanut Butter Fudge 3 oz bag, manufactured from 6-28-12 thru 9-20-12

C.G. Higgins Confections, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#333 Caribbean Fruit Salad 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#024 Diced Pepper & Onions 9 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Licorice Sticks sold under the following brand names: 1) Orange Patch Country Store Licorice Sticks, New Wt, 12 oz. Packaged in plastic bag; 2) Des…

Lehi Valley Trading Co.
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Garden Highway, Chef Essentials, Mango Salsa, Net Wt 7 oz, UPC 8.26766-42208.1, Ingredients: Mango, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Mint, Jalapeno Pepper, Pa…

Caito Foods Service, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#301 Creamy Redskin Potato Salad 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#380 2 lb Hearty Mac & Beef 2 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Fresh Fruit Burst fruit cup, packaged in 1 and 1.5 lb containers. Labeled in part: "***Fruit Burst***Ingredients: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, …

World Food LLC.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#319 Cherry Chicken Penne Salad 319 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#802 Salad - No Meat Large Chef 3/4 pounds #801 Salad - No Meat Small Chef 1/4 pound

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Nice, Fruit Mango, Product of Mexico, single, 6 ct; UPC 0.4902252988.5

Caito Foods Service, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#061 Fruit Cup:Cantalope,Honeydew,Grape,Strawberry 9 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#764 Salad - Large Chef 3/4 pounds #763 Salad - Small Chef 1/4 pound

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#439 10 oz Very Green Pasta 12 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2012

Late July Organic Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers packaged in : 5oz box UPC 890444000700 8ct carton/1.125oz (single serve caddy) & 1.125oz …

Late July Snacks, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#321 Sonoma Chicken Salad 321 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#010 Broccoli Stir Fry 0.75 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#701 Panini - California Turkey sandwich

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#426 08 oz Grilled Salmon w/Couscous 8 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#358 Savory Seasoning 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#450 10 oz Garden Veggies 10 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Sunny Boy Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: 6/5 lb tubs- "SunnyBoy Creamy PEANUT BUTTER***Net Wt. 5lb. (2.27KG)***INGREDIENTS: Peanuts, …

Sunshine Peanut Company
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#443 10 oz Roasted Potatoes with Dill 10 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#354 Bacon Potato - 8 count Pan 8 each

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#385 1/2 Asparagus Quiche 0.5 each

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#064 Fruit Cup: Cantaloupe Honeydew Water Straw 9 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#073 Fruit Cup: Cantalope Honeydew 15.8 ounces

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#335 Sunshine Salad 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#745 Sandwich - Ham & Cheese sandwich

Spartan Central Kitchen
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2012

#312 Seafood Pasta Salad 312 5 pounds

Spartan Central Kitchen

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

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.