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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (17), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Belmont Rapid Infuser, a Fluid Management System, Model FMS2000.
Belmont Instrument Corporation
Grafton DBM Orthoblend Large Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined…
Osteotech Inc
Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Grafton DBM Putty Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additiv…
Osteotech Inc
Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Teleflex Medicals Hem-…
Teleflex Medical
NP211H***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
"***PressFT***2.1 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture***NP211***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reatta…
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Leveen Coaccess Introducer Set. Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator …
Boston Scientific Corporation
Helion and Xenion surgical lights, 501/01 series KLM lights. The surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an operating or examination a…
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, …
Boston Scientific Corporation
CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplas…
Zimmer, Inc.
CPT Hip System Femoral Stem Petite, Item No. 00-8011-000-05. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthro…
Zimmer, Inc.
"***PressFT***2.6 w/ Two #1 (4 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP262***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reatt…
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Grafton DBM Matrix Strips Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert…
Osteotech Inc
Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounted on the Backplate/Holder and secures the flexible reservoir…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
"***Electric Systems Foot Control****Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
"***PressFT***2.1 w/ Two #0 (3.5 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP212***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To rea…
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Grafton DBM Crunch Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additi…
Osteotech Inc
***This recall is being conducted due to an incomplete recall for RES 57829*** Curlin Infusion Administration Set, REF 340-4165, Sterile EO, The…
MOOG Medical Devices Group
"***Electric Systems Foot Control with Direction and Irrigation***Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spin…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly
Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
JELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunters' Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Summit Treestands, LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
JEEP 2002-2005: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
JEEP
Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
Dream On Me Recalls Infant Swings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard
B&C Industries Ltd, of China
Trend Lab Recalls Children's Upholstered Chairs Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
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MACK
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SYSCO Imperial 6520795 1/5# FRUIT MIX CHUNKS 3/4" 130249 & 130250 BEST BY 9/15/12 & 9/16/12, UPC# 1007 4865393314.
G.O. Fresh
Springside Cheese, Cranberry Monterey Jack Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 28, 2012,
Springside Cheese Corp
Harris Teeter, Stuffed Tilapia 8ct (Fresh)
3fish Inc.
Organic Pine Nuts (Raw, No Shell) 1 lb.Nuts.com NutsOnline, 125 Moen Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 800-558-8881
Newark Nut Stores, Inc.
Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Dill Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21, 2012,
Springside Cheese Corp
SooNyeoWon and Jinga brand Soft Tofu 16 oz. in square, plastic containers, UPC 0 28346 07814 9 (SooNyeoWon). Manna Organics Inc. 170 Avenue 'L', New…
Manna Organics Inc
diet Orange Crush, no calorie orange soda, 2 L (2.1 QT), UPC 078000013979
Pepsi Bottling Group Nashville
White Cheddar Cheese Curds: Springside Cheese, White Curds, 55-0172, V2, August 22, 2012, NET WEIGHT___.
Springside Cheese Corp
CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW, GRAPE, PINEAPPLE, STRAWBERRY: Festival Foods-Best Of The Season 32299 H. Brooks FRUIT BOWL CHPGS 3# Net Wt 48 oz (1362g)…
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Soon Tofu, 30-pieces packaged in large, white, plastic bucket. Manna Organics Inc. Newark, NJ
Manna Organics Inc
Springside Cheese, Color Cheddar Horseradish Cheese, 55-0172, V2, August 24, 2012,
Springside Cheese Corp
HT Signature Lump Crab Cake (Fresh), #81791, 4 oz @ 2x8ct, Net wt. 4 lbs, Packed by 3fish, Inc.
3fish Inc.
CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, HONEY DEW, RED GRAPES: Festival Foods-Best Of The Season 30787 H.Brooks Melon Mix Slices Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) 3 units pe…
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
HT Premium Lobster Cake (fresh), 3 oz @ 2x8ct, Net Wt: 3 lbs, Packed by 3fish, Inc.
3fish Inc.
Springside Cheese, Maple White Cheddar, 55-0172, V3, August 22, 2012.
Springside Cheese Corp
Harris Teeter, Stuffed Flounder 8ct (Fresh).
3fish Inc.
florAlign Prebiotic Formula, sizes: 90g, 180g, 270g
Eco Health, 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: 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.