2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 29 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 22 critical, 28 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), NHTSA (9), FDA Devices (4), 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.
IR1200, IR1250(IR1200 Plus), 2020 and One Touch(R) Ping(R) Insulin Pump glucose management system. The device is intended to deliver insulin thera…
Animas Corporation
00780302201 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -2X22 00780302202 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X22 00780302203 MIS 12/14 Slo…
Zimmer, Inc.
00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provision…
Zimmer, Inc.
12/14 Neck Taper 00789504001 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm -3.5 00789504002 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm +0 00789504003 VerSys Femo…
Zimmer, Inc.
Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NISSAN 2012-2013: STEERING
NISSAN
PONTIAC 2009: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
PONTIAC
Graco Recalls Classic Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
MERCEDES-BENZ 2012: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MERCEDES-BENZ
MASERATI 2012: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
MASERATI
FORD 2011-2013: AIR BAGS
FORD
BMW 2007-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW
HONDA 2002-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HONDA
Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard
LAND ROVER 2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
LAND ROVER
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2011-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
BUICK,CHEVROLET
Starbucks¿ Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend, 6oz, UPC 6211171390, Use by dates 8/22/2012 through 9/7/2012 and 9/4/2012 & 9/5/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
***Dulce De Leche "Del Campo"***Ice Cream "Base" (Flavor)***FB 23546***Mfg. Date***Keep Refrigerated at 40*f***Lot#***Net Wt 55 LBS***Indalco Food Co…
Indalco Foods Corp.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. French Apple Pie
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Gourmet Fruit Bowl, 64oz , UPC 7774522620, Use by dates 9/9/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Cherry Pie
McClures, Inc.
Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 25 lb; Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 50 lb
Haldeman Mills
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pumpkin Pie
McClures, Inc.
Derby City Vending "Finish Line" Hand Made Chicken Salad Ingredients: 100% whole wheat bread, Fresh hand cut chicken breast, miracle whip, salt, pepp…
Derby City Vending Inc
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Coconut Custard Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pecan Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Lemon Crunch Cake
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Fruit & Chocolate Platter, 40oz , UPC 7774523673, Use by dates 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Whey Protein Isolate Cross-Flow Microfiltration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Sam's Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel, Net Wt 25 lb, in white plastic pails, Manufactured for Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR 72716, Best if stored in a co…
Dawn Food Products, Incorporated
Whey Protein Concentrate, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Orange Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Black Walnut Cake
McClures, Inc.
"Derby City Vending "Infielder's Breakfast" Biscuit and Gravy, Daybreak Selections, Ingredients: PILLSBURY buttermilk biscuit, PIONEER biscuit gravy …
Derby City Vending Inc
Whey Protein Isolate Cold-Filtration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Egg Custard Pie
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Seasons Choice", 32oz, UPC 7774524276, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Brinser's Best Yellow Corn Meal, 5 lb; Stauffer's Corn Meal, 2 lb
Haldeman Mills
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Cinnamon Streusel Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Chicken Salad
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Marble Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Chocolate Shoo Fly Pie
McClures, Inc.
Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI49544 UPC 8-8692619782-2
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Derby City Vending "Heckuva" Grilled Ham And Swiss Deli Selections Ingredients: Classic Pit-Style Ham, KLOSTERMAN sub bun, Swiss Cheese, mayonaise pa…
Derby City Vending Inc
Wildwood Emerald Valley Kitchen Organic Medium Salsa, 30 oz. Pack size 6/30 oz per case, 14 oz Pack size 6/14oz per case, Packaged in plastic cu…
Pulmuone Wildwood Inc
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Red Velvet Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Coconut Cream Pie
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Sliced Mango, 10.5oz , UPC 7774523751, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier, 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012. Ready Pac¿ Sliced Mango, 32oz, UPC 00000883…
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Sweet Sunshine Platter, 37oz, UPC 7774524204, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012.
Ready Pac Foods 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.