2012 Product Recalls (4,173)

2012 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA 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 84 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 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (33), CPSC (8), FDA Devices (5), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA 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 3, 2012

Embolectomy Catheters (Models A44XX, A4FXX, CE0XXXST, and CE0XXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4402, 3F-40CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4403, 3F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4404, 4F-40CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4405, 4F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4406, 5F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4407, 6F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4408, 7F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4F00, 2F-60CM (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F01, 2F-80CM, (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F02, 3F-40CM, (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F03, 3F-80CM, (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F04, 4F-40C

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2012

REF LS7700Qty 1* EC REP* ConMed Linvatec Xenon Universal Light Source

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2012

Covidien Duet TRS 45 4.8 mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit. Product Code: DUET4548. Single Use Loading Unit (SULU) tissue reinforcement stapler. The Endo GIA Universal Staplers with Duet TRS reloads have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomoses. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of pancreas.

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2012

The MAYFIELD¿ Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD¿ Base Units and MAYFIELD¿ Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone or supine positions. Those devices provide cranial stability and immobility for various craniotomies and spinal procedures. The Gel Pads are supplied to users in labeled plastic bags, 1 per bag. Product Usage: The MAYFIELD¿ Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD¿ Base Units and MAYFIELD¿ Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeri

Integra Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2012

UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter, Model # 105-5065. Product Usage: The UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter is intended to access peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media.

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

CPSC No agency class Oct 3, 2012

Fresh Fruit Product is labeled in part: "Fruit Burst Bowl1 LB (454g)Best If Sold ByIngredients: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Honeydew, Grapes, Mango, Blueberries.Packed in its own juiceDistributed by: Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. Jacksonville, FL 32254For Nutrition Information Call 1-888-449-9386P-0090 21140 01701 7PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED***" Recalled Products: UPC 0 21140 01701 7 1 LB and UPC 0 21149 01707 9 1.5 LB

World Food LLC.

2012 Recall Year Insight

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GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Fitness Anywhere Recalls Early Model Suspension Trainer Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury

Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

DODGE,RAM 2009-2010: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

FORD 2012-2013: EQUIPMENT

LOTUS 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard

Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard

Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Cyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS Due to Fall Hazard

Spearmint Leaf Organic C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Olive Leaf Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)

Garden Pure Fresh Cut Mango 9 oz .(255 g) Best By: 08/28/12 and before Packed by F& S Produce Co. Inc. Headquarters, Rosehayn, NJ 06532 UPC 8 01172 20149 5

Crispy Punjabi Cookies, By TWI Foods, Net Wt. 800g/1.76 lb, Manufactured by TWI Foods, Inc. 1-866-9-CRISPY, www.crispyjustbaked.com, UPC 627265001520, Product of Canada.

Rose Hips Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

SIgnature Cafe Fruit Basket Medley, 30 oz, Use By: AUG 28 12 and before Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., PO Box 99, Pleasonton, CA 94566-0009 1-877-232-4271 UPC 0 2113006918 7

Spence & Co Ltd brand 8oz Smoked Salmon Trim

Fennel Seed, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.

Fresh Cut Fruit Mango Chunks 1/5 lbs Best Use By: 08/28/12 and before F& S Produce Co. Inc. Headquarters, Rosenhayn, NJ 08532 No UPC

Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Garden Highway Tropical Mango Spinach Salad with Zesty Orange Vinaigrette 7 oz .(198 g) Best if sold by: 8/28/12 and before Distributed by: Renaissance Food Group LLC Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 UPC 8 26766 801850 5

Somersaults Crunchy Nuggets baked with sunflower seed and toasted grains. Pacific Sea Salt Flavor, Net Wt. 6 oz. UPC 8-98403 00201-7;

Spearmint LF/CS; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Licorice Root, WHL; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Tropical Salsa Product is labeled in part: "***FRESH***Garden Highway***Fresh Party Favorites!***PERISHABLE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Tropical Salsa***Net Wt. 11 oz (312 g)***Best if Sold By***Renaissance Food Group LLC***Rancho Cordova, CA 95670***1-888-4 -HWYFUN***www.gardenhighway.com***"

Peppermint lf, org C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Lavender Flower Medium Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy; packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre box and 12 oz. tins. UPC 5.5 oz - 4136408300; 4.5 oz Theatre Box UPC 4136408302; Theatre box shipper UPC 4136408295. 12 oz tin UPC 4136408299; American Licorice Company Union City, CA

Friendly's Fudge Nut Brownie Sundae Extreme, 48 oz. carton UPC: 0-29839-00657-1

Delish Fruit Burst 10 oz.(283 g) Enjoy by: 8/28/12 Distributed by: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 Distributed by Walgreens UPC 049022 55862 5

Parsley Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

Wellsley Farms 1 LB Nova Salmon

Garden Pure Holiday Fruit Bowl 4 lbs (1.81kg) Best By: 8/28/12 and before F& S Produce Co. Inc. Headquarters, Rosenhayn, NJ 08532 UPC 6 01172 00264 1

Mullein Leaf, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

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REF LS7700Qty 1* EC REP* ConMed Linvatec Xenon Universal Light Source

Tropical Salsa Product is labeled in part: "FRESHGarden HighwayFresh Party Favorites!PERISHABLEKEEP REFRIGERATEDTropical SalsaNet Wt. 11 oz (312 g)Best if Sold ByRenaissance Food Group LLCRancho Cordova, CA 956701-888-4 -HWYFUNwww.gardenhighway.com***"