2012 Recalls
4,173 recalls · Page 38 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.10% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Embolectomy Catheters (Models A44XX, A4FXX, CE0XXXST, and CE0XXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4402, 3F-40CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4403, 3F-80CM, S…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
***REF LS7700***Qty 1*** EC REP*** ConMed Linvatec Xenon Universal Light Source
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Covidien Duet TRS 45 4.8 mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit. Product Code: DUET4548. Single Use Loading Unit (SULU) tissue reinforceme…
Covidien LP
The MAYFIELD¿ Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD¿ Base Units and MAYFIELD¿ Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone …
Integra Limited
UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter, Model # 105-5065. Product Usage: The UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter is intended to access…
Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
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
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
DODGE,RAM 2009-2010: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DODGE,RAM
FORD 2012-2013: EQUIPMENT
FORD
LOTUS 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
LOTUS
BMW 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China
Cyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS Due to Fall Hazard
YCH Industries Corp., of Taiwan
Spearmint Leaf Organic C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Fresh Fruit Product is labeled in part: "***Fruit Burst Bowl***1 LB (454g)***Best If Sold By***Ingredients: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Hone…
World Food LLC.
Olive Leaf Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Cut Seasonal Fruit -Item # 028-00172 - Net Weight 20 oz UPC 045009 00172 6; Cut Seasonal Fruit - Item # 028-00173 - Net Weight 10 oz UPC 0 45009 …
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LL…
Protica, Inc
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 8 011…
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
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…
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Rose Hips Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
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-…
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Dietary supplement. Product is labeled as :" Rescue Me***911 Damage Control***brantley living herbal formulas***HERBAL SUPPLEMENT 15 INDIVIDUAL PACKE…
GMP Laboratories of America Inc
Spence & Co Ltd brand 8oz Smoked Salmon Trim
Spence & Co., Ltd.
Mango Spears: 1) Delish Mango Spears Net Wt. 5 oz. (142 g) Enjoy by: 8/28/2012 and before Prepared for Walgreens Inc. Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Distr…
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Fennel Seed, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.
Tunnel Farms
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
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
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: Renai…
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies. Product is labeled in part: Side of tin: "***RICH FIELDS*** Butter Cookies***NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***See Botto…
Atico International USA, Inc.
Somersaults Crunchy Nuggets baked with sunflower seed and toasted grains. Pacific Sea Salt Flavor, Net Wt. 6 oz. UPC 8-98403 00201-7;
Somersault Snack Co., LLC
Spearmint LF/CS; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Licorice Root, WHL; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Tropical Salsa Product is labeled in part: "***FRESH***Garden Highway***Fresh Party Favorites!***PERISHABLE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Tropical Salsa***N…
World Food LLC.
Peppermint lf, org C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Lavender Flower Medium Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
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 413…
American Licorice Co
Friendly's Fudge Nut Brownie Sundae Extreme, 48 oz. carton UPC: 0-29839-00657-1
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
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 04…
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Parsley Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Wellsley Farms 1 LB Nova Salmon
Spence & Co., Ltd.
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 …
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ;…
American Licorice Co
Mullein Leaf, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix has the Item # 027-01480, and the UPC is 0 45009 01480 1. Haggen Label reads in part "HAGGAEN'S ORIGINAL *** Tropical M…
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.