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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 16 critical, 31 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 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 (26), FDA Devices (17), 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 Food Low Sep 12, 2012

CLIF Bar Brand Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 6-pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-66030-5 Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, I…

Clif Bar And Company
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

Dole Mushroom, packaged in a retail package, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.

United Salad Company
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

intraKID Lot 658 with a Best By date of 12/12, 33 oz and 2 oz bottles

Drucker Labs LP
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 2.4-oz (68g), individually wrapped, UPC: 7-22252-10090

Clif Bar And Company
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers wit…

Simmering Soups Inc.
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.

Fresh Express Incorporated
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

"SAFEWAY farms White Sliced Mushrooms***DISTRIBUTED BY SAFEWAY INC.***PLEASATON, CA***PRODUCT OF CANADA***NET WT 8 OZ (227g)" UPC 0 21130 28443 6

Safeway Inc
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

Flavored cheddar cheese, vacuum packed in weights ranging from 0.25-0.50 pounds, labeled and batch coded by firm. Cheese labeled in part: "Medium C…

Vauxner-USA, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars, 12 pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-30260-1

Clif Bar And Company
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Eat Smart Snap Peas, 14x2lbs, 6x8oz , 12x8oz. Item # 18786, 22216, 10094, UPC 7 09351 00035 5, 7 09351 00901 3

Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
FDA Food Critical Sep 12, 2012

Trader Jose's, Mild Salsa, 16 ounce (1 lb) 454g), in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.

Simmering Soups Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Nature's Harvest, pine nuts, Net WT 3 oz (85 g), Distributed by Amport Foods, 550 Kasota Ave, SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414, 3 00 71725 72753 4. Case L…

American Importing Co, Inc
FDA Food Low Sep 12, 2012

CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, 2.4 oz (68g), Individually wrapped bars Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianap…

Clif Bar And Company
FDA Food Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Humphrey Chocolate Drizzle, 5 oz. in a clear plastic bag, UPC Code 8108400009. Bags are packed 12 to a case.

The Humphrey Popcorn Co
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Little Remedies For Tummys, Stimulant Laxative (sennosides) Drops, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), Dist. by Medtech Products Inc., Irvington, NY 10533, UPC 7 56184 …

Medtech Products, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

BD GeneOhm MRSA ACP Assay Catalog #441637, box 48 tests labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc., 2555 boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC…

Becton Dickinson & Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ADVIA Centaur BNP and TSH3 Ultra assays when on-board the ADVIA Centaur …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Acrobat 3000 (AC3000) Spring Arm as support arm for iLED operating lights, TRUMPF Medizinsysteme GmbH + Co KG 82178 Puchheim. The TRUMPF surgical …

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Poly stat Flu A & B Test Manufactured for Polymedco 510 Furnace Dock Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Tel 800-431-2123 914-739-5400 Fax…

Princeton Biomeditech Corp
FDA Devices Low Sep 12, 2012

VersaTREK Windows Software, Version 5.4.3 is a component of the VersaTrek System. The Software CD will be individually packaged using a standard CD p…

Trek Diagnostic Systems
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Zilver 518 Vascular Self Expanding Stent The Zilver Vascular Stent is intended for use as an adjunct to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA…

Cook Ireland Ltd.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

TxRx Knee 15 Coil 3T. For use in conjunction with magnetic resonance scanners to produce diagnostic images of the knee that can be interpreted by …

Quality Electrodynamics LLC
FDA Devices Critical Sep 12, 2012

V60 Ventilator, Continuous Ventilator, Model# V60, PN 1056490 Product Usage: The V60 Ventilator is an assist Ventilator and is intended to augmen…

Respironics California Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

BD GeneOhm VanR Assay , Catalog # 441250, 5 box tests labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc., 2555 boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC,…

Becton Dickinson & Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Status Flu A + B Test Manufactured by Princeton Bio Meditech Corporation Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 USA. The BioSign Flu A + B test is an in …

Princeton Biomeditech Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

BD GeneOhm MRSA ACP Assay, Catalog #441639, box 200 tests labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 Boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, Q…

Becton Dickinson & Co.
FDA Devices Critical Sep 12, 2012

Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators, Model Number: HT70 and HT70 Plus. Product Usage: The HT70 ventilator system is intended to provide conti…

Newport Medical Instruments Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay , Catalog #441400 200, box tests 1-3 labeled in part***BD Diagnostics, 2555 boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC, Canada G1…

Becton Dickinson & Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Toshiba Ultra-Short Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, EXCELART Vantage. MRT-1503/P5-Vantage MRI System. MR imaging.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

OPTETRAK LOGIC TIBIAL INSERT POSTERIOR STABILIZED***Match Component Colors 6 YELLOW, 11mm, Use with LOGIC Femoral and Tibial Components***REF 02-012-…

Exactech, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Brand name: RayStation. Generic name: Treatment Planning System. Software version and build numbers are 2.5.0.144 and 2.5.1.89. Product lifetime …

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Orasure QuickFlu Rapid A+B Test Manufactured for OraSure Technologies, Inc Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA. The BioSign Flu A + B test is an in vitro r…

Princeton Biomeditech Corp
CPSC Moderate Sep 12, 2012

Bluestem Brands Recalls Range Rider Ride-on Toy Cars Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NHTSA Critical Sep 12, 2012

INTERNATIONAL 2006-2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA Critical Sep 7, 2012

FORD 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD
CPSC Moderate Sep 6, 2012

Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress

Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich.
CPSC Moderate Sep 6, 2012

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
NHTSA Critical Sep 6, 2012

MACK 2009-2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

MACK
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

Dan's, LIGHT BUTTER PECAN, half gallon *(1.89 L), 0 70422 24210 4 Hornbachers, LIGHT BUTTER PECAN, half gallon (1.89 L), 0 41130 21661 9 Sunnyb…

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Critical Sep 5, 2012

Small Soup Vegetable Mix:-(Item #CC4) Spanish Onions {1/4" dice), Carrots, Celery Medium Soup Mix Vegetables (Item #CC5) Spanish Onions (1/2" dice…

Fresh Ideas Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

CASS CLAY, DULUTH DARK CHOCOLATE, 3 GALLON (11.34 L).

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

8" Turkey Sandwich

Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

Cass Clay, TIN ROOF SUNDAE 3 Gallon (11.34 L) Cass Clay, TIN ROOF SUNDAE, one gallon (3.78 L), 0 70422 03474 7

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Critical Sep 5, 2012

Julienne Onions, Item #J705 4.0 lbs poly tub; Legal Onion Strings (Item #L165), 5 lb poly bag Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industri…

Fresh Ideas Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

HORNBACHERS, LIGHT FRENCH VANILLA, HALF GALLON (1.89L), 0 41130 21662 6 (Missing Egg from Contains statement) SUNNYBROOK, LIGHT FRENCH VANILLA, HA…

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

HORNBACHERS, FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM, Half-gallon (1.89 L), 0 41130 21658 9 (Missing Egg in the Contains statement)

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Critical Sep 5, 2012

BUSCHS QUESADILLA CHICKEN BM 1 EA

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility
FDA Food Moderate Sep 5, 2012

CASS-CLAY: LIGHT DUSTY ROAD, ONE GALLON (3.78 L), 0 70422 23480 2. LIGHT ICE CRE…

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
FDA Food Critical Sep 5, 2012

Trader Giotto brand Pesto Pizza in 13.5 oz; SKU# 00539937; Product is processed and packaged by Amy's Kitchen, White City, Oregon

Amy'S Kitchen
FDA Food Critical Sep 5, 2012

Naturally Fresh Salad Toppings, Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces, Net weight 3.5 oz, Distributed by: Naturally Fresh, Atlanta, GA

Naturally Fresh Inc.

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.