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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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (38), CPSC (10), NHTSA (2), 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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CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2012

CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2012: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

CHEVROLET,GMC
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2012

Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2012

Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn and Laceration Hazard
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2012

LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury

LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2012

Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2012

Polaris Recalls Pro-RMK Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2012

Dunecraft Recalls Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

NHTSA Moderate Dec 14, 2012

BMW 2012-2013: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

BMW
CPSC Moderate Dec 13, 2012

American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga.
CPSC Moderate Dec 13, 2012

Enesco Recalls Shelly's Diner Collectible Due to Fire Hazard

Enesco, LLC, of Itasca, Ill.
CPSC Moderate Dec 13, 2012

Mattresses Recalled by Easy-Rest Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Tomales Bay Foods brand Artisan Cheese in PARTIAL WHEELS of Cheese, from cheese makers in US (VA, VT, Ca, WI, OR, WA and UT) and Ireland, Italy, Sw…

Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Hot Cocoa Cake Net wt. 3 LB; 1.25 LB

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Olive Oil Cake Net wt. 1.25 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Apricot Rugelach Net wt. 1/2 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Apple Lattice Pie (9-inch, 36oz). Pies are sealed in a brown cardboard box with a see-through plastic label and sold as a fresh item at the consumer…

Legendary Baking
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Funky Chunky Chocolate Cookies Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Yoki Bliss Peanut Butter frozen yogurt, 1 gallon, packaged in plastic containers, manufactured by Fresca Foods, CO.

Boulder Ice Cream
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Elvis Ice Cream, 2.5 gallon, packed in a plastic container, manufactured by Fresca Foods, CO.

Boulder Ice Cream
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Big O Cookie Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Jr. Ginger Jump-up Cookies Net wt. 6 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Cinful Cinnamon Rolls Net wt. 1 1/2 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Bumble Honey Cake Net wt. 1.25 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Mandelbread Net wt. 8 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Banana Bread Net wt. 20 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Brownies -Magic & Black Magic (variety pack) Net wt. 1.2 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Funky Chunky Chocolate Cookie Jrs. Net wt. 6 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse ZBPB's Peanut Butter Cookie Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Triple Trouble Chocolate Cookie Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Chipotle Colby , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Jumbleberry Pie

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Cape Cod Cranberry Walnut Pie

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Iced Broccoli crown, 20lbs.

Beachside Produce Llc
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Vitanut Pro IC, 50 g

Breedlove Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product …

Omya Inc
FDA Food Low Dec 12, 2012

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk Half Gallon (1.89 L) Paper Carton UPC: 4157005618

HP Hood LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Brownie Party Net wt. 1.2 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Pecan Blondies 1/4 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Ginger Scone Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Gingerbread Cake Net wt. 3 LB; 1.25 LB

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Magic Brownies Net wt. 1/4 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Pound Cake 1 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Shepherd's Way Big Woods Blue cut wrapped in cheese paper with with type of cheese marked with magic marker and a Tomales Bay Foods sticker applied. …

Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Tumulo Farms, Pondhopper Cheese; any cut or partial wheels, wrapped in cheese paper with with type of cheese marked with magic marker and a Tomales B…

Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Palmiers Net wt. 4 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Perky Pecan Pie

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Genuine Ginger Brownies Net wt. 1/4 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 12, 2012

Monterey Jack , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
FDA Food Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Zingerman's Bakehouse Ginger Jump-up Cookies Net wt. 3 ounces

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.

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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.