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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 42 critical, 8 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 13 distinct recalling firms operating in 2 distinct product categories, with 27 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (47), NHTSA (2), CPSC (1), 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.

CPSC Moderate Aug 16, 2012

PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury

NHTSA Critical Aug 16, 2012

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2006-2007: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU

NHTSA Critical Aug 16, 2012

FREIGHTLINER 2009-2012: EQUIPMENT

FREIGHTLINER

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Mango"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302940 FC SALSA MANGO 2/5#. Product is…

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Sysco brand Garden with Romaine, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/p…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Diced Red Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000412; Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouge frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000450. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs., "Gill…

Gills Onions, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Garden Highway Chef Essentials Celery, Onions, diced: 5 oz Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Lee's Cole Slaw Dressing 40oz pouches Product Code: FQ2103

Ken's Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Asian Stir Fry, packaged under the following labels and sizes: Delish, 8.5 oz. Albertson's Generic Label, 10 oz, Chef Essentials - 10 oz. Raley's…

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: 1) "***Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***", "***F…

FreshPoint Central Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Sweet and Sour Stir Fry packaged under the following brand names and sizes: Garden Highway Chef Essentials 10.5 oz; Raley's 10.5 oz Safeway Farms 1…

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Designer Whey Chocolate, 2lbs, item#10200131, 4 units/case. UPC 8-44334-00131-5.

Designer Protein LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Fresh n Easy brand Garden with Romaine, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polyprop…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Fresh n Easy brand Shred Grn Cabbage w/Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and po…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Raley's Mirepoix, 5 oz package.. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Whole***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate…

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Garden Highway Chef Essentials Carrots, Celery, Onions, diced: 5 oz Natural Directions Carrots, Celery, onions deli cup , 5 oz; Safeway Farms Carrot…

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Garden Highway brand Caldo mix, 48 oz.; Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Garden Highway Green Peppers & Yellow Onion sliced 3/8" 2 lb package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

River Ranch brand Shredded Romaine, 6 x 2 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylen…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Mushroom Garlic Herb Steak Topper: 7.5 oz packaged under the following brand names: Garden Highway Chef Essentials, Safeway Farms. Manufactured by…

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Slivered Red Onions, 5 oz, UPC 643550000009. Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC; Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, …

Gills Onions, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Cross Valley brand Chopped Iceberg w/Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and poly…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Cross Valley brand Iceberg / Romaine w/Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and po…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Fresh n Easy brand Chopped Iceberg w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and pol…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Promark brand Shredded Icebreg (1/8"), 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropy…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS***MIXES, FC SHEPPARD PIE MIX RR***2/5#***RT…

FreshPoint Central Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Sysco brand Chopped Iceberg w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropyl…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

River Ranch brand Restaurant-Style Cole Slaw, 16 oz bag, UPC: 45388-10024; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) a…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Autumn Mix sold under the following name brands: 1) Sunrise Autumn Mix which is packaged in 8 oz bags/36 bags per case; 2) Safeway Autum Mix which is…

Mount Franklin Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Hy Vee brand Chopped Romaine, 10 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12055; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylen…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Dickey's BBQ Bean Sauce, 48oz pouches, refrigerated Product Code: DI2063

Ken's Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Pineapple & Papaya"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302950 FC SALSA PINEAPPLE 2/5#. …

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Mix Fajita (Jul Mix Pep/Yo)***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties**…

FreshPoint South Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Stuffed mushrooms, packaged under the following brand names: Delish - 7 oz package; Garden Highway Chef Essentials - 7 oz package; Pacific Coast …

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Signature Cafe Sandwich Philly Cheesesteak hot and cold;regular and large sizes. All Signature Cafe Made to order sandwiches for which customers ask…

GH Foods CA LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Cross Valley brand Shred Grn Cabbage w/Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and po…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Hy Vee brand Garden Supreme ,12 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12046; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Sysco brand Shredded Iceberg (1/4"), (1/8") 4 x 5 lb bag, UPCs: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and pol…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Tartar Sauce sold under the following brand names: 1) Golden Corral Tartar Sauce, 1 gallon,refrigerated Product Code: GD2517; 2) Fatz Tartar Sauce, …

Ken's Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

CRISPY Just Baked Punjabi Cookies by TWI Foods, Net Wt 800 gr, (1.76 lbs, 28.2 oz). Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods, Mississauga, Onta…

Nuts and Spice Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Farm Stand brand Iceberg Garden Salad, 16 oz bag, 24 oz bag, UPCs: 41163-45452, 41163-45453; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene f…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

The Farmers Market brand Garden Supreme, 12 oz bag, UPC: 30034-30146; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and p…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Onion Slab Cut. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Slab***Ready To Eat Product***LB***" "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, F…

FreshPoint Central Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Conch Salad w/onions. Product is labeled in part: "***KEYS FISHERIES CONCH SALAD***Ingredients Ground Conch, Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Cucmber, Mojo (g…

Keys Fisheries, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 15, 2012

The Farmers Market brand ColeSlaw Kit, 11 oz bag, UPC: 30034-99829; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and pol…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Onions Diced. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Diced***Ready To Eat Product***4/5 LB***Slot Location***". "***FP CENTRAL FL. FR…

FreshPoint Central Florida

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Hy Vee brand Romaine Garden Blend, 12 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12058; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypro…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Hy Vee brand Italian Blend, 10 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12048; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/…

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 15, 2012

Cut N Clean Greens Comfort Greens Kit, Ready-to-Cook Kit, 24 oz. Packaged in 24 oz plastic clamshell at 6 per case. This product is sold as a 24oz…

San Miguel Produce, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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