2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 59 of 72
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 13 critical, 34 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (28), FDA Devices (12), CPSC (7), 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.
Bayonet Forceps 7.-1/8 (181.0mm) 0.75mm Insulated Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-1360I, 510 (k) #K884656. The surgical…
PSC Industries Inc
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on th…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
System 1 Base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood fo…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Military Kit Portable Clinical Analyzer ; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized…
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Stryker brand Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray (sterilization tray); Model/Part Number: 233-032-116; Product is manufactured and distributed by Stry…
Stryker Endoscopy
Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
i-Stat Portable Clinical Analyzer; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium…
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Intellispace Portal software Product Usage: Intellispace Portal is a multimodality thin-client applications server that delivers full diagnostic …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 220/240 V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on t…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
InstaTrak with Multiple Dataset Navigation, 892.2050 System, Image Processing System, Model Number IT3500 Plus. Product Usage: Usage: The syst…
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Alere Triage BNP PN 98000XR Intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of congestive heart failure (also referred t…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
superDimension Systems AAS00016-xx with Software Version 4.0-4.9. Indicated for use for displaying images of the tracheobronchial tree to aid the …
superDimension, Inc
Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Poh Huat Furniture Ind., of Malaysia
Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC
FORD 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FORD
Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard
PORSCHE 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
PORSCHE
NISSAN 2012: SEATS
NISSAN
Rosati Cry Baby Sour Watermelon water ice, 6 fl oz
SR Rosati, Inc
MUFFIN CHOCOCHIPS IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 MANUFACTURED BY MEXICANTOWN WHOLESALE DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Hannaford brand Mini Frosted Cookies, 10 oz UPC # 4126872374
Hannaford Bros.
Cedar's Bakery Pita Bread, 10 loaves, White; ingredients flour water,yeast, sugar, salt. Nt. Wt. 22 oz.(1 lb. 6 oz. - 624 GMs)
Cedars Bakery
Na-Rae NR, Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MA1159, net wt. 44 lb per case. Cho-Rip-Dong Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MB3025, net wt. 7.4 …
Seoul Trading Inc.
Muffins with Pecans: 1) MUFFIN W/PECANS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz; UPC 9564000029, item #002; 2) MUFFIN W/PE…
Mexicantown Wholesale
Whole Oysters: 1) Empress Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC 7360000719. 2) Premiu…
Mitsui Foods Inc
MUFFINS PECAN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 21-MAY-12 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
MAGDALENAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Cana…
Deep Foods Inc
Cho-Rip-Dong Frozen Oysters in plastic bags: 1) Item no. BG1501, net wt. 1 lb.; 2) Item no. BG1521, net wt. 8 oz.; 3) Item no. BG1551, net wt. 3 lb.;…
Seoul Trading Inc.
POLVORONES CON FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
Cinnamon Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is red, white, and bla…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Mixed Berry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt with predominantly blue labelling.
The Dannon Company Inc
Crispy by TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T 3M5.
Deep Foods Inc
Frozen Salted Clam, 12/210g. Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
MUFFINS CHOCOCHIPS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 24-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
Spearmint Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is aqua, blue and whi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
1) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12, UPC: 9564000009 2) EMPANADAS D…
Mexicantown Wholesale
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCEN…
Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant
Frozen Oysters, Net Wt 1 LBS (454g). Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
POLVORONES FRESA Y PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Firewood Grill Seasoning X2, 25 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G51189
Newly Weds Foods Inc
EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
Nol-Boo Global Frozen Rice Cake & Mussel, Item no. EN5011, package in a plastic bag, net wt. 1.21 lb.
Seoul Trading Inc.
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.