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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 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Stryker brand Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray (sterilization tray); Model/Part Number: 233-032-116; Product is manufactured and distributed by Stry…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Intellispace Portal software Product Usage: Intellispace Portal is a multimodality thin-client applications server that delivers full diagnostic …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012

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

FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

CPSC Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard

Poh Huat Furniture Ind., of Malaysia

CPSC Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 18, 2012

TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard

TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC

NHTSA Critical Jul 18, 2012

FORD 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD

CPSC Moderate Jul 12, 2012

Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 12, 2012

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 12, 2012

Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 12, 2012

Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard

NHTSA Critical Jul 12, 2012

PORSCHE 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Jul 12, 2012

NISSAN 2012: SEATS

NISSAN

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Rosati Cry Baby Sour Watermelon water ice, 6 fl oz

SR Rosati, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

MUFFIN CHOCOCHIPS IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

Hannaford brand Mini Frosted Cookies, 10 oz UPC # 4126872374

Hannaford Bros.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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.

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

MUFFINS PECAN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 21-MAY-12 4.0oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

MAGDALENAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

POLVORONES CON FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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.

FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Mixed Berry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt with predominantly blue labelling.

The Dannon Company Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Frozen Salted Clam, 12/210g. Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.

Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

MUFFINS CHOCOCHIPS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 24-MAY-12

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Frozen Oysters, Net Wt 1 LBS (454g). Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.

Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

POLVORONES FRESA Y PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Firewood Grill Seasoning X2, 25 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G51189

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12

Mexicantown Wholesale

FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

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

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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