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2012 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2012 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.10% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA 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 84 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 15 critical, 29 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 19 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (41), CPSC (5), NHTSA (4), 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, or NHTSA 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 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
NHTSA Critical Jul 16, 2012

VOLKSWAGEN 2012: TIRES

VOLKSWAGEN
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 2011-2012: 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.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Turkey Dripping Type Marinade X1, 50 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G00988

Newly Weds Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 4/4.0oz

Mexicantown Wholesale
FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscuit, Net Wt 26.4 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court , Mississauga, Ont, C…

Deep Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

CONCHAS: 1) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz, UPC: 0895640000; and item #002; 2) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD)…

Mexicantown Wholesale
FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

MUFFIN PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz, UPC: 9564000029; and item #001

Mexicantown Wholesale
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Xylishield Dental Care Kit containing 60 pieces of Cinnamon Xylishield gum. The product is packaged in blue and white packaging with black and white…

Ultradent Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.

Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Carrot juice. Labeling reads in part:"***LIQUID GOLD 24K CARROT JUICE***JUICE CONNECTION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90058*** 7 62313 00130 0***INGREDIENT…

Healthy Choice/Island Blends, Inc. (dba Juice Connection)
FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

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

The Dannon Company Inc
FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

TACOS DE MANZANA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 3.4oz

Mexicantown Wholesale
FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012

Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada…

Deep Foods Inc
FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012

Smoked Oysters: 1) Empress Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC…

Mitsui Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 11, 2012

CUERNOS: 1) CUERNOS/CROISSANT (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/Pain sucre) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINGTON 519-325-1176, 4 oz., UPC 9564000035; 2) CUERNOS PL…

Mexicantown Wholesale

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.