2012 Recalls
4,173 federal recalls indexed for 2012 · Page 71 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 4 critical, 36 moderate, and 10 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (35), FDA Drug (11), FDA Food (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
FDA Food Low Jul 11, 2012
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters; Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) cans, 12 cans per carton; Distributed by Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510-1477; Product of Korea; UPC 0 41498 11984 3
Aldi Inc
FDA Food Critical Jul 11, 2012
MUFFINS PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 21-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Coal Tar USP 2.5% (from Coal Tar USP Solution, 7%), 7.5 oz bottle, Distributed by Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257, NDC 10631-106-08
Ranbaxy Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Loxapine Capsules USP, 5mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 00591-0369-01.
Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Loxapine Capsules USP, 50mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0372-01
Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP 50 mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in india By: Emcure Pharmaceuticals LTD. Hinjwadi, Pune, India, Manufactured for TEVA Phamaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-0733-10
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Loxapine Capsules USP, 10mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 Rx only. NDC # 0591-0370-01
Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets, Loperamide HCl 2 mg/Simethicone 125 mg, 18 count blister pack cartons, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Div of McNeil-PPC Inc., Fort Washington, PA
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, Div Of Mcneil-ppc, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative, 140 mg of Senna per capsule, 25 doses, 100 capsules, Manufactured by: healthPLUS Inc. Chino, CA 91710 USA.
Health Plus Incorporated
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL Injection, 50 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0590-10
sanofi-aventis US, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Loxapine Capsules USP, 25mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 0591-0371-01
Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL injection, 100 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0591-20
sanofi-aventis US, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 11, 2012
Loxitane Capsules, Loxapine Succinate Capsules, 10mg base, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 NDC # 52544-495-01
Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Philips Xcelera Connect, Software R2.1 L 1 SP2, an interface engine for data exchange. Philips Xcelera Connect R2.x is a generic interface and data mapping engine between a Hospital Information System (HIS), Imaging Modalities, Xcelera PACS and Xcelera Cath Lab Manager (CLM). This interface engine simplifies the connection by serving as a central point for data exchange. The data consists only of demographic patient information, schedules, textual information and text reports.
Philips Healthcare Inc.
FDA Devices Low Jul 11, 2012
Single Shot Epidural Trays, Sterile, Integra Pain Management, West Valley City, Utah 84119, each kit contains sterile instruments, drugs and other medical materials that will support the administration of spinal anesthesia for use by a surgeon, nurse or other licensed medical professional. Model number is 3403644. The intended use of this tray is to provide the surgeon, nurse or other licensed medical professional, a kit of sterile instruments, drugs and other medical materials that will sup
Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 6IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904611. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 3 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 9 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. The
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 5 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit Accessory - Infant Patient Y Connector; an Rx device for single patient use; 30 connectors per box; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.
Carefusion 2200 Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/4M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. Thes
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/2M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. Thes
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/1M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. Thes
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 10 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Non-Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.
Carefusion 2200 Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ4 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Vacuette Quickshield Complete Plus, 21G x 1 (0.8 x 25 mm), Greiner bio-one. The Quick shield Complete Plus is intended to be used only with Vacuette Blood collection Tubes as a system in routine venipuncture procedures. They are for single-use only and should only be used by adequately trained healthcare personnel in accordance with instructions for use.
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 6 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
S4 Cervical (S4C) Revision Instruments (FW099R and FW101R). The S4C Revision Instruments assist in the removal of an occipital cervical screw during revision surgery.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Victory 9 with Power Seat (SC609PS) Motorized wheelchair with elevating seat.
Pride Mobility Products Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 7 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.
Carefusion 2200 Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ3 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. T
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
TDX SP Power Wheelchair, TDX SR Power Wheelchair, TDX SI Power Wheelchair. Model Number(s): TDXSI, TDXSI-2, TDXSI-2-S, TDXSI-CG, TDXSI-HD, TDXSI-HD-S, TDXSIV, TDXSIV-2, TDXSIV-2-S, TDXSIV-HD, TDXSIV-HD-S, TDXSP, TDXSPBASE, TDXSP-CG, TDXSPEURO, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, TDXSR, TDXSR-CG, TDXSR-CG-HD, TDXSR-MCG, FDX, FDX-CG, FDXEURO-14, FDX-MCG. Mrf. By: Invacare Corporation, 1200 Taylor Street, Elyria, OH 44035. Intended to provide mobility to a person restricted to a sitting position.
Invacare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904613. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 4 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 4IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code: 283904411. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ5 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. The
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 4IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904413. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ2 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. The
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 8 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/3M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. Thes
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
AirLife¿ MiniSpacer¿ MDI Dispenser Adapter. Dual-Spray MiniSpacer¿ Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Dispenser/Adapter with 15 mm connections. The 15 mm Dual Spray MiniSpacer¿ is a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Dispenser. It is a non-sterile, single-use item, intended to dispense aerosolized medication into a breathing circuit or ancillary circuits. MINISPACER adapters are indicated for patients on a breathing circuit, for whom aerosol medication has been prescribed, in short and long term critical ca
Thayer Medical Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
Microbiologics 217 Osseo Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Gram Stain Control Slides, SLO3-10, ATCC Licensed Derivative, MediMart Europe, 11 rue Emile, Zola B.P. 2332, 38933 Grenoble Cedex 2 France. They are microscope slide preparations contains specific organisms populations of known and predictable characteristics. These slide support formal quality assurance programs by serving as quality control challenges to demonstrate and document satisfactory performance of staining regents and met
Microbiologics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
LUSTER HIP SZ 2 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting percutaneous rod holder is to attach to the rod to facilitate rod insertion, positioning, and orientation through the extender sleeves, under the fascia. The rod is secured to the holder by tightening a captive set screw against the rod end in the tip of the holder using the set screw driver. After positioning the rod and securing at least one pedicle s
Zimmer, Inc.
CPSC No agency class Jul 11, 2012
Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
CPSC No agency class Jul 11, 2012
Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.