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2013 Recalls

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2013 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,251 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2013. That represents about 6.25% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.4 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 106 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 2013.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 46 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (14), CPSC (9), 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 2013 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 Dec 11, 2013

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate inser…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA O…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420820, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA O…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Navigator HD l3F/15F x 46cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog M0062502290, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1. Diagnostic d…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

SIEMENS brand ARTISTE Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option (Multiple X feature) in combination with the IMR…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

syngo(R) Lab Data Manager - Version VA11B and VA12A Systems Securely consolidates data from multiple lab instruments, the LIS and Siemens StreamLA…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. T…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 11, 2013

STERITITE Containers: STERITITE Container Kit, 1/4 size, 3" high, product code: 13902; STERITITE Mini Mid Size, 3" high, product code: 13903; STERITI…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, MOBILE BEARING ARTICULAR INSERT RIGHT, SIZE 5, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71621509, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA …

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

SIEMENS brand ONCOR series Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option(Multiple X feature) in combination with the…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

VersaSafe Extension Set, Model No. 21000M-007

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Navigator HD l3F/15F x 36cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog No 250-228, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic p…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Assembly, Patient Side Manipulator on da Vinci Surgical Systems: da Vinci S Surgical System; da Vinci SI Surgical System da Vinci Si-e Surgical Sy…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2013

IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported

IKEA of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Ram's Imports Recalls Girls' Pink Leopard Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Ram's Imports Inc. of New York, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes Due to Laceration Hazard

Solowave Design Corp., of Hamburg, N.Y.

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2013

CHEVROLET,GMC 2012-2013: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

CHEVROLET,GMC

CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2013

Exmark Recalls Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc., from Beatrice, Neb.

CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2013

Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard

Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio

CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2013

PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard

Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo.

CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2013

Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard

The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Dec 9, 2013

Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

Linear H.K. Manufacturing Limited, of China

NHTSA Critical Dec 6, 2013

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHRYSLER,DODGE

CPSC Moderate Dec 5, 2013

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2013

KENWORTH 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

KENWORTH

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Blueberry, Pear and Purple Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individua…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Digestive Enzymes, Digestion, 4Life, Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules, A Product of 4Life Manufactured by BioMedical Research Laboratories, LLC, Sandy…

4Life Research, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Mango, Carrot & Greek Yogurt Organics Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sa…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Kids Tropical Fruit Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Tots Purple Roots and Fruits Yogurt Mish Mash; 3.17 oz. Pouch; Also 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged …

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

-DigestMORE, 90 capsules per bottle, Food Supplement is sold under Renew Life brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 35000 8. -DigestMORE Ultra, 60 capsule…

Pacific Nutritionals

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Florayme A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, 90 count capsules Distributed by Wendy Huang, MD, MPH, DABMA 9 Professional Circle, S…

FoodScience Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Cenk Disczyme A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, 180 count capsule Distributed by Cenk Integrated Health & Spine Services, 107 Ga…

FoodScience Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

PCC, Rebecca's Natural Food, Sprouts Famous Market, Ritzman Pharmacy, Earth Fare, Hartig Drug, Viroqua Food, Ramona Fitness Center, Independent Choic…

Nexgen Pharma, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Kale, Apple & Greekstyle Yogurt Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. B…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

ParaZYME, 90 capsules per bottle, is dietary supplement and sold under Renew Life brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 30990 7. The product is labeled in …

Pacific Nutritionals

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Ortho Molecular Products DigestzymeV. Dietary Supplement. Gastrointestinal health. 90 (product code 128090 and 128090U) and 180 capsules (product …

Ortho Molecular Products Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count

FoodScience Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Blueberry, Parsnip & Buckwheat Organic Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch . Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual …

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Plum, Berry & Barley Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 coun…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Peanut Brittle ("Pepitoria De Cacahuate"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00012 6.

Las Trojes

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Pumpkin Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 0000 5 8.

Las Trojes

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Raspberry, Spinach & Greek Yogurt Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual …

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Mozzarella String Cheese made with 2% milk for 1/4 less fat, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with either 12 or 24 pieces of mozz…

Kraft Foods Group

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Pumpkin & Banana Organic Baby Food, 3.5 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 coun…

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Cherry & Sweet Corn Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count …

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Kids Blueberry Blitz Fruit & Veggie Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count …

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Life Worth Living Nutriceuticals LWL Enzyme Life A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, Distributed by Life Worth Living Nutriceuti…

FoodScience Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Plum Organics Kale, Apple & Greek Yogurt Organics Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale …

Plum Inc

Nearby Recall Years

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

Compare 2013 with 2012 →

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 2013