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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 12 critical, 28 moderate, and 10 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (27), FDA Devices (13), NHTSA (6), 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 Food Low Oct 2, 2013

MAX Brand Organic Blueberry, 100 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Organic Blueberry***Dietary Supplement 100 CAPSULES***6 65176 …

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2013

spartan fresh selections american potato salad, Net Wt. 16 oz (1 LB) 454g. UPC 11213-90320.

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

MAX LIVER STRONG, 200 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LIVER STRONG CoQ10***Dietary Supplement 200 Capsules***6 65176 32608 0***…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2013

First Street Blueberry Muffins Loaf (S 45383), 16 oz., 12 trays/case, UPC 0 41512 10854 9.

KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers brand, packaged in .75 oz; 2 oz.; and 2.5 oz. in 3 count and 6 count cardboard sleeves and labeled in …

Shenandoah Growers, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

MAX Brand Kidney Strong, 120 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX KIDNEY STRONG***Dietary Supplement 120 Tablets***6 65176 13427 2***…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Human breast milk, pasteurized, 4 oz, in bottles; Pasteurized Human Milk,Hospital Grade Milk. Mother's Milk Bank 751 S. Bascom Abe.San Jose, CA …

Mothers Milk Bank

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

Hyper II LECITHIN, 100 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"Hyper II LECITHIN***Dietary Supplement 100 Softgels***6 65176 01115 3***Man…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Coconut Peanut Brittle's label is read in parts:"***COCONUT PEANUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with sodium metabisulfate), peanuts, whi…

Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Blythedale Farm Farmstead Brie, 1 lb white wrapped disc UPC Code:

Blythedale Farm Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2013

First Street Blueberry Muffins (S 45395), 14 oz., 9 trays/case, UPC 0 4151210833 4

KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.

FDA Food Critical Oct 2, 2013

Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 oz. (226.4g) All Natural. Ingredients: Sugar, wheat flour, water, eggs, canola oil, unmodified food starch, c…

Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Blythedale Farm Vermont Brie, 7 oz. wrapped disc in plastic cup UPC Code: 762713669010

Blythedale Farm Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Coconut Brittle's is labeled in parts: "***COCONUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with metabisulfate), white sugar, glucose, butter (crea…

Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

Max LUNG AID Extra Strength 100 capsules Dietary Supplement Product labeling reads in part:"*DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 100 capsules***Manufactured for:Healt…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

MAX Brand Organic OPC31 Grapeseed Extract, 200 Count Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Organic OPC31 Grapeseed Extract***NEW WITH BLUE…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

JAMES FARM brand CUT GREEN BEANS (EJOTES CORTADOS), FRESH FROZEN, NET WT. 32 OZ. (2 LBS.) 907 g, UPC 7 60695 01004 2, PRODUCT OF POLAND -- Distribute…

Restaurant Depot

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Sensations Asian Supreme Salad Kit; 220 g/7.8 oz. Product os USA/Produit des E. U. A. Taylor Farms, Salinas, CA 93901

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 2, 2013

Max Blood Sugar Defense 150 tablets Dietary Supplement Product labeling reads in part:"*DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 150 tablets***Manufactured for:HealthMax P…

Healthmaxx Global Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Walgreens Progesterone in Ethyl Oleate 50 mg per mL Injection, 10 mL vial, Inject 1 mL Intramuscularly as directed by physician, Walgreens Specialty …

Walgreens Co

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets 60 mg, USP Rx Only 100 Tablets, Manufactured and Distributed by: CorePharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846 NDC 64720-128-10 …

Core Pharma Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

QUADROX iD HMOD 2030 Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator; QUADROX-i ADULT HMO 70000 / HMO 71000; QUADROX-iD Pediatric HMOD 30000. The QUADROX oxygenators a…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

ENDOPLUS; Precision Laparoscopic Instruments; REF 346VA; Description 5mm Atraumatic Grasper S/A, Standard; Non-sterile; Manufactured by Endoplus; 7…

Endoplus, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Universal Titanium Prosthesis, Round Head, with Flex H/A titanium shoe. The ear prosthesis is implantable and indicated for hearing loss.

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Blood Line Filter, labeled in part Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, packaged as part of a Terumo Cardiovascular P…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

GE 1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa Vibrant, HD23 Software and the following model numbers: 2395001, 2395001-2, 2395001-3, 2395001-4, 5269997…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Invacare Power Wheelchair, one per box To provide mobility to a person restricted to a sitting position.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humer…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

ENDOPLUS; Precision Laparoscopic Instruments; REF 345VA; Description 5 mm Traumatic Grasper S/A, Standard; Non-sterile; Manufactured by Endoplus; 7…

Endoplus, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model# 10015048. Intravascular administration set.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Monaco RTP System Radiation treatment planning

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 2, 2013

ABX PENTRA Calcium CP Reagent, Model # A11A01633 Calcium plays an essential role in many cell functions: intracellularly in muscle contraction and…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Reliance Endoscope Processing System (REPS), STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA www.steris.com. The intended use of …

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Monaco RTP System Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System. Radiation treatment planning.

Elekta, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2013

Festool Recalls Plunge Cut Circular Saw Due to Laceration Hazard

Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG, of Neidlingen, Germany

NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2013

LAMBORGHINI 2007-2008: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

LAMBORGHINI

CPSC Moderate Sep 27, 2013

Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks Due to Laceration Hazard

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

CHEVROLET 2013-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

CHEVROLET 2013-2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

NISSAN 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

BMW 2012-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

BMW

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

INFINITI 2006-2010: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

INFINITI

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2013

Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling, 10 lb bags Labeled in part "13210 B 1 77220 13:38 KEEP FROZEN BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO FILLING***INGREDIENTS: COOKED PINT…

JTM Provisions Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Frozen dough balls are sold under brand name Winco or Tasty Bake: Item # 04018 is 17 oz wheat dough ball, Winco brand, individually wrapped in pla…

Tasty Bake Inc

FDA Food Low Sep 25, 2013

Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Assorted Fruit, Sugar Free, 100ct chewable tablets. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.

Novartis Consumer Health

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Coffee Cake: queso/manzana (cheese/apple)

Jean's Cake

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Artichoke Pecorino Sauce, 16 fl. oz., 12 jars/case

Premier Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Pills bury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing, CINNA BON, USPC 1800000501, 1800052230, 12.4 oz and 2-pack USPC 1800045675,2- 12.4 oz (351 G) CANS, NET WT 24.…

General Mills, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2013

"***SUPERBUDIN"

Lucy's Kitchen, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2013

Meyer Lemon Braising Base, 1lb. 8.5 oz, 12 jars/case

Premier Foods, LLC

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 2013