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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 22 critical, 26 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 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 (30), FDA Drug (7), FDA Devices (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 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.

NHTSA Critical Aug 13, 2013

KIA 2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

KIA

NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2013

HYUNDAI 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2013

HYUNDAI 2006-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate Aug 8, 2013

Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 8, 2013

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Aug 8, 2013

Holgate Toys Recalls Playmat Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Stores

Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto, 2/5 lbs bulk containers into 1/10lbs carton. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/…

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Vegetable tray 8 oz UPC 7 49404 30002 5; Ingredients: Carrot Sticks, Pretzels, Grapes, Creamy Hummus. Penny's Salsa Inc. Snack Pack w/Hummus Gra…

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Harbor Greens Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 80717 3; Tacoma Boys Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 90717 0.

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Pimento Cheese, packaged in 7 oz. plastic containers, and labeled in part ***Made by Whole Foods Market, Landover, MD 20785***UPC: 000000234801

Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Kitchen

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***Crab & Shrimp Salad*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.

Fisher's Homestyle Salads

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Ceviche De Camaron. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in par…

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

OSKRI, Fig Dark Chocolate Bar, Net Wt 1.9 oz (53g) UPC 6 66016 30030 7. Ingredients: Figs 80%, dark chocolate 20% ( sugar, cocoa butter, pure choc…

Oskri Corp.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

WHOLEY Shrimp, Farm Raised, Cooked, Peeled Deveined, Tail on, Ingredients: Shrimp, Salt and Sodium Tripolyphosphate..., ,Net Wt 1 LB (16 oz) , 3…

Lipari Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Ceviche De Basa. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"EL…

El Campestre

FDA Food Low Aug 7, 2013

Lehman's Hot Veggie Mix, packaged in 12/16-oz jars per case, distributed by Lehman's, Kidron, OH 44636

Ozark Bottling, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

PERFECT 3000 VANILLA POWDER, FORMULA # 3101. The product is loose powder packaged in bulk drum.

Kabco Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Camaron Aquachile. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"…

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Penny's Garlic Hummus 12 oz has UPC 7 49404 83061 4; Harbor Greens Garlic Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 802123; Tacoma Boys Garlic Hummus 8 oz has UP…

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Penny's Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 12 oz has UPC 7 49404 51848 2; Harbor Greens Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 80414 1; Tacoma Boy…

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***Broccoli Cheese Soup*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.

Fisher's Homestyle Salads

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

10-inch Supreme Chocolate Layered Cake; 12 units per shipping case

CSM Bakery Products North America

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

OSKRI, Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis, Net Wt .88 oz (25g), UPC 6 66016 40031. Ingredients: Coconuts , Rice Syrup, Dark Chocolate ( Sugar, Coc…

Oskri Corp.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Hummus is packed in 1.5 oz plastic portion cups with foil peel lids, 100 cups in a case. The product labeled in parts: "***HUMMUS***1.5 oz*** KEEP…

Northwest Gourmet Food Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda a) Net Wt. 1 LB. (454 g) UPC 3320001130 b) Net Wt. 8 oz. (277 g) UPC 3320001110 Church & Dwight, Co. Inc. 469 N. Harriso…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

PERFECT 3000 CHOCOLATE POWDER, FORMULA # 3098. The product is loose powder packaged in bulk drum.

Kabco Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto De Basa. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in …

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

El Campestre Brand Seafood Ranchero. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"S…

El Campestre

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

PENNY'S CREAMY HUMMUS 12 oz has UPC 7 49404 90971 6; PENNY'S SALSA Creamy Original Hummus 25 LB has no UPC.

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***Cheddar Potato Soup w/Bacon*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.

Fisher's Homestyle Salads

FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***New England Clam Chowder*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.

Fisher's Homestyle Salads

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Vegetable tray 8 oz UPC 7 49404 98020 3; Ingredients: Carrot Sticks, Celery, Grape Tomatoes, Creamy Hummus. Penny's Salsa Inc. Snack Pack 8 oz h…

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Penny's Black Bean Hummus 12 oz has UPC 7 49404 70200 3; Harbor Greens Black Bean Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 80515 5; Tacoma Boys Black Bean Humm…

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

OSKRI, Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate, Net Wt. 1.9 oz ( 53g), UPC 6 66016 30070 3. Ingredients: Coconuts 55%, Rice Syrup, Dark Chocolate 20% ( Sugar,…

Oskri Corp.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

Penny's Jalapeno Hummus 12 oz UPC 7 49404 91368 3; Harbor Greens Jalapeno Hummus 8 oz UPC 7 49404 80313 7; Tacoma Boys Jalapeno Hummus 8 oz UPC 7 …

Hagee Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 7, 2013

OSKRI, Almond Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt 1.9 oz (53g), UPC 6 66016 30042 0. Ingredients: Almonds 32%, Rice syrup, Rice Crisp, Dark Chocolate 10% …

Oskri Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Belladonna Alkaloids/PB (Belladonna Alkaloids / Phenobarbital) Tablets Phenobarbital USP 16.2 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.1037 mg, Atropine Sulfate 0…

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Enablex (darifenacin) Extended Release Tablet, 15 mg per tablet. Physician Sample 7 Tablets bottle, Rx only, Mfd by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG, Ste…

Warner Chilcott US LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

DIANEAL Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 5000 mL container, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Olanzapine Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablets per bottle, Mfd for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason OH, 45040, USA, Mfd by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals L…

Torrent Pharma Inc

FDA Drug Critical Aug 7, 2013

Night Bullet Capsules, supplied in 1 count packets, produced by Green Planet Inc, Riverside, CA

Green Planet Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

DayQuil Sinex DayTime Sinus Relief (acetaminophen 325 mg and phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) liquicaps and NyQuil Sinex NightTime Sinus Relief (acetaminophen…

Procter & Gamble Co

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL, Rx Only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35242. Distributed by Actavis M…

Actavis South Atlantic LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Eon Mini - 3788 (IPG), Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including u…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Synthes Large External Fixation, MR Conditional, Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007, Lot Number 6800599 Synthes Large External Fixation is in…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Omnicycle Elite; US Importer and Distributor: Accelerated Care Plus, Reno NV. Manufactured by Medica Medizintechnik GmbH, Hochdorf, Germany. The prod…

Accelerated Care Plus Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

ViSi Mobile Chest Sensor (3 lead-wire ECG, AAMI), Catalog No. 93-10014 The ViSi Mobile Monitoring System is intended for use by clinicians and med…

Sotera Wireless, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Medline Steam Biological Indicators, SteriTec Product Code PL 353, Distributor Product Code MDS200525 EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTe…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Siemens Luminos dRF Fluoroscopic X-Ray system Fluoroscopic X-Ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code PL 218, Distributor Product Code T40360EZ EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTes…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2013