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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 26 critical, 19 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 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 (25), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (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 Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

FastPack Testosterone Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Testosterone The FastPack Testo Immunoassay is a paramagnetic p…

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

Multi Absorber Original, Disposable M1173310 Multi Absorber Original, Disposable, package of 6 pcs, GE Healthcare Finland Oy Made in US Rx Only…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count; 100 count Product of Ireland; UPC 6 99073 70819 9; - 50 co…

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Pro clear(R) 1 day Sphere (o mafilcon A), 90 daily disposable contact lenses, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- Coopervision Shamble, SO 31 4 RF, UK - Scottsville…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Thermo Fisher Scientific/Microgenics brand CEDIA Tobramycin II Assay, Catalog Number 100018, Product is manufactured and distributed by Microgenics…

Microgenics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand GDC-10 ULTRA SOFT 2MM X 3CM, Catalog Number: M0033432030; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distrib…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED J 15OCM, Catalog Number: M0031681920; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilizat…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (BD Code 405198) Product Usage: The device is designed to…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED J 15OCM; Catalog Number: M0031441930; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

ClearSight(TM) Toric 1 day (ocufilcon D), 30 daily disposable contact lenses for astigmatism, STERILE, Rx only --- CooperVision Hamble, SO31 4RF, UK …

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2013

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, CTO425B Ciprofloxacin CIP 5 mcg, 50 discs per cartridge, 5 cartridges per box. The firm name on the b…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

HemosIL Low Abnormal Control 2 UNASSAYED Part Number: 0020003220

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

remel RapID Yeast Plus System, 20 tests, Ref: R8311007, IVD, containing a 15-ml bottle of RapID Yeast Plus Reagent A and a 10-ml bottle of RapID Yeas…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps are designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids …

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Broncho Flexible Fiberscope, models: 11001BN1, 11002BD1, 11004BC1, and 11009BC1. " Examination and treatment of the tracheobronchial tree Contrain…

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

NHTSA Critical Dec 24, 2013

NISSAN 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Dec 23, 2013

Landscape Structures Recalls Oodle Swings Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2013

Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2013

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

CHEVROLET,GMC

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2013

Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2013

Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2013

Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2013

Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Dairy Fresh Deluxe BLT Pasta Salad, UPC 0 70163 50074 7, 1/5 lb, Product Code .410074. Garden-Fresh Deluxe BLT Pasta Salad, UPC 0 11596 52039 1, 1/5 …

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Market Pantry Reduced Fat Coleslaw, UPC 0 85239 20117 6 15 oz, Product Code 201176.

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Roundy's Dill Dip, UPC 0 11150 52603 6, 12 oz, Product Code 52603. Finest Traditions Dill Dip, UPC 7 33147 10554 2, 8 oz, Product Code 38988

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Our Own Premium Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 91045 1, 4/5 lb. , Product Code 1045. 9/28/2013-10/5/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Dairy Fresh Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar, UPC 0 70163 50043 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 410043. Garden-Fresh Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar, UPC 0 11596 92031 3, …

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Weis Old Fashion Cole Slaw, UPC 0 41497 05849 5, 16 oz, Product Code 05849. Weis Old Fashion Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53100 7, 2/5 lb., Product Code 31…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Market Pantry Coleslaw, UPC 0 85239 24106 6, 15 oz, Product Code 24106. Spartan Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11213 90322 4, 16 oz, Product Code 4072. Market Pant…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Dairy Fresh Homemade Mustard Potato Salad, UPC 0 70163 56700 9, 2/5 lb., Product Code 410059. Our Own Homestyle Mustard Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 18, 2013

Sugar free cake: Corn. Package size: 4 oz, 12 oz

Cakes & More Delight's

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Grandpa's Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 14027 8, 16 oz, Product Code 4027. Marsh Signature Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51085 9, 2/5 lb. , Product Code 1085…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Garden-Fresh Greek Style Pasta Salad, UPC 0 11596 52035 3, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2035. 9/30/2013 - 10/8/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 18, 2013

Sliced Sugar free cake: almond flavor with cinnamon. Package size: 16 oz each.

Cakes & More Delight's

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Garden-Fresh Foods Chopped Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Kit , UPC 0 11596 93046 6, 1/11.25 lb., Product Code 3046. 10/2/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Market Pantry Tuna Salad, UPC 0 85239 24108 0, 12 oz., Product Code 24108. Weis Tuna Salad, UPC 0 41497 05345 2, 6 x 8 oz, Product Code 05345

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Archer Farms Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69052 9, 11 oz, Product Code 99010. Archer Farms Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69053 6, 18 oz, Product Code 69052. F…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Weis Amish Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05845 7, 16 oz, Product Code 05845. Weis Amish Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05901 0, 3 lb., Product Code 05901. Wei…

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 18, 2013

Sugar free cake: Vanilla flavor. Package size: 4 oz, 12 oz; Sliced Sugar-free cake: Vanilla flavor 16 oz.

Cakes & More Delight's

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Dairy Fresh Homemade Dixie Cole Slaw, UPC 0 70163 55890 8, 2/5 lb., Product Code 405890. 9/30/2013 - 10/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Garden-Fresh Country Style Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51075 0, 2/5 lb., Product Code 1075. 10/10/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Garden-Fresh Broccoli Cheese Salad Base, UPC 0 11596 55136 4, 1/5.25 lb., Product Code 5136. 9/30/2013 - 10/4/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Finest Traditions Homemade-Style Cole Slaw, UPC 7 33147 00025 0, 16 oz, Product Code 38858.

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Garden-Fresh German Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 14017 9, 16 oz, product code 4017 Code Date 9/25/2013 - 9/30/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 18, 2013

Sugar free cake: Almond flavor. Package size:12 oz

Cakes & More Delight's

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Grandpa's German Potato Salad, 16 oz, UPC 0 11596 14016 2, product code 4016.

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2013

Archer Farms Garlic Herb Cheese Dip, no UPC, 7 oz, Product code 6186

Garden-Fresh Foods, 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