2015 Recalls
8,016 recalls · Page 12 of 161
2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,016 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.88% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.0 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 161 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 2015.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (40), NHTSA (4), FDA Devices (3), 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 2015 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
SCFE Driver (SCF-MLD273 & SCF-MLD265) instrument used for the insertion of the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System. This instrument is included in the…
Pega Medical Inc.
Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042P The Palindrom…
Covidien LLC
Tool Legend 16cm 2.4 mm wire pass for Midas Rex Legend Dissecting Tool. Used by surgeons to drill holes.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution
Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
North Central Industries Recalls Fireworks Fountains Due to Burn and Injury Hazard
FORD 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FORD,LINCOLN
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CHEVROLET,GMC 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
CHEVROLET,GMC
MACK 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
MACK
Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Herrs Foods Inc
Fresco Fresh Banana Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Net Wt. 6.5 oz. packaged in clear plastic tub.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A.
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix Box of 20, 1.75 oz. flexible film bags. 2 boxes per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
Kar's 18 CT. Variety Pack, Box of 9, 3.5 oz. flexible film bags Sweet n' Salty
Kar Nut Products Company
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix Box of 18, 3.5 oz. flexible film bags. 1 box per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
SK-TG-Timeless Garden Salad Kit (1/2.43 LB) KEEP REFRIGERATED Made by: Vaughan Foods, Moore, OK 73160
Vaughan Foods
Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***SIMPLOT CLASSIC*** I…
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix 3.5 oz. flexible film bags. 42 bags per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU 0244.
Northstar Produce
Cold Smoked Salmon Deli trays (CS300), 2 pcs, 3lbs/trays. 6lbs per case.
Certified Smoked Fish LLC
NatureBox Sticks 'n Stones; roasted nuts with sesame sticks 4.5 oz (128 g) pouches - UPC 8 52523 00546 4 and 5 lb. Corporate bags - no UPC; Ingre…
NatureBox, Inc.
Cucumber, sliced 3/8", product is packaged in a 2 lbs. plastic bag and placed in a cardboard box. Product is sold to deli department at retail stor…
Triple B Corporation
Martinelli's Sparkling Northwest Blend Cider , 8.4 oz glass bottles (250 mL); Packed in 12 pack, UPC 0 41244 99057 5; item number 99957; Single 8…
S. Martinelli & Co
PROVA, Standard Exhausted Vanilla Seeds, Graines VRAC, Caisses-outres of 50 X Lbs, packaged in a cardboard box.
Prova Inc
Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***MARKON FIRST CROP***…
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
Sliced Cucumbers (100/3 oz) KEEP REFRIGERATED Made by: Vaughan Foods, Moore, OK 73160; Sliced Cucumbers (50/3 oz) KEEP REFRIGERATED Made by: Vaughan …
Vaughan Foods
Classic Baklava; Net WT 5.5 lbs (2.43 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 11930 Manufactured by K…
Kronos Foods, Inc.
Dole All Natural SPINACH; Net Wt. 8 oz. (227 g). Enjoy by 10-15-15, UPC 7143000976 Product of the USA Excellent Source of Vitamin A, K, C, Fola…
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part Case"***Sysco Imperial **…
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
Orange Blossom Baklava Net WT 5.5 lbs. (249 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 11934 Manufactur…
Kronos Foods, Inc.
Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Korean BBQ Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 1085189900518…
New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo
Sample Assortment Net WT 4 lbs. (1.82 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 11904 Manufactured by …
Kronos Foods, Inc.
Fat Boy Fresh Produce - cucumbers. Cucumbers are often referred to as Slicer or American cucumber and are 7-10 inches long ang 1.75 to 2.5 inches in…
Custom Produce Sales
Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Chili Lime Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 1085189900519…
New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo
Taboli Net Wt. 80 oz (5 lb/2.82 kg) KEEP REFRIGERATED Manufactured by Fresh Creative Foods, Inc. Moore, OK 73160 in plastic tub
Vaughan Foods
Mountain Mix 2oz bag, 7oz pouch, 10oz pouch, 17oz tin, 28oz pouch & 25lb bag. INGREDIENTS: Raisins, Peanuts (Peanuts, Peanut and/or Canola Oil, Salt)…
Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
Cold Smoked Salmon Trim (CST50), 2 pcs, 2.5 lbs/case. 5lbs per case.
Certified Smoked Fish LLC
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix 2 oz. flexible film bags. 72 bags per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
CU-W-Whole Cucumbers (1/6 CT Bag) KEEP REFRIGERATED Made by: Vaughan Foods, Moore, OK 73160; Whole Cucumbers 1/5-LB NET WT: 5 LB Distributed by: US F…
Vaughan Foods
Kings fresh & Delicious Cashews & Sweeties Net Wt. 14oz. (397g) INGREDIENTS: Cashews (Cashews, Canola and/or Peanut Oil Salt), CHOCOLATE BUTTONS (Sug…
Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
Raw cucumbers packaged in bulk in 6-count corrugated boxes bearing the Front Row Produce logo. There is no city or state listed on the label.
Front Row Produce LLC
Deluxe Assortment, Net WT 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 10922 Manufactured by…
Kronos Foods, Inc.
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix 34 oz. flexible film bags. 6 bags per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***GARDEN FRESH***64775…
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
Italian Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***FIRST STREET***ITALIAN BLEND C…
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
Martinelli's Sparkling White Grape, 8.4 oz glass bottles (250 mL); Packed in 12 pack, UPC 0 41244 99925 5; item number 99925; Single 8.4 oz. bottl…
S. Martinelli & Co
Frozen Peas & Carrots, Product is IQF, frozen, not ready to eat, each label carries cooking instructions. Product is packaged under the following br…
Lakeside Foods, Inc
Kar's Sweet n' Salty Mix Box of 5, 1.25 oz. flexible film bags. 6 boxes per case.
Kar Nut Products Company
Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Tropical Produce Specialist Corp
Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Sea Salt Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 10851899005174 …
New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo
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: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.