PlainRecalls

2015 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,953 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.94% of the 100,165 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.8 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 160 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 31 critical, 15 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (30), FDA Devices (9), 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 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

Triathlon Distal Capture Assembly Catalog No: 6541-1-723 The Triathlon Distal Capture Assembly is used when a surgeon elects to use a capture for t…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

ML 7090 Calibrated LASIK Blade (CLB); CLB CALIBRATED LASIK BLADE 10. ML 7090 Calibrated LASIK Blade (CLB) is to be used as replacement blades for …

Med-logics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

Crea A and B membranes, packaged 4 per box Used in conjunction with the ABL800 FLEX analyzers which are intended for: In Vitro Testing of samples of…

Radiometer America Inc
FDA Devices Critical Mar 25, 2015

Medtronic, 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath 990065. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (10 Fr Select) is used for percutaneous cathete…

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine Solution, item number 5C4466P, for hemodialysis.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

LP Rotate Foot System prosthetic device for fitting lower extremity amputations. -Low profile foot module with adjustable shock absorber and rotat…

Ossur H / F
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: Groshong Midline Bard MYPICC Kit 4F (Single-Lumen) The syringe is u…

Bard Access Systems
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline C…

Bard Access Systems
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2015

NovaPlus Brand Warm Gel Infant Heel Gel Warmer, Item # V6391 NovaPlus Brand Liquid Heal Warmer. Item #V6393 Single Use and Disposable To provide …

CooperSurgical, Inc.
CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2015

Linon Home Décor Products Recalls Foldable Wood Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
NHTSA Moderate Mar 25, 2015

FORD 2011-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD
NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2015

LINCOLN 2013-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LINCOLN
NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2015

FORD 2011-2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FORD
NHTSA Critical Mar 23, 2015

INTERNATIONAL 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA Moderate Mar 23, 2015

CHEVROLET 2013-2015: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Mar 20, 2015

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

BUICK,CHEVROLET
CPSC Moderate Mar 19, 2015

Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard

Cambridge Elevating, of Canada
CPSC Moderate Mar 19, 2015

Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

TranSmart Raspberry Filled frozen unbaked cookie dough, 108/1.75 oz. units, CSM Bakery Products, 3301 Montreal Industrial Way Tucker, GA 30084..

CSM Bakery Products NA-Atlanta Frozen
FDA Food Low Mar 18, 2015

Weis Veggie Chips Net Wt. 6 oz. Packed For Weis Markets, Inc. Sunbury, PA 17801 With code dates: 10 Dec 2014 thru 7 Apr 2015 Natures Place Ve…

Keystone Food Products Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

PINATA'S ASADA SEASONING R-1 (BBQ-140), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, TURBINADO SU…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

GREEN CACTUS SPICY SPECIAL SEASONING (SEA-903), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SUGA…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Product labeling is on the bottom of the container. Label reads in part "SMALL HEART STRAWBERRY TRAY WITH DEVONSHIRE DIP***Use By: 02/16/15 Net Weig…

Real Foods of Seattle, LLC
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

BURRITO LOCO ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING (SEA-189) -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGA…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

KARL'S HOT CHORIZO SEASONING R-1 (CH0-015), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, PAPRIKA,…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

CHILI POWDER 50 LBS

Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

SOYBEAN SPROUTS Go-Hang Net Wt. 1 LBS.and 2 LBS.(Keep Refrigerated) TEL: (972)790-4800 1311LUKEST IRVING. TX.75061 Korean Food Co.; SOYBEAN SPROUTS …

Korean Food Co.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

VALLARTA'S ASADA R-1 (SEA-230), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SUGAR, CITRIC ACI…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Low Mar 18, 2015

Weis Veggie Sticks Net Wt. 6 oz. Packed For Weis Markets, Inc. Sunbury, PA 17801 With code dates: 10 Dec 2014 thru 7 Apr 2015 Natures Place V…

Keystone Food Products Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

PURE GROUND CUMIN, Net Weight XXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY - LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y.

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

TACO HUT ENCHILADA SAUCE BASE SEASONING (ENC--101), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: WHEAT…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

SALSA PICA ASADA (SEA-268), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, PAPRIKA…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Paleo Protein Bar Cookies N' Creme NET WT. 2.1OZ (60G) Manufactured by Julian Bakery, Inc. Developed by Paleo, Inc. GMO-Free, Gluten-Free, No S…

Julian Bakery, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

PINATA'S ASADA SEASONING (SEA-164), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, …

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

GROUND CUMIN STERILE TREATED PROD. OF TURKEY, 50 LBS.

Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

WORTHINGTON HOT SOUTHWESTERN SEASONING II- B, Net Weight 50 Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SPICES, ONION…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Similac¿ Advance Complete Nutrition Infant Formula with Iron, 1.45lb plastic container.

Abbott Laboratories
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

EHMER COOKED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE SEASONING (AND-119), Net Weight XXX Lbs. -- INGREDIENTS: SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, OLEORE…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Paleo Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie NET WT. 2.1OZ (60G) GMO-Free, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Alcohols Ingredients: Egg (White Protein, Isomalto-Ol…

Julian Bakery, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

BLUE TORTILLA ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING R-1 (SEA-188), Net Weight XXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK -- INGREDIENTS: SALT,…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Gourmet Sandwich Rolls sold under the Jewel brand and packaged with 8 rolls to a 20 oz. plastic transparent bag.

Gonnella Baking Co.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

ESPOSITO MILD CHORIZO (CHO-122), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, DE…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Sub Buns sold under the Gonnella brand and packaged with 8 buns to a 20 oz. plastic transparent bag.

Gonnella Baking Co.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Elmwood Park, NJ 07047 www.…

Ungar's Food Products, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

TACO PERFECTOS ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING (SEA-323), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, HYDR…

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

Byglands, Non-GMO soybeans for Sprouting in 25KG bags and 1MT tote bags.

Soyko International, Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

La Centro Americana COMINO MOLIDO Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 5 LBS held in clear plastic containers. Distributed by: La Centro Americana Corp. 2280 Union…

La Centro Americana Corporation
FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2015

RIEKER GRILL & BRATEN (SAU-048), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, …

First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40mg, Rx Only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited Goa-403 722, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA I…

Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
FDA Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 20mg a) 90- count bottle (42517-0020-10), b) 1000-count-bottle (NDC 42571-0020-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs L…

Micro Labs Usa, Inc S

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 — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.