PlainRecalls

2015 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

7,953 recalls · Page 136 of 160

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 15 critical, 32 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (16), NHTSA (5), 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 Drug Low Mar 18, 2015

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 80mg, 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 Moderate Mar 18, 2015

DICOPANOL (diphenhydramine hydrochloride in 5 mg/mL oral suspension kit) FusePaq, 150 mL Kits, Rx Only. Fusion Pharmaceuticals LLC., 768 Calle Plano…

Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2015

PROMETHAZINE DM SYRUP (Promethazine Hydrochloride, USP and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, USP), EACH 5 ml (ONE TEASPOONFUL) CONTAINS: Promethazine H…

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

GE Healthcare Proteus XR/a with wall stand model number 2260354. Intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy in all genera…

GE Healthcare
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer; Siemens Material Number: 10492730, 10696855, 10696857, 10697306. The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for pro…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: The intended …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Low Mar 18, 2015

Carton: Richard-Allan Scientific CYTO-STAIN; REF 7501R; Quantity: 1x1 Gallon; Size: 1 Gallon/3.8L; LOT 313833; 11/2016; Bottle: Richard-Allan Scien…

Richard-Allan Scientific Company
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Siemens Healthcare Caps for capillary 140/175 uL, Package count 100 For use with blood collection Multicap glass and Multicap-S plastic capillari…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit Fiberoptix (IAB), 8 Fr 40 cc Model: IAB-05840-LWS

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

MAX-TL 9.0 x 7.0 mm Implant, Catalog No. 15711K; Z-MAX Implant 9.0 x 7 mm Length, Catalog No. Z-MAX9-7. Dental implant. Product Usage: The MAX…

Southern Implants, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Synthes Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails; The Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) is intended for fixation of diaphyseal fractures where the…

Synthes, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

- NTL-30 30ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NTL-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - TL-INT-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feedi…

Medela Inc. EF Division
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Philips DuraDiagnost X-Ray system, Stationary X-Ray System Radiographic Models: 712210, 712211

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Pressure IQ Evolve Mattress; Non-powered mattress replacement system. Intended for patients with medium to high risk for developing pressure ulcer…

Arjo Hospital Equipment AB
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

RAPIDLab 1265 System; Siemens Material Number: 10491395, 10321852, 10335524. The Rapidlab 1200 systems are intended for in vitro diagnostic use b…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. Knee…

Microport Orthopedics INC.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Siemens Healthcare Caps for capillary 50/60 uL, Package count 200 For use with blood collection Multicap glass and Multicap-S plastic capillaries …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

RAPIDLab 1245 System; Siemens Material Number: 10321844, 10491393, 10337179. The Rapidlab 1200 systems are intended for in vitro diagnostic use b…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Apollo (cold) Laser Desktop Control Units, Model AP2-DT. The Apollo IR Heat Lamp System is intended to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to pro…

Pivotal Health Solutions
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polyme…

Zimmer, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

VITROS Hand-held Barcode Scanner, Catalog Number 6844210, for use with the following VITROS Systems: VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, VITROS 3600 Immu…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Autostainer Link 48 (AS480), Autostainer Plus Link Instrument (AS100), Autostainer (S3400), and Autostainer Plus (S3800). Automated slide stainer for…

Dako North America Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Siemens Healthcare Caps for capillary 100 uL , Package count 200 For use with blood collection Multicap glass and Multicap-S plastic capillaries SM…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

RAPIDPoint 405 Blood Gas Analyzer; Siemens Material Number: 10310464, 10322347, 10314817, 10317193, 10318999, 10320055, 10322347, 10328278, 10328302…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Juno DFR X-ray system

Villa Radiology Systems LLC
NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2015

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CHEVROLET,GMC
CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2015

CreaMiser Refrigerated Creamer Dispensers Recalled by WhiteWave Due to Fire Hazard

CreaMiser Products Corp., of Phoenix, Ariz., now owned by WhiteWave Foods, of Broomfield, Colo.
NHTSA Critical Mar 13, 2015

BMW 2015: AIR BAGS

BMW
NHTSA Critical Mar 13, 2015

BMW 2014-2015: AIR BAGS

BMW
NHTSA Critical Mar 13, 2015

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BUICK,CHEVROLET
NHTSA Moderate Mar 13, 2015

CHEVROLET 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CHEVROLET
CPSC Moderate Mar 12, 2015

Levels of Discovery Recalls Airplane Rocker Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Moderate Mar 12, 2015

Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores
CPSC Moderate Mar 12, 2015

Youth Loungewear Pants Recalled by M&M'S World Store Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

LaRosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing, 1.5oz plastic packet. Labeled in part, "INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Red Wine (preserved with Sulfites)…

T. Marzetti Company
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

D.L. Jardine's MESQUITE BARBECUE SAUCE NET WT. 18 OZ. (510g) Distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Texan Imports Pty Ltd 19 Emperor Palace Kent…

Jardine Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2015

H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas 12ct. and 30 ct.

H-E-B Corpus Christi Operations
FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Izzio Artisan Bakery Rev Lem/Poppy Muffins 3.5oz packaged individually and put into cardboard case with 90 muffins per case

Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

Jardine's FOUR BANDITOS SAMPLER in cardboard box with black and red graphics

Jardine Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz., Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131

MegaMex Foods, LLC - R&D Center
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

GROUND CUMIN SEED, 50 LBS NET, ETO STERILE TREATED

Morris J. Golombeck, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2015

FERROUS SULFATE ELIXIR 220 mg/5 mL, UPC 350838778059, NDC 50383-778-05 --- HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO, INC. AMITYVILLE, NY 11701

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

Fairway - Like No Other Market Organic Cranberry Low Fat Granola Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g) Manufactured for Fairway Group Holdings Group, New York, NY…

Sole Grano Llc
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

D.L. Jardine's Texas Chili Bag O'Fixins Kit Net Wt. 4 Oz (113g)

Jardine Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

Pecanettes, Net Wt 8oz (226.80 Grams), Shelled and Packed by: Stone Mountain Pecan Co., 1781 Hwy 78, Monroe, GA 30656.

Stone Mountain Pecan Co
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

SHOTGUN WILLIE'S TEXAS CHILI SEASONING MAKES 1 1/2 QUARTS NET WT. 3.1 Oz (88g)

Jardine Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

Roach dry eviscerated salted Fish (Rutilus rutilus), Weight 0.365 Kg. Product is held in plastic packaging & shipped in 5 Kg (11 lb) boxes. Import…

S&S Food Import Corp.
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

D.L. Jardine's Texas Chili Works "THE WHOLE KIT N KABOODLE" NET WT. 3 Oz (85g)

Jardine Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2015

Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in 5.6 oz. clear plastic container with clear plastic lid; UPC: 7-23055-21415-3; 24 units per case

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Low Mar 11, 2015

LaRosa's Italian Dressing, 1.5oz plastic packet. Labeled in part, "INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Cultured ?Buttermilk, Distilled Vinegar, Romano C…

T. Marzetti Company

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.