2015 Recalls
6,853 recalls · Page 18 of 138
2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,853 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 8.16% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.8 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 138 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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (23), FDA Devices (21), CPSC (4), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Mahindra USA Recalls Compact Tractors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 oz. bags
Shearer's Foods Inc.
AKSAR (life taste and beyond) Cashew Pieces 4040615 Net Wt: 7oz (200gm) , Net Wt: 28oz (800gm) 4051315 Net Wt: 400 gms (14oz) , Net Wt: 5…
Aksar LLC
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 oz., Manufactured under th…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Organic Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder), 60packs/case, UPC 40074 13813
Nijay International, Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnuts, (2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16oz), Manufactured under the authority of Kr…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Kontos Falafel Mix Net Wt. 5 LBS. (2.27kg) Distributed by Kontos Foods Inc., Paterson, New Jersey 07544 UPC 0-32394-7027-7 #70271
Kontos Foods Inc.
Naturipe Foods Frozen Blueberries, IQF, 30 lb. boxes and 1500 lb. Totes, packed in cardboard boxes with plastic bag liners; 50 boxes per pallet or 1 …
MBG Marketing
Nature's Eat Natural Macadamia Nuts NET WT 6 OZ (170g) in cello bags.
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
Earth Exotic Brussels Sprouts Net. Wt. 8 oz. (227 g) Net. Wt. 32 oz (2 LBS) 907 g
A.M.S. Exotic Llc
Spicy Mix Hydroponic Micro Greens packaged in 2 oz. plastic hinged clamshell
Hilltop Farm
Organic Roquefort Papillon cheese packaged in clear plastic wrap
Whole Foods Market
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, 2 count, Net Wt. 6.9 oz., Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporati…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola, 6.1oz., UPC: 7 6211107474 4
Greencore USA, Inc.
Tradiciones Andinas Gourmet Foods Peeled Mote Corn, Mote Pelado, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), Product of Peru, Distributed By: JP Trading and Global Import…
JP Trading and Global Imports LLC
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.4oz and One Dozen, Net Wt. 18.7 oz., Manufactured …
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Giant Red Mustard Hydroponic Micro Greens packaged in 2 oz. plastic hinged clamshell
Hilltop Farm
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Signature Doughnuts, Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.5oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winsto…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Raspberry Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16 oz., Manufactured under the authority …
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Cocoa buttons, item no. 80203, 80203-1, 25lb bulk case
Biscomerica, Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 12 oz., Manufactured under the authority o…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Granny Smith green apples, shipped in unmarked plastic bags and cardboard boxes. Sold individually in retail stores.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Incorporated
Southern Grove Simply Raw Trail Mix Raw Cashews, Walnuts and Macadamia Nuts NET WT 8 OZ (226g) in cello reclosable bags.
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, Half Dozen Net Wt. 16 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp…
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Fenoglide (fenofibrate) tablets, 120 mg Tablets, 90 Ct Bottle, Rx Only. Distributed by: Santarus, Inc. San Diego, CA 92130. NDC: 68012-495-90.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUN…
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
MR Surgical Suite II Table, Model Number(s): M8074SS, M8053SS, M0074SS. UPDATE 11-4-2015: Model M0001SS
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Surgical Display, Model No. MDSC-2224 (24 inch), Model No. MDSC-2226 (26 inch) and Model No. MDSC-2242 (42 inch)
Barco Inc.
The Centricity Universal Viewer Version is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. Images…
GE Healthcare
MaxAn 4.0mm and 4.5mm fixed screws, used in the MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate System. The MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate System is a decompression-bas…
Biomet Spine, LLC
Custom Pak 9319-27. Single-use medical devices and accessories designed by medical professionals for a specific ophthalmic surgical procedure.
Alcon Research, Ltd.
GEMINI PET/CT System, a diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Comput…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Robotic hand accessory to InMotion Arm, rehabilitation robot.
Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc.
MATResponder Tourniquet; Catalog number MATR: UPC 78353 00008; MATCombat Tourniquet, Catalog number MATC; UPC 78353 00010; MATResponder Tournique…
Pyng Medical Corporation
ELITech Clinical Systems reagents used on the Selectra ProS and ProM systems that utilize the Trinder Reaction method. The following product refer…
ELITech Clinical Systems SAS
BAUSCH + LOMB Biotrue ONEday lenses (nesofilcon A), Product Order Number Biotrue SVS - 7201, STERILE, Rx Only; The lenses are available in 5 pack, 30…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic (RIO) system component PN#205143 (locking pin) and PN# 112220 (connector). Indicated for use in surgical knee re…
Mako Surgical Corporation
iOS Galileo Application Version 1.1.1 or lower that programs the Triton Smart Ankle; 1C66 Triton Smart Ankle, an external prosthetic ankle/foot.
Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
e.cam Gamma Camera, an emission computed tomography system. It is intended to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ,…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Eon 100 system included the following product reference numbers and names: Reference no. 77345- Glucose (GPSL) Reference no. 77450- Uric acid (A…
ELITech Clinical Systems SAS
Helioseal F Sealant Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF 558519AN, and Helioseal F Assortment (kit) 5 x 1.25 g, REF 558518AN. Dental sealant. -- ivoclar vivadent…
Ivoclar A. G.
Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Models: M3535A and M3536A
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Baxter 15L Cycler Drainage Bag Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator Models M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 Product Usage: The Heart…
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Envoy 500 system includes the following product reference numbers and names: 55345 ENVOY 500 Glucose 55450 ENVOY 500 URIC ACID REAGENT KIT 5543…
ELITech Clinical Systems SAS
HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: The HAMILTON-G5 ventilator is designed for intensive care ve…
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
EnVision FLEX/HRP visualization reagent found in the following kits: EnVision FLEX, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX+, Mouse, High pH (Link) EnVision …
Dako North America Inc.
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2015
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.