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2015 Recalls

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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, 20 moderate, and 16 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Food (9), NHTSA (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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Terumo Surflo Winged Infusion Set with Filter and Needle Protection (Surshield), Product Code: SV-S25FL35.

Terumo Medical Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Set, Model No. 2420-0500. Used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the p…

CareFusion 303, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 7 Panel Dip Card, Item No. PSD-7MPB, PSD-7MO, PSD-7M

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

DrugSmart 12 Test Cup (Multi & BUP), Item No. 61210D DrugSmart 12 Test Cup (Multi/Single/BUP), Item No. 61205D

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 6 Panel Cup w/Adult (AU), Item No. PSCupA-6MBAU

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

11 Panel Dip Card (OPI 300) w/Adult, Item No. 11125AA

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension EXL with LM STM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimen…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 5 Panel Dip Card w/Adult, Item No. PSDA-5MB300

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Synaptive Medical BrightMatter Navigator System (Guide System). Part number SYN-0026. The Guide system is comprised of a cart labelled SYN-0024 and …

Synaptive Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 30, 2015

Optional PS500 Power Supply Unit for the Evita V500 Ventilator and Babylog VN500 Ventilator. Babylog VN500 is a ventilation unit intended for the …

Draeger Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

THERMO FISHER 8 DRUG CASSETTE, Item No. MTPA-8MBAU

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

CLIA RDTC 12-Panel Cup (w/Adulteration), Item No. CLIA-RDTC-12, DCC-81205-5

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

Micro Screen 6 Panel Cup with Adult (AU), Item No. MSCA-6MBAU

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Critical Dec 30, 2015

Etest¿ PIP/TAZO/CON-4 PTC 256 -pack of 30 tests US. Etest¿ is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-ne…

Biomerieux
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

DrugSmart Cup THC/COC/AMP//MET/OPI2/BZO, Item No. 60600D

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen CLIA Waived Cup with 8 Drug, Item No. PSCup-8P-W

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Cartridge, FG-025320; The MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue Cartridge and MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge con…

Cardica, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Green Mamba Suture Passer

Biomet, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

FB Broth, 10ml (Fastidious Bacteria Broth) Cat. no: K31 Lot: 15231 A fastidious bacteria broth for the enriched cultivation of Neisseria spp.,…

Hardy Diagnostics
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

iCup DX 10 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1107-142

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

12-Panel Dip Drug Screen with adulterant, Item No. PSDA-12BUP, PSD-6MTDBO300, PSD-10PPX, PSD-10MOX, 60960D, 61127D, DCC-81205-5, IMCA-10M5.

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

IntellaTip MiFi XP Asymmetric (N4) Curve 7/110/2.5/8-10 ; Material Number: M004PM4790N40; Catalog number: PM4790N4; Cardiac: The IntellaTip M…

Boston Scientific Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Airways Development LLC WaterPAP Positive Airway Pressure Device Reference #WP-7700.

Airways Development LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay, REF/Catalog No. B4238-40, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10445729, IVD. --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Test, Qualitative and…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

DrugCheck Waived 12 Panel Cup w/Adult, Item No. DCC-81205-5

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 6 Panel Dip Drug Screen, Item No. PSD-6BUPO3

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Artis systems with large display from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray for angiographic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Critical Dec 30, 2015

Etest¿ PIP/TAZO/CON-4 PTC 256 - Foam of 100 tests WW. Etest¿ is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-…

Biomerieux
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

Immutest 11 Pnl Drug Screen Cup w/ Adult, Item No. IMCA-11OP

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 10 Panel Dip Card w/Adult, Item No. PSDA-10MO, PSDA-10MMO300, PSDA-10PPX, PSDA-10BUP, PSD-12BUP, PSD-10M, PSCupA-6MB-W, PSCup-10MMO300, P…

Ameditech Inc
FDA Devices Critical Dec 30, 2015

Boston Scientific, Chariot ST-CCV Guiding Sheath, Sterilized using ethylene oxide: Product Description Material Number (UPN) Guiding Sheath 5F, 4…

Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amounts depend…

Aesculap, Inc.
CPSC Moderate Dec 30, 2015

KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
CPSC Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
NHTSA Critical Dec 30, 2015

BMW,MINI 2016: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

BMW,MINI
CPSC Moderate Dec 29, 2015

Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans
NHTSA Critical Dec 28, 2015

BMW 2015: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

BMW
NHTSA Critical Dec 28, 2015

FERRARI 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FERRARI
NHTSA Critical Dec 28, 2015

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

DODGE,JEEP
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

Single Curry Chicken Salad Wrap, Made Right Here, 7oz UPC 263126

Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

GORGEOUS MEMORY brand Daylily, NET WT: 10.6 oz. (300 g), UPC 6 932960 968806, Product of China --- MINHANG FOOD CO., LTD, 103 Eldridge St., New York …

A & S Food Trading Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

Classic Deli Pasta Salad, Sold by weight UPC 260976

Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce (French Labeling - Raviolis Au Fromage avec sauce Marinara) Net Wt. 340 g (12 Ounc…

Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

Classic Deli Pasta Salad, 14 oz UPC 0 36406 30264 6

Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Sprinkle King, Yellow Sanding Sugar,QYEL413.L32, UPC:Inner: 766818313403; Outer: 10766818313400, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).

Kerry Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

219772 509998 MARKET DISTRICT APRICOT LOG

Giant Eagle, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 23, 2015

Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix sold under the following brand and size: Girl Scouts, NET WT 7 oz. (198g).

A. L. Schutzman Company, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Sprinkle King, Black Sanding Sugar, QBLK413.L32, UPC: Inner: 00766818310006 ; Outer: 10766818310003, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).

Kerry Foods

Nearby Recall Years

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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 2015

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