2015 Recalls
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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 5 critical, 41 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 39 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), CPSC (6), FDA Food (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
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
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Custard Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 oz., Manufactured under the au…
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.
Novation Element Press-Fit, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Standard Offset, Size 9, Femoral Hip Implant Stems, Intended for press-fit fixation
Exactech, Inc.
The Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. I…
GE Healthcare
Eon 300 system includes the following product reference numbers and names: Reference no. 79345 Glucose (GPSL) Reference no. 79450 Uric acid (AUVD…
ELITech Clinical Systems SAS
Regard Custom Surgical Pack, Item Number 880239, Sterile IV Pack. Custom procedure trays contain surgical instruments and accessories intended for u…
Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc
Antibacterial Hydro Personal Catheter, Male 12 Fr, Product Code 63512, sold in boxes of 30 units
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Digital Lightbox, BrainLAB system, image processing, radiological Product Usage: The Patient Data Manager is a system intended for the display of…
Brainlab AG
FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft, Product Code: FAS08070, FAF08070, Implant Size: 8mmx70mm The FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft (implant) is a flexible,…
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
SmartSite Extension Set, Model No. 20029E. Used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery o…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 Calibrator, 2 mL, Product Code 8568040, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750005031, IVD -- Ortho Clinica…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Stryker UniVise Spinous Process Fixation Plate System Inserter, Stryker Spine, Non-Sterile. Reference Number 48590100. Manual Surgical Instrument.
Stryker Spine
ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow¿ Pressure Injectab…
Arrow International Inc
VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Catalog Number/Product Code 6801375, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System …
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers
Steris Corporation
Medtronic Achieve Cables, model 990066. The sterile, single use only Electrical Cable (Model 990066) provides the conduction elements from the proxi…
Medtronic Inc.
Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and he…
ConMed Corporation
Belle Investment Recalls Richie House Boys' Jackets Due to Entanglement Hazard
FontanaArte Recalls Sonmi Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury
Ignite Recalls Kids Straw Tumblers Due to Risk of Ingestion
Ignite USA LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
PETERBILT 2009-2016: TIRES
PETERBILT
MINI 2014-2015: SEATS
MINI
Fireworks Over America Recalls Space Monkey Multi-effect Fireworks Due to Burn, Fire, Impact Hazards
Club Car Recalls Gas Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
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.