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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 15 critical, 34 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Food (19), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Perkin Elmer Specimen Gate, Screening Center. Data management of neonatal screening test results and demographics by qualified laboratory personnel …

Perkin Elmer Life Sciences Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Low Nov 4, 2015

BD CD3 (SK7) FITC; IVD; Catalog # 349201 and 340542 Hematology: The CD3 antibody reacts with the epsilon chain of the CD3 antigen/T-cell antigen …

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Regard, Item Number 830054001, CV00625A - OPEN HEART A&B - Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Brilliance 16-Slice (Air) Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Brilliance Big Bore (Oncology & Radiology) Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

2.7 mm Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12mm. The Synthes modular Mini Fragment LCP System is intended for fixation of fractures, ost…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

BG cartridges for IRMA TRUPOINT Blood Gas Analyzer, PN 048103. BG Cartridge are single use, disposable, in vitro diagnostics intended for point o…

LifeHealth, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Regard, Item Number 830019, CV0214H -Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Ingenuity Flex Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Sentinel MULTIGENT Ammonia Ultra Reagent, In-Vitro Diagnostic for ammonia measurement; List Number: LN 6K89-30. Intended for the in vitro quantitativ…

Sentinel CH SpA

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Regard, Item Number 800301001, Sterile, CV0708A - OPEN HEART- Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Turon Shoulder Impaction Fixture REF 804-15-102 The Turon and RSP Impaction Fixtures are used in the operating room on the back table to assemble th…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Monaco - Radiation Treatment Planning used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Regard, Item Number 830045, CV0443D - CV BUNDLE - Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides; patient specific instruments used as a guide during surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthrop…

Materialise N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Regard, Item Number 830565001, CV0654A - PEDIATRIC HEART - Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2015

Exprt Precision System: Revision Knee, Model Number 160-010-726/738 For use with the Exprt Knee System in total knee arthroplasty to replace the n…

Encore Medical, Lp

NHTSA Moderate Nov 4, 2015

FORD 2006-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

CPSC Moderate Nov 3, 2015

GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire

CPSC Moderate Nov 3, 2015

Window Shades Recalled by Carra Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Nov 3, 2015

LEXUS 2013-2015: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Oct 30, 2015

BMW 2016: CHILD SEAT

BMW

NHTSA Critical Oct 30, 2015

PORSCHE 2015-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Oct 30, 2015

CHEVROLET,GMC 2013-2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CHEVROLET,GMC

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2015

Lighthouse Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2015

Maeli Rose Recalls Girls' Hoodies Due to a Strangulation Hazard

Maeli Rose, of Arcadia, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2015

QBP Recalls WeThePeople BMX Bicycles and Cranksets Due to Fall Hazard

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2015

Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

Sure Signal Products, Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif.

NHTSA Critical Oct 29, 2015

HONDA 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

HONDA

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Nabulsi Cheese 16 oz, 25 lb UPC Codes: 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, 7 96252 00125 3 Product is vacuumed packed or pack…

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) French Vanilla Cream Whey Superior NET WT. 32.8 oz. (2.05 lb) 930g and NET WT. 98.4 oz. (6.15 lb) 2,790g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, …

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Mozzarella Natural Hickory Smoked Net Wt. 1lb. UPC Codes: 7 96252 70012 5, 7 96252 70013 2, 7 96252 12014 5, 7 96252 12015 2 Product is va…

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Cinnamon Rice Pudding Casein Protein, Enhanced Performance Nutrition, NET WT. 32 oz. (2 lb) 910g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, packaged…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Authentic Braided String Cheese Jumbo Braided String Cheese Braided Whole Milk String Cheese Braided String Cheese Original Oaxaca 8oz, 13oz., …

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Confidence Chocolate Peanut Butter 1.1 LB and 2.7 LB packaged in plastic bottles - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 2.11 LB; UPC 6554550205…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Red Velvet Deluxe Whey Superior NET WT. 34 oz. (2.12 lb) 960g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code: 6554…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Chocolate Truffle Confidence Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery 25G 100% WHEY ISOLATE; NET WT. 42.9 oz. (2.7 lb) 1,216g …

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Strawberries & Cream 100% WHEY ISOLATE, Enhanced Performance Nutrition NET WT. 33.9 oz. (2.11 lb) 960g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; pa…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Village Cheese with Natural Hickory Smoke 6 lb UPC Codes: 7 96252 00129 1 Product is vacuum packed.

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Natural Flavor Pure Whole Colostrum, 100% Bovine First Milking Colostrum, Enhanced Performance Nutrition, NET WT. 10.6 oz. (.66…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Feta Basket Cheese With Green Olives & Thyme 8 oz UPC Code: 7 96252 22006 7 Product is vacuum packed.

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Goat Milk Feta 8 oz UPC Codes: 7 96252 50001 5 Product is vacuum packed and packaged in pails.

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Strawberries & Cream Whey Superior NET WT. 31.7 oz. (1.98 lb) 900g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code:…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Nabulsi in Brine 20 oz. UPC Codes: 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, 7 96252 00125 3 Product is packaged in jars.

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Braided String Cheese Marinated with Olive Oil & Herbs Jumbo Braided String Cheese Marinated with Olive Oil & Herbs 8 lb UPC Codes: 96252 00019…

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Farmer's Goat Cheese 8 oz UPC Codes: 7 96252 50016 9 Product is vacuum packed.

Karoun Dairies

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2015

JBN (Just Be Natural) Chocolate Mocha Whey Superior NET WT. 33.9 oz. (2.11 lb) 960g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code: 6554…

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2015

Cotija 8 oz, 13 lb UPC Codes: 7 96252 80037 5, 7 96252 80036 8, 7 96252 80032 0 Product is vacuum packed.

Karoun Dairies

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2015