2015 Recalls
8,173 federal recalls indexed for 2015 · Page 33 of 164
2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.83% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 164 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 12 critical, 23 moderate, and 15 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (16), FDA Devices (14), FDA Drug (11), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
PSST, Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 4 lbs (1.81 kg), Distributed by Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Dixie Crystals, Sugar EFG, Net Weight 50 lbs and 2000 lbs., Imperial Sugar Company, Savannah, GA.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Broccoli Salad Kit, product ID; 028-07092, packaged in a bulk case, Net wt. 11 lbs (4.99 kg). UPC: 0 45009 07092 0 The product is labeled in parts "***BROCCOLI SALAD KIT***Ingredients: Ingredients: Broccoli, Broccoli Slaw (broccoli, carrots, red cabbage), Coleslaw Dressing (high fructose corn syrup, soybean oil, water, sugar, tarragon flavored vinegar, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, salt, food starch-modified, xanthan gum, spice, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [as preservatives], paprik
Real Foods, LLC
Clear Value Sugar, granulated, Net Wt. 4 lbs (1.81 kg), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Imperial GMI, Non GMO Linerless Sugar EFG, Net Weight 2000 lbs., Imperial Sugar Company, Savannah, GA.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Laura Lynn, Pure Cane Sugar, Net Wt. 25 lbs (11.34 kg), Distributed by Ingles Markets, Inc., Asheville, NC 26816.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
KAL Brand Amino Acid Complex UPC 021245 51610 1, Product #51610
Nutraceutical International Corporation
West Creek, Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 25 lbs (11.3 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Mixed Fruit Candy, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Distributed by: Prosperity Resources Int'l, Inc., Product of China, UPC 6 47406 02091 3
Prosperity Resources International, Inc.
Monarch, Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 25 lbs and 50 lbs (22.88 kg), Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Imperial Sugar, Pure Granulated Sugar, Net wt. 50 lbs (22.6 kg), Distributed by Imperial-Savannah LP, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.
Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery
Harvest Slaw Kit, product ID 028-07114, package in bulk case, Net wt. 5.75 lbs. (2.61 kg). UPC 0 45009 07114 9. The product is labeled in parts "***T/H HARVEST SLAW KIT***Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts, Turnips, Carrots, Sunflower Seeds (sunflower kernels, roasted in vegetable oil (sunflower), salt), Dried Currants, Green Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Parsley***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Net Wt: 5.75 lb (2.61 kg)***".
Real Foods, LLC
Hill Country Fare Natural Spring Water 1 GAL./3.78L container packaged in polyethylene jug
H E B Grocery Company, LP
America's Choice Straight Cut Sweet Potatoes Fries, Frozen 539 g in plastic bag. Distributed by: ONPOINT Inc. Montvale, NJ. Product of Canada UPC: 7 54807 12025 5
Russet House
Caramel Caribou Ice Cream, 3 gal, frozen in bulk round container.
The Ice Cream Club, Inc.
Cascadian Farm Organic Cut Green Beans, Net Wt. 10 oz (284g) Keep Frozen.
General Mills, Inc
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, MEDIUM, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
Guthy-Renker LLC
All Products Intended to be Sterile, mediStat Pharmacy, 110 East Azalea Ave., Foley, AL 36535, 844*737*2550. An Incomplete List of Recalled Products Includes 1) All Cyanacobalamin Products, 2) All Magnesium Chloride Products, 3) All Lipostat (MIC B12) Products, 4) All Trimix (Papaverine/ Aloprostadil/ Phentolamine) Products, 5) All Testosterone Products, 6) All Dexamethasone Products, 7) All Levocarnitine Products, 8) All Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Products, 9) All Triamcinolone Products, 10)
Medistat RX L.L.C.
Prolotherapy with Phenol (Dextrose 25%, Glycerin 25%, Phenol 2.5%, QS SWI), 100 mL vial, Rx Only, Hartley Medical, (888) 671-2888
Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, Incorporated
METOCLOPRAMIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP 10 mg/10 mL, 10 mL cups, Rx only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc, Largo, FL. NDC: 66689-031-01.
VistaPharm, Inc.
Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release tablets, USP, 240 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Apotex Corp. Manufactured by Apotex Research Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 099, India; Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-2742-5.
Apotex Inc.
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, DARK, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
Guthy-Renker LLC
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, LIGHT, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
Guthy-Renker LLC
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, FAIR, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
Guthy-Renker LLC
Prolotherapy with Phenol (Dextrose 25%, Glycerin 10%, Lidocaine HCl 10%, Bupivacaine HCl 0.625%, Phenol 1%, QS SWI), 5 mL vial, Rx Only, Hartley Medical, (888) 671-2888
Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, Incorporated
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, TAN, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.
Guthy-Renker LLC
LIPO B STERILE INJECTION 10 mL ( Methionine 25 mg, Inositol 50 mg, Choline Chloride 50 mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 5 mg, Methylcobalamin 0.1mg, Benzyl Alcohol, Sterile Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric Acid), Multidose vial, Rx Only, Compounded by Eagle Pharmacy, Birmingham, AL 35244
Eagle Pharmacy, Inc.
SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. For intra-cardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart.
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.
Zimmer, Inc.
ASP-1021 LipoTower with Aspiration Pump and Tumescent Pump. Medical use.
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Zimmer, Reprocessed Zimmer Tourniquet Cuffs,34" Single Hose Single Bladder Brown (PLC), 34", Model (Reprocessor) Number: ZIM60-7075-106, Reprocessed by Sterilmed. Products are individually packaged in a Tyvek¿/poly pouch. There are 5 pouches placed inside a casepack box. Each sales unit (casepack) contains 5 devices.
STERILMED, INC.
Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher, Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System Product Usage: Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.
Ferno-Washington Inc
Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button; 7000MHB. Personal Emergency Response System.
Lifeline Systems, Incorporated
P/N: 9734856, SCREWDRIVER, 9734856, SOLERA STD MAST; P/N: 9734857, SCREWDRIVER, 9734857, SOLERA RDN MAST; P/N: 9734279, SCREWDRIVER 9734279 SOLERA STANDARD; and P/N: 9734373, SCREWDRIVER 9734373 SOLERA REDUCTION. The Medtronic Navigated Solera Screwdrivers are reusable devices that are designed for use in spine surgery to assist in the placement of screws during the surgery, using a Medtronic computer-assisted surgery system.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Carto 3 EP Navigation System. Electro physiology system which views of the electrical activity of the heart through real-time data on 3-D, color-coded cardiac maps.
Biosense Webster, Inc.
PROFEMUR PLUS CoCr MODULAR NECK, REF: PHAC1254, SIZE LONG, ORIENTATION 8 degree VAR/VAL. 12/14 SLT Taper. Orthopedic hip prosthesis component.
MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc.
Histolock Resection Device, US Endoscopy. An electrosurgical device designed to be used to endoscopically grasp, dissect and transect tissue during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
US Endoscopy Group Inc
EVIS EXERA II Gastrovideoscope OLYMPUS GF type UCT180; designed for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging, ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other endoscopic procedures within the upper gastrointestinal tract and surrounding organs.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
P/N: 9735023, DRIVER 9735023 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS; P/N: 9735024, DRIVER 9735024 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 MAS CAN; P/N: 9735025, DRIVER 9735025 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 RMAS; P/N: 9735026, DRIVER 9735026 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 RMAS CAN; P/N: 9735027,DRIVER 9735027 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 FAS/SAS. The Medtronic Navigated Solera Screwdrivers are reusable devices that are designed for use in spine surgery to assist in the placement of screws during the surgery, using a Medtronic computer-assisted surgery system.
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
ASP-1020 LipoTower with Aspiration Pump. Medical use.
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Arrow Kits with Medtronic Covidien 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes
Arrow International Inc
Bed Handles Inc Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death
Bed Handles Inc., of Blue Springs, Mo.
BRP Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
HYUNDAI 2011: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
HYUNDAI
BMW,MINI 2014-2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW,MINI
VOLKSWAGEN 2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VOLKSWAGEN
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Sportsmans Guide Recalls Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Hunting Blinds Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
KIA 2011-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KIA
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2000-2002: STEERING
FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.