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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 17 critical, 33 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Drug (14), FDA Food (9), 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.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2015

MAZDA 2015-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

FREIGHTLINER

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 2, 2015

Aspen Foods Recalls Frozen, Raw, Stuffed & Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

CPSC No agency class Oct 1, 2015

Bexco Expands Recall of DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards

Bexco Enterprises Inc., of Montebello, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Oct 1, 2015

BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Oct 1, 2015

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Outdoor Patio Swivel Armchairs Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 1, 2015

FORD,LINCOLN 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2011-2014: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

FRESH ORIGINS Microgreens Celery NET WT 4 OZ San Marcos, CA 92069 packed in clear plastic clam shell.

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Seitan Steak is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Jamaican Spice Tempeh is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Tofustrami is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Jamaica Spice Tofu is Tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

Sam Mills Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Granola Bars with Dark Chocolate 5 bars/4.4oz Box (0.88oz each bar)

Sam MillsUSA LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 30, 2015

Label reads in part as: "GRAVIOLA EXTRACT***1 FL Oz (30 ml)*** ORIGINAL FORMULA***Manufactured by: Majopa Industries Corp.*** PRODUCT OF PUERTO RICO,USA". Drug claims in the product label are as follows: "Researchers have found that Extracts from Graviola leaves can produce acetogenins which are extremely effective in the treatment of cancer cells. Graviola extract can works like an antibiotic against cancer cells by stopping growth of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It can be:cellular

Majopa Industries Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Smoked Tofu is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Food Moderate Sep 30, 2015

New York Deli Tofu is is tofu sandwich on bread or a bun, enclosed in a clam shell with label

Hillside Quickie Too

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 60 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (240 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-236-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Vial, Single-dose Preservative Free, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-4279-02

Hospira, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Refresh Lacri-Lube (Mineral Oil 42.5% and White Petrolatum 56.8%) Lubricant Eye Ointment, packaged in a) Net wt. 0.12 oz (3.5 g) tubes (NDC 0023-0312-04) UPC 3 0023-0312-04 2 and b) Net wt. 0.25 oz (7 g) tubes (NDC 0023-0312-07) UPC 3 0023-0312-07 3, Allergan, Inc., 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA 92612.

Allergan Sales, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

FML (fluorometholone ophthalmic ointment) 0.1%, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-0316-04, UPC 3 0023-0316-04 0.

Allergan Sales, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

BLEPHAMIDE (sulfacetamide sodium and prednisolone acetate ophthalmic ointment, USP) 10 %/0.2 %, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, ALLERGAN, Irvine, California 92612, NDC 0023-0313-04, UPC 3 00230 31304 9.

Allergan Sales, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 50 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (200 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-171-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 20 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (80 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-156-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

Fentanyl Citrate, 5 mcg per mL (1,250 mcg per 250 mL), 250 mL total volume in a 250 mL LifeCare bag in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 6100 Global Drive, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC# 61553-107-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 10 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (40 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-149-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

PHENYLephrine HCl, 40 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (160 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-169-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Refresh P.M. (Mineral Oil 42.5% and White Petrolatum 57.3%) Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net wt. 0.12 oz (3.5 g) tube, Allergan, Inc., 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-0240-04, UPC 3 00230 66704 3.

Allergan Sales, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 30, 2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL MINI-BAG VIAFLEX Container, Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, NDC 0338-0049-38

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

Bupivacaine HCl 0.0625%, 250 mL total volume in a 250 mL LifeCare Bag in Sodium chloride 0.9%, Epidural Use Only, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 6100 Global Drive, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC# 61553-197-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Sep 30, 2015

Morphine Sulfate, 1 mg per mL (250 mg per 250 mL), 250 mL total volume in a 250 mL LifeCare bag in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 6100 Global Drive, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC# 61553-181-50

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridge Lactate (750 tests) Part Number: 10491449 Product Usage: The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for professional use in a point-of-care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples. The following parameters are tested: pH, pC02, p02, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl-, glucose, lactate, tHb, F02Hb, FCHb, FMetHb, FHHb, nBili

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

3.5mm Non Locking Cortical Screw, in the PediLoc Tibial Plate System Part number 00-0903-2510, 3.5mm x 10mm Non Locking Cortical Screw. Used in pediatric orthopedics.

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Lightspeed 16 CT

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Trident 10 degrees X3 Insert 36 mm ID Catalog #623-10-36I Hip implant component

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

PET Discovery LS

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit Tubing Pack P/N: 66041-1 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for use as an ultrafi

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated Perfusion Pack with FX25RE P/N: 7928-03 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intend

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated Pediatric Pack P/N: 74039-02 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for us

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device Product Usage: The Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp System is intended to reattach a cranial bone flap to the surrounding cranium after a craniotomy procedure.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

PET Discovery ST 16

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Fujifilm Processor EPX 2500 High Definition Endoscopy; (Sales Brochure). For use in endoscopic procedures. Used to observe, record and capture images.

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated PED/Adult Main Pack P/N: 75185 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Regard Custom Surgical Pack, Item Number: 800208002; Sterile, CV0361B - CABG A&B. Used in cardiovascular surgical procedures.

Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated Perfusion Pack P/N: 74077-01 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for us

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit X-Coated PED/Adult Main Pack P/N: 75529 Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are manufactured and customized to the design and specifications of the purchaser and/or the purchaser's principal technical representative for the application intended by the end user. The kits are comprised of a variety of legally marketed medical devices [including Medivators HPH700 High Performance Hemoconcentrators]. The Hemocor HPH700 Hemoconcentrator is intended for

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres The Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres used in conjunction with a stereotaxic instrument consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system. They are attached to reference arrays and instruments, thus enabling the infrared tracking systems to detect the position of the patient and instruments in the surgical field. Radio

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridge Lactate (100) tests Part Number: 10844813 Product Usage: The RAPIDPoint 500 system is designed for professional use in a point-of-care or laboratory environment. This system tests blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples. The following parameters are tested: pH, pC02, p02, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl-, glucose, lactate, tHb, F02Hb, FCHb, FMetHb, FHHb, nBili

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 30, 2015

ThruPort Knot Pusher. This device is sold individually (Model KP1) and as part of the ThruPort Valve Placement Pack (Model VPP). packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. The Knot Pusher is a sterile disposable plastic rod used to advance extracorporeal suture knots during minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

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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.