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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 11 critical, 39 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (15), NHTSA (10), 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 23, 2015

Cournand Modified 2-PC 19G, 5.4cm or (Guidewire Introducer Needle) 20 units per case The Stryker Guidewire Introducer Needles are designed for the …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System. Used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery.

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

AbsorbENT, Sterile Compressed Absorbent Sponge, Nasal Pack, 8.9cm(L) x 3.0cm (W) x 1.5cm (H), RH-7413-10, Sterilized by Gamma Radiation, Rx only. …

Summit Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLI V3.X TO V4.1 ML350 SERVER Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces bet…

bioMerieux, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MiniMed 640G, 3.0mL mmol/L, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1711 and MMT-1712 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for …

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, T…

Bestmed, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLI V3.X TO V4.1 DL380 SERVER Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces bet…

bioMerieux, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLINIC PATCH 3.3.0 CD Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between the…

bioMerieux, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-310XU, ED-420XL, ED-410XT, ED-410XU, ED-450XL, and ED-450XT. …

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

VentriClear¿ II Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set. Allows external access and drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain.

Cook Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 1.1.1.0, Part No. B23858 The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide pre…

Beckman Coulter Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MiniMed 620G, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1710 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for the continuous delivery of …

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 23, 2015

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (US) Catalog Number: PODZXP420 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ Insulin Management System is intended for subcut…

Insulet Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Hudson RCI Adult Universal Ventilator Circuit, Duel Heated Limb and Hudson RCI Adult Heated Wire Circuit Kit with Column

Teleflex Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation
NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2015

JEEP 2015: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

JEEP
NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2015

CHEVROLET 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2015

HONDA 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

HONDA
NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2015

HYUNDAI 2011-2012: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

HYUNDAI
CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2015

Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns

Breville USA Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2015

Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.
CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2015

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2015

Victorian Trading Company Recalls Tealight Holders Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FORD 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

FORD
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FORD 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

FORD
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

HYUNDAI 2015: TIRES:SIDEWALL

HYUNDAI
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FORD,MERCURY 2003-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FORD,MERCURY
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FORD 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2015

Ace Bayou Reannounces Recall of Bean Bag Chairs Due to Low Rate of Consumer Response; Two Child Deaths Previously Reported; Consumers Urged to Instal…

Ace Bayou Corp., of New Orleans, La.
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2015

Casablanca Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2015

Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2015

S.R. Smith Recalls Pool Lifts Due to Fall Hazard

S.R. Smith, LLC, of Canby, Ore.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Canned Chinook Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD CHINOOK SALMON***Ingredients: Chinook Salmon, Sea Salt NET WT. 6 …

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

SMOKED ALBACORE TUNA, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal can, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Albacore Tuna in gold pouches with stick-on label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA***INGREDIENTS: Albacore Tuna, Sea Salt. …

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Texas Style HEB Charro Beans Spicy NET WT. 15 OZ (425g) in metal cans UPC: 041220927159.

Durrset Amigos Ltd.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

SILVER SALMON, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, Net weight 6 oz. (170 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, Net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). The word "Bellies" is written on top of can. No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Canned Smoked Peppered Chinook Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD Peppered SMOKED CHINOOK SALMON Ingredients: Salmo…

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

CHINOOK SALMON, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, Net weight 6 oz. (170 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

GARLIC ALBACORE TUNA, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal can, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Kroger 100% natural apple FROM CONCENTRATE 64FL OZ. INGREDIENTS: APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (FILTERED WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID…

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Canned Sockeye Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD SOCKEYE SALMON***INGREDIENTS: Sockeye Salmon, Sea Salt. NET WT. …

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

JALAPE¿O ALBACORE TUNA , sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal can, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Canned Coho Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD COHO SALMON***Ingredients: Coho Salmon, Sea Salt NET WT. 6 OZ. (170…

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke, Dungeness Seaworks brand, net weight 6 oz., packaged in metal cans. No UPC.

Dungeness Seaworks
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Canned albacore tuna, Dungeness Seaworks brand, net weight 6 oz., packaged in metal cans. No UPC.

Dungeness Seaworks
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

ALBACORE TUNA NO SALT, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal cans, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Texas Style HEB Charro Beans NET WT. 15 OZ (425g) in metal cans UPC: 041220927142. Texas Style HEB Charro Beans NET WT. 31 OZ (1.94 LB) 879g in meta…

Durrset Amigos Ltd.

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

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