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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 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (27), FDA Drug (7), CPSC (5), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Maryland Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428080-04, 428080-05. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecyste

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

MEDIVATORS HEMOCOR HPH700, HPH-1400TS, HPH-1000TS. Enables the perfusionist to manage the patient's hematocrit and fluid status.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Biomet Spine Lineum OCC Starter Flexible and Lineum Flexible Inner Shaft, Model Numbers 14-525050 and 14-525057, reusable devices distributed with bubble wrap inside a plastic pouch. The Lineum system is designed to facilitate reconstruction of the cervical and upper thoracic spine using bone screws, locking plugs, and various types of rods, hooks, and lateral connectors. One of the instruments used with this system is the Lineum Occipital Screw Starter with the inner shaft subassembly. The s

Biomet Spine, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy w

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Sep 16, 2015

Bradshaw International Recalls Jumbo Roasters Due to Laceration Hazard

Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 16, 2015

Di Stefano Cheese Co. Recalls Ham Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2015

Segway Recalls Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2015

HONDA 2014-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 14, 2015

NISSAN 2007-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 11, 2015

LAND ROVER 2014: AIR BAGS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Sep 11, 2015

JAGUAR 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

JAGUAR

CPSC No agency class Sep 10, 2015

Juratoys Recalls Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 10, 2015

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China

CPSC No agency class Sep 10, 2015

Touchless Kitchen Faucets Recalled by Lota Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

NHTSA No agency class Sep 10, 2015

HYUNDAI 2011-2012: ENGINE

HYUNDAI

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 10, 2015

The Pork Rind Factory Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

The Pork Rind Factory

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Westbrook's Hot Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882G) glass jars, Ingredients: Green Beans, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Jalapenos, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum www.wesbrookscannery.com 330-874-8120 UPC 8 53238 00439 1

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Expello-C packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Christie Cookie Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HORSERADISH DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592G) glass jars, Ingredients: Cucumbers, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Horseradish, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum 221 West Third Street - Zoar, OH 44697 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00405 6

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah. 12 oz. container, UPC 735182242040 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HOT DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 206 Dueber Ave SW Canton, OH 44706 234-214-8215 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00404 9

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

West brook's Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Green Beans, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 330-874-8120 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00440 7

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz, UPC 689076793575; 16 oz. UPC 689076792776 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

think Thin Protein & Fiber Oatmeal, Madagascar Vanilla, Almonds, Pecans; 10 g Protein, 5 g Fiber, 190 calories; Net wt 1.76 oz. (50g); (Nuts are visible in product when lid is opened. Tray - 12 x 1.76 oz cups UPC 753656711881: Individual cup UPC 753656 711874 Ingredients: Whole rolled oats, steel cut oats, almonds, pecans, red quinoa,saved caned syrup, isolated soy protein, crunchy root fiver, natural flavorings, almonds, pecans, sea salt, ground Madagascar vanilla. GMO free Manufact

Interpac Technologies

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Mung Bean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts, Keep Refrigerated

Good Seed, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY DILL PICKLES, 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 206 Dueber Ave SW Canton, OH 44706 234-214-8215 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00406 3

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.

Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Soybean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated

Good Seed, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Golden Seal Extract packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

A&W Cream Soda 12 FL OZ (355 mL)

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Deep All Natural Spices Coriander Powder, Net Wt 400g/14.1 oz Product of India, Distributed by: Chetak New York, L.L.C. Edison, NJ 08837 USA

Chetak New York, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; salted and unsalted pieces. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 5 lb. bag; Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Westbrook's Horseradish Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882G) glass jars, Ingredients: Green Beans, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Horseradish, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum www.wesbrookscannery.com 330-874-8120 UPC 8 53238 00441 4

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Big Train Chai Tea Vanilla Chai, Naturally and Artificially Flavored Drink Mix, No Sugar Added, NET WT 56 oz (3 LB 8 OZ) 1.59kg lb), UPC 6 42628 10359 8. Case UPC code: 10642628103526 Soft sided 3.5 lb. pouch style package. Each case has 4 pouches.

Kerry Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Formula L packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Formula KB packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Salted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz, UPC 689076792677; 16 oz. UPC 689076792974 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Formula C&F packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Formula IM packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Dark Chocolate with Cranberry, Roasted Nuts & Sea Salt, sold under brand Willit House. Each bar is wrapped in gold foil and then wrapped with a box. Each box contains 12 bars and each bar has a net weight 60 gram.

Willit House Chocolate Co

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Formula E packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah. 12 oz. container, UPC 753182242019 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol), Progesterone Vaginal Suppository, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Estradiol, Estriol capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est 80:20 Progesterone (estriol,estradiol, progesterone) capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol), Progesterone, Testosterone cream, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 40 mg, a) 45-count bottle (NDC 0603-4214-60), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0603-4214-28), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Meloxicam capsules, 12 mg, Rx Only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irving, CA -non-sterile formulation

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Chorionic Gonadotropin/ Hydroxocobalamin Lyophilized Powder Injectable, 10,000 UNITS/ 5000 mcg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irving, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.