PlainRecalls

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 38 critical, 10 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 8 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 16 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (42), USDA FSIS (5), CPSC (2), 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 Aug 31, 2015

MITSUBISHI 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MITSUBISHI

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 31, 2015

Ocho Rios Recalls Corned Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection

USDA FSIS Low Aug 31, 2015

Recall Notification Report 118-2015 (Beef Patties)

Branding Iron Holdings - Holten Meat

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 28, 2015

Real Foods Recalls Chicken Wrap Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen

CPSC No agency class Aug 27, 2015

Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 27, 2015

Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

USDA FSIS Low Aug 27, 2015

Recall Notification Report 115-2015 (Boneless Beef Tender Tips)

Swanson Meat Co.

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 27, 2015

Kapowsin Meats Recalls Pork Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Cut White Corn, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20102-2, Fresh Frozen Grade A Cut White Corn, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 Lb.) Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50102-3

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Steamables California Blend, Net Wt. 10 Oz., Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-11275-5, Fresh Frozen California Blend, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (1 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 86069-20013-1, Fresh Frozen Grade A California Blend, Net. Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20011-7, Fresh Frozen Grade A California Blend, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 Lb.) 2268g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, GA

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, Fruit & Veggie Smoothies, Green Fusion, Green Apple, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi, Banana, Broccoli and Spinach, Makes 2-8oz Smoothies, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Crowder Peas, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20030-8; Fresh Frozen Grade A Crowder Peas, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 lb.) 2268g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50030-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Chopped Mustard Greens, Net Wt. 16 Oz, (1 Lb.) 454g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-25070-9, Fresh Frozen Mustard Greens, Net. Wt. 32 Oz.. (2 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 39549, UPC 0-86069-25071-6

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Stir Fry Vegetables, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20280-7

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

HEB Bake Shop 8 Wheat Hot Dog Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC: 041220191659

H E B Grocery Company, LP

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Blueberries, Net Wt. 12 Oz. (340g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-10500-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

HEB Bake Shop 8 Seeded Hamburger Buns Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ), UPC: 041220101276; HEB Bake Shop 6 Texas Sized Seeded Hamburger Buns Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 041220217618

H E B Grocery Company, LP

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Crystal Farms Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns packaged as individual plastic bags Net Wt. 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g; UPC 0 20169 22233 4. The 20 oz containers are packed 12 per case (15 lbs total weight); UPC 2 00 20169 22233 8. Distributed by Crystal Farms, Minnetonka, MN.

Michael Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

HEB Bake Shop 8 Hamburger, Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 04122041461; HEB Bake Shop 6 Texas Sized Hamburger Buns Enriched Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 041220742264; Kurz Texas Size Plain Buns (no label)

H E B Grocery Company, LP

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Good Bread 10" Coney, Net Wt. 18.2 OZ (516g), UPC: 041220181506; Good Bread 16 Hot Dog Enriched Buns Net Wt. 24 oz (680g) UPC: 04122018147

H E B Grocery Company, LP

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

3" Corn on Cob 96 Ct., Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, Fresh Frozen Grade A Corn-on-Cob, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, UPC 0-86069-20200-5, Fresh Frozen Grade A Corn-on-Cobb, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50250-1, Corn on Cobb 8 Count, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549 UPC 0-86069070100-3

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Cut Green Beans, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20020-9; Fresh Frozen Grade A Cut Green Beans, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 lb.) 2268g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50020-0; Fresh Frozen Cut Green Beans, Net. Wt. 16 Oz. (1 lb.) 454 g, UPC 0-86069-20021-6, Steamables Cut Green Beans, Net. Wt. 12 Oz., Distributed By Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-11200-7

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, packaged in a flexible plastic bag, net wt. 10 oz.. There is NO UPC. The product is labeled in parts: "***FREEDOM SNACKS***CLASSIC CARAMEL Gourmet Popcorn***Ingredients: popcorn, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream, salt), soybean oil, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor***Contains: DAIRY, SOY***".

Freedom Snacks

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Sliced Zucchini, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20310-1

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Orange Dream Machine, Peaches, Orange and Vanilla Flavored Non-Fat Yogurt, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Summer Blend, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20330-9, Steamables Summer Blend, Net Wt. 12 Oz. (340.8g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-11280-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Mango-a-go-go, Mango and Pineapple with Non-Fat Yogurt, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, Fruit & Veggie Smoothies, Red Fusion , Red raspberry, Strawberry, Dark Sweet cherry, Purple Carrot & Sweet Potato, Makes 2-8oz Smoothies, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Sliced Peaches, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (2 Lb.) (454g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-10190-2

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Green Peas, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20061-2; Fresh Frozen Grade A Green Peas, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 Lb.) 2268g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-086069-50060-6, Steamables Green Peas Beans, Net Wt. 12 Oz , UPC 0-86069-11210-6

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Maruchan Instant Lunch Sabor A Pollo, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 41789 00191 8, Maruchan Inc. Irvine, CA 92618. Product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with cardboard label wrapped around.

Maruchan, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Vegetable Gumbo, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20150-3, Fresh Frozen Vegetable Gumbo, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (1 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20151-0

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Strawberries Wild, Strawberry and Banana with Non-Fat Yogurt, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Blackberries, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (2 Lb.) (454g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-10260-2

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Fajita Blend, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20425-2

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Biscuits Southern Style, Contains 12 Biscuits, Net Wt. 25 Oz. (708g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-95015-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Southern Style Cheese Biscuits, Contains: 12 Biscuits, Net Wt. 25 Oz. (706g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-95020-3

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Sliced Squash, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20300-2, Fresh Frozen Sliced Squash, Net. Wt. 80 Oz., (5 Lb.), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50300-3, Fresh Frozen Sliced Yellow Squash, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (1 Lb.) Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20301-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Triple Berry Blend, Net Wt. 12 Oz. (340g), Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-10230-5

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Field Peas with Snaps, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20050-6; Fresh Frozen Grade A Field Peas with Snaps, Net Wt. 80 Oz. (5 lb.) 2268g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-50050-7, Fresh Frozen Field Peas with Snaps, Net Wt. 16 Oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0-86069-20051-3

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Razzmatazz, Strawberry, Raspberry and Blueberry with Non-Fat Yogurt, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A White Acre Peas, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20032-2

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Blue Fusion, Blueberry, Banana, Apple, Blackberry, Carrot, Broccoli and Spinach, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Butter Beans, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907g. Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20005-6; Fresh Frozen Butter Beans, Net Wt. 16 Oz (1 lb) 454g, UPC 0-86069-20006-3

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Diced Celery, Net Wt. 2 lb., Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, (no UPC)

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Chopped Vidalia Onions & Squash, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20510-5

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Brussels Sprouts, Net Wt. 32 Oz, (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20355-2, Fresh Frozen Brussels Sprouts, Net Wt. 16 Oz. (1 Lb.) 454g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20356-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Fresh Frozen Grade A Tejano Style Blend, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (2 Lb.) 907g, Dist. By Fresh Frozen Foods, Inc., Jefferson, GA 30549, UPC 0-86069-20400-9

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 26, 2015

Frozen Jamba, All Natural Smoothies, Caribbean Passion, Mango, Strawberry and Peach with Non-Fat Yogurt, Makes 2-8oz, Net Wt. 8oz (227.2g), Smoothies, packed in plastic pouches, Distributed by: Rader Farms, Inc.

Inventure Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Good Bread 16 Wheat Buns, Net Wt. 29.4 oz (832g); HEB Bake Shop 8 Wheat Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ), UPC: 041220191642

H E B Grocery Company, LP

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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.