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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 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (21), FDA Food (13), CPSC (6), 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 16, 2015

LeMaitre NovaSil Silicone Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 2F, 60 cm, Model e1801-26. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 80cm, Model 1651-88 and e1654-88. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

GE Healthcare, Revolution CT Scanners. Revolution CT- The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomograph…

GE Medical Systems, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Brilliance CT (computed tomography) scanners, Big Bore configuration, Model number 728243. software version 2.0 The products are intended to provid…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

RBT, Internal Implant, Laser-Lok, 5.0 x 15mm, 5.7 Platform, REF LPBR5015, Rx only, Sterile R, BIOHORIZONS(R), Dental Implant

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc
CPSC Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Skip Hop Recalls Crib Mobiles Due to Injury Hazard
NHTSA Moderate Dec 16, 2015

ASTON MARTIN 2009-2015: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

ASTON MARTIN
NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ
CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2015

Kawasaki Expands Recall of Teryx and Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2015

Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2015

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2016: SEATS

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC
CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2015

Dollar Tree Recalls Burn Relief Gel Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement
CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2015

Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
CPSC Moderate Dec 10, 2015

Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2015

FORD 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FORD
NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2015

CHEVROLET,GMC 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CHEVROLET,GMC
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

Kozy Shack Indulgent Salted Caramel

Land O' Lakes, Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

Wegman's Italian Classics Pine Nuts, 3oz (85g), 6 cartons/case, UPC 0-77890-24823-2

World Variety Produce Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

David's Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie 10 count NET WT 15 oz (0.94 lb) packed in white cardboard box

Brookshire Brothers LTD-Central Bakery Plant
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 cartons/case, UPC 0 45255 14351 5 Melissa's Profit Strip Pine Nuts Italy, 2oz (57g), 12 cartons/case, U…

World Variety Produce Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

DR. VENESSA'S FORMULAS ULTIMATE ANTIOXIDANT TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 120 count bottles, UPC 606851551205

VRVK Nutraceuticals, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

GOLDEN SMELL brand Hot Pot Meat Ball Medly, NET WT:1 LB (454g), UPC 8 881028 964381, Product of China -- Distributor: Strong America Ltd., 2-39 4th A…

Strong America Limited
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Wylwood Mixed Vegetables Steam Bag Keep Frozen Net Wt / Peso 12 oz (340 g) , UPC 0 51933 02030 6. Product is packed in cases of 18-12 oz. bags. Di…

Save-A-Lot Food Stores Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

The product is in the form of a salad kit. It contains two plastic bags and one plastic container. The contents are; salad 3.7 lbs/bag, arugula 2.5 o…

Brett Anthony Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Cumin Ground Product of India 50 lbs C/7784

SHAKTI GROUP USA LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

Founders Pride Chocolate Chip Cookies 120 - 2.5 oz frozen dough pieces packaged per case, Net Wt. 18.75 lbs. (8.50 Kg.) The responsible name on the…

Custom Foods Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Doria AUTHENTIC ITALIAN GOODNESS, Amaretti BISCUITS, Net Wt. 8.81 oz (250g), UPC 799540801696, BAULI S.p.A Via Verdi, 31 37060 Castel d'Azzano (VR) S…

Bauli
FDA Food Critical Dec 9, 2015

Goodcents deli fresh subs Fresh Baked Giant Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Serving Size: 1 Cookie, Approx. NET WT. 2.5 oz. Frozen cookie dough is m…

Mr Goodcents Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Whole Kernel Corn Frozen Fresh Net Wt / Peso Neto 16 oz (454 g) 1 lb, UPC 0 51933 20293. Product is packed in cases of 18-16oz. bags. Distributed …

Save-A-Lot Food Stores Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin 5000IU/mL Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Cantharitus Multi-Mix Prep, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Podophyllum 40% Topical, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Pyridoxine B6 100mg Inj, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Dextrose 50% Inj Sol, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

TRI-EST Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

Life Science Pharmacy Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

ESTRIOL Vaginal Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

Life Science Pharmacy Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

METHYLFOLATE Capsules, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

Life Science Pharmacy Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin 1mg Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Sermorelin Injection 10mg/10mL,10mg/mL, 20mg/10mL, 9mg/9mL, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Marcaine 0.24%/Ethanol 4% Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Tri-Mix LOW ED Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Progesterone Cyp Inj, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Glutathione 300 mg/1.5 mL Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

ESTRIOL Capsules, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

Life Science Pharmacy Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Dep-Estradiol 10 mg/mL Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Benadryl 50mg/2mL Pres-Free Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Triamcin 40mg/mL Susp, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Furosemide 20 mg/mL svn Sol, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938

Western Drug
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Asthmanefrin Racepinephrine Inhalation Solution Bronchodilator, Starter Kit (Racepinephrine 11.25 mg) 10 individual foil wrapped vials with 1 EZ Brea…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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.