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 13 critical, 33 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 10 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (15), CPSC (8), 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 Low Aug 26, 2015

Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit Part number GXCT/NGURINE-50; Microbiology: Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit is designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in first-catch male and female urine specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals prior to analysis with the Cepheid Xpert CT/NG Assay.

Cepheid

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary Catheters (6"), 10 Fr, (30/box), Product Code 51610. Intermittent catheter.

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Siemens Symbia T Series, a radiological imaging system that is a combination of a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) camera system for nuclear medicine images, and a computed tomography (CT) camera system for x-ray images.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

American Science & Engineering Inc,Gemini Cabinet X-ray system.

American Science & Engineering, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Winco Elite Care Cliner w/Swing Away Arms X-Large - with Nylon Casters Oncology, Dialysis, Hospital Recovery, Home Dialysis Use, Physician Facilities.

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

HUDSON RCI, Sheridan SHER-I BRONCH Accessory Pack, Rx Only, Sterile. Used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Synthes Tibial Nail Wrap Holds 11 Nails and Synthes Intramedullary Nail Wrap Holds 10 Nails; the Nail Wrap is intended to be used as a protective sheath specifically for Universal Femoral Nails, Universal Tibial Nails, Unreamed Tibial Nail, and the Stainless Steel Tibial Nail during steam sterilization by the hospital.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

HUDSON RCI, Sheridan, SHER-I-SWIV and SHER-I-SWIV/FO Double Swivel, Rx Only, Sterile. Used temporarily to make rigid a flexible tracheal tube to aid its insertion into a patient.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Winco Designer Care Cliner - with Nylon Casters Oncology, Dialysis, Hospital Recovery, Home Dialysis Use, Physician Facilities.

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

IBC Aortic Punch Catalog Numbers APM40, APL48A, APM44A, APL40A, APM40A, CVAPL36, CVAPL40, CVAPL44, CVAPL48, CVAPL52, APM28BM, APM36BM, APM40BM, APM44BM, APM48BM, APM40BK, APM48BK, APM36BK, APM44BK, APM28, APM36, APL44, APM40 Product Usage: The IBC Aortic Punch is a single-use, disposable surgical punch used to create an opening in the wall of the aorta to prepare a site for anastomosis.

International Biophysics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary Catheters (6"), 16 Fr, (30/box), Product Code 51616. Intermittent catheter.

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Tracheopart Set (Left), Sterile

Teleflex, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

PS500 of an IACS Workstation Critical Care (Evita Infinity V500); intended for the ventilation of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

HUDSON RCI, Sheridan Sher-I-BRONCH, Endobronchial Tube (Left sided), Sizes: 28 Fr., 35 Fr., 37 Fr., 39 Fr. and 41 Fr., Rx Only, Sterile. Intended for use in thoracic surgery, bronchospirometry, for the administration of bronchial anesthesia and other uses commonly requiring bronchial intubation.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbow function in skeletally mature patients.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

CPSC No agency class Aug 26, 2015

CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 26, 2015

CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 26, 2015

Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.

CPSC No agency class Aug 26, 2015

Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2015

RAM 2013-2014: STEERING

RAM

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 26, 2015

California Qi Li's Braised Chicken Recalls Duck Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2015

Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2015

Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2015

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville, of Maryville, Wisc.

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2015

DODGE 2012-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

DODGE

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 25, 2015

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Turkey Bacon Products Due To Possible Adulteration

Kraft Heinz Foods Company

NHTSA No agency class Aug 24, 2015

BMW 2014-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Aug 21, 2015

RAM 2014-2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

RAM

CPSC No agency class Aug 20, 2015

Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Aug 20, 2015

FORD 2011-2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

FORD

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

JAMES FARM GARDEN PEAS CHICHAROS, NET Wt. 40 OZ (2.5 LBS), FRESH FROZEN, UPC 7 60695 01000, product is packed in plastic bags and shipped as 12 units/40 oz. per carton, Net Wt. 30lb. Distributed by RD/Jet, LLC 15-24 132 nd Street College Point, NY 11356. PRODUCT OF POLAND.

Restaurant Depot

FDA Food Low Aug 19, 2015

Coenzyme Q-10 50 mg label reads in part, "***Major***CO Q-10 50 MG***For healthy HEART & IMMUNE function***Promotes ENERGY in all Body Cells***Dietary Supplement 30 SOFTGELS***."

Mason Vitamins, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Janka Fully Cooked Apricot Pierogi Ingredients: DOUGH: Blended Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Potassium Bromate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin), Water, Whole Milk, Eggs, Dried Potatoes (Color and Flavor Protected with Sodium Bisulfate, Citric Acid and BHT), Oleomargarine (Liquid Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Lecithin, Vegetable Mono and Diglycerides, Whey Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA and Sodium Benzoate as preservatives.

Krusinskis Finest Meat Products

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Pride of Africa brand Enriched Farina, Net Weight 5 lb. (2.27 kg), UPC 016712016840 --- Product of The Raymond-Hadley Corp. Spencer, NY 14883 --- Product is packaged in a clear plastic pouch with green, brown and white artwork.

Raymond-Hadley Corp.

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2015

Dijon Mustard Potato Salad, NET WT 3 LB (1.36 kg)

D & D Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2015

Tasty Peach Slices, NET WT. 3.87 OZ (110g), UPC 6 949663 601787 -- Product of China --- The product was packed in a clear plastic bottle/jar. --- 12.75 mg sulfites per serving.

Lion Pavilion Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

DHEA 25mg, 60 count, sku: #6-09492-41001-6, and 90 count, sku: #6-09492-41002-3; 12 bottles/case.

Chemi-source, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

FITzee Foods Paleo Turkey Meatloaf all sizes (small, medium, large and XL)

Optimal Nutrition, Inc

FDA Food Low Aug 19, 2015

Lee Egg Rolls Vegetables and Textured Vegetable Protein, Net Wt. 15lbs. 0 oz., Lee Egg Rolls Jacinto City, Texas 77029

LV Foods, Incorporated dba Lee Egg Rolls

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Kraft American Singles white American Pasteurized prepared cheese products packaged clear plastic. Sold at retail as 1lb. packages. Some products are only packaged in the clear plastic and some are packaged in the clear plastic with a blue label attached with white, black, and blue lettering.

Kraft Heinz Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

ALL ASN products: The ASN products are in capsule or powdered form and bear the ASN label. *********the List of ASN products***************************** AFINITY WHEY PROTEIN; DHEA; HUMAGRO Homeopathic Growth Hormone 4c; PHYTOBOL; TESTRX; TRIBESTRONE II;

James G. Cole, Inc., dba ASN/Maxam Neutraceutics

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Glucosamine 750 mg 120 ct, Capsule, Dosage: 12 capsules, 750 mg ea., three times daily with meals

Novacare, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2015

Bella Rosa Parmesan Net Wt. 20 oz (567 g) 1.25 LB Arthur Schuman, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07064 UPC 088231410041

Arthur Schuman Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei) Net Wt.: 77GR/2.65oz Ingredients: Sardines, Sugar, Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Sweet Cooking Wine, Sesame, Red Pepper, Monosodium Glutamate Keep Refrigerated Product of Japan Exported By: KC Central Trading Co. Ltd. 4F 7-2 Irifune 3-Chome Chuo-Ku Tokyo 104-0042 Japan 03-3552-6906

Mitsuwa Corporation

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2015

AMERICA'S BEST CORRIANDER POWDER, NET WT.: 1) 7 OZ, 2) 14 OZ. (400 GMS) and 3) 28 OZ, sealed in plastic bags, Packed by Patel Grocery 5303 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220

Patel Grocery Corp

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Baked Seasoned Goby Okabe (Osakana Roll) Net Wt.: 65GR/2.29oz Ingredients: Goby, Sugar, Salt, Sorbitol, Monosodium Glutamate Keep Refrigerated SKU: 4 971455 081738 Product of Japan Exported By: KC Central Trading Co. Ltd. 4F 7-2 Irifune 3-Chome Chuo-Ku Tokyo 104-0042 Japan 03-3552-6906

Mitsuwa Corporation

FDA Food Low Aug 19, 2015

Acadia Natural Spring Water, 16.9 Fl Oz, Distributed by FoodHold USA, Inc, Landover, MD 20785; Acadia Natural Spring Water, 8 Fl Oz, Distributed By: FoodHold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; Acme Natural Spring Water, 16.9 Fl Oz., Distributed By Supervalu, inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344; Blu all natural Spring Water, 16.9 Fl Oz, Distributed by: Millennium Food Group, Locust Valley, NY 11560; Big Y Spring Water, 16.9 Fl Oz, Distributed by Gig Y Foods, Inc., Springfield, MA 01104; Bes

Niagara Bottling, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

ALL MAXAM PRODUCTS: The Maxam product is used orally in spray form and bears the Maxam label. ********The List of MAXAM products********************************************** AD Nutritional Support for a Positive Outlook; AFX Nutritional Support for Healthy Cellular Function; ANANDA Nutritional Support for Emotional & Muscular Well-Being; ANAVONE Nutritional Support for Healthy Stress Management; ANACORT 5 Methyl 7 Methoxyisoflavone; BCAA Branched Chain Amico Acids. Nutr

James G. Cole, Inc., dba ASN/Maxam Neutraceutics

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Baked Seasoned Sardine Okabe (Asuri Washi Shiokoki) Net Wt.: 70GR/2.47oz SKU: 4 971455 081714 Ingredients: Sardine, Salted Rice Malt, Sugar, Sorbitol, Monosodium Glutamate Keep Refrigerated Exported By: KC Central Trading Co. Ltd. 4F 7-2 Irifune 3-Chome Chuo-Ku Tokyo 104-0042 Japan 03-3552-6906

Mitsuwa Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products packaged clear plastic. Sold at retail as 1 lb. packages. Some products are only packaged in the clear plastic and some are packaged in the clear plastic with a blue label attached with white, black, and blue lettering.

Kraft Heinz Foods

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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.