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2015 Recalls

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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,016 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.88% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.0 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 161 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (17), NHTSA (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph 64-4R TruePoint w/ TrueV, Model Number 10097302

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer; The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT S(40)-4R, Model Number 10248671

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

SYS IVK, Bio mCT-S(40) 3R->4R, Model Number 10250743

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9731754 - Passive Biopsy Fee Per Use (FPU) Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an acce…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 12, 2015

Beacon Tip Torcon NB Advantage Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of contrast medi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

30inch Dual Port/Single Bladder Disposable Tourniquet Cuff with PLC, Zimmer Surgical, Inc. Tourniquets are intended to be used by qualified medical …

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Titan Spine Endoskeleton Locking Bone Screw Assembly, which is part of the Endoskeleton TCS Interbody Fusion Device, spinal implant. Part Numbers / …

TITAN SPINE, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Axiom Artis systems, dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but n…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Synthes Battery Power Line II Oscillator Model 530.710, orthopedic surgical power tool.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT Flow Edge-4R, Model Number 10528955

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instr…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

GE Healthcare, Signa Infinity MR System; Signa MR/i MR System; SmartSpeed; EchoSpeed Plus; HighSpeed Plus, Signa Infinity MR System with EXCITE Techn…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD biopsy guidelines 6C1HD - model numbers: 10442008 6C1HD Needle Guide, S300…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT X-4R, Model Number 10248670

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

18inch Dual Port/Single Bladder Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, Zimmer Surgical, Inc. Tourniquets are intended to be used by qualified medical professio…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

CPSC Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Flowers By Zoe Recalls Girls Striped Hoodie and Neon Tie Dye Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2015

JEEP 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2015

JEEP 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 12, 2015

NISSAN 2012-2015: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Aug 11, 2015

Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off

NHTSA Critical Aug 11, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2015

SUBARU 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SUBARU

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2015

NISSAN 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2015

CHEVROLET 2010: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

CHEVROLET

CPSC Moderate Aug 6, 2015

Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 6, 2015

The Children's Place Recalls Boys' Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 6, 2015

Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.

NHTSA Critical Aug 6, 2015

VOLVO 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

VOLVO

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/13.12OZ DTT AMERICAN CHEDDAR PROD, 45110155767.3 .

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/8OZ SWISS SINGLES CHEESE PROD WHT, 5300000682.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Non-Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: FOOD CLUB 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YELLOW, 3680045432. SHOPPRITE 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 4119045837.…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: SANDWICH MATE 24/6.56OZ IMITATION WHITE, 7103026288. VALU TIME 12/10.67 OZ AMER IMITATION WHITE, 1122…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: HYVEE 12/12OZ FAT FREE SWISS CHS, 7545009327. BORDEN 12/12OZ SWISS FAT FREE WHT, 5300000679.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Low Aug 5, 2015

RACHAEL'S GOURMET Candy Necklaces, Net Wt. 1.95 oz.; UPC: 0-77449-50452-9

Consumer Product Distributors Inc. dba J Polep Distributif

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

SHOP RITE 12/12OZ AMER NON-FAT WHITE, 4119045823

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: FOOD CLUB 12/12OZ SINGLES AMERICAN CHEESE PRODUCT YLW, 3680047752. BORDEN BL 12/6OZ AMER CHS PROD YLW, …

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: .BORDEN 12/10.67OZ GRILLED CHEESE MELTS YLW PP2.99, 5300000429. BORDEN 12/12OZ GRILLED CHEESE MELTS YLW, 530…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Flavored Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: COBURN FARMS 12/12OZ SINGLES PEPPER JACK WHT,.5193315780.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/12OZ SHARP CHEDDAR FAT FREE YLW, 5300000678.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY 12/10.7OZ SINGLES WHITE AMERICAN, FF IWS AMER PROC WHT, 4130300848. BORDEN 12/…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: SANDWICH MATE 12/10.67OZ SINGLES, SWISS IMIT WHT, 7103025172. VALU TIME 12/10.67OZ SWISS Flavored sa…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

White Cheddar Flavor Cheese Alternative: SOYA KAAS 12/8OZ WHITE CHEDDAR FLAVOR SLICES, 7801600478.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

American Pasteurized Cheese Product: VALU TIME 12/12OZ AMERICAN SLICES CHEESE PRODUCT YLW, 1122502996.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Swiss Style Cheese Alternative: LISANATTI FOODS, SOY- SATION 12/8OZ SWISS STYLE SLICES, 4529680255.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Fat Free Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: SOUTHHOME 12/12OZ AMERICAN FAT FREE YELLOW, 0788001319. ROUNDYS 12/12OZ AMER FAT FREE YLW, 11150511…

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 5, 2015

Nut Free Pesto, packaged in a institutional size 28 lbs. and 30 lbs. container, sold under brand Rising Sun Farms, UPC 0 18646 48075 9

Rising Sun Farms Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/12OZ 2% PEPPER JACK WHITE, 5300000619.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2015

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product: BORDEN 12/8OZ LACTOSE FREE AMER YLW, 5300000902.

Dairy Farmers OF America Inc

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.