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2015 Recalls

7,953 recalls · Page 94 of 160

2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,953 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 9.47% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.8 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 160 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, 33 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Devices (19), NHTSA (4), 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.

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FDA Drug Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-release Tablets, 180 mg, 120-count bottle, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., NDC 0378-4201…

Mylan Lab Inc
FDA Devices Critical Jun 10, 2015

Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1x6cm, product code 1504026, 0.8x8cm, product code 1504028, 1…

Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Smiths Medical, BCI Advisor Vital Signs Monitor, Product Reorder No 92M774325A.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

ActCel advanced bleeding control Topical Hemostatic Dressing 2in X 2in (5cm X 5cm) 4in X 4in Sterile Contents Soluble Regenerated Cellulose F…

Coreva Health Science LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Swan-Ganz CCO/Sv02/CEDV/VIP Thermodilution Catheters model number 744HF75. Flow-directed pulmonary artery catheters for monitoring cardiac output, m…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Syn…

Synthes, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.

Zimmer, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Dade Actin Activated Cephaloplastin Reagent; Liquid rabbit brain cephalin with plasma activator for use in the determination of the activated partial…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

The Alcon Custom Pak. The Alcon Customer Pak is an assemblage of single-use medical devices and accessories designed by medical professionals for s…

Alcon Research, Ltd.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

syngo Workflow SLR; The information system syngo Workflow SLR is a digital radiology information system (RIS) with integrated modules for patient adm…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Factor deficient plasma for the Siemens BCS¿ / BCS¿ XP System. In vitro diagnostic reagent for the determination of the activity of coagulation fa…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Jun 10, 2015

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Signal Reagent, Product Code 1072693, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750008360 VITROS Immunodiagnostics Products …

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Flush Syringe, 10 mL in 12 mL, Sterile, Rx only, Code No. 2T0806 Usage: Flush syringe.

MRP, LLC dba AMUSA
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

PRI Femoral Impactor Block for knee prosthesis surgery. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Zimmer, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

EC-5000 Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System (EC-5000, EC 5000 CXIII, EC-5000 Quest. Opthalmic: NIDEK EXCIMER LASER CORNEAL SURGERY SYSTEM, model …

Nidek Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning software designed to analyze and plan radiation treatments in three dimensions for the purpose of treating…

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Syngo.via and Syngo.x ; a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Tibial Alignment Guide; Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument;

Zimmer CAS
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Dimension Vista Systems LOCI Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; the TSH method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of Thyroid S…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
NHTSA Critical Jun 10, 2015

PETERBILT 2014-2016: SEAT BELTS

PETERBILT
NHTSA Critical Jun 10, 2015

NISSAN 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NISSAN
CPSC Moderate Jun 9, 2015

Pali Design Recalls Children's Furniture Due to Tip-Over, Impact, Suffocation Hazards

Associate Yang Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Vietnam
NHTSA Critical Jun 9, 2015

KIA 2011: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

KIA
NHTSA Critical Jun 9, 2015

CADILLAC 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

CADILLAC
CPSC Moderate Jun 5, 2015

Bariatric Fusion Recalls Bags of Soft Chews Iron With Vitamin C Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement (Recall Alert)

Bariatric Fusion Inc., of Elma, N.Y.
CPSC Moderate Jun 4, 2015

Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Moderate Jun 4, 2015

Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Oregano, Mediterranean ground, stock code 03355, packaged in 0.2 lb., .75 lb., 0.8 lb., 1 lb., 4 lbs., 10 lbs., 15 lbs., 25 lbs., or 50 lbs. containe…

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Fresca Tomato Spice with Beet, stock code 12487, packaged in 26 lbs. container. No UPC.

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Fajita Seasoning, stock code 03232, packaged in 1 lb., 1.5 lbs., 5 lbs., 7 lbs., 10 lbs., 20 lbs., or 50 lbs. container. The 1 lb. container has …

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Sun Rich Apple Slices with Caramel Dip, Parfait Cup, 6 x 6 oz.

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Coastal Harbor Atlantic Scottish Style Smoked Salmon Sliced Side Coastal Harbor by the Santa Barbara Smokehouse Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below.…

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

French Fry Seasoning, stock code 03223, packaged in 50 lbs. container. The UPC is 0 23605 03223 8

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing packaged in a plastic gallon jar with a white twist cap. Sold under the Conway Dressing brand name. Storage instructio…

Conway Import Co
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Taco Seasoning No Salt, stock code 03455, packaged in 1 lb., 2 lbs., 3 lbs., or 5 lbs., container. The UPC is 0 23605 03455 3

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Coastal Harbor Oak & Beechwood Smoked Salmon Sliced Side and Atlantic Norwegian Style Smoked Salmon Sliced Side Coastal Harbor by the Santa Barbar…

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Low Jun 3, 2015

Gromex Camaron Molido (Ground Shrimp), Net Wt. 2 oz., packaged in a clear bag, Mexican Products, Importers & Distributors, UPC 690912620108

Gromex Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Fresh Cut Red Apple Slices 2 x 3 lbs; 4 x 3 lbs; USA 100x 2 oz.; 24 x 2 oz.; USA 3 lbs.

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Pizza Seasoning, stock code 03388, packaged in 20 lbs. or 50 lbs. container. The UPC is 0 23605 03388 4.

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

James Gang BBQ Bull Breath Chili Seasoning, stock code 11523, packaged in 50 lbs. container. No UPC.

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Taco Seasoning Suprema, stock code 03456, packaged in 1 lb., 5 lbs., 25 lbs., or 50 lbs container. The UPC is 0 23605 03456 0

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Sub Way Apple Slices, 2.4 oz. Bags

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Channel Island Old Fashioned Smoked Atlantic Salmon Keep Refrigerated Exclusively Distributed By Gourmet Foods, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Th…

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Turtle Island Roast Beef Spice Blend, stock code 12690, packaged in 25 lbs.container. No UPC

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Sunshine Salad Kit, 10 lb.

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Channel Island Smoked Gravadlax Salmon Sliced Side Keep Refrigerated Exclusively Distributed By Gourmet Foods, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 The p…

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jun 3, 2015

Coastal Harbor Beechwood Smoked Salmon Pastrami Sliced Side Coastal Harbor by the Santa Barbara Smokehouse Keep Refrigerated at 38 or Below The …

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

EZ's Burger Deluxe -Burger Blend w/o MSG, stock code 12314, packaged in 50 lbs. container. No UPC.

Regency Group, Inc., The
FDA Food Moderate Jun 3, 2015

UBERVITA LOSE WEIGHT FAST W700 THERMOGENIC HYPER-METABOLIZER DIETARY SUPPLEMENT. The product has an outer box which contains a labeled bottle. Th…

Uber Vita LLC

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

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.