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2015 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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 11 critical, 36 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 13 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (48), 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, 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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CPSC Moderate May 21, 2015

Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard

Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
CPSC Moderate May 21, 2015

Vivint Recalls Remotec Dimming Switch Modules Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Ginger Tile, sea salt topped; 0.6 oz (17 grams) San Francisco CA. Ingredients: Bittersweet Chocolate (Chocolat…

Poco Dolce Confections, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Lobster & Shrimp Spring Rolls Products are placed on plastic trays, shrink wrapped, placed in boxes, labelled, & shrink wrapped.

Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Walnuts: America Choice, 12 oz. Plastic Pouch, UPC: 75480779049; Aurora , 6.5 oz. Plastic Cup, UPC: 65585200097; Aurora, 14.0 oz. Plastic Tub, UPC: 6…

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Marinade Lime Chipotle 2 Gallon UPC/PLU: 48000024264; Marinade Lime Chipotle UPC/PLU: 48000024272

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Burrito, Shrimp UPC/PLU: 00000480432

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

6 Section Nut Tray Assortment: Aurora, 26 oz. Plastic Tray, UPC: 65585200145; Food Emporium Brand, 26 oz. Plastic Tray, UPC: 1119079012

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Salad, Papas con Remolachas UPC/PLU: 48000086479

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Quesadilla, Vegan Beef UPC/PLU: 27267700000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

KT's Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies, 2 cookies per package

Taylor Catering,LLC
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

4 Section Nut Tray Assortment: Aurora 13 oz. Plastic Tray UPC: 65585200141; Food Emporium Brand Products 13 oz. Plastic Tray UPC: 1119079011

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Dip, Black Bean UPC/PLU: 00000484003

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Rub BBQ Dry 5LB UPC/PLU: 48000024279

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Low May 20, 2015

Aleia's Parmesan Croutons, Gluten Free, NET WT 8 oz (226.8g). UPC Code: 8 55930 00162 3, Product is packaged in a brown cardboard box with white te…

Aleias Gluten Free Foods LLC
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans UPC/PLU: 48000088655

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Cranberry Health Mix: America Choice, 16 oz. Plastic Pouch, UPC: 75480779046; Aurora , 9.25 oz. Plastic Cup, UPC: 65585200288; Aurora , 10.0 oz. Pil…

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Burrito, Black Bean UPC/PLU: 00000480430

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Burrito Black Bean and Cheese UPC/PLU: 26270400000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Wedge; Sell By: (up to and including) 04/01/15; UPC: 67093 20399; Net Wt 7.0oz; Keep Refrigerated; Giant Eagle; Distribute…

Giant Eagle, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Adobo Enchiladas & Dirty Rice Net Wt. 48 OZ. (3LB) (1.36kg) Whole Foods Market Kitchens UPC/PLU: 036406302561; Enchilada Adobo Bulk UPC/PLU: 26978700…

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Tastefully Simple, Blackberry Syrup, 12 FL oz ( 360 ml), Item 763905. Ingredients: Corn syrup, blackberries, cane sugar, lemon juice, natural flavor.…

Tastefully Simple, Inc
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Southwest Stuffed Sweets HSH CC UPC/PLU: 28634600000; Southwest Stuffed Sweets HSH FP UPC/PLU: 26066400000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

HotBar, NE Tofu Meatloaf UPC/PLU: 48000088750

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Quesadilla, Black Bean

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Taco Salad Tofu Chipotle Lime UPC/PLU: 2-65294-00000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Peterson's Macadamias Net Wt 16 oz. (454g) King Nut Companies Solon, OH 44139 www.petersonsnuts.com INGREDIENTS: Macadamia Nuts, Peanut and/or Canola…

Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Quesadilla Mushroom Goat Cheese UPC/PLU: 26405800000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Low May 20, 2015

Purely Elizabeth Cranberry Cashew Ancient Grain Muesli, 10 ounces, packaged in plastic bag sealed into paper cartons, 6 packages per case, Manufactur…

Natural Foodworks Group
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Forest Bounty Grail Mix: Aurora, 13 oz. Plastic Cup, UPC: 65585200571; Aurora, 13 oz. Plastic Pouch, UPC: 65585200290; Aurora, 17.5 oz. Plastic Cup,…

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Low May 20, 2015

Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; Chopped Spinach (Cheney Brothers) 3 pounds, 12 per case; Ess…

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Slaw Kale Avocado HSH 14 oz. UPC/PLU code: 0-00000-68899

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Spicy Shrimp Chopsticks 80 PCS S5038 15075 Products are placed on plastic trays, shrink wrapped, placed in boxes, labelled, & shrink wrappe…

Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Burrito Chipotle Lime Tofu UPC/PLU: 2-65293-00000; Burrito Chipotle Lime Tofu Tacos UPC/PLU: 2-83938-00000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Rub Latin Spice 5 LB. UPC/PLU: 48000006317

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Terra Spice Company the Greek (dry spice mix),New Kitchen Store the Greek (dry spice mix),Sawyer Home & Garden Center the Greek (dry spice mix),SPICE…

Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice Company
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Red Beans and Rice UPC/PLU: 26193100000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Sauce, Adobo UPC/PLU: 48000011103

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Sesame Toffee Tile, sea salt topped; 0.6 oz (17 grams) San Francisco CA. Ingredients: Bittersweet Chocolate (C…

Poco Dolce Confections, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Tofu Grilled Lime Chipotle UPC/PLU code: 2-31090-00000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Meatloaf, Tofu

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Spinach & Goat Cheese Pizza (Focaccia) Mackenzie Limited Spinach & Goat Cheese Focaccia 18 PCS #SGC18 Products are placed on plastic trays, shrink…

Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

KT's Energy Bars No Nuts/Dairy Free. 2.9 oz./82.21 gram bar packaged in saran wrap

Taylor Catering,LLC
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Ceviche, Mushroom UPC/PLU: 26831100000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Salsa Fresca Net Wt. 8 oz. (.5LB) Whole Foods Market; WFM Salsa Fresca PPK; UPC/PLU: 3640630306; Salsa Fresca Bulk CC UPC/PLU: 26206400000

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Giant Eagle Maryland Style Crab Cake; Sell By: 04/04/2015; PLU#: 47538; Contains Wheat, Egg, Soy, Milk; Keep Refrigerated; Distributed by Giant Eagle…

Giant Eagle, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Poco Dolce Bittersweet Chocolate: Burnt Caramel Tile, sea salt topped; 0.6 oz (17 grams) San Francisco CA. Ingredients: Bittersweet Chocolate (C…

Poco Dolce Confections, Inc.
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts: Aurora, 4.5 oz. Plastic Pouch, UPC: 65585200252; Aurora, 20 oz. Plastic Tub, UPC: 65585200340; Aurora, 10 oz. Plastic Pouch,…

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Critical May 20, 2015

5 K Omega Trail Mix: Aurora 20 oz. Plastic Cup UPC: 65585200121; Aurora, 10 oz. Plastic Cup UPC: 65585200703; Belmont Market 10 oz. Plastic Cup; UP…

Aurora Products, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2015

Terra Spice Company Jalapeno Cheddar (dry spice mix). Sold in 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 qt. jars, 6x10 stand up pouches, and bulk up to 50 lbs

Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice Company

Nearby Recall Years

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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.