2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,717 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 9.19% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.1 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 155 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 2018.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 4 critical, 43 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (37), FDA Food (4), FDA Drug (3), 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 2018 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.
Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bag, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (30…
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
"Moskovski Batton" Supreme Bakery
Supreme Bakery LLC
Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%, 100 grams can, Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenville, NC 27834; NDC 51862-295-10.
Mayne Pharma Inc
buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 150 mg ,a) 60 count (NDC 69097-878-03) and b) 100 count (NDC 69097-878-07) bottles, Rx Only, Man…
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkw…
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04220
Arrow International Inc
Binding Site Optilite Beta-2-Microglobulin Urine Kit, Ref LK043.L.OPT.A, IVD. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingham,…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzer Part Numbers: 70-6760, 70-6529-R, 70-6760-P, 70-6760-R. Intended for in vitro (external) use only.
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Dynavox T10 Speech Generating Device ( including Batteries)
Dynavox Systems Llc
Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat.
Seiler Instr. & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04020
Arrow International Inc
LeadCare Plus Blood Lead Analyzer Part Number: 82-0001 Intended for the quantitative measurement of lead in a whole blood sample.
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Uterine Electromyographic Monitor -Monica IF24 Interface System Product Usage: The Monica IF24 CTG Interface Device is an accessory to the Monica…
GE Healthcare, LLC
A.L.P.S. MIS Calcaneus Locking Plate LG RT F.A.S.T. Guide inserts, Item Number: 816209003,UDI: 00887868044670989403
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Uterine Electromyographic Monitor - Monica Novii Wireless Patch System Product Usage: The Novii Interface is an accessory to the Novii Pod which …
GE Healthcare, LLC
HydroSil Gripper Intermittent Catheters- 10" lengths - 30 catheters per box, each catheter is packaged in an individual pouch. MGC3 Product Usage…
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Southmedic Oxygen Masks with EtCO2 sampling line part number OM-2125-8, 25 masks per case. Minimal contact, open oxygen delivery device for use wi…
Southmedic, Inc.
Phadia Prime software, article number 12-4101-00, as used in combination with the Phadia 250 Instrument, article number 12-3900-01 and EliA Assays. T…
Phadia Ab
Confidence Plus Kit Spinal Cement System, Product Codes: 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209623) and 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209630) The CONFIDE…
DePuy Spine, Inc.
DS Titanium Ligation Clip, used in laparoscopic surgery
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
ImmunoCAP Allergen c5, Ampicilloyl (article number 14-4450-01). ImmunoCAP Specific IgE is an in vitro quantitative assay for the measurement of al…
Phadia US Inc
Personal Intermittent Catheters- 16" and 10" lengths - 30 catheters per box, each catheter is packaged in an individual pouch, Item Numbers: 50612, …
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Prismaflex Control Unit. Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for pat…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Pneumothorax Kit
Arrow International Inc
Elecsys BRAHMS PCT Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of PCT (procalcitonin) in human serum and plasma (K2 and K3 EDTA, Li-He…
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Dynavox T15 Speech Generating Device ( including Batteries)
Dynavox Systems Llc
Oncomine Dx Target Test User Guides and Assay Definition File, Model: A32461; UDI: (01)10190302006071(11)170911(10)1.8(240)A32461 The Oncomine Dx…
Life Technologies Corporation
GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW, Model Numbers: (a) 2052831-00X (b) 2049588-008 Product Usage: Centricity PACS-IW by GE Healthcare is a device…
GE Healthcare
Large Volume Abdominal Paracentesis Kit
Arrow International Inc
2008 K2 Hemodialysis Machine with software version 5.40, Models: (1) Hemodialysis SYS OLC/Diasafe PLS 190610, UDI 00840861100859 (+Serial Number), (2…
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
DynaCad software consist of an MR Analysis Server software and the viewer workstation software. The MR Analysis software consists of DynaCad Breast,…
Invivo Corporation
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04122
Arrow International Inc
ArrowClarke" PleuraSeal¿ Thoracentesis Kit
Arrow International Inc
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04018
Arrow International Inc
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04120
Arrow International Inc
DS Titanium Ligation Clip Appliers, used in laparoscopic surgery
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04020-C
Arrow International Inc
Syngo.via. Medical Device Software. Picture archiving and communications system.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
ImmunoCAP Allergen c6, Amoxicilloyl ( Article number 14-4451-016). ImmunoCAP Specific IgE is an in vitro quantitative assay for the measurement of…
Phadia US Inc
Magic 3 Intermittent Catheters- 12 Male - 30 catheters per box, each catheter is packaged in an individual pouch. Urinary catheter.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Arterial Access Tray, introducer catheter; Model: GU-04020
Arrow International Inc
CORTRAK* 2 Nasogastric/Nasointestinal (NG/NI) Feeding Tubes with Electromagnetic Transmitting Stylet and CORFLO* Enteral Feeding tube, ANTI-IV* Conne…
Halyard Health, Inc
AUDI 2012-2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
AUDI
BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store
Spirit Halloween Recalls Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Marshall Hat with Flashlight Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Rayland Ind. Co., of Hong Kong
ACURA,HONDA 2018: SEATS
ACURA,HONDA
MITSUBISHI 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MITSUBISHI
Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, packaged in a 16 oz. plastic clam shell container and sold under the Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand. The product…
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants dba Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Product Name Lot Number or ID Premix Roasted Chicken 1258969 660025
GRIFFITH FOODS
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.