2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 114 of 159
2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,928 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.59% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.7 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 159 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 8 critical, 36 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 39 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), FDA Food (12), CPSC (6), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Honeywell Recalls Hard Hats Due to Risk of Head Injury
North Safety de Mexicali, S. de R.L. de C.V., of Mexico
HYUNDAI 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
HYUNDAI
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing Co., Ltd, of China
KIA 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
KIA
Base Brands Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Recalls Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Aeon Motor Co., of Taiwan
Polaris Recalls Ranger XP Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries, of Medina, Minn.
Wild & Wolf Recalls Petit Collage Children's Toy Xylophones Due to Choking Hazard
Ningbo Tooky Toy Co. Ltd, of China
CHEVROLET 2018: VISIBILITY
CHEVROLET
FREIGHTLINER 2016-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER
Smoked Scallops, packaged and frozen in vacuum pouches, 4 oz & 16 oz packages. The 4 oz package has UPC 47094 20026
Taylor Shellfish Co
Roast Beef Gravy Seasoning Manufacturer's code: PF07040000 packaged in a multi-walled paper bag with poly liner, 28 pounds
Precise Food Ingredients, Inc.
Bruschetta Mix packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Tastebuds, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), UPC 38232-37403. Shipping case: H. Brooks, 37403, Net wt. 12 oz. (340g), K*319, Keep Refrigerated, 6 units per case, Distributed by H. Brooks & Co Mpls. MN 55112. 2. Quick & Easy Fresh Cut, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC 38232-37403, shipping case: Supervalu, 38591, 6/12 oz., Net Wt 5.30 lbs., SV*069, Keep Refrigerated, 6 units per case Distributed by Supervalu, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. 3. H.
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain, Item Number: 6001C224, Net wt. 22 oz. UPC 0 39978 00911 1. The label is read in parts: "***Bob's Red Mill ***ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH FLOUR STONE GROUND*** NET WT 22 OZ ***keeps best refrigerated or frozen***".
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Wild Meadow Raw Goat Milk Cheese. The product is packaged in various sizes of sealed flexible plastic packaging, displaying the plant number 36-1315.
Good Fields Farm/The Maiden's Creamery
The Peru Chef Dry Potato, Product of Peru, Net Wt. 15oz/425gr, Imported and Distributed by MAS FOOD SERVICES Co.,
M.a.s Food Services Co
Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
GFS Belgian Mini Chocolate Topped Eclairs, Keep Frozen, Net Wt . 700 g.; Signature Select Belgian Style Mini Eclairs, Keep Frozen, 420 g; Delizza Patisserie Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs, 420 g.
Poppies International INC
Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Calcium; 25 mcg Vitamin D; Chocolate; 100 chews; Serving Size 1 chew;
Bestco, Inc.
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002
Taylor Shellfish Co
LOST CAJUN GUMBO BASE, T4014, PACK SIZE 45 lb bag, Blended by ALL AMERICAN SEASONINGS, 10600 E. 54th Ave., Units B & C, Denver, CO 80239
All American Seasonings, Inc.
Soap Korner Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com
Soap Korner
Conzerol zero molluscum contagiosum, Topical Cream, Net weight 0.78 (22g), Elrose Labs, Sanford Fl 32771 USA --- NDC 70223-001-06
Elroselabs Inc.
Molleave, 2 oz bottle, OTC, Manufactured for Elrose Labs, Inc.
Elroselabs Inc.
Conzerol (antipoxin) H2O2 Gel, Hydrogen Peroxide Gel 3%, 1.5 oz. tube, OTC, Manufactured for Elrose Labs, Inc., Sanford, FL
Elroselabs Inc.
Decitabine for Injection, 50mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL 33323, NDC 69097-285-37
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg tablets, 120-count, Rx Only; Distributed by Quality Care Products, Temperance, MI 48182 Mfr. CSPC Ouyl Pharm Co., Ltd. Shijazhuang, Hebei, China; NDC 55700-0412-01
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Inc
Zhong Hua Jiu (menthol 1%) Patch, Distributed by United Pacific Company, UPC 6 924938 100226, NDC 53614-001-02
United Pacific Co Ltd
Hematology Diluent M-30D used with BC-3200 and BC-3600 Hematology Analyzer; Part Numbers: (1) 105-005405-00 (2 x 5.5L container), (2) 105-005406-00 (20L container) The M-30D Diluent is an azide-free, filtered isotonic solution for counting and sizing blood cells. It is for use with the Mindray BC-3200 and BC-3600 Hematology Analyzer.
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
Simplastic Suprapubic Puncture Instruments: Product Code Equivalent Code (a) 650704100 551310 (b) 650704120 551312 (c) 650704160 551316 Product Usage: RUSCH Simplastic Suprapubic Puncture Instruments are indicated for emergency suprapubic drainage of the bladder.
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd
Bard(R) Premature Infant Feeding tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036430 Product Usage: BARD(R) Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit(TM) connector are intended to be used for: Decompression of stomach by suction or aspiration of gastric contents Short-term administration of term tube feeding, lavage fluid and medications Feeding Tubes with the ENFit(TM) Connector are made of a smooth plastic with a two-eyed tube used for nasogastric feeding of neonates, infants and adults as well as diagnostic and
C.R. Bard, Inc.
(1) Central Venous Catheterization Kit, Part Number (PN): ASK-04300-PHP; (2) Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter, PN: ASK-04301-WBH; (3) Vessel Catheterization Kit, PN: ASK-04550-NYP
Arrow International Inc
6.5" (17 cm) Smallbore Ext Set w/Remv MicroClave¿ Clear, NanoClave¿ T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, Bulk Non-Sterile, 500 per case, Item A1009-NS, Rx. The firm name on the label is icumedical, San Clemente, CA. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access for the administration of fluids from a container to a patient s vascular system through the administration set s needle or catheter (which is inserted into a vein).
ICU Medical, Inc.
Foot Controls Model: S-N1 and S-N2 Product Usage: Variable foot control for use with drive units operating mechanical instruments.
W & H DentalWerk Burmoos GMBH - Site 1
AGB+ Multi Lumen CVC Kit (1) Part Number (PN): CDC-42703-B1A, (2) PN: CDC-42802-1A, (3) CDC-45703-1A, (4) CDC-45703-A1A, (5) PN: CDC-45703-B1A; AGB+ Quad-Lumen CVC Kit (6) PN: CDC-42854-1A, (7) PN: CDC-45854-1A; AGB+ Two-Lumen CVC Kit (8) PN: CDC-45802-1A, (9) PN: CDC-45802-B1A, (10) PN: CDC-46702-1A, (11) CDC-47702-1A; (12) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features, PN: ASK-45703-AH
Arrow International Inc
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products TSH Reagent Pack
Clinical Diagnostic Systems
D-RAD Self-Tapping Locking Screw intended for the fixation of fractures involving the distal radius. smith&nephew D-RAD 2.4MM X 10MM S-T LOCKING SCREW, REF 74692410, QTY (1), STERILE R
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
ORTHOFIX, Connector System, SMALL SET SCREW, REF 79-2003
Orthofix, Inc
PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
Ethicon, Inc.
PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle
Ethicon, Inc.
IntelliVue X3 Patient Monitor.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
14 cm (5.5") Appx 0.27 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/SURPLUG¿ Nano T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, 50 pouches per case, Item IR-NG31481B, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is icumedical, San Clemente, CA. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access for the administration of fluids from a container to a patient s vascular system through the administration set s needle or catheter (which is inserted into a vein).
ICU Medical, Inc.
(1) Access Tray, Part Number (PN): ASK-04001-MS; Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit (2) PN: CDC-12703-1A; (3) PN: CDC-15703-1A; (4) PN: CDC-15703-B1A; Arrow Two-Lumen CVC Kit (5) PN: CDC-12802-1A; (6) PN: CDC-15802-1A; (7) PN: CDC-17702-1A
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for High Volume Infusions (1) Part Number (PN): CDC-22122-1A; (2) PN: CDC-25122-1A; (3) PN: CDC-25142-1A; (4) CDC-26142-1A
Arrow International Inc
AUTO REF/KERATOMETER ARK-1s
Nidek Inc.
(1) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21142-RH; (2) Arrowg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-MMC1; (3) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-UCD; (4) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit, Product Number: CDC-21242-1A; (5) A
Arrow International Inc
Hamilton-C2 Ventilator Unit Intended to provide ventilator support to adults and pediatrics and optionally infants and neonates in the hospital.
Hamilton Medical AG
VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light; Model numbers VLT600 SF AIM STP, VLT600 DF AIM STP, Ref. codes ARD568811901, ARD568811911 ARD568811951, ARD568811961 The device is designed to illuminate the body of a patient during surgical operations, diagnostics and treatment. These surgical lights may be installed in surgical suites, examining rooms, doctors' surgeries and outpatient consultations.
GETINGE US SALES LLC
5" (13 cm) Smallbore Ext Set w/MicroClave¿, Clave¿ T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, 50 pouches per case, Item B99066, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is icumedical, San Clemente, CA. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access for the administration of fluids from a container to a patient s vascular system through the administration set s needle or catheter (which is inserted into a vein).
ICU Medical, Inc.
Strauss Penis Clamp 130MM/General Instruments
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
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 2018 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.