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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 12 critical, 31 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), FDA Drug (8), USDA FSIS (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 11, 2018

Conagra Brands Inc. Recalls Salisbury Steak Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC)

USDA FSIS Moderate Apr 11, 2018

Koch Foods Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Koch Foods

CPSC No agency class Apr 10, 2018

BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

USDA FSIS Moderate Apr 7, 2018

J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

J.T.M. Provisions Company

CPSC No agency class Apr 5, 2018

Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store

CPSC No agency class Apr 5, 2018

Spirit Halloween Recalls Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Marshall Hat with Flashlight Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Rayland Ind. Co., of Hong Kong

NHTSA No agency class Apr 5, 2018

ACURA,HONDA 2018: SEATS

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Apr 5, 2018

MITSUBISHI 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MITSUBISHI

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, packaged in a 16 oz. plastic clam shell container and sold under the Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand. The product UPC is 7 17887 65082 1. The product is read in parts: "***GOURMET CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON ROLLS***NET WT. 16 OZ***Produced By Schwartz Brothers Bakery Seattle, WA 98108***Contains Milk, Wheat, Soy. May Contain Egg, Peanuts, Tree Nuts***".

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants dba Schwartz Brothers Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Premix Roasted Chicken 1258969 660025

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Lbs, flv roast dark type, 30 # Boxes

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Whiskey & Cola Type Flavored Seasoning 660373

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Fire Roasted Steak Type Seasoning 655697

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Au Jus Seasoning Reduced Sodium 659868, 660660, 660661, 660662, 660663 Au Jus Seasoning Reduced Sodium 656387, 656388, 659864, 659865, 659866, 659867

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Bourbon Brown Sugar Rub SE746665, 50# Bags

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

J.M. Rosen's Cheesecake - New York Traditional; 6 - Unit- 4/46 oz in a case box; Product #56378 UPC 6 93892 99462 7; INGREDIENTS: Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, and Milkfat~ Whey Protein Concentrate, Cheese Culture. Salt, Whey, Stabilizers (Xanthan Gum, and/or Carob Bean Gum, and/or Guar Gum)}, Unbleached Flour, (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Thiamine Mono-nitrate, Niacin. Iron, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour), Granulated Sugar Cane, Eggs, Unsalted Butter (Cream {Milk))

J.M.Rosen Cheesecake

FDA Food Low Apr 4, 2018

diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4

Pepsico Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Wegmans Assorted Gyoza (Dumplings), Family Pack, 17 oz. UPC: 2-48798-00000 or 2-48963-00000 packaged with Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC7-66630-98023)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 4, 2018

diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12oz cans, sold as a 12 pk, ambient storage.

Pepsico Foods International

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Salt & Vinegar Seasoning - 50 LB CS 662977

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Roasted Wing Marinade Seasoning 661107

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

IDLife Kids Bar Chocolate and Mixed Berry (SKU 16-0013) Organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and nut-free snack bar for children. Individually wrapped bars, packaged 10 to a box

IDLife, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Dreyer's Slow Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; 1.5 qt, (48-fl oz.); Lid is for Dreyer's Slow Churned Butter Pecan Ice Cream UPC 41548 00386

Nestle Dreyers Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Wegmans Avocado Summer Roll, 2 Pack, 5 oz. UPC: 2-48762-00000 or 2-48920-00000 packaged with Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC 7-66630-98023)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

1.5 oz. cup with seal on label reading: Thai Sweet Chili Sauce; Ingredients: Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Sugar, Water, Pickled Red Chili, Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Xanthan Gum); Net Wt. 1.5 oz.; coded: BB 07/04/18, BB 07/05/18

Lancaster Fine Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

IDLife Snack Bar Chocolate and Almond (SKU 16-0011) Organic, non-GMO and gluten-free snack bar. Individually wrapped bars, packaged 10 to a box

IDLife, LLC

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Wegmans Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Cup 1.5 oz. (UPC 7-66630-98023)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Taylor Farms 3/8" Diced Yellow Onion 4/5# bags - 20 lb, corrugated paper carton; 20 lb. box for food service distribution. Item number 1130025; Taylor Farms California Foodservice; Salinas, CA

Taylor Farms California Foodservice, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Pan Roast Brown Gravy Mix 659281, 659282, 659283, 659284, 659285, 659286 Pan Roast Brown Gravy Mix 661090, 661089, 661091

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Cole Slaw, Store Made. Packed in deli-style plastic containers: Weis, Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, PA; Cabbage, Carrots, Pineapple, White Onions, Sugar, Salt Pepper, Vinegar, Hellmanns Mayonnaise

WEIS MARKETS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Roast Grill Seasoning SE746664, 50# Bags

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Au Jus Seasoning BM652767; bulk 50 lb boxes

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Roast Chicken Marinade SE746125 and SE746126, 50# Bags

Newly Weds Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Maurice's Honey Southern Gold BBQ Sauce; Net Wt. 18 oz. bottles; UPC Code 0 7561654332 6 and Carolina Gold Honey Sauce; Net Wt. 18 oz. bottle; UPC Code 0 7561654383 8

Piggie Park Enterprises Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Product Name Lot Number or ID Toasted Italian Herbs 661126

GRIFFITH FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Sour Patch Kids, 1.9 lb bag

Mondelez Global Llc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Mushroom Condensed Soup, brand Chef Edwin's, packaged in glass pint Kerr jars, Net wt. 14 oz. UPC 7 00424 66845 8. The product label is read in parts: "***Chef Edwin's *** Mushroom Condensed Soup***Oregon Wild Berries Inc. 77129 Watach Dr., Clatskanie, OR 97016***".

Oregon Wild Berries, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 4, 2018

Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce 15 oz cans UPC 0 71846 95242

Vietti Acquisitions, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

IDLife Protein Bar Chocolate and Peanut Butter (SKU 16-0012) Organic, non-GMO and gluten-free protein bar. Individually wrapped bars, packaged 10 to a box

IDLife, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

J.M. Rosen's Cheesecake - Fantasy; 9 - Unit- 64 Slices in a case box; Product #55993 UPC 6 89076 70759 6; INGREDIENTS: Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk. and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, ( Stabilizers (Xanthan Gum, and/or Carob Bean Gum, and/or Guar Gum), Unbleached flour, (unbleached Wheat Flour, Thiamine Mono-nitrate, Niacin, Iron, , Riboflavin. Folic Acid, Malted barley, flour) Granulated Sugar, Eggs, unsalted Butter (Cream (Milk)), Sour Cream (Milk. - Enzymes), Cream, milk, Orange and Le

J.M.Rosen Cheesecake

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Pinks Bakery Seattle, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Variety Pack, Marsee Baking brand, eight 3.2oz cookies individually wrapped in plastic (Grab and Go) or unwrapped and placed in a paperboard box (Fresh Case). Box contains two Hippie Cookies, and 6 other cookies. Hippie Cookies product labeled in part, "Ingredients:***Coconut***Allergens: Contains Eggs, Tree Nuts (brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts), Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Milk"

Pinks Bakery Seattle, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Flucanazole Injection, USP 200 mg in in 100 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 Single Dose Flexible Containers, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences, Inc. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 By; Claris Injectables Ltd. Gujarat, India --- NDC 36000-006-10

Renaissance Lakewood, LLC

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97012.

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Vancomycin 1.25g added to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag, Rx only, APOLLOcare, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25.

Apollo Care

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97014.

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 4, 2018

E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w), 454 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. for E-Z-EM Inc. a subsidiary of Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Monroe Twp., NJ 0883, NDC 32909-770-01

Bracco Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Indomethacin Capsules USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-302-01.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 50383-720-15) packaged in 100-count (10 x 10) cups per case pack (NDC 50383-720-18 or 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 4, 2018

Red Zone Xtreme 3000 Capsules, Dietary Supplement Product, 1 count blister pack, UPC 8 91656 00200 9, Exp Date 12/31/2021

Jimmy Weber

Nearby Recall Years

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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.