2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 120 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 22 critical, 25 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 10 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (21), NHTSA (9), CPSC (7), 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.
Modular E 170 Analyzer: Immunoassay Chemistry Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete) for clinical use, Catalog Numbers: 03739040692, 03023109001, 05023599001, 05023572001, 03739040001 & 03023109973.
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
QUANTA-Lyser 240 IFA, Part #GS0242. The instrument is a fully automated, high-throughput, bench top system designed for clinical use to automate slide and reagent barcode reading, sample dilution and distribution, reagent pipetting and dispensing, slide and plate washing, dispensing slide mounting medium in the preparation for microscope analysis, and photometric measurement of microwell plates.
Inova Diagnostics Incorporated
Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator, Model Number 3664
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 42mm, REF 804-07-420 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as an anatomic shoulder joint replacement for patients suffering from pain and dysfunction.
Encore Medical, Lp
ACE Trochanteric Nail System TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 125DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 130DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 135DG STRL The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, patho
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
MINI INFANT < 3KG, RADIOTRANSLUCENT ELECTRODE, Philips Plug Style Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602H Indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications as a non-sterile, disposable device for single pediatric use, only. The PadPro 2602 electrodes provide the conductive interface between the defibrillator and/or the external transcutaneous (non-invasive) cardiac pacemaker and the pediatric patients skin. The electrode is intended for use on pediatric infants who
ConMed Corporation
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
FORD 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2017-2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD,LINCOLN
Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
LEXUS,TOYOTA 2017-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
LEXUS,TOYOTA
Good Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Good Foods Group, LLC
Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Minn.
PFP Enterprises LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Patterson TMP Operating, LLC
H-E-B Recalls Halogen Lightbulbs Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
HEB Grocery Company LLC, of San Antonio, Texas
Octane Fitness Recalls Cross Trainers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Primo Recalls Beverage Dispensers Due to Burn Hazard
Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China
Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2018: SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ
ALFA ROMEO 2018: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALFA ROMEO
TESLA 2012-2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TESLA
ALFA ROMEO 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
ALFA ROMEO
INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
INTERNATIONAL
Target Corporation Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat and Non-Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products due to Possible Temperature Abuse During Transport at a Single Store on Oahu, Honolulu, HI
Name: Trader Joe s Chocolate Chip Cookies SKU 68075 Net Weight: 12 oz. (340g) Number of units per package: 16 cookies Package type: Kraft paper bag
Food and Beverage Inc.
RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules
Pdx Aromatics
Weis Sunbury, PA 17801; Penne W/Asiago Sauce And Grilled Chix Small Meal; multiple weight. SCALE UPC - 205377-00000
WEIS MARKETS
ITALIAN BREAD, SKU: 10424, Frozen Dough
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
NXTGEN Botanicals, Maeng Da Kratom, Dietary Supplement, 70 Capsules, Made in the U.S.A
Avalon Packaging
Tank Truck #2 Sugar Syrup (403764)
ASR GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC
Chia Seeds packaged in poly film bags as both a twist type closure and a re-sealable pouch, net wt. 1 lb.
Oregon Food Bank
GREEN Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Bali Capsules Phytoextractum OG Bali Capsules Soul Speciosa Bali Capsules
Pdx Aromatics
Dried Beef Party Rye Dip; Ingredients: Hellman's Mayonaise, Sour Cream, Dried Beef (Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Parsley, Onion, Dill Weed; SELL BY date up to 3/11/18
WEIS MARKETS
Tank Truck #1 Sugar Syrup (403763)
ASR GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC
WHITE VEIN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces), and 225 grams. The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (White Vein) Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Powder Kraken Kratom White Vein Sumatra Powder Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Powder (including 225 g) Phy
Pdx Aromatics
La Marinera, Dried Yellow Potatoes-Papa seca amarilla, NET WEIGHT 10oz (283.5gr.), Imported/Distributed by: Guixens Food Group, Inc., Expiration date: July 2018
Guixens Food Group, Inc.
Adams Reserve, Fajita Grilling Rub 5.7 oz. Bottle Item Code: 04544, 12 bottles per case
Adams Extract & Spice LLC
RAISIN BREAD, SKU: 10460, Frozen Dough
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
GREEN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom OG Bali Powder Kraken Kratom Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Phytoextractum OG Bali Powder Phytoextractum Green Vein Thai Kratom Powder Phytoextractum Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Soul Spe
Pdx Aromatics
Tank Truck Medium Invert Syrup (403777)
ASR GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC
100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD DOUGH, SKU: 11895, Frozen
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, packaged in 1 lbs. poly film bags with a twist type closure or in a re-sealable pouch, labeled as "distributed by Oregon Food Bank". Product was also distributed in packages labeled as Kale Joy brand.
Oregon Food Bank
RED Vein Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), and 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: -Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (Horn Red) -Red Dragon Kratom Powder -Red Vein Borneo Kratom Powder -Red Vein Sumatra Kratom Powder -Red Vein Thai Kratom Powder -Super Indo Kratom Powder
Pdx Aromatics
WHITE VEIN Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Capsules Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa White Vein Borneo Kratom Capsules
Pdx Aromatics
Pink flexible, plastic package: Godis Paskkyckling Marshmallow Candy; IKEA; Net Wt. 3.5 oz.; date codes: 10/23/2018 - 01/26/2019; Produced in Sweden for: by IKEA Food Services AB, Almhultsgatan 2, SE-125 86 Malmo, Sweden. Best Before: 10/23/2018 thru 01/26/2019.
Ikea North America Srvcs Inc
Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection 0.5mL vial 0.25 mg/mL Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Pkwy Tonawanda, NY 14150. NDC 69194-0358-01
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, USP 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-08) and b) 18 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-97), Rx only, Teva Women's Health, Inc. Subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA 19454.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution, 2.5% Low Mg/Low Ca Single Bag, packaged in a) 3L (4 pack, NDC 49230-209-30), b) 2 L(6 pack NDC 49230-209-23), Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451.
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062; Manufactured by: Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-220-60.
Akorn, Inc.
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.