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 7.70% of the 100,165 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 7 critical, 43 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Devices (15), NHTSA (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
LASEREDGE Knives, 1.8mm x 2.2mm TRAPEZOID ANGLED KNIFE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7603G, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives ar…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
O-arm¿ O2 interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system; Catalog Number: B1-700-02000 The O-arm O2 Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
3.0 mm Reaming Rod, with straight ball tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.76S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthoped…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
LASEREDGE Knives, CRESCENT KNIFE BEVELED UP ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7510G, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are in…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
StrykeFlow 2 System, labeled sterile. Includes the following: a. STRYKER LAPAROSCOPIC SUCTION IRRIGATOR, Suction/Irrigator 2 (Model 0250070500); …
Stryker Corporation
Brilliance Big Bore Radiology CT with 4.2.0 software version. Model #' 728244 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produc…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
2.5 mm Guide Rod, with smooth tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 355.042S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthopedic surge…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series; Part Numbers: 1. 05964067001 cobas 8000 c 502 module
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier I in vitro diagnostic
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip with extension, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.707S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthop…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
LASEREDGE Knives, 19 GAUGE MVR BLADE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7519, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended for opht…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.75MM THIN SLIT ANGLED BEVELED UP (6/BOX)(6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7759A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Kniv…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
DIASTAT anti-Nuclear antibody (ANA) / DIASTAT ANA ELISA. Catalog Number: FANA200. Product Usage: The DIASTAT¿ anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test is…
Euro Diagnostica AB
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.75PAR (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7575, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intende…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CRESCENT BLADE STRAIGHT BEVEL UP STR (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7500, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Cameron Company Recalls Children's Tents Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Jinhua Longyou Import and Export Co., of China
Radio Flyer Recalls Electric Wagons Due to Injury Hazard
MASERATI 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MASERATI
Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Chemical Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Guoguang Electric Company Limited, of China
Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard
Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada
MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona
HONDA 2014-2016: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
HONDA
FORD 2013-2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2014-2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD,LINCOLN
HYUNDAI 2016-2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
HYUNDAI
FERRARI 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FERRARI
Golden State Warriors Menorahs Recalled by BDA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Mingfeng Crafts Co., of China
KIA 2017-2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
KIA
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Blueberry 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Sourdough French: Product number 2044; SKU 61659799; GTIN [00046567600932] ; UPC 831 49000044 20 pieces; Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour,…
Sumano's Bakery
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Cabbage, Net WT 14 oz. (396g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02619 8
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Sourdough Baguette: Product number 2064; SKU 61659798; GTIN [00046567600949]; UPC 831 49000064 20 pieces; Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour…
Sumano's Bakery
Divine Living Silver with harmonically structured frequencies A Wellness Solution 8 oz Ingredients: Structured Water, Pure Silver West Unity, Ohio 41…
Divine Living
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
BUTTER MILK ( Under the following Trade Names - SUNBEAM 2PK, SUNBEAM )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki, Potato and Mushroom, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02617 4
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
POTATO SLAMMERS ( Under the following Trade Names - SCHMIDT, WHOLE FOODS, HP, WEIS, PLAIN BAG 12 and 24 PK )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
WHITE WHEAT S/T DINNERS ( Under the following Trade Names - ULTRA GRAIN, O/T )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
WHITE WHEAT HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT, WEIS, ULTRA GRAIN )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Potato and Onion, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 0 7163 02616 7
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
WHITE WHEAT R/T ( Under the following Trade Names - O/T 2PK, O/T, WEIS, ULTRA GRAIN )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes, (6 pieces): Cheese, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g); UPC Codes: 7 07163 30325 1, Keep Frozen
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Cosmic Crunch Granola, packaged in paper bag, net wt 10 oz. The product is labeled in parts: "***COSMIC CRUNCH superfood granola***10oz***Margal…
Margalaxy LLC
POTATO HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT 16 CT, OT)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Plain 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Sour Cherry, Net Wt. 14oz (396g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02615 0
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
100 % WHEAT 20 oz ( Under the following Trade Names - ALDIS, CLOVERVALLEY, GENERIC )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes, (6 pieces): Cheese and Cherry, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396g), UPC Codes: 7 07163 30327 5, Keep F…
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
COSTCO HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
S/T Potato Dinners ( Under the following Trade Names - SCHMIDT O/T, PLAIN BAG -ROYAL FARMS )
Schmidt Baking Co., 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: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.