2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 141 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), CPSC (6), NHTSA (5), 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.
PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560590. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
3M Bair Hugger(M) Normothermia System, Sterile Full Access Underbody, Model 63700 The 3M Bair Hugger Temperature Management System is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia. In addition, the temperature management system can be used to provide patient thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The temperature management system can be used with adult and pediatric patients.
3M Company - Health Care Business
A.T.S. 2200TS Tourniquet Systems, Personalized Pressure. Zimmer Surgical, Inc. Dover, OH 44622 Intended to be used by qualified professionals to temporarily occlude blood flow in a patient's extremities during surgical procedures on those extremities.
Zimmer Surgical Inc
Ingenuity TF PET/CT (model 882442) running software version 4.0.2 This device is a diagnostic imaging system that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The PET subsystem produces images of the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the patient body (specific radiopharmaceuticals are used for whole body, brain, heart and ot
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Perifix Single Dose Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 332252. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Purely Yours Breast Pump. Model 17070PMW and Model 17070ACA. Intended to express and collect the mother s milk from the breasts of a nursing woman for the purpose of feeding the collected milk to a baby.
AMEDA, INC.
Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551993, 552051, 552083, 552119, 555569. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 (Component of the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468) The affected part is provided in the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468. The Vega Knee System is used for reconstruction of the diseased knee joint.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Norian Drillable Inject
Synthes USA
CORAIL COXA VARA HIGH OFFSET STEM Collared Size 9
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Central Venous Catheter Set Triple Lumen Polyurethane, Catalog Identifier: C-UTLM-501J Product Usage: The central venous catheter is designed for treatment of critically ill patients and is suggested for: 1. Continuous or intermittent drug infusions; 2. Central venous blood pressure monitoring (CVP); 3. Acute hyperalimentation; 4. Blood sampling; 5. Delivery of whole blood or blood products; 6. Simultaneous, separate infusion of drugs
Cook Inc.
ArrowADVANTAGE 5 Pressure Injectable Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). Product Codes: PR-35041-HPHNM and CDA-35041-HPK1A.
Arrow International Inc
A.T.S. 4000TS Tourniquet Systems, Personalized Pressure. Intended to be used by qualified professionals to temporarily occlude blood flow in a patient's extremities during surgical procedures on those extremities. .
Zimmer Surgical Inc
Central Venous Catheter Tray Triple Lumen Polyurethane, Catalog Identifier: C-UTLMYJ-501J Product Usage: The central venous catheter is designed for treatment of critically ill patients and is suggested for: 1. Continuous or intermittent drug infusions; 2. Central venous blood pressure monitoring (CVP); 3. Acute hyperalimentation; 4. Blood sampling; 5. Delivery of whole blood or blood products; 6. Simultaneous, separate infusion of drugs
Cook Inc.
Carestation 620 A2, Carestation 650 A2, and Carestation 650c A2
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Artis oneFloor-mounted system for uncompromised imaging; Artis one, Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, Artis one is an angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. X-ray generator POLYDOROS A100 Plus
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC
BARD(R) CRITICORE(R) MONITOR, Model: 000002N Series The CritiCore(R) Automated Urine Output and Temperature Monitor is indicated to monitor urine output and core bladder temperature.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056157. Is a qualitative in vitro real-time PCR test.
Cepheid
AGC 2000 LP Patella, labeled as AGC Porous Patellar Med, Model Number 150804. Product Usage: For use in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ELAN 4 Drill: ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D2.0 ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,0/4,0MM ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,1/4,0MM ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,2/4,0MM ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,5/4,0MM ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,5 ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D2,0 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.0 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.5 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D2.0 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.0 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.5 ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DR
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Customer Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 555234. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Pencan Spinal Needle Tray. Product Catalog Number: 333865. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Pain Management Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560602. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Exactech GPS Total Shoulder Application 3.2mm Vix Bit Orthopedic surgical tool
Exactech, Inc.
BlockAid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners, combine stainless steel and synthetic fibers woven together to form a cut resistant glove material. Blockaid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners are to be worn between two layers of surgical gloves. Item Number: 650126, 650127, 650128, 650129, 650130, 650131
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Tray Minocycline/Rifampin Antibiotic Impregnated, Catalog Identifiers: C-UTLMY-501J-ABRM-HC-FST and C-UTLMY-501J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST Usage: The Spectrum Central Venous Catheter is used for the intravenous administration of nutrient fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, and other drugs for therapy, blood sampling, blood delivery, and venous pressure monitoring
Cook Inc.
Hemotherm¿ Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater System Models 400CE and 400MR Product Usage: A dual reservoir, water re-circulating device that supplies temperature controlled water to a heat exchanger. The device, in conjunction with a heat exchanger, is used to warm or cool the blood that enters and exits a blood heat exchanger for adult, pediatric or infant patients.
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC
Model #: CG8900, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 1); Model #: CG8901, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 10); Model #: CG8901A, Medtronic Clip Gun Applicator (Qty 10)
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Total Knee Replacement , Catalog/Model # TPS-111-1111, UDI: +M572TPS1111111021/$$+31712310398482- and +M572TPS1111111021/$$+31712310399917/ Intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patellofemoral, or bicompartmental prosthesis.
ConforMIS, Inc.
Contiplex Nerve Block Tray. Product Catalog Number: 570205. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Custom Made Tracheostomy Device The CADD Administration Sets with Flow Stop are designed to be used with a variety of CADD ambulatory infusion pumps to allow fluid delivery from an IV bag.
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
JS Series SterilContainer S2 System
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Carestation 620 A1, Carestation 650 A1, and Carestation 650c A1
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Proud Wealth International LTD, of China
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi
Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi, of China
A & A Finest Recalls Frozen Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
A & A Finest
Triple T Specialty Meats Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
NEMO Equipment Recalls Stargaze Recliner Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI
NEMO Equipment of Dover, N.H.
Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
TOYOTA 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
TOYOTA
TOYOTA 2018: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TOYOTA
Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc.
HYUNDAI 2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
HYUNDAI
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES-BENZ
JAGUAR 2018: AIR BAGS
JAGUAR
Wienke's Market Strawberry Raspberry Jam, Net Wt. 8 oz (226g), UPC 14106-00235. Refrigerate after opening. Ingredients: strawberries, raspberries, sugar, pectin.
Wienke LLC
Pound Cake NET WT 4OZ and 12OZ.
Productos Pacheco, 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.