2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 154 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 11 critical, 36 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (23), FDA Food (16), CPSC (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.
ESSENTIO SR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
ALTRUA 2 SR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
ESSENTIO MRI SR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
ESSENTIO MRI EL DR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
ACCOLADE EL DR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
RayStation Product Usage: is a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy. The treatment plans provide treatment unit set-up parameters and estimates of dose distributions expected during the proposed treatment, and may be used to administer treatments after review and approval by the intended user.
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Roche Diagnostics Corporation
VALITUDE X4 CRT-P Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Aspire HD Plus (FDR MS-2500), also known as Aspire HD Plus F and Aspire HD-s (FDR MS-2000), also known as Aspire HD Plus S). Mammography machine The Fujifilm Digital Mammography Systems, Aspire HD Plus (FDR MS-2500) and Aspire HD-s (FDR MS-2000), generate full-field digital mammography images that can, as other fall-field digital mammography systems, be used for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer and are intended for use in the same clinical applications as traditional screen-film m
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
ESSENTIO EL DR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
TRYPTIK(R) 2 C-PLATE SELF-TAPPING POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.0 MM, LENGTH 16 MM, REF TRY-PS-40 16-S, Qty 2 TRYPTIK(R) 2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (i
SPINEART SA
VISIONIST X4 CRT-P Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Affirm Lateral Arm Upright Biopsy Accessory. Product Number: ASY-09880
Hologic, Inc.
PROPONENT VDD SL Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
TRYPTIK(R) 2 C-PLATE SELF-TAPPING POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5 MM, LENGTH 14 MM, REF TRY-PS-45 14-S, Qty 2 TRYPTIK(R) 2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (i
SPINEART SA
ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Fellows "Mighty 8" Power strip (Part Number 04175-0008) and TrippLite Power strip (PS-415-HGULTRA - Part Number 13-00106-00) are two components sold as part of the Merge Hemo System.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Intellicuff Standalone (PN 951001) Used to continuously measure and automatically maintain the user-set cuff pressure of an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube during mechanical ventilation. Used in the ventilation of adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Medtronic KYPHON(R) Express(TM) Directional Bone Filler Device, SIZE 2, REF FB, QTY 1 EA, Rx only STERILE R
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
ESSENTIO MRI DR Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Persona Partial Knee System, Size 8, Finishing Guide
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Brilliance 64, (Code 728231) Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
PROPONENT MRI Pacemaker
Boston Scientific Corporation
Fashion Accessory Bazaar Recalls Fidget Spinner Keychains Due to Choking Hazard
Fashion Accessory Bazaar, of New York, N.Y.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken and Pork Products Produced without the Benefit of Inspection
Carnival Culinary Solutions
Rich Products Corporation Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Perdue Foods LLC Recalls Chicken Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Perdue Foods LLC
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SUZUKI
Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Bassinets Recalled Due to Violation of Bassinet & Cradle Standard; Made By Multipro (Recall Alert)
Multipro Limited, of India
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Hudson Comforters by UGG Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
BHF International LTD, of Hong Kong
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kunshan Hejia Metal Product Co Ltd., of China
Duke Sandwich Productions, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding
DiscoverFresh Foods
Café Spice GCT Inc., Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
CAFE SPICE LLC
Golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78c
Nyblad Orchards
BUSH'S BEST¿ Homestyle TANGY SAUCE WITH BACON & BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS 55 OZ (3 LB 7 OZ) 1.56 kg BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY P.O. Box 52330, Dep. C KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2330
Bush Brothers & Co
Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits 25 oz. bag (12 count) and 44 oz. bag (20 count)
Ingles Markets
New Seasons Market Grab and Go Pre-Packaged Macaroni and Cheese - refrigerated. Product is packaged in aluminum shallow containers with a clear plastic dome lid and sold in two sizes: Small package UPC 252089 203999. Large package UPC 252090 706991. The label is read in parts: "***NEW SEASONS MARKET MACARONI & CHEESE***Pasta [water, enriched durum semolina durum semolina wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)], Mac and Cheese sauce [milk (g
NEW SEASONS MARKET
Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar
Spice Chain Corporation
Paprika Powder HyTop 12/2.5oz, Merchants
Spice Chain Corporation
Daisy s Bakery Inc., Gourmet Concha, 4 oz. / 1 per package, Plastic Bag, 12 units per case
Daisy's Bakery Inc.
Frozen Southern Style Biscuits; 25 oz. bags (12 count)
Ingles Markets
Publix brand, item # 41596, Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, Net wt. 32 oz. Retail's UPC # 0 41415 00549 5. The label is read in parts: "***Publix Southern Style DICED HASH BROWN POTATOES***DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC. LAKELAND, FL 33802***".
McCain Foods USA
Honey crisp, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct in
Nyblad Orchards
Gala, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
Paprika Powder Guaranteed Value 12/2.75oz, C&S Distribution
Spice Chain Corporation
Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 800g (28.2 oz)
KOTECHA BROTHERS, LLC.
Smoked salmon in 1.5 oz. and 8 oz. packages
Nodine's Smokehouse Inc.
Paprika Sweet American Garden 12/3.25oz, Global Food Export
Spice Chain Corporation
Wahon Slice Shitake Mushroom 2.5 oz. (71g) UPC : #737483336851
Vinh Sanh Trading Corp
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.