2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 19 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, 38 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (17), FDA Food (15), NHTSA (9), 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.
TB Series Bipolar Pacing Leads, French Size 4F, 5F, 6F for Curve Type Straight, Atrial J, 60 degree Curve, and Right Heart. TB is packaged for sterile single use in a double tray. The lead is placed in a PETG inner tray that is sealed with a Tyvek inner lid. The sealed inner tray is placed in an outer PETG tray. The outer tray is sealed with an outer Tyvek lid. An inner label is placed on the outer Tyvek lid. The sealed trays are placed in a labeled white shelf box with on Instruction for use.
Oscor, Inc.
Endoform Dermal Template 2x2, SKU 529312 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular matrix intended to cover, protect and provide a moist wound environment.
AROA BIOSURGERY
Alaris Infusion Pump administration sets labeled as: -Infusion Set Alaris Pump Module/Medley Pump Module/Gemini Infusion Pump, REF 10011301, CareFusion, WARNING: TO PREVENT FREE-FLOW, CLOSE SET CLAMP WHEN SAFETY CLAMP FITMENT ON PUMP SEGMENT IS OPEN, Fluid path is STERILE and NONPYROGENIC. 12276678 Rev 00 -VersaSafe Infusion Set Alaris Pump Module/Medley Pump Module/Gemini Infusion Pump, REF 2120-0500, WARNING: TO PREVENT FREE-FLOW, CLOSE SET CLAMP WHEN SAFETY CLAMP ON PUMP SEGMENT IS OPE
CareFusion 303, Inc.
BD NEXIVA Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN (BD Nexiva Catheter), Catalog Number 383539 Product Usage: BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port (hereafter referred to as BD Nexiva device or catheter) (see Figure below) incorporates a passive needle shielding mechanism that is activated as part of the usual insertion procedure when the needle is withdrawn from the catheter. BD Nexiva device is designed to protect the clinician from accidental needle stick injuries and min
Becton Dickinson & Company
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System, 12MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1020-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 12mm SpinDown Clamp, sterile Ref Number: 75-1020 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Simpurity HYDROGEL ABSORBENT SHEET WOUND DRESSING, 4" X 5", 10 Pads, Catalogue number SNS58315
Safe N Simple, LLC
Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer version 5.0.x with PACS-IW foundation displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Endoform Dermal Template 2x2, SKU 529311 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular matrix intended to cover, protect and provide a moist wound environment.
AROA BIOSURGERY
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1030 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a craniotomy.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System (previously XCage Interbody Fusion System) Instructions for Use (IFU's) only. Product Usage: Indicated for spinal intervertebral body fusion with autogenous bone graft in skeletally mature individuals with degenerative disc disease.
Integrity Implants Inc.
PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe. Anti-siphon valve. Set cannot be used for gravity infusion 1. Connect PCA syringe to female luer on administration set. 2. Push on syringe plunger to prime set. 3. Refer to PCA module directions for Use for complete loading and operating instructions. Notes: The set should be changed according to the facility protocol or in accordance with
Becton Dickinson & Company
Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5052
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5051
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Endoform Dermal Template 4x5, SKU 529313 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular matrix intended to cover, protect and provide a moist wound environment.
AROA BIOSURGERY
Centricity Universal Viewer with PACS-IW foundation 6.0.x displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources.
GE Healthcare, LLC
FORD 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FORD
LINCOLN 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
LINCOLN
FORD,LINCOLN 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FORD,LINCOLN
SUZUKI 2012-2013: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SUZUKI
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN
FORD 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD
Ron's Home Style Foods Recalls Ready to Eat Chicken Salad Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Ron's Home Style Foods
YTL International Recalls Log Splitters Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
VOLVO 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO
HONDA 2018-2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HONDA
NuVue Foods Recalls Burrito Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
NuVue Foods
A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.
H.I.S. Recalls Girl's Clothing Sets Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Ningbo Younker Fashion Accessory Industrial Corporation, of China
Lifetone Technology Recalls Bedside Fire Alarm and Clocks Due to Failure to Fully Alert Consumers to a Fire
IDT International Limited, of China
Mountain Warehouse Recalls Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
Dayu Household Products Company, of China
JEEP 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
JEEP
Foodstirs Modern Baking; Organic Minute Mug Cake Mix Celebration Confetti - 4 - 2.54 oz. (72g) Pouches per carton -Carton Net Wt. 10.16 oz. (288g) Carton UPC; 816524 02789 Master case UPC: 816524 020796
FOODSTIRS
SOUTHWEST SWEET POTATO RICE; 12oz. Plastic Clamshell; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0826766185610
Caito Foods LLC.
Wegmans Hummus, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 908g, UPC: 77890-26221 and NET WT 8 OZ (227g), UPC: 77890-26213
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
SOUTHWEST STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM; 8oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0081851202676
Caito Foods LLC.
60% Dark Chocolate Chips, packaged in poly-lined cardboard boxes, net wt. 30 lbs. The label is read in parts: "*** Pitch Dark Chocolate*** 60% Dark Chocolate ***Bulk 30lbs *** Produced in a facility that also processes: Peanuts, tree nuts, dairy ***".
Portland Chocolate Company LLC
Mushroom & Thyme Flatbread Pizza, Item 70610. Net Weight 7.65 lbs. 48-2.55 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Sargento IQF Goat Cheese with Tomatoes and Kale. Product 10001148 and 4610034611 1/28 lb., Net Wt 28.000 lbs. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by Sargento Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI 53073
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Organic Mind Body and Soul - Breakfast Blend Decaf, packaged in 2.25 oz. pillow packs.
Equal Exchange Cooperative dba Equal Exchange, Inc.
S & W White Beans, Net Wt 15 oz (425g), UPC 72273-38807. Distributed by Faribault Foods, 1818 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021-3035.
Faribault Foods, Inc.
Fruits Du Sud brand Golden Seedless Raisins packed in 30 Lb. boxes with Lot No. FDS T499/18 and Production date of April 2018. Product of South Africa.
P. East Trading Corp.
Stir Fry Wrap with Rice, Broccoli & Peppers, Item 70668. Net Weight 17.50 lbs. 56 - 5.00 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Trader Joe's Tomato & Basil Hummus Dip, 7 oz. plastic container; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. SKU 29153
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc.
Philly Steak Sandwich, Item 06433. Net Weight 17.50 lbs. 56 - 5.00 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Veggie Pie packaged in a paper carton, Net Wt 6 OZ, Keep Frozen
Lone Star Bakery, Inc
Allsup's Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Burrito, 72/4.5 oz burritos per case
AJINOMOTO WINDSOR 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.