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2018 Recalls

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2018 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,355 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 128 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 12 critical, 32 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Drug (19), CPSC (8), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

NHTSA Critical Oct 29, 2018

JEEP 2018: EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT

JEEP

CPSC Moderate Oct 26, 2018

Children's Toy Instrument Sets Recalled Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Made by Creative Sto and Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Reca…

Creative Sto, of China

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

CB2 Recalls Pendant Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

i play Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Gogo Toys Co. LTD, of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

Shadescapes Recalls Pool and Patio Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Umbrosa, of Belgium

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2018

Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard

Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.

NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2018

BMW 2014-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

BMW

NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2018

KIA 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

KIA

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Mild Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Mild Salsa 16 oz. and 24 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Sweet corn, Net weight 20 pounds, Marshalltown IA

Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Sprite 12 FL OZ (355 mL) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC 0 496120 4

COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Peach Mango Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana (Pico with) Guacamole 10 oz..

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 24, 2018

Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar UPC# - 888849000494 12 ct. Box UPC # - 888849000500

Quest Nutrition, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags

Ardent Mills, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Medium Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Medium Salsa 16 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Garlic Salsa 16 oz. Gourmet Style Garlic 16 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 24, 2018

Son of Italy, Twin Pack Cheese Pizza Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case

K.B. Pizza, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 singl…

Lidl US TRADING

FDA Food Low Oct 24, 2018

Son of Italy Pepperoni Pizza Kit ,39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case

K.B. Pizza, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Harris Teeter Low Fat FROZEN YOGURT cookies & cream 1.5 QUART (1.42l) CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT, SOY PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC MATTHEWS,…

Harris Teeter

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Product comes in a plastic bag which is labeled as follows: DandleLION MEDICAL DandleLION KISSES ORAL USE ONLY SINGLE PATIENT USE SINGLE APPLICATION …

Tarry Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

Sweet Me Creamery Brookie Dough ice cream, packaged in following configuration: 1 Pint (473 ML), UPC: 41483-04219 or 4-Pack of 1 Pint (473 ML) conta…

Kemps, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

NO SUGAR NO CALORIES Diet Coke 12 FL OZ (355 mL) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2…

COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

CAFFEINE FREE Diet Coke 12 FL OZ (355 ml) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC…

COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN

FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Raley's Country Macaroni Salad labeled as Raley's Country Potato Salad; 32 oz. (907g) clear plastic containers; UPC 4656768934 Ingredients: Dita…

Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Cantina Salsa 14 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Hot Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Hot Salsa 16 oz.

La Mexicana LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Thayers Natural Remedies, Saline Nasal Spray, Allergy & Sinus Relief, Slippery Elm, 1.5 FL OZ (44 mL) bottle, Distributed By: Product Quest Manufactu…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Thyroid, USP (Porcine) Levothyroxine 36.3 mcg/grain Liothyronine 9.7 mcg/grain Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Rx Only 100 grams NDC 0395-8077-62 Pa…

Humco Holding Group, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Premier Value, Saline Nasal Spray, Sodium Chloride 0.65%, packaged as a) 3 FL OZ (88 mL) bottle NDC 68016-388-00 UPC 8 40986 01483 3; b) 1.5 FL OZ (4…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

QC Quality Choice, Saline Nasal Gel with Soothing Aloe, 0.5 OZ (14.1 g) tube, Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc., 43157 W. Nine Mile, Novi, MI 48376-0995,…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Best Choice, 12 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), Nasal Decongestant, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Proudly Distrib…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 24, 2018

Well at Walgreens, Scar Cream with SPF 30, (Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%), 0.7 OZ (19.8 g) tube, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 W…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Rexall, Extra Moisturizing No Drip Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05%) 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, 48 pk. (12687901)

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Finafta Baby, Oral Gel (benzocaine 7.5%), 7.1 Grams (0.25 Oz.) tube, Distributed By: Efficient Laboratories, Inc., Miami, FL 33166.

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

TopCare, Saline Nasal Gel with Soothing Aloe, 0.5 OZ (14 g) tube, Distributed By Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 42146…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

CVS Health, Sterile Saline Nasal Mist (sodium chloride) Saline Nasal Moisturizer, 0.9%, packaged in a) Net Wt. 1.52 OZ (43 g) can UPC 0 50428 37079 7…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Family Dollar Saline Nasal Spray 4.25 oz. can, 24 pk, SKU 0900562.

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 24, 2018

Cicatricure, Scar Cream + Sunscreen SPF 30 (avobenzone 3%, octocrylene 10%, oxybenzone 6%), 0.7 oz. (19.8 g) tube, Distributed by: Genomma Lab USA In…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Critical Oct 24, 2018

Sinus Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal decongestant, 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, …

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 24, 2018

Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, Rx Only, 3 extended-cycle blister packs containing 91 tablets each, Made in India,…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Mushatt's No. 9, PsoriWash Medicated Wash, Salicylic Acid 1.8%, 8 oz. (226 g) tube, Distributed by Mushatts, LLC, P.O. Box 372476, Satellite Beach, F…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

QC Quality Choice, Saline Nasal Relief, Moisturizing Nasal Spray, Sodium Chloride 0.65%, packaged as a) 1.5 FL OZ (45 mL) bottle UPC 6 35515 98845 3;…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Harmon Face Values, Saline Nasal Spray (sodium chloride), 0.65%, packaged as a) 1.5 FL OZ (44 mL) bottle UPC 7 27510 00501 0; b) 3 FL OZ (88 mL) bott…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

meijer, Saline Nasal Spray, Nasal Moisturizing Spray, packaged as a) 1.5 FL OZ (44 mL) UPC 7 08820 74428 8; b) 3FL OZ (88 mL) UPC 7 08820 74430 1, Di…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Walgreens, NO DRIP Severe Anefrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%) Nasal Decongestant, Maximum Strength, 12 Hour + Menthol, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bo…

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2018