2018 Recalls
6,355 recalls · Page 24 of 128
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.
JEEP 2018: EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT
JEEP
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
CB2 Recalls Pendant Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
i play Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Gogo Toys Co. LTD, of Taiwan
Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Shadescapes Recalls Pool and Patio Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Umbrosa, of Belgium
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China
Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
BMW 2014-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW
KIA 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
KIA
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
Sweet corn, Net weight 20 pounds, Marshalltown IA
Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC.
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
La Mexicana Peach Mango Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
La Mexicana (Pico with) Guacamole 10 oz..
La Mexicana LLC
Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar UPC# - 888849000494 12 ct. Box UPC # - 888849000500
Quest Nutrition, LLC
Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags
Ardent Mills, LLC
La Mexicana Medium Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Medium Salsa 16 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
La Mexicana Garlic Salsa 16 oz. Gourmet Style Garlic 16 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
La Mexicana Cantina Salsa 14 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
La Mexicana Hot Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Hot Salsa 16 oz.
La Mexicana LLC
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rexall, Extra Moisturizing No Drip Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05%) 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, 48 pk. (12687901)
Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
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
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
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
Family Dollar Saline Nasal Spray 4.25 oz. can, 24 pk, SKU 0900562.
Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.