2018 Recalls
6,355 recalls · Page 28 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 10 critical, 38 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (15), FDA Drug (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.
Codan Filter (Codan catalog number BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets (PAS) and Intego PET Infusion Systems Product Usage: 1.2 …
Bayer Medical Care, Inc.
Hemosll ReadiPlasTin (10 mL Size), Part Number 0020301300 - Product Usage - HemosIL¿ ReadiPlasTin is an in vitro diagnostic thromboplastin reagent, …
Instrumentation Laboratory Co.
GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B850 Product Usage: Intended uses of CARESCAPE B850 V2 in 510(k) countries [UR_CRSCP-1046]: The CARESCAPE Monit…
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
BioFlo Port with ENDEXO and PASV Technology-AngioDynamics BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC NON-FILLED; VALVED PG UPN: H965440210 Catalog Number: 44-021 Box…
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
BMW 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW
JEEP 2017-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
JEEP
Abond Group Recalls Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
Bealls Outlet of Bradenton, Fla.
Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Woodfield Baby Products, Guangdong, China
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MAZDA 2010-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MAZDA
Cooper Lighting Recalls Solar/Battery Powered Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
HYUNDAI 2019: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
HYUNDAI
BMW 2016-2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW
Guava Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Guava Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling for the cardboard box …
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
EVERYBURGER - Burger-Shaped Chocolate Cookies: NET WT. 2.32 oz. (66 g) There are 2 packing sizes; 10 items per case and 80 items per case UPC 8 05…
Wismettac Asian Foods (USA) dba Nishimoto Trading Co Ltd
Formed Hash Brown Patties, packaged in cardboard trays covered with plastic film, frozen products. The following brands are subject to this reca…
Lamb Weston Inc
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMI…
Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms
Coconut & Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut& Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling o…
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix, Net wt. 4.5 oz.
McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center
Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per ca…
Church & Dwight Co
Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box…
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Guava & Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Guava & Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling for …
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Apple Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Apple Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box r…
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Purus Labs MYOWHEY Premium Whey Protein, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, 75 True Servings, Net Wt. 5 lb / 2.26 kg. UPC 55734-00285. Manufactured for and d…
Purus Labs, Inc.
Murry's Hash Brown Potato Patties, packaged in cardboard trays covered with plastic film, frozen products. -Tray UPC 0 73744 04001 4, retail packa…
Lamb Weston Inc
Deep Pit Seasoning, net wt. 6 oz., packaged in a clear, wide mouth jar, black and white label with black lid. The product label is read in parts: …
Bounty Foods, Inc
Pineapple Pastry
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard b…
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut and Pineapple Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut and Pineapple Pastry option printed on the box. …
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Crazy About Cookies***GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH**Net Wt. 2 lbs. (907.18g)**Nutrition facts***Ingredients: Whole grain sorghum flour, ca…
Neighbors LLC
NeoRelief for Muscle Cramping & Restlessness Homeopathic Topical Gel, packaged in a) 4 ml sample packs and b) Net Wt. 2.0 oz (56.7g) bottles, BioLyte…
BioLyte Laboratories, LLC
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, USP, 100,000 units/gm & 1 mg/gm, packaged in a) 15 g tube (NDC 43598-431-44), b) 30 g tube (NDC 43598-431…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection, 200 units/vial, single-use vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 1001…
Pfizer Inc.
robaxin-750 (methocarbamol tablets, USP), 750 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Malvern, PA 19355; Manufactu…
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Thyroid Powder 25kg/drum, US Pharmacopoeia, Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., LTD, Production Address: No. 680, Hongpai Road, Dongxing District, N…
Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 12.5 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-5416-0…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
treatNOW ABILIFY (aripiprazole) / ABILIFY MAINTENA 400-mg (aripiprazole) for extended release injectable suspension. Kit contents 2 packs Abilify Tab…
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
treatNOW ABILIFY (aripiprazole) and ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) 400MG for extended release injectable suspension. Kit Contents: 2 packs ABILIFY T…
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
CE17TKFSDTD EPID TRAY W/17GA FIXED WING, Material Number 332095 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admi…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
CNB200TKU NON-STIM CATH FULL KIT, Material Number 332127 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administrat…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
CNBFX350O CONTIPLEX CONT NERVE BLOCK, Material Number 331670 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adminis…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
CE17TBFC EPIDURAL BASIC TRAY 17G TOUHY, Material Number 332077 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admin…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Capnostream20 M ADULT ICU (CPM), CS08654RA
Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.
Kerlix Bandage Roll, 100 Cotton, 8 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 9.3 (11.4 cm x 2.8 m), REF 6716 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing f…
COVIDIEN LLC
Bronchovideoscope BF-XP160F
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products - Folate Reagent Pack(10758750009237) 1513266
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc
CE17TKPS CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL ANES TRAY, Material Number 332233 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admin…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
CE17TKCD CONT EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA KIT, Material Number 332229 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admini…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
EPID PAED FULL KIT 24GA CT NG CATH LF, Material Number 332292 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admini…
B. Braun Medical, 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: 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.