2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,795 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.66% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 156 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 17 critical, 30 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (21), CPSC (10), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
GE Healthcare, 3.0T 6 Channel Phased Array Flex Coil, M0050SS. Product Usage The 3.0T GE 6-Channel Phased Array Flex Coil is indicated for use on…
GE Medical Systems, LLC
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-DR. NANDA CLOSING TRAY(CONMED HYFRECATOR SHARP) Product Number: B9-15934B
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Altrix¿ Precision Temperature Management System Model: 8001Product Usage: The Altrix system is intended for circulating temperature controlled warm…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-TUBING W. CONNECTOR Product Number:UNC-10884
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
(1)CHS Custom Convenience Kit-VAGINAL SPECULUM (SMALL) Product Number:D36-16267 (2) CHS Custom Convenience KitVAGINAL SPECULUM (LARGE) Product…
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
CHS Custom Convenience Kit-FORMULA CAP (10'S Product Number: UNC-9538
Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.
CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd, of China
Fantasia Accessories Recalls Slap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Yumark Enterprises Corp/Yumark Pacific LTD., of China
KIA 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
KIA
SUZUKI 2010-2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUZUKI
VOLVO 2004-2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VOLVO
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
JEEP 2018: EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT
JEEP
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
TOYOTA 2017-2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA
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
United Fitness Mix 25LB box, Almonds, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Cashews, Blueberries***Manufactured or packed in a facility that uses tree nuts, peanut…
Tropical Nut & Fruit Company
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
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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2018 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.