2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 32 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 13 critical, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), CPSC (9), FDA Food (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814309340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814409300 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 15 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814615360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 420 mm, Item Number 814311420 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Philips HeartStart FR3 Defibrillator, Model: 861388, 861389 Product Usage: The HeartStart FR3 is used to treat suspected victims of ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and certain ventricular tachycardia (VTs). Both models are used with disposable pads applied to potential victims of SCA with the following symptoms: 1) Unresponsiveness 2) Absence of normal breathing The HeartStart FR3 is intended for adults and children over 55 pounds (25kg) o
Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814309440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814409260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Biograph Horizon a) 3R, Material Number 10532746 b) 4R, Material Number 10532748 The Siemens Biograph Horizon and Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
"Free and Total Protein S ELISA Kit" Cat. No. 5292 For use in the quantitation of free and total Protein antigen in citrated human plasma Contains: 96 Protein S: Ag Microwells, 3 x 0.5mL ELISA Reference Plasma, 1x12 mL Protein S Conjugate Solution, 1 x 60mL Sample Diluent, 1 x 13mL Substrate, 1 x 15mL Stopping Solution, 1 x 30mL Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1 x 2mL Free Protein S Reagent FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE LOT: 3-16- 5292 EXP: 2018-01-26 HELENA LABORATORIES BEAUMONT, TX Out
Helena Laboratories, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814511360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814309300 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
AS-OBGYN Information System version 7.824.x
AS Software, Inc.
GE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 15.x or HD 16 sold under the following product names: *ER*15T HDXT ECHOSPEED 16 CHANNEL, *OC*1.5T HDX ECHOSPEED 8 CHANNEL, *SC*1.5T HD TO HDX UPGRADE, *TR*15T HDXT 16CH, *TR*3.0T HDX TWINSPEED 16 CHANNEL, 1,5T HDXT, 1.5 HD TO HDX UPGRADE, 1.5 HDX, 1.5 HDX ECHOSPEED 16 CH, 1.5 HDX ECHOSPEED 8 CHANNEL, 1.5 HDXT, 1.5 HDXT-16 , 1.5 LX TO HDX 16C FORKLIFT UPG, 1.5 LX TO HDX 8C FORKLIFT UPG, 1.5 T UPGRADE TO HDX, 1.5EXCIT TO HDXT UPG, 1.5T HDX 16 CHAN
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 9 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814609360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ADVIA Centaur CKMB Calibrator 2-pack Japan, Cat No. 02562748 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating ADVIA Centaur systems CKMB assays.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814313300 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 165 mm, Item Number 816709165 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814409320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814313360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio
Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio
Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided
Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.
PORSCHE 2019: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
PORSCHE
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah
FORD 2012-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FORD
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Onions
Brookstone Wireless Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Plastoform Industries LTD., of China
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
FREIGHTLINER
JEEP 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
JEEP
GHSW, LLC Recalls Salad Products Due To Possible Salmonella And Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Corn
F&S Fresh Foods
Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Onion Ingredient
Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
Buddy's Kitchen, Inc. Recalls Pork and Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Vegetables
Buddy's Kitchen, Inc.
Caito Foods, LLC Recalls Salad And Bowl Products Made With Chicken Due To Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Corn
Caito Foods, LLC
Envolve Foods Recalls Chicken and Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Vegetables
SK Food Group Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Vegetables
SK Food Group
Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Kikkerland Recalls Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Ningbo Hongrui Imp. & Exp. CP. Ltd., of China
Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard
Gold Well International Co. Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Lic's REESE'S OREO, ONE QUART (946 mL), packed in Plastic quart container
Lloyd'S Ice Cream Inc
Signature Reserve Bourbon Maple Blondie Ice Cream 14 FL OZ UPC 2113009912
Albertsons Inc
Ube Cookies & Cream (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; NET WT. 65 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Ube, Vanilla extract, cookies & cream chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Sarap Asian Fusion
365 Everyday Value Brand White Corn Chips, Salted NET WT 20 oz. (1 LB 4 OZ) 567 g packaged in a plastic bag
Whole Foods Market
Black Sesame White Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; Net WT. 65 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Black Sesame, Vanilla extract, white chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Sarap Asian Fusion
Matcha Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; NET WT. 70 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Matcha, Vanilla extract, milk chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Sarap Asian Fusion
Hodgson Mill Cookie Mix Gluten Free 12oz. cardboard carton retail unit; 6 retail units per case. UPC Code 0 71518 02125 2
Hodgson Mill Inc
Miso Milo Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; Net Wt. 70 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Miso, Milo cacao, vanilla extract, milk chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Sarap Asian Fusion
Prevacid 24HR (Lansoprazole) delayed-release capsules, 15 mg, 14 capsules per bottle in a carton containing 1 bottle (NDC: 0067-6286-14), 2 bottles (NDC: 0067-6286-28) or 3 bottles (NDC: 0067-6286-42), Over-the-counter, Distributed By: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059.
GLAXOSMITHKLINE NEBRASKA
Actoplus met XR (pioglitazone and metformin HCl, extended-release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablet bottle, Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 64764-510-30
Takeda Development Center Americas, 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.