2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 49 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 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (29), NHTSA (13), CPSC (7), 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.
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Daybeds Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer-Painter Stove Works Due to Burn Hazard
Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., of Blandon, Pa.
Jimco Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
FORD,LINCOLN 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD,LINCOLN
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
MERCEDES-BENZ
CTI Foods LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Philly Steak Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
CTI Foods LLC.
FORD 2012-2015: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FORD
INFINITI,NISSAN 2015-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFINITI,NISSAN
ACURA 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ACURA
ACURA 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ACURA
INTERNATIONAL 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INTERNATIONAL
CADILLAC 2014-2016: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Lester Electrical, of Lincoln, Neb.
TJX Recalls Barstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx Stores
INFINITI 2019: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
INFINITI
Tomato Condensed Soup, 26 oz (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g, 307 x 512 Can, Family Size, 12 cans per tray, shelf stable
Morgan Foods, Inc.
Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Artashes LLC
Red Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Ararat Eggplant Paste 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, Red pepper (fresh and grinded), tomato paste, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, carrot, green salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Artashes LLC
Consumer Packaging (PET bottle): Minute Maid TROPICAL BLEND Flavored Juice Beverage 12 FL OZ (355mL), JAN0719NPA, UPC: 0 25000 06229 2. Master Case: packaged 24/12 fl.oz., GTIN number 00025000062414 (no UPC)
The Coca-Cola Company
Tipu's Chai - Sweetened Masala Chai, Net wt.7.5 oz. per box. UPC #: 7 19196 20035 3. Each box contains five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte. Single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packets, net wt. 1.1 oz per packet. UPC 7 19196 20073 5. The LABEL of Sweetened Masala Chai is read in parts: "***SWEETENED MASALA CHAI add water + milk ***NET WT. 7.5 OZ ***INGREDIENTS: Organic dry cane syrup, black tea, organic spices. The LABEL of single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packet is rea
Tipu'S Chai
Red Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Cilantro was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Ararat Cut Beets; 19 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Cut Beets, Water, Salt, Sugar, Citric Acid. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Artashes LLC
Bok Choy was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Mint was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Bright Light Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Romaine Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Green Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Chocolate Chip Cookies, brand Cafe YUMM! Product is packaged in shrink wrapped master case. Each master case contains two boxes and each box contains 24 cookies. The master case is taped shut and labeled with the contents and production date, along with a lot code. The label on master case is read "***Cafe YUMM! Chocolate Chip Cookies ***Perishable Keep Frozen *** 48 items *** Manufactured exclusively for Beau Delicious! International dba Caf¿ Yumm! 456 Charnelton St, Eugene, OR 97401.***
Marsee Foods Inc
Lacinato Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge sandwiches 5 OZ retail UPC 612510002018 Plastic triangle sandwich wedge container with plastic film. Refrigerated. 4, 5 OZ retail units per wholesale case.
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC dba JLM Manufacturing
Mustard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese labeled, "Don Froylan Requeson***Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese***Ingredients: Pasteurized Whey, Salt***" 1lb. (16 oz.) and bulk plastic bags in 2lb. and 5lb.
Ochoa's Queseria LLC
Beet was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Dill was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Napa Cabbage was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Spinach was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, brand Cafe YUMM! Product is packaged in shrink wrapped master case. Each master case contains two boxes and each box contains 24 cookies. The master case is taped shut and labeled with the contents and production date, along with a lot code. The label on master case is read "***Cafe YUMM! Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ***Perishable Keep Frozen *** 48 items *** Manufactured exclusively for Beau Delicious! International dba Caf¿ Yumm! 456 Charnelton St, Eugene, OR 97401.***
Marsee Foods Inc
Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 8.68 OZ (246 g) UPC 888109113575; 2) 2 Brownies packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 2.89 OZ (82 g) UPC 888109012021
Hostess Brands, LLC
Green Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Howard Calcagno Farms
equate High Performance Protein Shake: Chocolate, Naturally & Artificially Flavored, ready to drink; 11 FL OZ (325 mL), sold in 12 pack case: Case UPC: 6 81131 01580 6 Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Inc. Bentonville, AR
California Natural Products
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.