2018 Recalls
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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 14 critical, 32 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (6), 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.
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TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame)
The Children's Place Recalls Infant Snowsuits Due to Choking Hazard
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AUDI 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT
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Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The Company Store Recalls Children's Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards (Recall Alert)
TJX Recalls Drawer Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Stores
Women's Scarves Recalled by Raj Imports Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
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Chocolaty Chip Cookie Dough ice cream (item #67016), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07016 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamoo…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOC
NOW Vitamin B-50 Complex with C 100 Veg Caps
NOW Foods
Tillamook Mudslide ice cream (item #63006), packaged in 3 gallon tub. UPC 0 72830 63006 1. The label is read in parts: "***TILLAMOOK MUDSLIDE ICE …
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOC
Green Cedar Ackawi cheese in small clear plastic shrink wrapped packaging bearing a sell by date of March 26, 2019 or later. The sell by date is …
Harb Dairy, Inc. DBA Green Cedar Dairy
Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12 for Energy: 90 gummies. UPC 8 5136 00425 5 Distribute…
Smartypants Vitamins
Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07045 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE C…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOC
Tres Hermanos Bakery Telera and Bolillo Mexican White Bread, 1lb and 2 ounces per pkg
TRES HERMANOS BAKERY
Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07017 1. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** …
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOC
16 count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, Sweetened with Stevia; 25.4 fl. oz. (750 ml)
Frutarom USA Inc.
16 count Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Chocolate and Nut Tray. The product comes in a four-quadrant plastic tray, NET WT 37 OZ (2 LBS 5 OZ) 1.05KG, with UPC: 0 23637 43369 0.
First Source, LLC
Italian Spice Blend Salt Free in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 20 Lb. bulk boxes. Ingredients; Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Marjoram & Spices. Not label…
Black River Industries
Tickled PEACHES Freestone Dices; Net wt 4.4 oz. (125g) sealed plastic cups; KEEP FROZEN; Palmetto Processing Solutions 5 RW Dubose Road Ridge Spring,…
Titan Farms, Inc. d/b/a Palmetto Processing Solutions
Schnucks BIG & FLAKY CRESCENT ROLLS, 6 ROLLS, NET WT 11.25 OZ UPC 0 41318 57046 5
English Bay Batter L.P.
Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 16…
Ottogi America Inc
Jay Robb Unflavored Egg White Protein, Net Weight 24 oz (1.5lbs) 680g. Dietary Supplement. UPC 03907-00492. Jay Robb, Inc., Jupiter, FL 33458
Agropur MSI Ingredients LLC
Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes
Black River Industries
Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes.
Black River Industries
Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 165…
Ottogi America Inc
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 0.9%, 20 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in a 25-unit tray, Rx Only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 0.9%, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in a 25-unit tray, Rx Only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC…
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 5 mg/40 mg, Rx only, 30-count bottle, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstow…
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE R860 Inspiratory Safety Guard, Part Numbers: a) 2066713-001 (single pack) b) 2083208-001 (box of ten singles) The CARES…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-033-00 Product Usage: A single use …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
NEOCONNECT, Enteral Extension with ENFit connector, REF EXT-60NC The NeoMed NeoConnect Enteral Only Extension Set is intended for use as an exten…
Neomed Inc
Zimmer M/DN¿ Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 00-2255-026-00 Product Usage: …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set / With Pin Inserter Ion Implant Item number: 178562 Product Usage: 1. Correction of…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Smooth Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2255-008-01 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrume…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-037-00 Product Usage: A single use …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Gel Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme Control Kit: Gel Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme Control Cat. No. 5104 1 x 2.0 mL FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE …
Helena Laboratories, Inc.
Atrium 28Fr PVC Thoracic Catheter RIGHT ANGLE, Part No. 8128
Atrium Medical Corporation
Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Capintec Inc
Invacare 9805 and 9805P Hydraulic Patient Lifts, Model Nos. 9805 and 9805P The intended use of a Non-AC-Powered patient lift is to lift and transf…
Invacare Corporation
Brilliance 6 Slice (Air), Model 728256 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-097-01 Product Usage: A single use surgi…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Thermacare HeatWraps Menstrual a) UPC 0573302002 b) UPC 0573302044 Product Usage: Provides heat therapy for temporary relief of minor menstrual…
Pfizer Inc.
Brilliance 40, Model 728235 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer r…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Catalog No. 221261, (non-selective, non-differential)
Becton Dickinson & Co.
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.