2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 55 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 6 critical, 36 moderate, and 8 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (27), FDA Food (11), USDA FSIS (4), 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.
Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc. Recalls Beef and Pork Meatloaf Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc
Olufela Yemitan Recalls Siluriformes Products Distributed Without Benefit of Import Inspection
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. Raw Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
American Landmaster Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
ASW, LLC d/b/a American Landmaster, of Columbia City, Ind.
Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard
The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
MINI 2017-2019: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MINI
RAM 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
RAM
Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions
Mediterranean Salad Vegan, pre-packaged. UPC 0 211004 706991.
Market of Choice Inc
Pizza Hut Seasoning Breadstick 10 pound case, 5 X 2 lb. packages per case, Case SKU 6025584 UPC 1 0885251 71131 1
Saratoga Food Specialties, Inc.
BulkSupplements.com Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium; 100 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams, 1 kilogram; Stand up zipper pouch bags. Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (scant 1/4 tsp) up to three time daily, or as directed by a physician. Distributed exclusively by: Bulk Supplements.com 7511 Eastgate Road Henderson, NV 89011
Hard Eight Nutrition LLC
Severino Home Made, Artisanal Small Batch Pasta, Raviolini Cheese, 9 units x 9 oz per case. Expiration March 2019.
Severino Pasta Manufacturing, Inc.
naturipe Blueberries, INDIVIDUAL QUICK FROZEN, NET WT 30-LBS cardboard boxes, DISTRIBUTED BY NATURIPE 04726 COUNTY ROAD 215, GRAND JUNCTION, MN 43058
MBG Marketing
FP0392, Confidence, Glucosamine Plus, with White Willow Bark & Boswella, 90 Extended Release Tablets, UPC# 8 10891 02253 7
Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.
FP0692, Confidence, Prenatal Multi-V + DHA, 90 tablets per bottle, UPC# 8 10891 02056 4
Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.
FP0391 Confidence, Glucosamine Plus, With Hyaluronic Acid + Curcumin & Boswellia, 60 Extended Release Tablets, UPC: 8 92483 00106 9
Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.
Sunny Side Farms Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream; 48 oz. carton, 1.5 QTS (1.42L) UPC: 7-17544-20740 5 Allergens for Peanut Butter Cup: Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Coconut. Allergens for Butter Pecan: Milk, Pecans Both packages include the following statement: While best practices and preventive measures are taken to control allergen cross contamination, this product is produced in a facility that also manufactures items with peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and egg. Distributed by Super Store
Super Store Industries-Turlock Dairy Division
FP0292 Confidence Nitro-Cross 60s, UPC# 8 92483 00155 7
Confidence Inc./Confidence U.S.A. Inc.
Organic Dried Figs 6X16oz (454g), UPC 8 77693 00850 3
Prana Biovegan Inc.
Triple P (Prostaglandin/Papaverine/Phentolamine) Injection, 0.008/22.5/0.83 mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL and b) 10 mL vials, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan HCTZ, 160/12.5mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-950-52
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
P/P/P (Prostaglandin/Papaverine/Phentolamine) Injection, 0.02/30/2 mg/mL, 5 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan, 320mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-0654-52
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) Extended-Release Tablets, 8 mg/90 mg, 120-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Orexigen therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, NDC 51267-890-99.
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
P/P/P 0.02/40/2mg/mL(Prostaglandin//Papaverine/Phentolamine) Injection, 0.02/40/2 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Avastin 1.25 mg/0.05 mL prefilled syringe, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan 160 mg Tablets, HDPE 90 cc bottles in cardboard trays, Rx Only, RemedyRepack, Inc., 625 Kolter Drive, Suite 4, Indiana, PA 15701, NDC: 61786-0792-19
RemedyRepack Inc.
PRASH 12.2mcg/1.22m/19.29 (Prostaglandin/Phentolamine/Papaverine) Injection, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Acne Treatment Pads (2% salicylic acid), packaged in a 50-count jar, OTC, Distributed by: Greenbrier International, Inc. 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, NDC 71537-001-02
Huijing (Shanghai) Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
Acetylcysteine 10% Oph Solution, 10 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Papav 300/Phent 5mg/10mL (Papaverine/Phentolamine) Injection,300 mg/5 mg/10 mL, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan 320 mg Tablets, HDPE 90 cc bottles in cardboard trays, Rx Only, RemedyRepack, Inc., 625 Kolter Drive, Suite 4, Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 61786-0793-19
RemedyRepack Inc.
Vitamin D3 Injection, 50,000 IU/mL, 4 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
PR/PA/PH (Prostaglandin/Papaverine/Phentolamine) Injection, 10mcg/30/1mg/mL, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan, 80mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-0652-52
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+ , 85 g 3 oz tube. Manufactured by: The Haine Celestial Group, Inc. Lake Success, NY, UPC 7 24742 00438 5
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ
Morphine Sulf inhalation, 5mg/3cc, 3cc per vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Dehydrated Alcohol Solution, packaged in a) 1 mL and b) 3 mL vials, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
DMSO 6.25% Opth Sol, 10 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan, 160 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-460-52
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Lisinopril Tablets USP, 10mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, NDC 68180-980-03
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Medroxprogesterone 1% Ophthalmic Solution, 10 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Valsartan 80 mg Tablet,s HDPE 90 cc bottles in cardboard trays, Rx Only, RemedyRepack, Inc., 625 Kolter Drive, Suite 4, Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 61786-0791-19
RemedyRepack Inc.
PRO/PA/PH/AT 18mcg/1.8mg/ (Prostaglandin//Papaverine/Phentolamine/Atropine) Injection, 18mcg/1.8 mg/0.2 mg/0.02 mg/mL, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Atropine 0.01% Opth Solution, 5 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory
Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, 40 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 India, NDC 55111-123-05
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
NICO Shepherd' s Hook - Greenberg, sterile. An accessory to NICO s BrainPath device Part Number: NN-8024
Nico Corp.
S-SPOT REF 777, 777S Adhere to skin for marking and identifying moles in mammography.
Beekley Corporation
38 cm (15") Smallbore Ext Set w/6-Port NanoClave Manifold, Check Valve, MicroClave Clear, 3 Gang 4-Way NanoClave Stopcock (Glow, Blue, Red Rings), Rotating Luer.
ICU Medical de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
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.