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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 13 critical, 29 moderate, and 8 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 10 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (19), FDA Drug (9), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters (8 Fr. 10 cm sheath length .035 inch dia. spring-wire guide), REF ES-09807. T…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

SOMATOM Scope ( Model 10967666)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

power cord for: (a) AMIA Automated PD Cycler, Product Code: 5C9320; (b) Kaguya PD System, Product Code: T5C8500 (Japanese distribution only)

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

Liquid Cardiac Control - Level 3, cat. no. CQ5053 Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, in the quality control of …

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

TVS LPA, Catalog #: DIL-059-00

Galt Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

1) Vascular Dilator, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: DIL-100-12; 2) Dilator, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: DIL-600-11; 3) Tearaway Introduce…

Galt Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

MAYFIELD Infinity XR2 Base Unit-Extended, Part Number A2079E The MAYFIELD¿ Infinity XR2 Base Unit is intended to be used to support a patient dur…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

CPSC Moderate Aug 8, 2018

Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Aug 8, 2018

Polaris Recalls Gravely Utility Vehicles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Aug 8, 2018

FREIGHTLINER 2018-2019: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FREIGHTLINER

CPSC Moderate Aug 7, 2018

NEMO Equipment Recalls Stargaze Recliner Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

NEMO Equipment of Dover, N.H.

NHTSA Critical Aug 3, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Aug 3, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Aug 3, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Aug 3, 2018

HONDA 2017-2018: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

HONDA

CPSC Moderate Aug 2, 2018

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Aug 2, 2018

Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.

CPSC Moderate Aug 2, 2018

Miller Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 2, 2018

Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.

CPSC Moderate Aug 2, 2018

Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

FSP Group, of Taiwan

NHTSA Critical Aug 2, 2018

CHEVROLET,GMC 2018: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Aug 2, 2018

SUBARU 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

SUBARU

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Prinova brand Product - Reginator NV (41825) 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Prinova US LLC

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Consumer Packaging: WELLSLEY FARM WILD CAUGHT MAHI-MAHI LOINS, UPC: 8 88670 00983 3, plastic 2lb retail bag, Keep Frozen. Master Carton: BJ s Who…

Orca Bay Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups and 6-3oz. Vanilla Ice Cream cu…

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Prinova brand Product - MRI Amintoten Strawberry Powder 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Prinova US LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Sweet Serenity Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies, with caramel flavored chips; NET WT; 2 oz. UPC: 0 31535 59962 2 Manufactured by Biscome…

Biscomerica, Inc.

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Sisel, SiselRipt, postWORKOUT, Dietary supplement, net wt 5g (0.17 oz), Internal Company Number F137315-10-01

Sisel International Llc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Superfood Salad Kit - 6.8 lbs. - sold to Kroger owned stores and prepared and purchased at deli department at retail stores. Size purchased is depen…

Papa John's Salads & Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Kowalski's Markets kalbi rub. Net Wt 5.5 oz. (155.9 g), UPC 79147-00243. Distributed by: Kowalski's Markets, Woodbury, MN 55125

J and J Bunting, Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

Europe's Best Field Berry Mix 12/600g (Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries)

Holley Cold Storage Fruit & Produce Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Soy Honey Cluster 30 lb. case, plastic bag in cardboard box Product code 30666529.137

Kerry Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

3+2 Soda Crackers (CREAM FLAVOUR)(S) packaged in a 4.4 oz, yellow package, UPC: 6 919892 633101

May Flower International Inc.

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Amino Life brand Product - BCAA 2:1:1 Instant Sunflower 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Prinova US LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

Europe's Best Bananas & Berries 12/600g (Bananas, Strawberries, Blueberries)

Holley Cold Storage Fruit & Produce Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

Europe's Best 4-Field Berry Mix 12/600g and 6/2kg (Blackberries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)

Holley Cold Storage Fruit & Produce Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

Canoodles (ACN) coarse ground cold smoked dehydrated shelf stable sockeye salmon pieces

Tilgner's Alaskan Salmon

FDA Food Low Aug 1, 2018

Amino Life brand Product - L-Leucine Instant Sunflower 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner

Prinova US LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

AMPI Whey Powder, Sweet Type, Formula 521, Extra Grade, spray process pasteurized, packaged in 50 lbs net (22.68 kg net) and 25 kg net (55.12 lbs net…

AMPI

FDA Food Moderate Aug 1, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations Orange and Lime Sherbet Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Orange Flavored Sherbet cups and 6-3oz. Lime Flavo…

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB

FDA Food Critical Aug 1, 2018

Ruby Red Sockeye Candy (ACA) is cold smoked salmon, 4 oz packages

Tilgner's Alaskan Salmon

FDA Drug Low Aug 1, 2018

Enalapril Maleate Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) Unit Dose per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, H-14/2, M.I.D.C. Area,…

MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, USP, 160 MG/25 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmace…

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Unit Dose Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg. Rx only, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC# 0904-6594-61.

MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/12.5 mg tablets, USP 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (M…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-2169-19), 1000-count bottle (NDC 0591-2169-10), Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pha…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/25 mg tablets, USP 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Mal…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Valsartan Tablets, USP 320 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-19), 500-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-05), Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Phar…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 1, 2018

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 80 mg/12.5 mg tablets, 90 count-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Lt…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Aug 1, 2018

Enalapril Maleate, USP 5MG, 30-count bottle, RX only. Packaged By: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals. Mfg: Wockhardt Ltd. India. NDC: 33261-0693-30

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC

Nearby Recall Years

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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 August 2026.