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 15 critical, 30 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (26), FDA Devices (17), NHTSA (5), 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.
NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-402, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement …
NxStage Medical, Inc.
NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-400, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis. NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replaceme…
NxStage Medical, Inc.
Fresenius Granuflo Dry Acid Concentrate- 2K 2.5 Ca 1 Mg 16.5 GAL Catalog Number: OFD2251-3B for hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Dash 5000 Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic Trocars12x100mm - Product Usage: Physical Product Description: The Rep…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Solar 9500 Information Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Dimension Vista Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDI) Flex reagent cartridge, an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of lactate dehydroge…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Solar 8000M Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
GE Healthcare, LLC
HemoTrol Level 3- In Vitro Diagnostic Hematology quality control mixture. Catalogue number: 171.003.002 Eurotrol HemoLin is an assayed hemoglobin…
EUROTROL INC
Fresenius Granuflo Dry Acid Concentrate- 3K 2.5 Ca 1 Mg 16.5 GAL Catalog Number: OFD3251-3B for hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-RFP-456, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacem…
NxStage Medical, Inc.
NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-401, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement …
NxStage Medical, Inc.
BrightMatter Guide, Product Number SYN-0026, Versions: 1.5.0, 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 Product Usage: BrightMatter Guide can navigate a third-party port (…
Synaptive Medical Inc
Dash 3000 Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
GE Healthcare, LLC
QUADROX-i Neonatal without integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 10000-USA#QUADROX-i Neo.+Reservoir), Part Number 701055120 The membrane…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-RFP-454, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacem…
NxStage Medical, Inc.
PNEUMOCLEAR Heated High-Flow Tube Set Product Usage: The Heated High-Flow Tube Set is a single use sterile tube set used in combination with the…
WOM World of Medicine AG
AUDI 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AUDI
AUDI 2015-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AUDI
Foremost Recalls Shower Doors and Panels Due to Injury and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)
Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China
Signature Hardware Recalls Wall-Mounted Shower Seats Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2019: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES-BENZ
BAZZINI S ROASTED & SALTED IN-SHELL SUPER COLOSSAL PISTACHIOS 25 LB BULK BOX UPC #0 75062 30700 8
Bazzini LLC
Margie Cheese. It is packaged with a green round label, wrapped in white milk paper in one-pound wheels.
Sprout Creek Farm, Inc.
Walnut Butter Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)
Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
Super Pizza Turnover, Elaboracion Felo, Inc. Avenida Yumet No. 112, Aguadilla, PR 00603
Elaboraciones Felo, Inc.
Peanut Butter Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)
Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
HOUSE BLEND Barbecue SAUCE INGREDIENTS: ***Contains 2% or less of Soybean Oil***Onion Powder***Calcium Disodium EDTA***DIAMOND CRYSTAL BRANDS, INC. S…
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
Mast Store Provisioners, Wasabi Peas, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Roasted Corn Salsa; Net Weight: 10 lbs. (10 x 1 lb. bags) Corner Bakery Caf¿ Brand Ingredients: Corn, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Lime Juice, Canola Oi…
Cadence Gourmet LLC
Cadence Gourmet Balsamic Roasted Vegetables; Net Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)/ cs UPC: 00851124006382 Ingredients: Zucchini, Artichoke, White Balsam…
Cadence Gourmet LLC
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)
Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
Mast Store Provisioners, Toasted Corn, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Chocolate Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)
Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
Pizza Turnover, Elaboracion Felo, Inc. Avenida Yumet No. 112, Aguadilla, PR 00603
Elaboraciones Felo, Inc.
Mast Store Provisioners, Simply Kettle Sweet 'N Spicy Trail, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake, 330-mL, Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case
Pepsico Gatorade Plant
Mast Store Provisioners, Sesame Sticks, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
BAZZINIS ROASTED & SALTED IN-SHELL PISTACHIOS RAMS HEAD NATURAL 16 OZ BAG UPC #0 75062 00536 2 THE BAGS ARE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
Bazzini LLC
Square Shell for Turnovers, Elaboracion Felo, Inc. Avenida Yumet No. 112, Aguadilla, PR 00603
Elaboraciones Felo, Inc.
Chocolate Chip Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)
Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
Path of Life All Natural Southwest Quinoa; 10oz., 6 and 12 units per case; Keep Frozen; UPC 855229005035; Item# POL-RSWN-1210 and POL-RSWQ-06…
Harvest Food Group
Mast Store Provisioners, Shell 'N All Fried Peanuts, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Mast Store Provisioners, Dried Okra, Net Wt. 4 OZ. clear plastic bag
Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Recchiuti Bittersweet, Smooth, rich and complex. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Also sold in case of 12 UPC 8019895 00017 6 Ingredient: Dark chocolate …
Confections by Michael Recchiuti
Southwest Style Vegetable & Quinoa Protein Blend; Corn, Farro, Brown Rice, Red Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Poblano peppers, Scallions in a spicy citr…
The Perfect Bite Co.
Recchiuti Feve. Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 G) Ingredient: Dark chocolate {cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier)} Natural vanilla…
Confections by Michael Recchiuti
Zinetti Roasted Vegetable Blend; 40lb. bulk case; Keep Frozen; Item# ZIN-RSVB-0040
Harvest Food Group
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.