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2018 Recalls

6,355 recalls · Page 71 of 128

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 28 critical, 20 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Drug (13), NHTSA (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, 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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FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

ImplantDirect Legacy 4 Implant, 5.7mmD x 5.7mmD Platform, Part 885708, Rx, Sterile. The incorrect cap label shows part 855708, 5.7mmD Platform, 8mmL.

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Prismaflex 5.10 US, Product Code 113081 Intended Use: The Prismaflex Control Unit is intended for: " Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

ImplantDirect simply InterActive Implant, 5.0mmD X 10mmL, SBM: 3.4mmD Platform, Part #655010U, Rx, Sterile. Incorrect label on the cap says 4.3mmD P…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
NHTSA Critical May 30, 2018

INFINITI 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

INFINITI
NHTSA Critical May 29, 2018

FREIGHTLINER 2017-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA Critical May 27, 2018

CHEVROLET 2018: SEATS

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical May 25, 2018

MASERATI 2018: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

MASERATI
NHTSA Critical May 25, 2018

JEEP 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

JEEP
NHTSA Critical May 25, 2018

JEEP 2018: STEERING

JEEP
CPSC Moderate May 24, 2018

Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Moderate May 24, 2018

IKEA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
CPSC Moderate May 24, 2018

Jané Recalls Strollers Due to Violation of the Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
CPSC Moderate May 24, 2018

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
NHTSA Critical May 24, 2018

GMC 2018: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

GMC
NHTSA Critical May 24, 2018

FORD 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

FORD
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

DIABEATIC Chocolate Berry Crunch bar NET WT 1.4 oz (42g)Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00423 3

eBars
FDA Food Moderate May 23, 2018

Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g. UPC 78742-14161, and Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 LB) 907g, UPC 78742-14165 Distributed by: …

HEALTHY FOOD INGREDIENTS
FDA Food Moderate May 23, 2018

Zoi Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait, 9 oz. clear plastic cup, covered with a clear plastic snap-on lid. UPC 8 17203 02172 1. The label is read in…

A G Specialty Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

GOLF ORGANIC CHOCOLATE ALMONDS bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00400 4

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Hot Smoked Whitefish; Ingredients: whitefish, salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

FOCUS ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PEANUT bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00417 2

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Hot Smoked Mackerel; Ingredients: Mackerel salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix, packaged in a 19 oz., clear bag, UPC: 808550110206

Ethnic Foods, Inc. d/b/a Bombay Kitchen Foods
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

RUN ORGANIC CHOCOLATE ALMOND bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00404 2

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Hot Smoked Salmon; Ingredients: salmon, salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Cold Smoked Whitefish; Ingredients: whitefish, salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Cold Smoked Mackerel; Ingredients: Mackerel salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

HEAL ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PEANUT bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00439 4

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

FIT ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY bar NET WT 1.8 OZ (51g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 0044…

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

FOCUS FOR KIDS! SUNFLOWER SEED CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY bar NET WT. 1.5 OZ (42g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 555…

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

WOMAN ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE BERRY bar NET WT. 1.8 OZ (51g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00418 9

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

MAN ORGANIC CHOCOLATE ALMOND bar NET WT. 1.8 OZ (51g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00414 1

eBars
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

True Taste Seafood Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout; Ingredients: rainbow trout, salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.

True Taste, LLC.
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

RUN ORGANIC DARK COCOA RASPBERRY bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00412 7

eBars
FDA Food Moderate May 23, 2018

Market District Roasted Salted Cashews Whole Fancy Net WT 26 oz (1LB 10 OZ) 737g. Ingredients: Cashews, Canola and/or Peanut Oil, Salt. Distributed …

Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate May 23, 2018

Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce 24 oz packaged in a glass jar, 6 units per case

Riba Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical May 23, 2018

Vans gluten free Original 6 WAFFLES NET WT 9 OZ (255g) INGREDIENTS:***VAN'S GLUTEN FREE MIX (BROWN RICE FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOY FLOUR),…

Tyson Foods Discovery Center
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5%, Net Wt. 20g, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo, Bronx, NY 10457, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan MI 49010, NDC 4580…

Perrigo New York
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 3 fl oz, (88.7mL), MD Professional LLC, Minneapolis, MN

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Kit for the Preparation of Technetium TC-99M Mebrofenin, 45 mg in 10 mL (5 count), NDC 45567-0455-1 and (30 count), NDC 45567-0455-2 . Manufactured b…

Pharmalucence, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical May 23, 2018

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 4.5 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. L…

Apotex Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Acetaminophen 300 mg with Codeine Phosphate 30 mg tablets, USP, 20-count M-Pak containers, Rx Only. Mnfct for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ…

Prescript Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Acetaminophen 300 mg with Codeine Phosphate 30 mg tablets, USP, 20-count M-Pak containers, Rx Only. Mnfct for: Mallinckrodt Inc. Hazelwood, MO 63042.…

Prescript Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical May 23, 2018

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt.…

Apotex Inc.
FDA Drug Low May 23, 2018

Ferrous Sulfate 325 MG tablet; NDC 33261-0715-00

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Amlodipine and Benazapril HCL Capsules, USP, 5 mg/40 mg, 100 count bottles, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 0378-6899-01

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Naturmetic SPF 50 Sunscreen (Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10.5%), 2.0 fl oz/60mL bottles, Fortis BioPharma, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Amlodipine and Benazapril HCL Capsules, USP, 5 mg/10 mg, 100 count bottles, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 0378-6896-01

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate May 23, 2018

Chlorhexidine 0.12% liquid, 473 MILLITERS. Rx Only. Mnfct for: XTTRUM Laboratories, Chicago, IL 60609. Mnfct by: pharmaceutical Assoiates, Inc., Gree…

Prescript Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low May 23, 2018

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution), 500 mg/5 mL (16 fl. oz.), 473 mL plastic bottle, Manufactured by: Mikart, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30318, Di…

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2018

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.