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2018 Recalls

7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 71 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 22 critical, 23 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (22), FDA Food (15), FDA Devices (9), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Fx Solutions
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

Hydroline Trumpet Valve with Pulse Wave Cassette, Trumpet Valve with Double Spike and no Probe, Ref ASC1221, packaged 1/box, 12 boxes/case, single use, RX, Sterile.

Cardinal Health 200, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X90CM M1.5 USP 4/0 DA RB-1 +P, D5981

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8647

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746

Ethicon, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Intelligent Reload for use with Signia stapling system 60 mm Extra Thick, Item Code SIG60AXT

COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
CPSC No agency class Jul 24, 2018

JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard

J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas
CPSC No agency class Jul 24, 2018

Ross Stores Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Fujian Anxi Shangqing Huaxing Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China
NHTSA No agency class Jul 20, 2018

FREIGHTLINER 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FREIGHTLINER
USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 20, 2018

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Products Containing FDA-Regulated Whey Powder That Has Been Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Sparkling ICE Cherry Limeade Naturally Flavored Sparking Water, packaged in a PET bottles with a plastic cap, Net Wt. 17 ounces (502.8 ml). UPC code on bottle: 0 16571 95084 2. UPC on Single Pack Wrapper (1 flavor/12 bottles): 016571953126 UPC on Single Pack Wrapper (1 flavor/24 bottles): NONE ****************************************************************************************** Sparkling ICE Cherry Limeade is also assembled and sold in Variety Packs with other flavors (those other

Talking Rain Beverage Co Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Green Tea Latte; 35.3 oz. (1 kg) packet Ingredients: White sugar, Instant Whole Milk Powder (Corn Syrup, Milk cream, Lactose, Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Non Dairy Creamer (corn Syrup, vegetable oil, sodium caseinate, Silicon Dioxide, Skim Milk Powder, Whey Powder, Green Tea Powder, Whipped Cream Powder Citron Powder contains corn syrup 58% and Lactose 20% Imported and Distributed by: Coffee Tree USA 2203W Venice Blvd, Unit 101A Los Angeles, CA 90006 USA

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Earthrise Natural Spirulina; Net Weight: 20.0 kg( 44.0 lbs); Double bag sealed - 1 bag per box. UPC: 0 32602 99040 3

Earthrise Nutritionals Llc
FDA Food Critical Jul 18, 2018

Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz.

Pinnacle Food Group, Llc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Black Bean Job's Tears Tea, 35.3 oz. (KG) package Ingredients: Non Dairy Creamer (corn syrup, Palm oil, Lactose, Whey Powder, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon dioxide, Refined Salt, Milk flavor), citron Syrup, Rice, Job's Tears Corn, Black Bean Powder, guar gum. The non-dairy creamer ingredient comprises 36% of the finished product; and contains the following sub ingredients: Corn syrup 72% Palm oil 20% Sweet whey powder 4% (the firm said this is 100% pure whey/milk ingredient) Lacto

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD
FDA Food Low Jul 18, 2018

Blue Bell Ice Cream, Brand Homemade Vanilla Flavored, 3 FL OZ (88 mL), Cups, 24 per box, This Unit Not Labeled For Retail Sale

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Del Monte 6 oz. Veg Tray w/dip; Del Monte 12 oz. Veg Tray w/dip contains baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and dill dip

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. HQ
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Brew Dr. Kombucha Clear Mind, item Code: FCG0002, 6 glass bottles per case, net volume: 32 FL OZ (946 ML). UPC: 51107 00369. The bottle's label is read in parts: "***CLEAR MIND***INGREDIENTS: Brewed tea (filtered water, organic green tea, organic rosemary, organic peppermint, organic sage, organic dandelion root), organic cane sugar, live kombucha culture (yeast, bacteria) *** KEEP REFRIGERATED and DO NOT SHAKE ***".

Brew Dr Kombucha, LLC
FDA Food Critical Jul 18, 2018

Black Bean Cereal Latte; 28.2 oz. package Ingredients: Non Dairy Creamer (corn syrup, vegetable oil, Sodium Caseinate, Silicon dioxide), Rice Powder, Bean Powder, Silicon dioxide, Refined Salt, Black Sesame. Corn syrup 57% Hydrogenated coconut oil 28% Sweet whey powder 10% (the firm said this is 100% pure whey/milk ingredient) Sodium caseinate 1.3%. Imported and Distributed by: Coffee Tree USA 2203W Venice Blvd, Unit 101A Los Angeles, CA 90006 USA

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD
FDA Food Critical Jul 18, 2018

DRY ROASTED MEDIUM CHOP PEANUT GRANULES NET WT 30LBS (13.61 KGS) Peanut Processors of Sherman Hwy 87 & Albert Street, Dublin, NC 28332

Peanut Processors, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 18, 2018

Honey Mama's Oregon Peppermint Cacao-Nectar Bar wrapped in quilon parchment paper with a sticker label. Net wt. 2.5 oz, 3" x 3" bar, 12 bars to a cardboard display case and 12 display cases to a cardboard master case. UPC on each bar is 8 54835 00402 9. The product label is read in parts: "***Paleo HONEY MAMA'S***Oregon Peppermint CACAO-NECTAR BAR ***Made with luscious coconut meat, dark cocoa, peppermint oil & raw local honey*** NO Gluten, Soy, Dairy or Grain *** INGREDIENTS: raw local honey

Nectar Foods LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia, Product of Costa Rica, Packed for Osamu Corporation Carson, California 90810

R F A Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Citron Tea; 35.3 oz. (1 kg) packet Ingredients: White Sugar, Dried Citron Powder, Citric Acid, carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium citrate; Silicon dioxide, Citron Flavor. Citron Powder contains corn syrup 58% and Lactose 20% Imported and Distributed by: Coffee Tree USA 2203W Venice Blvd, Unit 101A Los Angeles, CA 90006 USA

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD
FDA Food Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Del Monte 28 oz. Small Veg Tray w/dip contains baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks and dill dip

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. HQ
FDA Food Critical Jul 18, 2018

DRY ROASTED PEANUT MEAL NET WT 30LBS Peanut Processors of Sherman Hwy 87 & Albert Street, Dublin, NC 28332

Peanut Processors, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2018

Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 37.5 mg/25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505, NDC 0378-1352-01

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Kapuas Hulu , 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Dragon, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total Volume, Rx only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205 877-550-5059

SCA Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Bali Gold, 1oz, 250g 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Dragon, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2018

Enalapril Maleate Tablets USP; 5 mg NDC code 64679-924-03. 1000 Tablets HDPE container pack with Non CRC cap and 2 desiccants further packed in E-flute cartons.

Wockhardt Limited
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Thai, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Elephant, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2018

Enalapril Maleate Tablets USP, 5 mg, 100 Tablets (10X10) blister cards, 12 cartons in a shipper, Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- NDC 68084-390-01 Carton [68084-390-11 - Unit Dose]

AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White Borneo, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Yellow Vietnam, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Low Jul 18, 2018

Enalapril Maleate Tablets USP; 2.5 mg NDC code 64679-923-03. 1000 Tablets HDPE container pack with Non CRC cap and 2 desiccants further packed in E-flute cartons.

Wockhardt Limited
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Kapuas Hulu, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Ganesh, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Malay, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection USP 3.375 grams per vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only. Manufactured for: Auromedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Road Dayton NJ 08810, Made in India. NDC 55150-120-30

AuroMedics Pharma LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Monsel's Solution (Ferric Subsulfate), 20%, packaged as 12 single application vials and 12 applicators, 8 mL per box, Manufactured For: MedGyn Products, Inc., 100 W. Industrial Rd., Addison, IL 60101 USA; Manufactured By: BioDiagnostics Intl, 555 West Lambert Road Unit-C, Brea, CA 92821, NDC 42721-112-08.

Medgyn Products, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White Thai, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White MD, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green MD, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 18, 2018

Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Yellow Thai, 1oz, 250g, 1kg packages, Gaia Ethnobotanical.com

Gaia Ethnobotanical 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: 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.