2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 73 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 29 critical, 21 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (16), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Medtronic EnTrust SingleChamber Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator with Atrial and Ventricular Therapies and RapidRead Telemetry, D153VRC Product Usage: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator is intended to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Femoral Nail, LEFT T2 GTN ¿12x360 mm, Product Number 18501236S
Stryker GmbH
Femoral Nail, A/R, R1500 T2 Femur ¿12x380 mm, Product Number 18281238S
Stryker GmbH
Proteus 235, Version PTS-11.0.1.2 and PTS-11.0.2 Product Usage: A device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation.
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.
Covidien LLC
NOVAPLUS(R) Pregnancy Cassette Device with Droppers, Urine hCG Pregnancy Cassette, Cat. No. VPT1-CASS Product Usage: pregnancy test
Ekla Corporation
Percepta CRT-P MRI SureScan, REF W1TR04 Product Usage: The CRT-P models are implantable pulse generators with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-P). These devices monitor and regulate the patient s heart rate by providing single or dual chamber rate responsive bradycardia pacing, sequential biventricular pacing, and atrial tachyarrhythmia therapies. These devices are indicated for heart failure patients who may have atrial arrhythmias or AV block.
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Medtronic EnTrust Escudo D144VRC (OUS distribution) Product Usage: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator is intended to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Femoral Nail, A/R T2 Femur ¿12x360 mm, Product Number 18251236S
Stryker GmbH
Vacuum Regulator, Push-T-Set Intermittent Suction Unit (PTS-ISU) Product Usage: The vacuum regulator is intended to be used in a medical facility as a means to evacuate media (i.e. fluids) from the body.
Ohio Medical Corporation
Elecsys Vitamin D total II, Vitamin D Test System, Material number 07464215160 Product Usage: This assay is intended for the quantitative determination of total 25-hydroxyvitamin D in human serum and plasma. This assay is to be used as an aid in the assessment of vitamin D sufficiency in adults. The electrochemiluminescence binding assay is intended for use on the immunoassay analyzer.
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reload Blue, Model 48645B-03, 12 reloads/box.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Elecsys Vitamin D total II, Vitamin D Test System, Material number 07028148190 Product Usage: This assay is intended for the quantitative determination of total 25-hydroxyvitamin D in human serum and plasma. This assay is to be used as an aid in the assessment of vitamin D sufficiency in adults. The electrochemiluminescence binding assay is intended for use on the immunoassay analyzer.
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
AperFix AM Femoral Implant, Model numbers CM-2409 (9mm x 24 mm) and CM-2410 (10 mm x 24 mm). For orthopedic use in ligament reconstruction.
Cayenne Medical Inc.
FDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Automated Field Steam Sterilizer Model P2131 is designed for sterilization of porous and non-porous, heat- and moisture-stable materials (e.g., surgical instruments and textiles) used in healthcare facilities. The P2131 sterilizer is a transportable device designed for use in a variety of austere environments.
Fort Defiance Industries, LLC
VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack with Johans Adapter, REF RHY-100-ECGJ Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are trad
Arrow International Inc
Crate and Barrel Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
LAR Collection, of Mexico
FREIGHTLINER 2019: TIRES
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER 2019: TIRES
FREIGHTLINER
Win Opportunity Knocks Recalls Fresh and Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O45, O103 and O145 Contamination
BMW 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Recalls Pepperoni Five Cheese Calzone Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
FORD 2013-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
FORD
FORD 2018: WHEELS
FORD
New Seasons Market Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sesame Noodle Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
The Beautiful Pig, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat And Raw Pork And Beef Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Inspection And Shipped Under U.S. Retention
VOLKSWAGEN 2018: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN
Allura Recalls Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Allura Imports, of New York
BMW,MINI 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW,MINI
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2014-2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger MIXED SPEARS 1/16Z , 16 oz., UPC: 826766139606 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walmart SALAD SEASONAL FRUIT 4/10Z 13 oz., UPC: 826766254262 Freshness Guaranteed label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BURST 4/20Z, 20 oz., UPC: 81851301409 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BURST 6/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 81851302215 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods SpartanNash Distribution FRUIT BURST 6/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 84853630887 Open Acres label SpartanNash Distribution FRUI
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
WATERMELON CHUNKS 6/9.5Z, 9.5 oz., UPC: 81851301386; WATERMELON SPEAR 6/16Z, 16 oz., UPC: 81851301591; WATERMELON SPEAR 4/28Z, 28 oz.; UPC: 81851301607; WATERMELON CHUNKS 1/5LB, 80 oz., UPC: 81851302147; WATERMELON TRAY 1/5LB, 80 oz., UPC: 81851302239; WATERMELON CHUNK 4/18Z, 18 oz., UPC: 826766260317, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods; WATERMELON CHUNKS 4/5Z, 5 oz., UPC: 826766009800; WATERMELON CHUNK 4/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 826766260041, distributed at Gordon Food Service, Clear
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
SNI Nitric Blast Sour Apple 276gr (UPC ending in 5581) --- The product is a powder marketed in a 276gr black bottle with a silver cap. The bottle prominently displays the product name "NITRIC BLAST" in silver and white letters on the front of a black label.
Sni llc
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger FRUIT SNACK TRAY 1/40Z, 40 oz., UPC: 826766140152, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Cantaloupe, multiple product sizes and brands, see as follows: Caito Foods Disribution CANTALOUPE SPEARS 6/16Z, 16 oz., UPC: 81851301294 Caito Foods Distribution Labeling CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 6/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 81851301379, Caito Foods Distribution Labeling Caito Foods Disribution CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 1/80Z, 80 oz., UPC: 81851301614, Caito Foods Distribution Labeling Gordon Food Service, CANTALOUPE CHUNKS 4/5Z, 5 oz., UPC: 826766009817, Caito Foods Distribution Labeling Kroger CA
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger FRUIT MEDLEY 1/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 826766140176, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group Kroger FRUIT MEDLEY 1/24Z, 24 oz., UPC: 826766140244, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group Kroger FRUIT MEDLEY 1/48Z, 48 oz., UPC: 826766140305, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Icelandic Provisions Vanilla Skyr cups, 5.3oz package, UPC: 854074006068
Icelandic Provisions Inc.
Honeydew, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods; distributed at Gordon Food Service, Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods Distributed at Kroger with Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group Distributed at SpartanNash Distribution with Open Acres labeling; Sproutsouts Farmers Market; Distributed by Trader Joe's with Trader Joe's Labeling Distributed at Walgreens with Delish labeling Distributed at Walmart with Freshness Guaranteed labe
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger SALAD FIESTA FRUIT 1/18Z, 18 oz., UPC: 826766185641 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Food Group
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Kroger FRU TRAY LG W/WATMLN 1/64.75Z , 64.75 oz., UPC: 826766185498 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Renaissance Walmart FRUIT BOWL 2/40Z 40 oz. , UPC: 681131180238 Freshness Guaranteed label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walmart SEASONAL TRIO 2/32Z 32 oz., UPC: 681131180696 Freshness Guaranteed label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walmart MELON BERRY MIX 4/10Z 13 oz., UPC: 826766254248 Freshness Guaranteed label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walgreens TROPICAL MEDLEY 1/10Z, 10 oz., UPC: 49022536999 Delish label Walgreens MANGO PINE LOPE SPEAR WAG 1/5Z, 5 oz., UPC: 49022537019 Delish label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walmart FRUIT TRAY 2/48Z 48 oz., UPC: 681131180207 Freshness Guaranteed label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
FUNKTIONAL FOODS brand SPIRULINA POWDER, NET WEIGHT 3.5 oz (100 g) with UPC Code: 060427570192
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Walgreens FRUIT TRAY 1/22Z, 22 oz., UPC: 49022683129 Delish label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Whole Foods/ Amazon Fruit Salad, Seasonal 20 oz., UPC: 826766810987, Whole Foods Market label
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
Multiple Brands Mixed Melon: Customer Product Description Pack Weight UPC Label Description/Brand Caito Foods Disribution FRUIT BOWL 6/64Z, 64 oz., UPC: 81851301485 Clear Generic Label Distributed by Caito Foods
Caito Foods Service, Inc.
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.