2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,717 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 9.19% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.1 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 155 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 18 critical, 31 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (16), NHTSA (14), 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.
MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, TUBE RESERVOIR, FILTER, PEEP VALVE, CO2 AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1126FPC
Sun Med, LLC
BioFlo PICC (Valved) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit PG, Catalog Number 75-019
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M140567
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Bio-Stable 5F SL-55CM IR-145 Kit Non-Valved with Nitinol GW PG, Catalog Number 45-886
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
RS TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M120196
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
BioFlo PICC (Valved) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit w/70cm Nitinol Wire PG, Catalog Number 75-038
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, TUBE RESERVOIR, PEEP VALVE AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1126P
Sun Med, LLC
IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Software Versions B.05, B.06, B.06.5X, Model 865351
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
RS 5F DL XPP, Catalog Number 60M030393
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Part #: SAM XT-C, Model: Hi-Viz Orange or Civilian
The Seaberg Company Inc
Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved with Nitinol Guidewire PG, Catalog Number 45-895
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
BioFlo PICC (NV) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit w/70cm Nitinol Wire PG, Catalog Number 75-033
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
RS TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PICC, Catalog Number 60M250097
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Aortic Arterial Cannula 24 Fr (O.D.); 23 cm (L); with 3/8-inch connector with LL, Part Number 701002267, Article Number A24-7107. For use in cardiop…
Maquet Cardiopulmonary Ag
RS 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M161567
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
STAT-Check MANUAL RESUSCITATOR / VENTILATOR, REF SC9200MBP-1
Sun Med, LLC
Microintroducer Kit, 5F, Tearaway Sheath/Dilator PG, Catalog Number 45-901
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
HONDA 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
HONDA
Women's Scarves Recalled by Yangtze Store Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Jin Bo Si Chou Fu Shi You Xian Gong Si, of China
INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
INTERNATIONAL
FREIGHTLINER 2018-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER
BMW 2018: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
MAZDA 2005-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MAZDA
MAZDA 2009-2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MAZDA
MAZDA 2003-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MAZDA
NISSAN 2010-2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NISSAN
CHEVROLET 2016-2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
CHEVROLET
DODGE 2018: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
DODGE
CHEVROLET 2013: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
CHEVROLET
DODGE 2018: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
DODGE
CHRYSLER 2017-2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
CHRYSLER
Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate…
The C.F. Sauer Company
Melanie Liubitelskie Cookies in a 17.6 oz (500g) clear plastic package with UPC 4770049011188.
Desly International Corp.
Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor in a 17.6 oz (500g) clear plastic package with UPC 4770049082126.
Desly International Corp.
XZB Grilled Crispy Shrimp (20g*20 and 16g*24) UPC Code (16g) 6923006800082
KUIYI INTERNATIONAL INC.
Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple sizes: 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 64 oz, 1 gal, 2.5 gals, 5 gals, 55 gallon drum, 8oz cl…
Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC
Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip
Dean Foods, Inc.
Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; UPC: 688267009266, BEST BY 03/15/2…
Ahold USA
Priano Rosso Pesto Sauce, 6.7oz glass jar
BLM Products U. Vertriebsges
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Driscoll's Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077
Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc.
Zoe's Cookies Vegan Tuxedo Fudge, 4 oz. (153 kg) individually wrapped cookie. INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE…
Dough-To-Go Inc
Premium - Recipe Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene ter…
The C.F. Sauer Company
Sauer - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalat…
The C.F. Sauer Company
Pocahontas - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terepht…
The C.F. Sauer Company
Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; Product code 53835; 24 x 11.5 oz. (326g) - 24 loaves per ca…
Trader Joes Company
Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethyle…
The C.F. Sauer Company
Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, organic ground ginger …
Heritage Short Bread, 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: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.