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2018 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2018 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,795 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.66% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.4 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 156 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 13 critical, 34 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Food (15), NHTSA (6), 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.

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FDA Devices Low Dec 5, 2018

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
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Dash 5000 Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic Trocars12x100mm - Product Usage: Physical Product Description: The Rep…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Solar 9500 Information Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Dimension Vista Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDI) Flex reagent cartridge, an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of lactate dehydroge…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Solar 8000M Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

HemoTrol Level 3- In Vitro Diagnostic Hematology quality control mixture. Catalogue number: 171.003.002 Eurotrol HemoLin is an assayed hemoglobin…

EUROTROL INC
FDA Devices Low Dec 5, 2018

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
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

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.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-401, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement …

NxStage Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 5, 2018

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
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Dash 3000 Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Critical Dec 5, 2018

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
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

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.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

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
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-404, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement …

NxStage Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Dash 4000 Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Critical Dec 5, 2018

QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX-i Neo.+Reservoir), Part Number 701055207 The membrane ox…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Medex High Pressure Stopcock used to control the direction of IV fluid flow. This device is intended for single use only and is provided sterile and …

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Multi-Track Angiographic Catheter (MMTA) Product Code: MMTA05100 Product Usage: Recommended for use in catheterization for angiography of cardiova…

Numed Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

PerkinElmer QSight 210 MD Mass Spectrometer Simplicity 3Q MD v1.0 with Hot Fix 2 Software intended to identify compounds in human samples by ionizing…

PerkinElmer Health Sciences Canada, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-406, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement …

NxStage Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Multi-Track Angiographic Catheter (MMTA) Product Code: MMTA06100 Product Usage: Recommended for use in catheterization for angiography of cardiova…

Numed Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

HemoTrol Level 2- In Vitro Diagnostic Hematology quality control mixture Catalogue number: 171.002.002 Eurotrol HemoLin is an assayed hemoglobin …

EUROTROL INC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

NxStage PureFlow B Solution-RFP-403, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacemen…

NxStage Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

Solar 8000i Patient Monitoring System is used to monitor physiologic parameter data on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 5, 2018

AIA-900 Automated Immunoassay Analyzer, product code 022930 /022930R Product Usage: The AIA-900 is capable of performing three methods of immunoa…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc
NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2018

VOLKSWAGEN 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VOLKSWAGEN
NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2018

AUDI 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

AUDI
NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2018

AUDI 2015-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

AUDI
CPSC Moderate Dec 4, 2018

Foremost Recalls Shower Doors and Panels Due to Injury and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)

Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China
CPSC Moderate Dec 4, 2018

Signature Hardware Recalls Wall-Mounted Shower Seats Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
NHTSA Critical Nov 29, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2019: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Nov 29, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY

MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Nov 29, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

MERCEDES-BENZ
FDA Food Critical Nov 28, 2018

BAZZINI S ROASTED & SALTED IN-SHELL SUPER COLOSSAL PISTACHIOS 25 LB BULK BOX UPC #0 75062 30700 8

Bazzini LLC
FDA Food Critical Nov 28, 2018

Margie Cheese. It is packaged with a green round label, wrapped in white milk paper in one-pound wheels.

Sprout Creek Farm, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Walnut Butter Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)

Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
FDA Food Critical Nov 28, 2018

Super Pizza Turnover, Elaboracion Felo, Inc. Avenida Yumet No. 112, Aguadilla, PR 00603

Elaboraciones Felo, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Peanut Butter Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)

Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

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.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Mast Store Provisioners, Wasabi Peas, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag

Lehi Valley Trading Co.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

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
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Cadence Gourmet Balsamic Roasted Vegetables; Net Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)/ cs UPC: 00851124006382 Ingredients: Zucchini, Artichoke, White Balsam…

Cadence Gourmet LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)

Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
FDA Food Low Nov 28, 2018

Mast Store Provisioners, Toasted Corn, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag

Lehi Valley Trading Co.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Chocolate Cookies in plastic clamshell (12 count)

Cinnamon and Spice Bakery
FDA Food Critical Nov 28, 2018

Pizza Turnover, Elaboracion Felo, Inc. Avenida Yumet No. 112, Aguadilla, PR 00603

Elaboraciones Felo, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Mast Store Provisioners, Simply Kettle Sweet 'N Spicy Trail, Net Wt. 8 OZ. clear plastic bag

Lehi Valley Trading Co.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake, 330-mL, Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case

Pepsico Gatorade Plant

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2018 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.