2018 Recalls
7,717 recalls · Page 86 of 155
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 30 critical, 20 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (26), FDA Devices (12), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Edwards Lifesciences' IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device. Packaged in a sterile barrier system. Model Number: ICF100. Designed to occlude …
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad with 4" Button Brush, 200ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-4B
Madison Polymeric Engineering
iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System, Catalog #700-7176-001 and iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry System Computerless, Catalog #700…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
smith&nephew LEGION(R) CR XLPE HIGH LEXION Articular Insert, 5-6 Size, 11 MM, REF 71453122 designed for use in patients in primary and revision surge…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Baxter EXACTAMIX Inlet, Non-Vented, High-Volume Inlet, REF H938173 Product Usage: Exacta-Mix 2400 Compounding System Administration set is a disp…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheum…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Baxter EXACTAMIX Inlet, Vented, Micro-Volume Inlet, REF H938175 Usage: Exacta-Mix 2400 Compounding System Administration set is a disposable comp…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
ALM XTEN Surgical Light intended to provide visible illumination for the surgical field or for the examination of the patient. Part Numbers: ARD56780…
GETINGE US SALES LLC
Baxter EXACTAMIX Inlet, Syringe Inlet, REF H938176 Usage: Exacta-Mix 2400 Compounding System Administration set is a disposable component of a co…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
smith&nephew LEGION(R) CR XLPE HIGH LEXION Articular Insert, 1-2 Size, 9 MM, REF 71453101designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler System 3T, a) Item #: 16-02-81, 240 v/60 Hz; b) Item #: 16-02-82, 208 v/60 Hz; c) Item #: 16-02-85, 120 v/60 Hz
LivaNova USA
Draco Enzymatic Deep-Cleaning Pad, Draco Pad infused with Simple2 Enzymatic Detergent, Catologue Number HY0305Z
Madison Polymeric Engineering
INFINITI 2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
INFINITI
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER
CHEVROLET 2018: SEATS
CHEVROLET
MASERATI 2018: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
MASERATI
JEEP 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP
JEEP 2018: STEERING
JEEP
Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
IKEA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Jané Recalls Strollers Due to Violation of the Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
GMC 2018: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
GMC
FORD 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
FORD
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Bombay Kitchen Bhavnagri Mix, packaged in a 19 oz., clear bag, UPC: 808550110206
Ethnic Foods, Inc. d/b/a Bombay Kitchen Foods
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce 24 oz packaged in a glass jar, 6 units per case
Riba Foods Inc
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
GOLF ORGANIC DARK COCOA RASPBERRY bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00402 8
eBars
TRIM ORGANIC CHOCOLATE ALMOND bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00423 0
eBars
True Taste Seafood Hot Smoked Lake Herring; Ingredients: Lake Herring, salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.
True Taste, LLC.
TRIM ORGANIC DARK COCOA RASPBERRY bar NET WT. 1.8 OZ (51g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00423 1
eBars
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.