2018 Recalls
7,717 recalls · Page 89 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 31 critical, 18 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), FDA Devices (6), CPSC (5), 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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COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
SOMATOM Force (Model 10742326) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Tosoh ST AIA-PACK HbA1c Pretreatment Solution, HbA1c Pretreatment Solution, PN 025718 The device is intended for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only for …
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
MindFrame Capture LP Revascularization Devices: Product Numbers: (a) REF 300010 (b) REF 300011 (c) REF 300012 (d) REF 300013 (e) REF 300014 (…
Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45mm - 2.5mm( Item Code 030454) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA…
COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm- 2.0mm ( Item Code 030450) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA …
COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
Kohler Recalls Automatic Transfer Switches for Kohler Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Kohler Power Systems, of Kohler, Wis.
KIA 2015-2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
KIA
LAND ROVER 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LAND ROVER
BMW 2009-2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW
Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard
MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES-BENZ
Discount School Supply Recalls Crayons Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2014-2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP
Fresh Microgreen Mix, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00041 4
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Acadica Kratom: Green Suma, 250g bags
Badger Botanicals LLC
Lifted Kratom Green Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 891…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Spicy Microgreen Mix, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00000 1
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Eastland Food Corporation
Smoked Salmon Spread 5 lb. bulk units; Simply Superior Smoked Salmon Spread 5 oz units; and Morey s Smoked Salmon Spread 6 oz units; Deli Cups,…
Superior Foods Company
Energique, Herbal Supplement, Octocom,; Dist. by Energique, Inc. Woodbine, IA 51579
Grato Holdings, Inc.
Dragon Ultra Ehanced Indo Extract 4-ct x 500 mg capsules in pouches.
Maya Distribution, LLC
Lifted Kratom Red Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles.. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 8911…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Sunflower Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00030 8
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Bob's Red Mill 100% Whole Wheat Bread Mix, Item 1674C194, packaged in flexible packaging bag, 4 bags to a cardboard case, each bag weighs 19 oz. The…
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
STONEWALL KITCHEN Basil Pesto Aioli Net Weight Net 10.25 oz. UPC: 7 11381 03060 8. Product is incorrectly labeled as Basil Pesto, Net Weight 8 oz.
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
Lifted Kratom White Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 891…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Lean Pro 8 Chocolate 2,268g (5lb) Tub and Lean Pro 8 Chocolate 1,000g (2.2lb) Tub
Labrada Nutrition, Inc
Sugarfina Platinum Bling Ring; Product SKU No. R-1790 UPC: 840278116139 Net W. 21g ().7 oz.) Sculpted from dark chocolate, these interlocking r…
Sugarfina, LLC
Molecule Kratom White Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram powder, and 250 gram powder plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics,…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Budget $aver Monster Cherry-Pineapple Pops Net Contents 36 FL OZ
Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.
Naturally Kratom Bali Gold in 6 capsule bags. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas,…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Molecule Kratom Gold Bali in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 8911…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Third Eye Kratom Bali in 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, L…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Munk Pack PROTEIN COOKIE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCLATE CHIP NET WT 2.96oz (84g); UPC: 853787005351
MUNK PACK INC
Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red; R150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Pea Shoots Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00023…
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Molecule Kratom Super Green Malay in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas,…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Acadica Kratom: Red Suma 250g bags
Badger Botanicals LLC
Live Well Kratom Red Maeng Da in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Naturally Kratom Green Malay in 6 capsule bags.. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Veg…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Lifted Kratom Gold Bali in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Budget $aver Sugar Free Twin Pops Net Contents 28.2 FL OZ
Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies; 5 oz. pouch, 5 lb. Corporate bags UPC: 8 58950 00508 6 Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached Enriched…
NatureBox, Inc.
Dragon Bali Kratom Powder: 60g Bottle. Dragon Bali Kratom Capsules in bottles:200 ct 500mg, 80 ct x 500, 40 ct x 500mg and 20 ct x 500 mg pouch.
Maya Distribution, LLC
Molecule Kratom Green Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Molecule Kratom Red Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 8…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
Third Eye Kratom White in 300 capsule plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, L…
TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC
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.