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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 35 critical, 13 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (40), NHTSA (4), CPSC (4), 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.

NHTSA No agency class May 23, 2018

BMW 2009-2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW

USDA FSIS Low May 23, 2018

Uno Foods Inc. Recalls Ham and Cheese Calzones Due to Misbranding

Great Kitchens Food Company

CPSC No agency class May 22, 2018

Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard

NHTSA No agency class May 22, 2018

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Critical May 18, 2018

Hempler Foods Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pepperoni Sticks Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Hempler Foods Group LLC

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2018

Discount School Supply Recalls Crayons Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2018

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

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2018

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

NHTSA No agency class May 17, 2018

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,RAM 2014-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,RAM

NHTSA No agency class May 17, 2018

SUZUKI 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SUZUKI

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Acadica Kratom: Green Suma, 250g bags

Badger Botanicals LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Lifted Kratom Green Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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, Deli Tubs

Superior Foods Company

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Energique, Herbal Supplement, Octocom,; Dist. by Energique, Inc. Woodbine, IA 51579

Grato Holdings, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Dragon Ultra Ehanced Indo Extract 4-ct x 500 mg capsules in pouches.

Maya Distribution, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Lifted Kratom Red Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles.. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

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 UPC is 0 39978 00667 7. The label on the FRONT side of a package is read in parts: "***Bob's Red Mill ***100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MIX***". The label on the BACK side of a package is read in parts: "***INGREDIENT: Bread Mix: Whole Grain Buckwheat, Garbanzo Bean Flour, Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Whole Grain Sorghum

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Lifted Kratom White Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Lean Pro 8 Chocolate 2,268g (5lb) Tub and Lean Pro 8 Chocolate 1,000g (2.2lb) Tub

Labrada Nutrition, Inc

FDA Food Low May 16, 2018

Sugarfina Platinum Bling Ring; Product SKU No. R-1790 UPC: 840278116139 Net W. 21g ().7 oz.) Sculpted from dark chocolate, these interlocking rings have a thin sugar shell brushed with edible silver: Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (cocoa, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (an emulsifier_ sugar, Dextrose, gum Arabic, color added, gelatin. Made in Greece Distributed by Sugarfina Inc. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

Sugarfina, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Molecule Kratom White Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram powder, and 250 gram powder plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Budget $aver Monster Cherry-Pineapple Pops Net Contents 36 FL OZ

Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Naturally Kratom Bali Gold in 6 capsule bags. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Molecule Kratom Gold Bali in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Third Eye Kratom Bali in 300 capsule plastic bottles. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

MUNK PACK INC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red; R150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Pea Shoots Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00023 0

Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Molecule Kratom Super Green Malay in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Acadica Kratom: Red Suma 250g bags

Badger Botanicals LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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 Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Naturally Kratom Green Malay in 6 capsule bags.. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Budget $aver Sugar Free Twin Pops Net Contents 28.2 FL OZ

Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies; 5 oz. pouch, 5 lb. Corporate bags UPC: 8 58950 00508 6 Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). soluble Corn Prebiotic Fiber, Granulated sugar, Expeller Expressed Canola Oil, cocoa powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract. Contains: Wheat Packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat,

NatureBox, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

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 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Third Eye Kratom White in 300 capsule plastic bottles; Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Lean Pro 8 Cookies & Cream 1,000g (2.2lb) Tub

Labrada Nutrition, Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

MUNK PACK INC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Naturally Kratom Red Malay in 6 capsule bags. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Naturally Kratom White Maeng Da in 6 capsule bags. Manufactured for Raw Form Organics, Las Vegas, NV 89118 by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 89119

TRIANGLE PHARMANATURALS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 16, 2018

Acadica Kratom: Green Hulu 2 Kratom, 250g bags

Badger Botanicals LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 16, 2018

Peaceful Mountain, Nasal Rescue, Dietary Supplement, Natural Sinus Support, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine, IA 51579

Grato Holdings, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.