2018 Recalls
7,928 federal recalls indexed for 2018 · Page 99 of 159
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 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (11), CPSC (10), 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.
Small Patient ECC Pack BEQ-TOP 22301, Catalog No. 701049513
Datascope Corporation
BEQ-TOP 50900 Custom ECC Pack-Neonatal 1/4, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 709000069R02
Datascope Corporation
Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Model #M0068318250. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-536R used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
TP Orthodontics, Inc.
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, filter Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Vyaire Medical
NeoBase Succinylacetone Assay Solution, Product Number: 3042-0020; Affected UDI Numbers: (01)06438147295708(17)180531(10)654184 (01)06438147295708(17)180531(10)653414 (01)06438147295708(17)180531(10)653657 (01)06438147295708(17)180630(10)654923 (01)06438147295708(17)180630(10)655680 (01)06438147295708(17)180630(10)655300 (01)06438147295708(17)180630(10)654924 (01)06438147295708(17)180831(10)656025 (01)06438147295708(17)180831(10)657055 (01)06438147295708(17)180831(10)656170 (01)0643814
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
Sterile Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel, 20 grams, Model Number 01-01-4, 400 packets/case
Parker Laboratories, Inc.
ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System. The firm name on the label is Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Capio RP; Model #M0068321010. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
Boston Scientific Corporation
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, 40" oxygen reservoir tubing 6/cs Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Vyaire Medical
Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905617, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
BEQ-T 25501 3/8" Better Bladder Pack, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 709000370
Datascope Corporation
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Vyaire Medical
Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905615, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate (FOL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
IMRIS IMRI 1.5T AND 3T S System Product Usage: The IMRIS intraoperative MRI systems are traditional MRI systems that have been suspended on an overhead rail system. and is designated to operative inside an RF shielded room to facilitate intraoperative and multi room use.
Deerfield Imaging, Inc.
AirLife Resuscitation, Infant, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, pressure-relief valve, CO2 monitor, monometer Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Vyaire Medical
NvisionVLE¿ Low-Profile Optical Probe; Catalog Numbers: 95501-LP and 95501-LP-5; UDI Information: (01)00859591006188(17)180531(10)005196), (01)00859591006188(17)180731(10)005251), (01)00859591006188(17)180930(10)005275) Product Usage: The NvisionVLE Low-Profile Optical Probe is intended to be used for imaging the micro-structure of human tissue. When used with the NvisionVLE Imaging System it provides two-dimensional, cross-sectional, real-time depth visualization.
Ninepoint Medical Inc.
Play and Park Structures Recalls Playground Slides Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)
Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala.
VOLKSWAGEN 2011-2017: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLKSWAGEN 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VOLKSWAGEN
BMW 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW
PORSCHE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PORSCHE
Blount Fine Foods Recalls Chicken Tortilla Soup Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen
Blount Fine Foods
Kent Quality Foods, Inc. Recalls Hot Dog and Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Kent Quality Foods Inc.
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Michaels Recalls Halloween Candle Holders Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
NY Thermal Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
NY Thermal Inc., of Canada
Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
BMW 2010-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BMW
FORD 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FORD
INTERNATIONAL 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INTERNATIONAL
ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Guangzhou Linkco Electrical Industries Limited, of China
illy Recalls 8.8-Ounce Whole Bean Coffee Cans Due to Injury Hazard
illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy
Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Tobi Recalls Babynest Crib Bumpers Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at babybay.us (Recall Alert)
GENESIS 2018: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
GENESIS
CHEVROLET 2016-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET
Market Pantry Vanilla Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014943 Target item number: 288-7-307
Target Corporation
Eggo Homestyle Waffles 24ct 29.6oz UPC: 38000402807 Target item number: 270-5-49
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Cookie PB Swirl Non-Diary Frozen Dessert 16 oz. UPC: 76840580767 Target item number: 288-7-814
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Non Diary Coconut 7 layer 16 fl oz UPC: 768406744668 Target item number: 288-7-2060
Target Corporation
Simply Balanced Quinoa Spinach Red Pepper Onion Chickpeas 10oz; UPC: 85239058107 Target item number: 270-0-581
Target Corporation
CW ULTIMATE SOUTHWEST VEG 14OZ UPC: 70332002881 Target item number: 270-0-4
Target Corporation
2-ct. (9-oz.) Hot Pockets X Four Cheese Pizza UPC: 43695071092 Target item number: 270-6-190
Target Corporation
Yasso Birthday Cake Pint UPC: 851035003739 Target item number: 288-7-1614
Target Corporation
Mitragyna Speciosa Leaf Powder-GREEN Horn, sold under the brand name Herbal-Salvation.com. The powder is packaged in kraft paper, foil-lined heat sealed pouches and sold in 25g, 100g, 250g, and 1000g. The product label is read in parts: "***herbal-salvation***Mitragyna Speciosa Leaf Powder Green Horn***Origin: Indonesia***Disclaimer: This product is sold as a bulk botanical without directions or claims. Keep away from children***2204 Cortland Place, Nampa, ID 83678***WWW.HERBAL-SALVATION.
Viable Solutions, LLC
Market Pantry Cookies n' Cream Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014974 Target item number: 288-7-310
Target Corporation
Protein key brand Protein Meals varieties, 2.5 lb plastic container and 400 g plastic container, Varieties: Essentials Plain
Wysong Corporation
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: 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.