2019 Recalls
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2019 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,396 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 8.81% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.3 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 148 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 2019.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 44 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Drug (9), FDA Food (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 2019 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.
Vanilla Pound Cake, brand Surtidoras Bakery, net wt. 15 oz., packaged in flexible plastic film wrap. No UPC. The allergens declared in the INGREDI…
Surtidoras Bakery Inc
Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread 30 ml ( 1oz )Squeeze Pack
Soom Foods
QVC 3/8 oz bags for Christmas
Bauer's Candies, Inc.
1 lb salted combo modjeskas
Bauer's Candies, Inc.
Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-502-49
Ecolab Inc
Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-489-33
Ecolab Inc
Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-488-49) and b) 540 mL (18 fl oz) bottles (NDC 4…
Ecolab Inc
Fayosim (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets USP, (0.15 mg/0.02 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (…
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-491-85
Ecolab Inc
Blue Fusion Capsules, 1- count blister pack, Distributed by: DNS Distribution 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Ste 71-640, Riverside, CA 92507, UPC 7 48252 6646…
Ata International Inc
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, 1.5% w/w, 5 FL. OZ. (150 mL) bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Orlando, FL 32839-…
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals Llc
Combigan (brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) 0.2%/0.5% 5 mL bottles, Rx only, Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612 U.S.A. NDC 0023…
Allergan Sales, LLC
Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-49), b) 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-33…
Ecolab Inc
Paltop Premium Surgical Kit-containing the 1.25mm Hex Driver For surgical and restorative applications prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth …
Keystone Dental Inc
LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge, ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tub…
LW Scientific, Inc.
JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 3-4 , REF 74013987 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Medtronic Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter(R) GOLD (PVAC GOLD) 990078 - Product Usage: The Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter GOLD is designed to be us…
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Sunset Compressor Nebulizer, Model NEB100 - Product Usage: The Sunset Compressor Nebulizer is an AC-powered air nebulizer compressor system intended …
SANRAI INTERNATIONAL LLC
MultiDiagnost-Eleva, Product codes 708032, 708036 Product Usage: As a multifunctional I universal imaging application system, General RIF, Fluoro…
Philips North America, LLC
Omnidiagnost Classic, Product Codes 70859, 708023, 708024, 708025 Product Usage: The Philips OmniDiagnost is a multi-functional, universal X-ray …
Philips North America, LLC
JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 7-8 , REF 74013988 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 152 cm (60") Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 03 ml Squeeze Flu…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Paltop Fully Guided Surgical Kit- containing the 1.25mm Hex Driver For surgical and restorative applications prosthetic devices, such as artificial …
Keystone Dental Inc
ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 60" Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 3 ml Intraflo Flush, Macro…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires labeled as the following: 1. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, AHA, 3.6 M/12 FT…
GE Healthcare, LLC
LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit t…
LW Scientific, Inc.
Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length), Model Number 9736
COVIDIEN LLC
MultiDiagnost Eleva w/ Flat Detector, Product codes 708034, 708037, 708038 Product Usage: As a multifunctional I universal imaging application sys…
Philips North America, LLC
URODiagnost Eleva, Product codes 708026, 708027, 708028 Product Usage: The Philips OmniDiagnost is a multi-functional, universal X-ray system wit…
Philips North America, LLC
Vacuum Unit for CATSmart Vacuum Pump. Fresenius CATSmart (Continuous Autotransfusion System) is indicated for the processing of blood collected in…
Fenwal Inc
Laparotomy Sponge with the following product description and model numbers: 1. Lap 18X18 XR (5 each/pack, 20 pack/case) - Model Number 300, 450…
Medical Action Industries Inc
Cardiohelp Emergency Drive, Part No. 70104.8002 Product Usage: The Cardiohelp Emergency Drive is used in emergencies to manually drive the dispos…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 5-6 , REF 74013988 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 60" Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 3 ml Squeeze Flush, Macrod…
ICU Medical, Inc.
LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit t…
LW Scientific, Inc.
Randox Blood Gas Control Level 2 -Model BG5002. In-vitro Diagnostic Quality control of Blood Gas analysis This product is intended for in vitro d…
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
BVI Visitec Soft Tip Cannula, 0.8MM .50 x 33mm (25G x 1.3 in). The BVI Soft Tip Cannula is intended to irrigate and/or aspirate ophthalmic solutio…
Beaver Visitec
On-X Aortic Heart Valve with Anatomic Sewing Ring Product Usage: The On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve is indicated for the replacement of diseased, da…
CryoLife, Inc.
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries for the Philips MX40 Wearable Monitor REF: 989803176201 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health care professi…
Philips North America, LLC
BD Synapsys Laboratory Solutions Catalog Number:444150 Product Usage: BD Synapsys is a laboratory software solution providing data management a…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Avitus¿ Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 8mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow Catalog Number: BH-110 The Avitus¿ Bone Harv…
Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers, Short Part Number: 60-70102
Keystone Dental Inc
JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 1-2 , REF 74013986 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers, Long Part Number: 60-70101
Keystone Dental Inc
Urodiagnost, Product No. 708033 Product Usage: The Philips UroDiagnost MRF can be used to perform all urological and gynecological routine examin…
Philips North America, LLC
Accelerate Pheno system, with Accelerate Pheno System Software 1.2.1 - 1.3.1, PSW000012B Product Usage: The Accelerate Pheno system is intended t…
Accelerate Diagnostics Inc
Avitus¿ Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 5mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow Catalog Number: BH-210 The Avitus¿ Bone Harve…
Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
Matco Tools Wireless Chargers Recalled by Professional Tool Products Due to Burn Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Bicycles Due To Injury Hazard
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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 2019
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.