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2019 Recalls

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2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,365 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 7.58% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 128 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 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), FDA Food (10), 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 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

The PolarCath Balloon Catheter consists of a coaxial catheter shaft with two concentric, non-compliant balloon systems mounted at the distal tip (bal…

Nucryo Vascular Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Number CQ5051

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Monarch, Aspirating Biopsy Needle, REF: MBR-000012, Rx Only, UDI: B634MBR0000120

AURIS HEALTH INC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

XCELA, 8F SINGLE PLASTIC PORT FILLED, VALVED, UPN H965440400, Cat. No. 44-040 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Blanketrol II Hyper-Hypothermia System, Models 222R and 222S - Product Usage: The system is composed of a heater, a compressor, a circulating pump a…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

CPSC Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA Critical Nov 27, 2019

BMW 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BMW

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Mark Feldstein & Associates Recalls Stacked Gourd Jack-O-Lantern Decorations Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Recalled Products Sold by T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods After Recalls Were Announced

CPSC Moderate Nov 26, 2019

Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

BMW 2000-2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

BMW 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2019

RESURRECTIONbeauty Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

RESURRECTIONbeauty, of Holmen, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2019

SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Calzaturificio S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

INTERNATIONAL 2019-2020: ENGINE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

LAND ROVER 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

FORD 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

INTERNATIONAL 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Chocolate Chip Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160232

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Double Chocolate with Sea Salt Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160263

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Food Lion Creamy Chocolate Frosting, Net Wt 16 OZ, Distributed by Food Lion, LLC, Salisbury, NC, foodlion.com, packaged in 12 cans per case.

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569317704

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Tony's Columbia Gorge Salmon, Skinless and boneless salmon, packaged in a metal can, Net Wt. 6.5 oz./184g. The label reads in parts: "*** Columbi…

Tonys Smoke House and Cannery Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Oatmeal Raisin Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code: 680569160294

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

THE FRESH MARKET Mint Chip OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.42 L) container DISTRIBUTED BY: THE FRESH MARKET GREENSBORO, NC 27406 UPC 7 37094 01537 4

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Country Baking Company; Pre-scooped & Ready to Bake: Happy Trails Cookie Dough All Natural, No Preservatives NET Wt. 24 ox. (1 lb. 8 oz.) Bakes 1…

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Harris Teeter PREMIUM SELECTIONS CHOCOLATE SATISFACTION ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.42L) container PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER. LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 2…

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Winter Citrus Slaw Kit, item #71909, UPC 20728 71909. There are 2/7.2 lbs. bags of multiple ingredients per kit. Each kit contains multiple product…

Pacific Coast Fruit Company

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2019