PlainRecalls

2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,611 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 7.29% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.9 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 153 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 19 critical, 29 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Drug (15), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

CPSC No agency class Nov 26, 2019

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

CPSC No agency class Nov 26, 2019

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

CPSC No agency class Nov 26, 2019

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

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Shizuoka Japan

NHTSA No agency class Nov 26, 2019

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

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Nov 26, 2019

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

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Nov 26, 2019

VOLVO 2011-2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VOLVO

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 22, 2019

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Products Produced With Romaine From the Salinas, California, Growing Region

Missa Bay LLC

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 22, 2019

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Ajinomoto Foods North America

CPSC No agency class 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 No agency class 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 No agency class Nov 21, 2019

INTERNATIONAL 2019-2020: ENGINE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2019

LAND ROVER 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2019

FORD 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2019

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

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2019

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

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 21, 2019

Missa Bay, LLC Recalls Salad Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Missa Bay LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 21, 2019

Morris Meat Packing Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Morris Meat Packing

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

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

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: "*** Columbia Gorge Salmon *** Ingredients: Salmon and Salt ***TONY'S SMOKEHOUSE AND CANNERY 1316 Washington Street Oregon City, OR 97045 United States of America***".

Tonys Smoke House and Cannery Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

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

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 28105 UPC 0 72036 43030 4

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 products and 4/12 oz. bags of Mann Packing Broccoli Cole Slaw: -Mann Packing Broccoli Cole Slaw (4/12 oz bags). -Bacon pieces -Red onion, diced (DM). -Kale, chopped (GF). -Brussels, shredded. -Napa cabbage, shred. -Canned Mandarin orange segments. -Oil/Syrup cup.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 1.5 QT (1.42L) container sold under the brand names of Harris Teeter ALL NATURAL, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC 0 72036 51151 5 & Lowes DISTRIBUTED BY: LOWES FOODS, LLC P.O. BOX 24908 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27114-4908 UPC 7 41643 03787 8

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Trade Winds Premium Grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna Ground Keep Frozen Net Weight 10 LBS. (4.54 KG) Product of Vietnam Specifically Packed For: Relish Foods, Inc. 5840 Uplander Way #201 Culver City, CA 90230

Relish Foods, Inc. dba Gourmet Fusion Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Fire Roasted Medium Arriba! Bacon Salsa with Real Bacon NET WT 16 OZ. UPC Code: 033907 20513 1 packaged in a clear glass jar

Riba Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

California New foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Harris Teeter SMOOTH & CREAMY TAKE THE CAKE ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.42L) container, Lower Fat, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC 0 72036 98179 0

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms

FDA Drug Low Nov 20, 2019

Motion Sickness (meclizine hydrochloride) 25 mg tablets, 12-count box, Distributed by Sato Pharmaceutical INC. 20695 S. Western Ave., Suite 240 Torrence, CA 90501, NDC 59779-534-01. UPC 050428345535

Sato Pharmaceutical Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Hair, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0251, NDC 73069-206-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Intra-Cell, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0280, NDC 73069-250-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Novitium Pharma Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg 500 capsules Rx Only Manufactured by: Novitium Pharma LLC 70 Lake Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520 NDC 70954-001-40

Novitium Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Articula, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0031, NDC 73069-037-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Ouch, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0500, NDC 73069-402-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Connectissue, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0090, NDC 73069-100-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Collagen, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0085, NDC 73069-095-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Lymph 1, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0370, NDC 73069-310-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-ANS/CNS, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0025, NDC 73069-039-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Equate Maximum Strength Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Acid Reducer 130 Tablets Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716 a) Twin Pack NDC: 49035-100-07; b) Single Pack NDC: 49035-100-00

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 20, 2019

Motion Sickness Strips (meclizine hydrochloride) 25 mg strips, 8-count box, Distributed by Sato Pharmaceutical INC. 20695 S. Western Ave., Suite 240 Torrence, CA 90501, NDC 69842-288-01. UPC 5042849946

Sato Pharmaceutical Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Neuro 3, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0463, NDC 73069-373-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-Prolo, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0558, NDC 73069-443-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Viatrexx-GI, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0211, NDC 73069-189-41.

8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx

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 2019

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 2019 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.