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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, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (28), FDA Food (11), 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 Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version 5.8 Catalog Number:A36601 and A36602 OEM Customer software: Torrent Suite Dx T430 Software v5.0 DARUI DR-SEQ 800…

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Canister HFC-134a /1000g, ALUM Product Number: 1600-00-0218 Revision .0C Coolant canister for use with surgical laser.

Candela Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, (SW) version V1.19.0 and V1.19.2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066001

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with Pre-Attached Holder Catalog number 368356 - Product Usage: This product is designed to provide…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

The ICS CHARTR EP 200

GN Otometrics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Canister HFC-134a /1000g, ALUM, 15 pack Product Number: 1600-00-0219 Revision .0C Coolant canister for use with surgical laser.

Candela Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, (SW) version V1.19.0 and V1.19.2 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066000

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

IMRIS MR/X-ray head fixation device, Model HFD200

Deerfield Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

EXACTAMIX Empty EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) TPN Bag with the following product code and sizes: 1. H938737, 250mL; 2. H938738, 500mL; 3.…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex NL 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap.

Andover Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

GRIPPER Needles sold individually. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 2. NDL, GRIPPER, 2…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 30, 2019

OptiLITE, Products for Laser Surgery, Model # CGH1080F, 800 micron single-use holmium fiber assembly with flat tip, Lot Number 21144, Sterilized by S…

Xintec Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Rifton TRAM Standard Base, SKU K310, powered lift device

Community Products, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex LF2 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LICENSE ONLY 25100-10 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.0 LICENSE ON…

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version (IUO) 5.2 Catalog Number: A29225 OEM Customer Software: Sentosa SQ Suite Software v5.6.9

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Mammomat Revelation with software version VC10 and Biopsy Option Intended Use: For mammography exams, screening, diagnostics, biopsies and dual en…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex Med 3" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Rifton TRAM Low Base, SKU K320, powered lift device

Community Products, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Semi-Rigid Suction Canister, 3000cc. Model Numbers OR530 and OR530H. For OR530, the product comes in a case with two boxes. One box includes 50 eac…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

GRIPPER Needles sold as part of PORT-A-CATH II SINGLE LUMEN SYSTEM. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. TRAY, PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9M…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01. The firm name on the label is Abbott L…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: …

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Irrisept Wound Debridement and Cleansing System. 12 units per case.

IrriMAX Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sterile Co-Flex NL 4" - Product Usage: Single Use secondary wound dressing or compression wrap

Andover Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Torrent Suite Dx Software Version (IUO) 5.4 Catalog Number: A31774 OEM Customer Software: Sentosa SQ Suite Software v5.6.15

Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Canister HFC-134a / 980g, ALUM Product Number: 1600-00-0223 Revision .0C Coolant canister for use with surgical laser.

Candela Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2019

xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP): Box Label: xTAG RVP (Respiratory Viral Panel). Catalogue Number:I019C0111 in vitro diagnostic test

Luminex Molecular Diagnostics

CPSC Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2019

Hit Promotional Products Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

CPSC Moderate Oct 29, 2019

Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Mobile Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA Critical Oct 28, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Oct 28, 2019

MAZDA 2019: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

MAZDA

NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2019

FORD 2015-2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2019

FORD 2019: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

BUICK 2019-2020: SEATS

BUICK

NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Moderate Oct 24, 2019

DODGE 2019: SEATS

DODGE

NHTSA Critical Oct 24, 2019

DODGE 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

DODGE

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

archer farms Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad sandwich on cranberry wild rice Bread. Net Wt. 5.7oz. (162g). UPC: 85239-03284. Perishable Keep Refri…

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Deli Express Tuna Salad on Cracked Wheat Bread, Net Wt 5.0 oz (142g) UPC 41433-02121 EA Sween Company Eden Prairie MN 55344.

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Jansal Valley brand Energize Snack Mix NET WT 5 OZ (142 G) in plastic clamshells, Ingredients: apricots, almonds, banana chips, coconut, cashews, dat…

Friendly Fruit Market dba Sid Wainer & Son

FDA Food Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).

Northern Fisheries Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Nana's Been a Nut Bread NET WT. 11oz/311.74g cloth bag CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY. MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT MAKES PRODUCTS CONTAINING WHEAT, EGGS, MILK, SO…

Gullah Gourmet, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Speedy good to go Chicken Salad on Wheat Bread. Net Wt 4.7oz. (133g) UPC 41112-10289. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured for Speedway LLC, 500 Speedw…

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Market Sandwich Ranch Chicken Salad on White Bread Net Wt. 5.0 oz. (142g) UPC: 41433-00953. Keep Refrigerated. Deli Express Eden Prairie, MN 553…

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Mega Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad on Stone Ground Wheat Bread. Net Wt. 7.8oz. (221g). Keep Refrigerated. Packaged under the following Labels: …

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).

Northern Fisheries Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

archer farms Turkey & Havarti sandwich on wheat bread Net Wt 5.7 oz (162g) Perishable / Keep Refrigerated. UPC: 85239-03283 Dist By Target Corpo…

E.A. Sween Co.

FDA Food Critical Oct 23, 2019

Market Sandwich Ranch chicken Salad on a Croissant. Net Wt. 6.8 oz. (193g) UPC 41433-02351. Keep Refrigerated. EA Sween Company, Eden Prairie, MN…

E.A. Sween Co.

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