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2019 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,480 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 7.35% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 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 150 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 17 critical, 23 moderate, and 10 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (21), FDA Food (13), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2019

Hooey Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

LINCOLN 2016-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

FORD 2018-2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

FORD 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 8, 2019

INFINITI,NISSAN 2015-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Nov 8, 2019

MITSUBISHI 2012-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

MITSUBISHI

CPSC Moderate Nov 7, 2019

Skylight Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Digital Photo Frames Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Nov 7, 2019

FREIGHTLINER 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Nov 7, 2019

HYUNDAI 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Nov 7, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

FDA Food Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Blue Bell Butter Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a 1/2 Gallon (2 Qts) paperboard cup & lid (4 units per corrugated sleeve, 77 sleeves per pallet).

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Honey Cake, internal PLU code 203190, is a seasonal bakery product. A loaf shaped cake is wrapped with cellophane, stored ambient, and sold from disp…

New Seasons Market LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Honey Donut (Yahk Gwa), brand name Han Yang, packaged in a white Styrofoam boat wrapped in plastic wrap, 8 pieces per package, net wt. 18 oz. UPC 0 7…

Han Yang Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 6, 2019

GANCHI NAIWEITANGPIAN Candy NET WT: 280G(9.8oz) in cardboard package. 24 packages per master case. The following codes are listed on the individual…

Rong Shing Trading Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

Glam Day Nougat Candy packaged in 6-ounce (170g) plastic packages containing individually wrapped units identified only as NOUGAT. 30 plastic package…

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

Bulk Dry Apricot in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard box and Swan brand Dry Appricot & Keshav brand Dry Apricot in 7oz and 14oz clear plasti…

Peekay International, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 6, 2019

Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Chocolate - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004349

The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686

Vita Food Products, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

fresh AND LOCAL CHICKEN SALAD on Croissant; Manufactured for Coremark; NET WT 6 OZ; UPC 0 67068 13105 3

Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 6, 2019

Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Pecan - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004332

The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC

FDA Food Low Nov 6, 2019

Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Vanilla - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004356

The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

Dried Date NET WT: 12 oz(340g+/-5g) packed in clear plastic bag. Product of China. INGREDIENTS: DRTED DATE; Packed By: Fang Run Food Packaging Co., …

Super World Trading Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 6, 2019

LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES CHICKEN SALAD; NET WT 4.5 oz (127G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843-399-2999; UPC 0 67068 12105 4

Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP, 2000 mg/10 mL, 1 mL Vial, Single-Dose, Rx only, Mfd. for: Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Atlanta, GA 30328. N…

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension, Rx Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fo…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

PF-Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 20 mg/mL (200 mg/10 mL), Rx Only, Single-Dose Container, 5 x 10 mL pre-filled syringes, Nephron 503B Outso…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation dba Nephron Sterile Compounding Center

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Lyophilized Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 5,500 USP Units For injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5 mL, One Pint, (473 mL), Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-71) and b) 18-c…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, For Use in the Eyes Only, Rx Only, Sterile, 2.5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Critical Nov 6, 2019

Mero Macho Artificially Flavored Passion Fruit Vitamin C Liquid Supplement, 2.04 fl oz (60 mL) bottle, Manufactured By: Zaphiredelcor Cia, LTDA. Pasa…

FITOTERAPIA USA, INC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-735-50 UPC 342291735507 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 384…

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Prasugrel Tablets 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A, NDC 0378-5185-93

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg per 5 mL, Berry Flavor, Dye-Free, Alcohol Free, 8 fl. oz.(240 mL), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuti…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-736-50 UPC 342291736504 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 384…

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for…

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5 mL, 4 fl. oz., (118 mL), Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T …

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%, Rx Only, For Topical Application to the Upper Eyelid, Sterile, a) 3 mL bottle NDC 0781-6206-93, b) 5 mL bottle…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg per 5 mL, Berry Flavor, Dye-Free, Alcohol Free, 4 fl. oz.(120 mL), Distributed by: Winco Foods, LLC…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg per 5 mL, Berry Flavor, Dye-Free, Alcohol Free, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuti…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Lyophilized Sermorelin w/ GHRP2 3 mg For injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Nov 6, 2019

Ranitidine Tablets USP,150 mg, 8-count bottles, Distributed by: Dolgencorp, LLC, 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37073 Made in India NDC 5591…

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Lyophilized Chorionic Gonadotropin 11,000 USP Units for Injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Lyophilized Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 5,000 USP Units For injection, Rx Only, Compounded by: Innoveix Addison, TX 75001 800-370-1910

Innoveix Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Synchro2, 0.014 in x 200cm, SOFT Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, UPN Product No. M00326010 REF 2601, STERILE: EO - Product Usage: product is inte…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code EC60A

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

POM Procedural Oxygen Masks, Endoscopic, Conscious Sedation, Bronchoscopy Mask, as follows: (1) POM Medical, LLC, REF 1001-MM, High/Med Concentratio…

POM Medical LLC

FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60A

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

DEMO No Needle Corrugated Carton 20 U/D, Part Number 2260-03

Valeritas, Incorporated

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2019

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2019 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.