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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, 24 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 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 Devices (13), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Coorad Morrey Total Elbow, Item Nos. 32810502501 32810502701 32810502900 32810503000 32810600012 32810600013 32855510796 32855510797 32855510799 32855510800 32855510801 32855510805 32855510822 32855510843 32855510844

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Various Hip Joint Replacement Systems, Item Nos. 00151504232 00151504432 00151504636 00151504836 00151505040 00151505240 00151505444 00151505644 00151505848 00151506048 00151506248 00151506448 00151506648 00400500060 00401000038 00401000040 00401000041 00401000042 00401000043 00401000044 00401000045 00401000046 00401000047 00401000048 00401000049 00401000050 00401000051 00401000052 00401000053 00401000054 00401000055 00402100857 00402100863 00402101243 004021012

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 13, 2019

Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

lmpella CP with Smart Assist, Model Number: 0048-0003. Left heart support blood pump, for Use During Cardiogenic Shock and High-Risk PCI

Abiomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Argon Medical Devices Plugs, Male/Female Luer Lock Plug, REF 041295000A, 50/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

MaxZero Extension Sets with Needle-less Connector, Product codes MZ1000 MZ1000-07 MZ5301 MZ5302 MZ5303 MZ5304 MZ5305 MZ5306 MZ5307 MZ5309 MZ5310 MZ5312 MZ5313 MZ5316 MZ8001 MZ8002 MZ8003 MZ9266 MZ9267 MZ9272 MZ9273 MZ9274 MZ9275 MZ9276 MZ9277 MZ9278 MZ9279 MZ9280 MZ9281 MZ9283 MZ9287 MZ9288 MZ9289 MZ9290 MZ9292 MZ9293 MZ9294 MZ9300 MZ9301 MZ9302 MZ9313 MZ9323 MZ9324 MZ9325 MZ9326 MZ9327 MZ9329 MZT1003 MZT1004 MZX5

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Hitachi Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT System

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Various Custom Devices, Item Nos. 32855090246 32855090252 32855090256 32855090265 32855090266 32855090270 32855090287 32855090290 32855090291 32855090297 32855090302 32855090317 32855090318 32855090319 32855090327 32855090329 32855090334 32855090336 32855090339 32855090348 32855090351 32855090352 32855090353 32855090354 32855090368 32855090369 32855090375 32855090376 32855090395 32855090396 32855090402 32855090409 32855090414 32855090434 32855090437 32855090439

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

NCB Proximal Lateral Tibia, "NCB-PT LAX PROX 3H TIBIA", Various Sizes, Item Nos. 0202261205 0202261207 0202261209 0202261213 0202261305 0202261307 0202261309 0202261313

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Caro

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Rheumatoid Factor Standard (RF CAL) Catalogue Number: RF2301 GTIN: 05055273205039 Product Usage: The Randox Rheumatoid Factor Latex-Enhanced Immunorutbidimetric Test Kit is an in vitro diagnostic reagent for the quantitative determination of rheumatoid factors (RF) in human serum. This test kit may be used to facilitate the detection and diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. RF have also been observed in the serum of patients with systemic lupus eruthematosus, hepatitis. Liver cirrhosis and syp

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2019

SM DIS VOL/DORS RAD LAT COL PLATE, Item Nos. 47235801404 47235802102 47235802103 47235802104 47235802106 47235802108 47235802203 47235802204 47235802206 47235802208 47235802210

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 13, 2019

Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

CPSC No agency class Nov 13, 2019

Mystery Ranch Recalls Holsters for Semi-Automatic Handguns Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Creative Food Processing Recalls Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CREATIVE FOOD PROCESSING

CPSC No agency class Nov 12, 2019

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

NHTSA No agency class Nov 12, 2019

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

LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Nov 12, 2019

FORD 2018-2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Nov 12, 2019

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

FORD

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 9, 2019

Ezzo Sausage Company Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Ezzo Sausage Company

NHTSA No agency class Nov 8, 2019

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

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Nov 8, 2019

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

MITSUBISHI

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 8, 2019

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Entrees due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 8, 2019

You Chang Trading, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

CPSC No agency class Nov 7, 2019

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

NHTSA No agency class Nov 7, 2019

FREIGHTLINER 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Nov 7, 2019

HYUNDAI 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Nov 7, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 7, 2019

Rastelli Bros., Inc. Recalls Meat Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Rastelli

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 displayed tables. The orange sticker on top of the package is read in parts: "***SEASONAL HONEY CAKE ***Made in small batches, with Bee Local Willamette Valley Honey, Stumptown Coffee, Local Cage-Free Eggs, Local Buttermilk & Sour Cream***". The scale white label at the bottom of the package is read in parts: "***Flour, eggs, honey, sugar, cano

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 72148 48044 0. Product's label is read in parts: "***YAHK GWA*** Ingredients: Sweet Rice, Flour, Corn Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Water, Sugar, Salt ***Han Yang Oriental Food Mfg. 3819 94th St. SW. Lakewood, WA 98499*** .

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 packages: 20190316 (stamped on box), BEST BEFORE: 03.15.2020, UPC 6926106100083. INGREDIENTS: sugar, glucose, planting the fat end, (glucose syrup, soybean oil, shortening, casein acid sodium, span 60, FD&C Yellow 5). RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKLYN NY 11222.

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 packages per master case. The 6-ounce plastic bags listed the following codes: BEST BEFORE 10/15/2020; UPC 6 950296 804834. Ingredients: Peanuts, Sugar, liquid Glucose, Malt Sugar, Starch (Cereals Containing Gluten), Salt. Allergies: Contains Peanuts. Manufacturer: Jiangmen Xinhui Green Day Food Co., Ltd., Add: No. 1 Donggua Hill, Beitou Village, Qibao, Xi

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 plastic bags. Imported & Distributed By: Peekay International Inc. 56-12 56th Street, Maspeth, New York - 11378. U.S.A. Keshav 7oz UPC: 4386423302 Keshav 14oz UPC: 4386423303 Swan 7oz UPC: 4386413302 Swan 14oz UPC: 4386413303

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., LTD 3 Zhengang Road, Shuibu Gangning Areat Aishan City, Guangdong, China; Distributed by: Super World Trading Inc. 28 Varick Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11237; UPC: 6907419100588

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. NDC 52536-625-01

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. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 61314-630-06

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 Outsourcing Facility 4500 12th St. Ext West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-919-10.

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 1C1, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-1385-9

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-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-88), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403 513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, NJ 07430.

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, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, Product of India, NDC 61314-672-25.

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. Pasaje Luis Tola 9A Y Calle Juan Campuzano, Sector Carcelen, Quito-Ecuador 170302 Distributed By: Fitoterapia USA Inc., 500 NW 141 Ave. 112 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

FITOTERAPIA USA, INC

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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.