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 20 critical, 29 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 41 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (18), NHTSA (7), 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 6, 2019

SAROS Oxygen System Model 3000

Caire, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

CardioLab/ComboLab Recording Systems

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

DEMO No Needle Corrugated Carton 30 U/D, Part Number 2260-02

Valeritas, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits Model No. 94-1500-04-S. For fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.

Alto Development Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Synapse System 3.5mm TI Cancellous Polyaxial Screws, Part No. 04.615.026 for use in spinal surgery

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System Motor, U.S. Model 102956 and OUS Model 201-10002, a component of the CentriMag Extracorporeal Blood Pumping System.

Thoratec Switzerland GMBH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Synchro2, 0.014in x 300cm SOFT Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating , UPN Product No. M00326310, REF 2631, STERILE:EO - Product Usage: product is intended for general intravascular use, including neurovascular and peripheral vasculatures.

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Port full Access Tray Product Code: DT19330

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Eversense CGM SENSOR (FG-4200-00-301)-Continuous Glucose Monitor

Senseonics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Synchro2, 0.014in x 200cm, SOFT PRE-SHAPED Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, UPN Product No. M00326110, REF 2611, STERILE: EO - Product Usage: product is intended for general intravascular use, including neurovascular and peripheral vasculatures.

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Posey Connected Twice-As-Tough Cuffs

TIDI PRODUCTS

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

The Infinity Acute Care System (IACS) Monitoring Solution with the Standalone Infinity M540 patient monitor. Model nos. MS25510, MS25520, MS26372.

Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Accutorr 7 Vital Signs Monitor with NIBP valve assembly board, p/n 115-017679-00, containing software version 8.1.5 - Product Usage: The monitor is intended for monitoring physiologic parameters, including Pulse Oximetry (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP). Temperature (TEMP) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in professional healthcare facilities by clinical physicians or appropriate medical staff under the direction of physicians

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Cordis MAXI LD PTA Dilatation Catheter, for cardiovascular use.

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

SORIN Heater-Cooler System 3T 120V~/60Hz REF 16-02-85 Description of product: The St¿ckert Heater-Cooler System is an independent (i.e. independent of the water supply) 3-circuit-heating/cooling system. The three separate water circuits have been developed to serve as: " Two circuits for the patient supplied by one tank (for the heating/cooling blanket and the heat-exchanger associated with the oxygenator), common temperatures ranging from 2 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius, tank volu

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits Model No. 94-1300-04-S. For fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.

Alto Development Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2019

Model No. 01-1501-0032 (Child Nail Attachment Bolt). Component of the Pediatric Nailing Platform. Product Usage: an orthopedic implant system commonly referred to as an intramedullary fixation rod (product code HSB). The attachment bolts are one component of the surgical instruments within the system.

OrthoPediatrics Corp

CPSC No agency class Nov 6, 2019

Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard

Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany

NHTSA No agency class Nov 6, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: SEATS

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 6, 2019

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 4, 2019

WESTERN STAR 2018-2020: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

WESTERN STAR

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 4, 2019

Cay Thi Queentrees Food USA Recalls Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 4, 2019

Padrino Foods, LLC Recalls Beef Tamales Products due to Mislabeling

Padrino Foods LLC

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 2, 2019

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Pork Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

NEW YORK STYLE SAUSAGE CO.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: SEAT BELTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2013-2017: COMMUNICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC No agency class Oct 31, 2019

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC No agency class Oct 31, 2019

New Port Sales Recalls All-Gloo Craft Glue Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirements; Poison Hazard to Children

Yi Hsin Lung Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2019

HONDA 2019-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2019

MAZDA 2007-2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2019

MAZDA 2003-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MAZDA

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, UPC 2 07275-XXXXX. Keep Refrigerated.

Coborn's, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Samosa Cauli Wrap; 6.7 oz. UPC: 813377 023097

Urban Remedy

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Tia Rita's Spicy Southwestern Green Chile Cornbread dry mix. Packaged in 13 oz (380 g) sealed plastic bags with paper label stapled over the top edge of each package, 12 packages per case. UPC 44107 10062. Mfg. by The Truck Farm, LLC. Las Cruces, NM 88005.

The Truck Farm, LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 30, 2019

Source Naturals Dietary Supplement Brain Charge Advanced Cognitive Support 30 tablets, 60 tablets Manufactured for: Source Natural, Inc. PO Box 2118 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Item Code: SN2613, SN2614 Item UPC: 021078026136, 021078026143

Threshold Enterprises Ltd

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Shirakiku Buckwheat Noodles Yamaimo Soba With Concentration Soup Base, 435G SK, UPC 074410455200 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Wismettac Asian Foods, INC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Koppers Chocolate Dark Chocolate Gummy Bears, 4oz (113g) retail package, metallized foil resealable pouch, 12 pouches per case

The Newark Nut Store

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Consider Bardwell Farm Dorset cheese PLU code 97776 sliced and wrapped in plastic cling with Whole Foods Market scale label applied

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Dole Crushed Pineapple in 100% pineapple juice Manufactured For Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Westlake Village, CA 91361 Product of The Philippines UPC 3890000613

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Black Rise Umeboshi Bowl; 12 oz. UPC: 813377 022595

Urban Remedy

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Roland Brand Black Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars - 2oz & 2x2oz, UPC: 41224200029; 3.5oz, UPC: 41224200203; 12oz, UPCs: 41224200401 & 41224200425

Roland Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Capitan K Salmon slightly salted piece - net.wt 1.05 oz (200g) Distributed by: Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. 149-151 2nd avenue Brooklyn, New York 11215, USA Product of Russia UPC: 607059000362

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

Sugar Mill Farms Focused Energy 25 mg Hemp Extract Berry Flavor 7.25 g 5 blast cap count

Hall Global, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 30, 2019

OXZGEN Performance 25 mg Hemp Derived CBD + Teacrine + BCAA Orange Flavored, 5 blast caps, 2.2 FL OZ

Hall Global, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Premo and Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese wheat sandwich, 5 oz., with UPC code 612510002001

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Samurai Brand Furikake Popcorn Net Wt. 5 oz. (142g), foil bag - sold by single bag or case of 20 Made in Hawaii BAG UPC: 6 16720 40004 6; Case UPC: 6 16720 41004 5.

Samurai, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Chicken Salad Sandwiches packaged under the following brands: 1. Supermom's Kitchen Classic, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 7 63913-80128 6, Net Wt. 4.5 oz. (128g), MFG By Supermom's, St. Paul Park, MN 55071 2. Hometown Kitchen Select, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 7 63913-26015, Net Wt. 4.5 oz. (128g), Mfg By Hometown Kitchen 625 2nd Street, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

Northern Tier Bakery LLC dba SuperMom's

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Roland Brand Red Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars - 2oz & 2x2oz, UPC: 41224202023; 3.5oz, UPC: 41224202207; 12oz, UPCs: 41224202405 & 41224202420

Roland Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 30, 2019

Chicken Salad on Marble Rye, UPC 2 05118-XXXXX. Keep Refrigerated.

Coborn's, Inc

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.