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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 29 critical, 20 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (42), NHTSA (5), CPSC (3), 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.

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2019

BMW 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

BMW

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2019

BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2019

BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2019

Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2019

PETERBILT 2020: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2019

FIAT,JEEP 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FIAT,JEEP

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2019

MAZDA 2019-2020: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

MAZDA

FDA Food Low Dec 18, 2019

Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc DBA Natural Grocers

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

AC Culinary Group LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Whole Foods Market Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato 1 Pint (473mL) UPC 9948248024 packaged in a clear plastic container

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Pineapple Chunks, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Abundant Foods Good For You Kale Broccoli Salad, Net Weight: 5.0 lbs., Use Within 6 Days of Pack Date, salad kit packaged in plastic, vacuum-sealed p…

Abundant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

CBI BG 2280/45025, 50 lb. package, 1 poly bag in cardboard box, 1140496

Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Honeydew Chunk, 2 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Caramel flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad Kit V 1/3.7625 LBS Distributed By: Russ Davis Wholesale Wadena, MN 56482 UPC 1345435840 Distributed By: Fresh Cre…

RMJV, LP DBA Fresh Creative Foods

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

AC Culinary Group LLC.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Fresh From Meijer vegetable tray and Dip with UPC 2-20186-00000-1 and PLU 1593, packed in clear plastic sectioned container

Meijer Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

OXIBAKE YF packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Cantaloupe Balls, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Fresh From Meijer Broccoli Florets with UPC 2-21234-00000-4 and PLU 4548, packed in plastic wrapped foam tray or sold from store salad bar

Meijer Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Honey Mama s Truffle Bar (Trader Joe's) is a honey cocoa bar, refrigerated, one bar is packaged in flexible film, flow wrapped, net weight 1.35 oz. U…

Nectar Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12284 4, 12 packages per case

THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

CDC-2010 packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

AC Culinary Group LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Fresh From Meijer Cauliflower Florets with UPC 2-21233-00000-5 and PLU 4566, packed in plastic wrapped foam tray

Meijer Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Broccoli Salad Kit V 1/4.75 LB Distributed By: Russ Davis Wholesale Wadena, MN 56482 UPC 1345437752

RMJV, LP DBA Fresh Creative Foods

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Terra Alba Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate packaged in 50 lb. bags; 25 lb. bags; 800kg (1764 lb.) bulk bags; 2000 lb. bulk bags; or approximately 45,000- …

Harrison Gypsum, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Ascorbo 160-2 Powder packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

AC Culinary Group LLC.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Fruit Luau, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX), Retail UPC - 0 44000 03453 5, Best When Used By Date - 18MAY20, 19MAY20, 20MAY20

Kraft Foods Global Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

SLB-R POWDER packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Breakstones 4% Milkfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12285 1, 12 packages per case

THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

ASCORBO 150 POWDER packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

BETA P-130 packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: 0 77377 74064 8 Ingredients: Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean…

House Foods America Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Maple Bacon flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

OXIBAKE CL packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Onset Worldwide, Nitro-Milled Black Chia, Unit size: 50 lb Bulk

Onset Worldwide

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Pineapple Slices, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Jolly Rancher product is hard candies, individually wrapped in flexible plastic wrap, and package in plastic bag. Net weight 2 oz or 4.5 oz. UPC …

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Honeydew Balls, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Fresh From Meijer vegetable tray with UPC 2-20185-00000-2 and PLU 1592, packed in clear plastic sectioned container

Meijer Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Tailor Cut Produce Inc., Cantaloupe Chunks, 2 - 1 gallon tubs per case.

Tailor Cut Produce Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Breakstones 2% Milkfat Lowfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, in 16 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 30053 2, 12 packages per case

THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Caramel Apple flavored Popcorn, packaged in poly lined bags, net wt. 7 oz. (198 g). No UPC code.

CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

TREM 21 POWDER packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

Cain Food Industries, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 18, 2019

Vitamin D2 Blend packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner bags

Cain Food Industries, Inc

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