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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 19 critical, 29 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (17), NHTSA (10), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

ReliOn FastA1C Test, Software Version Revision D, REF Number 3055

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Medtronic Adapter Percutaneous Pin, REF 9734752 (GTIN 00643169529489) and REF 9734752-G02 (GTIN 00763000054915), contained in the following kits: U…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Rhondium OVC3 One Visit Crown, Model FDI 24/25L USA 12/13L A2 HT, Nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Rhondium Ltd., Katikati, New Zealand.

RHONDIUM LIMITED

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Ascension¿ Silicone PIP-Silicone PIP Sz 1, Model Number: SPIP5201WW - Product Usage: The Ascension Silicone PIP implant is intended for cementless…

Integra Lifesciences Sales Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 25mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9001P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 45mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9079P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

NATRELLE Resterilizable Sizers for the styles and sizes: Style 15, Style 20, Inspira X (responsive gel), Inspira F (responsive gel), Inspira LP (resp…

Allergan PLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

HydroDot brand: Wave Prep Single use cups, 8.5 gm (0.3 oz) 24/box-Product 1700-24 - Product Usage: An electroconductive cream for use with external …

Bio-Signal Group Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

MICRO-PSD Electron, Catalog Number: PSD-EE5N - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treatments to measure pho…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

HUDSON RCI SHERIDAN SHERI-BRONCH Endobronchial Tube REF 5-16135 - Product Usage: The Sheridan Endobronchial Tubes are intended for use in Thoracic su…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Alliance Tech Medical, Inc. All Flow Pulmonary Function Filters, 100 filters individually packaged in a clear, sealed bag printed with the part numbe…

Alliance Tech Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Medtronic Affinity, 38um Arterial Filter, Catalog number REF 351

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

MICRO-PSD EXTERNAL BEAM PHOTON, Catalog Number: PSD-PE5N - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treatments to…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9018P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Elasto-Gel Absorbent Wound Dressing, Item DR8000. 5 Dressings 4" x 4". Sterile. UPC 45713-58000 Bacteriostatic

Southwest Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Anesthesia Pediatric Circuit 72", Model DYNJAPF6057A

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Walgreens At-Home A1C Test Kit, Software Version Revision D, REF Number 3056

Polymer Technology Systems

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2019

Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, of Germany

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2019

Hallmark Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Hallmark Marketing Company LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2002-2011: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2019

PETERBILT 2019: STEERING

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES-BENZ

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

SUBARU 2016-2017: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

SUBARU

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.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

Compare 2019 with 2018 →

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.