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 17 critical, 29 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), FDA Drug (14), USDA FSIS (4), 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.

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 18, 2019

T & R Enterprise USA Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Insanitary Conditions

Sinzenard International Foods

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 18, 2019

Pride of Florida Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Pride Enterprise Food Products

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 18, 2019

George's Prepared Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Turkey Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Gold Creek Foods, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2019

SUBARU 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2019

SUBARU 2017-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2019

LEXUS,SCION,TOYOTA 2002-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

LEXUS,SCION,TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 17, 2019

Global Zakii Enterprises, LLC Recalls Canned Meat and Canned Poultry Products Produced without Benefit of Import Inspection

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag and 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50070 4 - 5 oz. 0 82666 77700 7 - 8 oz.

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Consider Bardwell Farm brand Experience Handmade Cow Cheese - Ingredients Pasteurized Cow Milk, Cultures, Sea Salt - 0.75 lb Square - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775

Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix Net Wt. 1 lb 14 oz (851 g), Dist by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA packaged 8 boxes per case.

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Chef Pierre ¿ SMALL WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS NET WT 12 LB (5.44kg) 4 TRAYS/24/2 oz WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS KEEP FROZEN CONTAINS WHEAT, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY TYSON FOOD SERVICE SPRINGDALE, AR 72765-2020 UPC (01) 1 00 32100 08896 8

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Tep Say Crispy Tiny Shrimp Snack, Net Wt. 7 oz. in plastic jar UPC 7 37483 77926 9 Distributed By: First World Trading Corp. Fremont, California Tel: (510) 683-8778

Vinh Sanh Trading Corp

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Fresh Grab brand Ham & Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002001

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 2 lb (907 g), Distributed by Food Services of America, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ packaged 6 boxes per case.

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Fetting's Family Breads, White Bread, 4-1 lb. loaves. Net Wt. 4 lbs. (1.81 kg) UPC code 75812-79216

Fetting's Frozen Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Premo and Fresh Grab brands Egg Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002025

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans; Net Weight: 3.5oz / 100g; Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, caramelized pieces of coffee beans (sugar, coffee (roasted) (4%), sunflower oil), cocoa butter, butter pure fat, emulsifier: lecithin (soy) May contain traces of peanuts, nuts, and egg. Manufactured by Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG D-71111 Waldenbuch, Deutschland Product of Germany UPC: 000417 927002

STARK INC.

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Fresh Grab brand Turkey No Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002100

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag, 0.8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50080 3 - 5 oz. ; UPC: 0 82666 71100 1 - 8 oz.

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Premo and Fresh Grab brands Chicken Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002032

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Greenland All Natural Gourmet Crispy Fried Onions NET WT 400g UPC 5415685068 packaged in foil bag then carton; Chirag Gourmet Crispy Fried Onion Net Weight 400 Grams/14 oz. UPC 6421832035 packaged in foil bag then carton

Lion Foods

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Popped Chips; 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 94002 9

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Consider Bardwell Farm brand Slyboro Handmade Goat Cheese - Ingredients Raw Goat Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Rennet - 2 lb Wheel - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775

Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

MOWI brand. Whole, head-on gutted farmed, fresh Atlantic Salmon packed with ice inside Styrofoam coolers. Each cooler weighs approximately 47 lbs.

MOWI USA, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Premo and Fresh Grab brands Tuna Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002049

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Gridestone Cafe Swiss Style Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA packaged 12 boxes per case.

Diamond Crystal Brands Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Abbott Calcilo XD, Low-calcium Vitamin D-Free Infant formula with iron, powder in a 13.2 oz. can, with 6 cans per case.

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Consider Bardwell Farm brand Dorset Handmade Cow Cheese - Ingredients Raw Cow Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Rennet - 2.5 lb Wheel - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775

Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 16, 2019

Nori Ajitsuke 100P SK 8.81 oz. (250 g) UPC 074410528288 Item #52818

Wismettac Asian Foods, INC

FDA Food Critical Oct 16, 2019

Premo brand Bologna & Cheese Wedge, refrigerated 5 oz. wedge cut sandwich, UPC 612510093306.

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Popchips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag; 85 g bag - Canada UPC: 0 82666 50050 6 - 5 oz. UPC: 0 82666 71240 4 - 85 g Safeway brand: 5 oz. bag; UPC: 0 21130 29543 2

SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

FDA Food Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Trail's End Chocolatey Carmel Crunch, in 15oz fundraiser tin, distributed in six count wholesale cases marked as ACP Caramel Corn w/almonds.

weaver fundraising

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

10% LMD in 5% Dextrose Injection Dextran 40 in Dextrose Injection, USP, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7418-13

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

DrKids Himasal Natural Nasal Saline Solution, packaged in Pre-measured Singe-Use Vials a) 0.5 mL Each (20 count) UPC 37030244608; b) 1.5 mL Each (20 count) UPC 370302446098, Manufactured in USA by: UNIPHARMA, LLC Tamarac, FL 33321

Unipharma, Llc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Major Infants' Gas Relief Drops, Simethicone Oral Suspension USP, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC 0904-5894-30

GCP Laboratories Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 60 Capsules Rx Only Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ Product of India NDC 0781-2855-60

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 500 Capsules Rx Only Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 Product of India NDC 0781-2855-05

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Low Oct 16, 2019

Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe For Power Injection per carton, RFID Technology, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarshelm Company, LLC., Raleigh, NC 27616; NDC 0019-1188-27.

GUERBET LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Estradiol tablets, 0.5 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Epic Pharma, LLC Laurelton, NY 11413, NDC 42806-087-01

Epic Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Oct 16, 2019

Matzim LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets, 240 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actabis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ NDC 52544-692-30

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 15 mg/5 mL, packaged in a 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053. NDC 60432-212-08

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 16, 2019

Benazepril HCl Tablets, USP 40 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ NDC 65162-754-10

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Optiray 320 (ioversol) Injection 68%, 320 mg/mL Organically Bound Iodine, packaged in 1 - 100 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe For Power Injection per carton, RFID Technology, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarshelm Company, LLC., Raleigh, NC 27616; NDC 0019-1323-00.

GUERBET LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300mg 30 Capsules Rx Only Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 Product of India NDC 0781-2865-31

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg/vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103; NDC 67457-445-60.

Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division)

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 16, 2019

DrKids Children's Natural Cough Syrup English Ivy Leaf, packaged in Pre-measured Single-Use Vials 0.17 fl. oz. (5 mL) Each 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL), Manufactured in USA by: UNIPHARMA, LLC Tamarac, FL 33321 UPC 370302489026

Unipharma, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Online TDM Vancomycin Gen.3 (100 tests) Catalog # 06779336190 Analyzer/Module: cobas c 311 and cobas c 501/502

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

PEDIATRIC PICC INSERTION TRAY CVI4450A

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

OR VANTEX 7FR 3L 16CM CVC ECVC6665

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-Laser 12 Color Instrument, REF: 663029, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

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.