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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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), CPSC (12), FDA Devices (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product code:5905240, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 24cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913190, 16F, Straight, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013836

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Push Blade, Catalog Number 2053-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally …

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Triangle Blade, Catalog Number 2054-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minima…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Laseredge 1.1mm Arrow Knife Angled, REF E7592 Product Usage: Available to surgeons for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.All; Models #11061638 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5904270, 14.5F, Straight ,27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013775

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Hook Blade, Catalog Number 2055-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally …

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

FLEXIBLE NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, 3.7MM X 34CM, Model # 11282BN1

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

DRG Salivary Progesterone HS ELISA- IVD for the determination of progesterone in human saliva REF: SLV-5911 in vitro diagnostic

DRG Instruments GmbH

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Artizen Oils Recalls Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements, Risk of Poisoning

Artizen Oils LLC, of Denver, Colo.

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by John Deere Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2019

John Deere Recalls Frontier Grooming Mowers Due to Entanglement Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Manufactured for Frontier, a brand name of Deere & Company, by Woods Equipment Company of Oregon, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., Lincoln, Neb.

CPSC Moderate Sep 3, 2019

The Beaufort Bonnet Company Recalls Handmade Knit Dolls Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 30, 2019

GreatCall Recalls Lively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Device Due to Risk of Call Button Failing in an Emergency (Recall Alert)

Borqs Hong Kong Limited

CPSC Moderate Aug 30, 2019

RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban

CPSC Moderate Aug 30, 2019

RH Recalls Turkish Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CPSC Moderate Aug 29, 2019

Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Aug 29, 2019

Pearhead Recalls Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys Due To Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Aug 29, 2019

Rite Aid Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Zhejiang Sains Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.., of China

CPSC Moderate Aug 29, 2019

Sandoz Recalls Losartan Potassium and Ezetimibe Prescription Drug Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements

Sandoz Inc., of Princeton, N.J.

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2019

JEEP 2019-2020: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2019

JEEP 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

FORD,LINCOLN

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN TRIPLE BERRY MEDLEY, 16 oz

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Keto Farms Keto Snack Mix - Tomato Pepperjack Fruit & Cheese Mix with Sprouted Pecans & Walnuts; Net Wt. 95 g (3.34 oz. Ingredients: Monterey …

Keto Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Keto Farms Keto Snack Mix - Raspberry Gouda Fruit & Cheese Mix with Sprouted Almonds & Walnuts; Net Wt. 95 g (3.34 oz. Ingredients: Gouda Chee…

Keto Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Fresket egg salad packaged in 32oz plastic cup with lid, 2 cups per case, refrigerated

Elevation Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Apple, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g) Ingredients: …

FIRST START HOLDINGS INC

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

Dole Baby Spinach: 6 oz. (170 g) plastic bag, UPC 0-71430-00964-2, SKU 320; 10 oz. (283 g) clamshell, UPC 0-71430-00016-8, SKU 2337 Distributed …

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Blueberry & Banana. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g) Ingredients: Organic Whol…

FIRST START HOLDINGS INC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Keto Farms Keto Snack Mix - Strawberry Gouda; Fruit & Cheese Mix with Sprouted Pecans & Almonds; Net Wt. 95 g (3.34 oz.) Ingredients: Gouda Chee…

Keto Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspen s Organics,Happy Momma Herbal Tincture, Net wt 1 ounce, 2 ounce, 4 ounce

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed …

Makzemo LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspen s Organics,Mojo Magic Herbal Tincture, Net wt 1 ounce, 2 ounce, 4 ounce

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers.

Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

SIGA Fresh Basil, 1 lb bag, 10 plastic bags (1 lb bag) per carton

SIGA LOGISTICS S DE RL DE CV

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Fresket Tuna Salad packaged in 5lb plastic container, 2 containers per case, refrigerated

Elevation Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz plastic tub UPC 8 55356 00402 4 Keep Refrigerated 12 retail units per wholesale case

Ruleau Bros, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Fresket Thai Lobster Salad packaged in 5lb plastic container, 2 containers per case, refrigerated

Elevation Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Mariposa Farms Basil, Net Wt. 0.75 OZ, in plastic clamshell containers for retail sale. Mariposa Farms, Inc. Grinnell, IA

Mariposa Farms Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

Archer Farms egg salad packaged in 12oz plastic cup with lid, 6 cups per case, refrigerated

Elevation Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN TRIPLE BERRY MEDLEY, 48 oz

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspens Organics, Organic Tea: Mothers Milk, 2 ounce.

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspens Organics, Organic Tea: Respiratory, 2 ounce.

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Hannaford brand 20 oz. traditional quiche w/tomatoes, cheese and basil in flexible plastic with round top and bottom.

Meninno Brothers Gourmet Foods

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspen s Organics, Bedroom Bliss Herbal Tincture, Net wt 1 ounce, 2 ounce, 4 ounce

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2019

Taspen s Organics,Digest Ease Herbal Tincture, Net wt 1 ounce, 2 ounce, 4 ounce

Green Water, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 28, 2019

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES, 16 oz

The Kroger Co

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