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 27 critical, 22 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (13), FDA Food (12), 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 Drug Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Nucala (mepolizumab) Injection, 100 mg/mL Prefilled Syringe, Single-Dose, For subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Philadelphia, PA 19112, Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0173-0892-42.

Cardinal Health dba Specialty Pharmaceutical Services

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

QuickGraft¿ Model # 430PST

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

8.5 Fr. X 10 cm ARROW+gard Blue PSI Kit Cath-Gard for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr.Catheters Product Code: CDC-29803-1A - Product Usage: The MACTM Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue¿ permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Low Oct 2, 2019

Randox Urinalysis Control Level 2 (IVD) Ref: UC5034 - Product Usage: Product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in the quality control of urine test strips.

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Monaco RTP System, 5.50/5.51, radiation treatment planning system Product Usage: The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon, electron, and carbon treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups. The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment planni

Elekta Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

MULTIGENT Lithium-intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasma using respectively the ARCHITECT c Systems and the Alinity c analyzer List Number: 8L25-30

Sentinel CH SpA

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including bl

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Atellica IM anti-CCP IgG (aCCP) Assay Siemens Material Number: 10732998 (100 Test) Test Version1.0 - Product Usage: The ADVIA Centaur¿ Anti-CCP IgG (aCCP) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the semi-quantitative determination of the IgG class of autoantibodies specific to cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) in human serum and plasma (K2-EDTA, lithium heparin) using the ADVIA Centaur XP system. Detection of anti-CCP antibodies is used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

V-Twin, Model # 6002-800, UDI: 03661540600180 Product Usage: An in-vitro diagnostic device, which is an automated chemistry analyzer, micro type, intended for clinical use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a variety of analytes, including applications in clinical chemistry, monitoring drugs of abuse and in therapeutic drug monitoring.

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

MEDLINE ELECTRIC SURGICAL CLIPPER AND BASE, REF DYND70800 Product Usage: Medline Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair from the patient as required prior to surgery or other minor procedures.

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Monaco RTP System, 5.40 Unity, radiation treatment planning system Product Usage: The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon, electron, and carbon treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups. The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment plann

Elekta Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

APS Accelerator modular systems, 208-230 V-, 50/60 Hz, 1800 VA, IVD, RX, Class 2 Laser Product,

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 2, 2019

B.Braun Infusomat Space Volumetric Infusion Pump Administration Set, Catalog Number 363032

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Arrow 8.5 Fr. X 16 cm Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit Product Code:AK-42854-P1A - Product Usage: The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

DigitalDiagnost C50, Stationary X-ray System

Philips Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Philips HeartStart Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge, Model # M5072A, UDI:00884838023758

Philips North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Alinity c Lithium Reagent Kit- intended for the quantitation of lithium in serum or plasma using respectively the ARCHITECT c Systems and the Alinity c analyzer List Number: 08P5320

Sentinel CH SpA

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 2. 40" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 3. 24" Snap Leadwire, Red; 4. 40" Snap Leadwire, Red; 5. 24" Snap Leadwire, Green; 6. 40" Snap Leadwire, Green; 7. 24" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 8. 40" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 9. 24" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 10. 40" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 11. 24" Snap Leadwire, White; 12. 40" Snap Leadwire, White; 13. 24" Sna

GN Otometrics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

The HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft is a woven double velour polyester graft impregnated with highly purified bovine collagen. The HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft is designed to reduce bleeding at implant and thereby eliminates the operative preclotting step, including cumbersome autoclave techniques. The collagen is designed to be gradually resorbed by the patient. The CONCENTRICRIMP pleat and GUIDELINE stripe are also featured. In addition to colla

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2019

Proteus XR/a (SlOK : K993090)

GE Healthcare, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2019

BMW 2000-2002: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2019

BMW 2020: ENGINE

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2019

LAMBORGHINI 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LAMBORGHINI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Oct 2, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Oct 1, 2019

BMW 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Sep 30, 2019

FORD 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Sep 30, 2019

FORD 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

FORD

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 28, 2019

Tip Top Poultry, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Silver Comet Foods, LLC (FKA Tip Top Poultry Inc.) distributed by Tip Top

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 28, 2019

Fisher Packing Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Sep 27, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Sep 27, 2019

BMW,TOYOTA 2018-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

BMW,TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 27, 2019

JAGUAR 2019-2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

JAGUAR

CPSC No agency class Sep 26, 2019

ASKO Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Gorenje Group, of Slovenia

CPSC No agency class Sep 26, 2019

DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Sep 26, 2019

HONDA 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 26, 2019

JEEP 2011-2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

JEEP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus 11 oz. UPC 851351007336 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Edamame Dip with Pretzels 4.1 oz. UPC 851351007091 packaged in Clear tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus 10 oz. UPC 851570003348 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus 10 oz. UPC 851570003614 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim; PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus 5 lbs. UPC 85015700089 3 packaged in White plastic tub with white lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Roasted Garlic Hummus 10 oz UPC 851570003508 and 17 oz. UPC 851570003089 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Schnuck's Roasted Garlic Hummus 8 oz. UPC 41318092370 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lantana Black Bean Hummus 2 pack of 10 oz. and 10 oz. UPC 10855432004136 and 20896863001735 packaged in Shrink wrapped plastic tubs with multi-colored lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Harris Teeter .Fresh Foods Market Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. UPC 072036027030 and 17 oz. UPC 072036958648 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Moderate Sep 25, 2019

MDH Sambar Masala; Spices blend for South Indian Cuisine 3.5 oz. (100 g) box. code 6291103750327 Ingredients: coriander, Chili Rec, Cumin Powder, Tumeric, Salt White, Fenugreek seeds, Mustard, Lentil (Chana Dal) Lentil (Pigeon peas lentil) Black Pepper, Fennel, Cassia, Cloves, Curry leaves, Nutmeg, Fenugreek Leaves, Cardamom Amomum, Asafoetida, Mace. Manufactured by R-pure Agro Specialties (FZE), P.O. Box No. 120356, SAIF Zone, Sharjah, UAE

House of Spices India, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Original Hummus 10 oz. and 17 oz. UPC 851570003317 and UPC 851570003058 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 17 oz. UPC 851570003096 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Hummus Variety Pack 16 oz. UPC 851570003904 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

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.