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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 23 critical, 26 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (19), FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (7), 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 Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Hummus Hummus Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. and 6 oz. UPC 851351007701 and 851351007565 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lantana Hatch Chile Hummus 10 oz. UPC 10855432004860 packaged in Plastic tub with multi-colored lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. UPC 85157000332 4 32 oz. UPC 850157000022 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Chipotle Black Bean Grab & Go 3.35 oz./6 pack UPC 85135100773 packaged in Folding carton with plastic cups with clear film.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Bucee's Garlic Hummus with Pretzels 4.1 oz UPC 850157000312 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Garden Vegetable Hummus 5 lbs UPC 851351007879 packaged in White plastic tub with white lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Reasor's Original Hummus with Pretzel 4.1 oz UPC 78767 00079 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with black rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Roasted Garlic Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000671 and 5 pounds UPC 850157000978 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim and White plastic tub with white lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lantana White Bean Hummus - Singles 4 pack of 2 oz. UPC 10855432004501 packaged in Folding carton with plastic cups with clear film and Lantana White Bean Hummus 10 oz. UPC 20896863001438 packaged in Shrink wrapped plastic tubs with multi-colored lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Reasor's Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus 10oz. UPC 78767 00085 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with black rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Reasor's Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus 10 oz. UPC 78767 00072 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with black rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Basil Sundried Tomato Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000695 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Olive Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000657 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lantana Buffalo Hummus 10 oz. UPC 855432004153 packaged in Plastic tub with multi-colored lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Organic Hummus Variety Pack 16 oz. UPC 851570003546 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lidl Hummus Quartet 16 oz. UPC 4334035782713 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

Lantana Cauliflower Hummus 10 oz. UPC 10855432004884 packaged in Plastic tub with multi-colored lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Food Critical Sep 25, 2019

PitaPal Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000664 and 32 oz. UPC 85157000344 7 and 5 lbs UPC 850157000237 packaged in plastic tub with clear lid with green rim. and white plastic tub with white lid.

Pita Pal Foods LP

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 250 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Distr. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals,Eatontown, NJ. NDC:0054-0199-59

West-Ward Columbus Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-019-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-019-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-019-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-073-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-073-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-073-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 180 mg, packaged in a) 15-count cartons (NDC 62011-0315-1); and b) 30-count cartons (NDC 62011-0315-2) HealthMart PHARMACY, Distributed by McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Wal-Fex (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) Tablets USP, 180 mg, 5-count cartons, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0097-55.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Allergy (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) Tablets USP, 180 mg, 30-count cartons, DISCOUNT drug mart FOOD FAIR, Distributed by: Discount Drug Mart, 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, OH 44256, NDC 53943-021-09.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Anagrelide Capsules, USP, 0.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, NDC 13668-453-01.

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets USP, 180 mg, 150-count bottle, Member's Mark, Distributed by: Sam's West, Inc., Bentonville, AR 22716, NDC 68196-976-91, UPC 0 78742 23550 9.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Fexofenadine HCL Tablets USP, 180 mg, 500's BRITE STOCK; Manufactured for: Aurohealth LLC., 2572 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC, Dayton, NJ 08810.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-002-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-002-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-002-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Allergy Relief (fexofenadine hydrochrloride) tablets, 180 mg, 5-count carton, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By Amerisource Bergen, 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, NDC 46122-387-23.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Allergy (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) Tablets USP, 180 mg, 30-count bottles, Distributed by: Aurohealth LLC, 2572 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; NDC 58602-820-09.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count carton (NDC 70677-0008-2) and b) 15-count carton (NDC 70677-0008-1), sunmark, Distributed by McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 1 Oz (NDC 69804-077-14), b) 2 Oz (NDC 69804-077-15), and c) 4 Oz (NDC 69804-077-16) bottles, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Fexofenadine Hydrochrloride Tablets USP, 180 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by: Aurohealth LLC., 2572 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, NDC 58602-711-21

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-074-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-074-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-074-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Allergy Relief (Fexofenadine HCl) tablets USP, 180 mg, 15-count cartons, equate, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-995-62.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Allergy Relief (Fexofenadine Hydrochrloride) Tablets USP, 180 mg, packaged in a) 15-count cartons (NDC 60000-409-53); b) 30-count cartons (NDC 60000-409-30); c) 45-count bonus cartons (NDC 60000-409-48); d) 45-count cartons (NDC 60000-409-45); CAREone, Distributed by: Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785.

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-070-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-070-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-070-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.

Ridge Properties, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System, labeled as EMBLEM MRI S-ICD Pulse Generator

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System, labeled as EMBLEMTM S-ICD Pulse Generator

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

AD-TECH Drill Sleeve Guides, used with Ad-Tech Placement Kits: (a) REF DSG-90-2.3N (b) REF DSG-6.3-090-2.4N

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Low Sep 25, 2019

LEEP Return Patient Pads (10/ box) Model # 6050Pl used in electrosurgical procedures.

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

IntelliVue 1.4 GHz Remote Antenna Used with Philips MX4O Monitors-The affected product is a 74 foot (22.6m) combined coax and unshielded twisted pair data cable bundle and is a component of the Philips Remote Antenna (PN 867151). The Remote Antenna is used with IntelliVue MX40 Patient Worn Monitors in the USA, to extend the coverage area of a Core Access Point for the wireless Smart-hopping system.

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2019

Maquet Cardiopulmonary (MCP)/Getinge HLS Set Advanced 7.0. Model Number BEQ-HLS-7050 USA, Part Number 701052794

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

NHTSA No agency class Sep 25, 2019

VOLKSWAGEN 2007-2019: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 25, 2019

BMW 2020: SUSPENSION:FRONT

BMW

CPSC No agency class Sep 24, 2019

Home Meridian Recalls Three-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Sep 23, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2019

TOYOTA 2018-2019: STEERING

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 20, 2019

Astrochef LLC. Recalls Chicken Pub Style Entrees Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Pegasus Foods Inc.

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.