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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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 35 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (22), FDA Devices (10), NHTSA (8), 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 Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

EMPOWR Locking Femoral Impactor , Part # 800-05-035, packaged in instrument tray FA EMP PAT TOOL KIT Part # 800-99-096

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 18, 2019

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-135-P-NS-0, Order Number G51583 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 18, 2019

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.0-1.9-14-90-P-NS-0, Order Number G51572 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning System (RTP) System

Elekta Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Five-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2006-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2019

FORD 2020: TIRES:BEAD

FORD

CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2019

J. Crew Recalls Boys' Denim Pants Due to Aspiration and Choking Hazards

NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2019

MACK 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

MACK

NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2019

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2019

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2019

CHRYSLER 2018-2019: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

CHRYSLER

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2019

DODGE 2005-2006: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

DODGE

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

80003 Broccoli Chedder Pasta Salad Kit 2/2.8125 LBS Distributed by: Fresh Creative Foods, Vista CA 92081 packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC …

Northern Fisheries Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797

Northern Fisheries Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Amazon Go Tzatziki Dip with Veggies, refrigerated. Net weight: 6.2 ounces. UPC: 8 42379 12607 9.

Amazon

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat, Cold Smoked Salmon in vacuum packaging (4 oz., 8 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., and whole sides).

Mill Stream Corp.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

3570 Mix, TEDs Vegetable 4/5# Ingredients: Broccoli - Carrot - Zucchini - Yellow Squash packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

Marketside Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16 ounce UPC Codes: 8113130606 Use By 11/23 through Use by 1/1/20

Kettle Cuisine, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Onion Minced: 16-40 Mesh, Net Weight: 24/kg/52.91lbs, Manufacturing Date: May, 2019, Country of Origin: China, Manufactured for GH Imports Inc.

GH IMPORTS, INC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Amazon Meal Kit Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Spiced Garbanzo Beans, Net weight: 3 pounds 2 ounces. UPC: 842379110078. Amazon Meal Kit Veggie Quinoa Bowl…

Amazon

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Nat Cashew Flavor Type, 11.34 kg in each 4.2 gallon blue HDPE jerri-can, UPC: 20355428593

Givaudan Flavours Corp

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801

Northern Fisheries Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

3536 Mix, Joseppi's Vegetable (5LB) and 3535 Mix, Joseppi's Vegetable 4/5# Ingredients: Zucchini - Carrot - Yellow Squash - Broccoli - Red Onion pac…

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

3582 Mix, Red Dragon Blend (5LB) Ingredients: Carrot - Red Pepper - Red Onion - Snow Pea - Broccoli packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Nat Bacon (smoky) Flavor WONF, 45kg in each 15 gallon blue HDPE drum, UPC: 20356152609

Givaudan Flavours Corp

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Nat Strawberry Banana Flavor WONF, 20.412 kg in each 6 gallon blue HDPE jerri-can, UPC: 20358212722

Givaudan Flavours Corp

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Nat Maple Flavor WONF, 20.412 kg in each 6 gallon blue HDPE jerri-can, UPC: 20357342262

Givaudan Flavours Corp

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Lamb Weston Grown In Idaho Crispy Hash Brown Dices, packaged in 28 ounce poly retail bags, 6 or 12 bags packaged in a master case. UPC: 0 43301 6117…

Lamb Weston Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

3021 BROCCOLI FLORETS 3LB; 3026 BROCCOLI DICED 5LB; 3029 BROCCOLI FLORETS 4/3#; 3023 BROCCOLI STIR FRY CUT 4/3# all packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Fortune Fish & Gourmet fresh Atlantic salmon, whole, filleted, and filleted without belly sold by weight in cardboard box with ice

Fortune International, LLC DBA Fortune Fish & Gourmet LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

7109 Veg Kit, (Broc, Caul, Carr, Cele) 4/3# packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds, SD120-5#, packaged in a clear plastic bag with a while label, net wt. 5 lbs. No UPC code.

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2019

3512 CALIFORNIA MEDLEY packaged in plastic flexible bags

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

fentaNYL 2000 mcg/100 mL (20 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL Bag, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Suga…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Cool Mint Tablets Maximum Strength Zantac 150 mg Sanofi Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. …

Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

fentaNYL 2750 mcg/55 mL (50 mcg/mL) 55 mL Syringe, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC …

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

fentaNYL 2500 mcg/50 mL (50 mcg/mL) 50 mL bag, Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 7009…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/mL) ROPivacaine HCl 0.2% 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL CADD, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park O…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

fentaNYL 1250 mcg/250 mL (5 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar L…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

EXPAREL, Bupivicaine Liposome Injectable Suspension, 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13 mg/mL), Sterile, 20 mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Pacira Pharmaceuti…

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Regular Strength Zantac 75 mg, Distributed by: Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219. NDC 50269-222-25.

Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC

Nearby Recall Years

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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