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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, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), CPSC (11), FDA Food (11), 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 Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARD568812910 Model: VLT400SF STP

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229001A Model: VST60DF AIM

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Fisher Scientific Isotemp -General Purpose Water Bath: lsotemp 10L GP Bath Model Number: FSGPD10

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC

FDA Devices Low Jul 3, 2019

ECG Trunk Cables: REF/Catalog Number Description 2106305-001 ECG Trunk Cable, 3/5-lead, AHA, 3.6 m/12 ft. 2106305-002 ECG Trunk Cable, 3/5-lead, …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARD568811961 Model: VLT600DF AIM STP

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer version 5.0, Model Number 2068177-001 Product Usage: Centricity Universal Viewer is a device that displa…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229002A Model: VST66SF AIM

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Mosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C31 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral valves.

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Freedom EVO 200 - Product Usage: It is intended for routine laboratory tasks, such as general purpose pipetting and general purpose liquid handling a…

Tecan US, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARD568811901 Model: VLT600SF AIM STP

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Fisher Scientific Isotemp -General Purpose Water Bath: lsotemp 5L GP Bath Model Number: FSGPD05

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARD568811910 Model:VLT600SF STP

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229034A Model: VST60SF

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Centricity Universal Viewer with PACS-IW foundation 6.0, Model number 2090255-001 Product Usage: Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer is a d…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

TASE 500 Imaging systems

COLLINS AEROSPACE

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229036A Model:VST66SF

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

RNeasy DSP FFPE Kit (48), REF 73604 - Product Usage: The RNeasy DSP FFPE Kit is a system intended for the purification of total RNA from formalin-fix…

Qiagen Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

PROBEAT-V, software versions 4.8.1S, and 5.1M Radiation therapy system.

Hitachi America, Ltd., Power Systems Division

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2019

enFlow Disposable Cartridge, used for intravenous warming therapy with fluid and blood solutions.

Vyaire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Mosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C29 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral valves.

Medtronic Inc

CPSC Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Just Love Fashion Recalls Children's Pajama Pants Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Nature's Truth Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirements

Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

CPSC Moderate Jul 3, 2019

The Company Store Recalls Girl's Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Jul 3, 2019

BMW 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW

NHTSA Critical Jul 3, 2019

FIAT 2011-2018: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

FIAT

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2019

Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2019

SRAM Recalls RockShox Front Suspension Forks Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Sandleford Limited Taiwan Branch, of Taiwan

NHTSA Critical Jul 2, 2019

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Jun 28, 2019

Yamaha Recalls Grizzly ATVs and Wolverine X2 ROVs Due to Incorrect Owner’s Manual (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jun 27, 2019

Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jun 27, 2019

BRP Recalls Coolers Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Jun 27, 2019

Chandeliers Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

CPSC Moderate Jun 27, 2019

Fisher-Price Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards Due to Safety Concerns About Inclined Sleep Products

CPSC Moderate Jun 27, 2019

Gillette Recalls Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

The Gillette Company LLC, of Boston, Mass.

NHTSA Critical Jun 27, 2019

ACURA,HONDA 2006-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Jun 27, 2019

ACURA,HONDA 2001-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Jun 27, 2019

ACURA,HONDA 2005-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Jun 27, 2019

ACURA,HONDA 2001-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Jun 27, 2019

MAZDA 2018-2019: ENGINE

MAZDA

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

National Heartland Naturals Premium Quality Pearl Barley 32 oz Plastic Bag, UPC 707966600083

Bedessee Imports, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

Regal's Fundraising Cookies: Cornflake flavor. Net Weight 12 oz. (340 grams). All varieties have the same ingredient list: Flour, Sugar, Cotton …

Regal Food Inc./dba The Pizza Shop

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

Immulox, UPC 1 82863 000064 6. Immune Balance Polypeptide Supplement with Naturally Occuring Bioactive Peptides. 5.07 oz (150 ml)

APS BioGroup, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

365 by Whole Foods Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 8 Oz. and a salad bar item UPC 81641602257

Renaissance Food Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

365 by Whole Foods Market Classic Potato Salad packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 8 Oz. and a salad bar item UPC 81641602117

Renaissance Food Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

DPS Throat Spray, UPC 8 55602 00021 3. Colostrum Immune Concentrate. Net 150 ml

APS BioGroup, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

R.H. Macy & Co. Milk Chocolate Butter Almond Toffee, 6 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,

Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2019

Bobbie Milk-Based Powder Companion Formula Net Wt. 14.1 oz. (400g) 22 servings per container Serving Size 4 scoops. Made in Germany Distrib…

Bobbie Baby inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

Regal's Fundraising Cookies: Shortbread flavors. Net Weight 12 oz. (340 grams). All varieties have the same ingredient list: Flour, Sugar, Cott…

Regal Food Inc./dba The Pizza Shop

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

365 by Whole Foods Market Traditional Egg Salad packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 9 Oz. UPC 81641602115

Renaissance Food Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2019

R.H. Macy & Co. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, 7 oz. 1 unit per package, oval metal tin canister, 6 units per case,

Gertrude Hawk Brands dba Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

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