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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 17 critical, 21 moderate, and 12 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 11 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (19), FDA Drug (11), NHTSA (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 11, 2019

Giraffe Incubator infant warmer

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 11, 2019

Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Model Numbers: 2082844-001-XXXXXX; Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1, Model Numbers: 2082844-001-XXXXXXXX. infant warmer

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2019

Quantam 2000 Electrosurgical Generator, Part number 909075-05.

CooperSurgical, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Dec 11, 2019

Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Carbon Aerobars Due to Crash Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

BMW 2019-2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

FORD 2017-2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

VOLKSWAGEN 2019: WHEELS

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

PORSCHE 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

TOYOTA 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

TOYOTA 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 11, 2019

PORSCHE 2014-2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

PORSCHE

CPSC No agency class Dec 10, 2019

Bass Pro Recalls MR. STEAK™ Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 10, 2019

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Frozen Sausage Breakfast Burrito Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Dec 6, 2019

Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class Dec 6, 2019

Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 6, 2019

WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires

WilliamsRDM Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2019

VOLKSWAGEN 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VOLKSWAGEN

CPSC No agency class Dec 5, 2019

DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2019

HONDA 2019-2020: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

HONDA

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Ready to eat Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn packaged in 24 oz. laminated plastic zip pouch bag, 6 per case, UPC 004117281119; Made in Orem, Utah. Manufactured for Associated Foods Stores, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Small sticker label in each bag bears exp date and lot/batch code.

Water Gardens Confections LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Kroger Mushroom Stir Fry Blend 10 oz. UPC 82676618482

Renaissance Food Group, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 4, 2019

Massey Fish Company Smoked salmon pate in 8oz clear plastic tub

Massey Fish Company

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) ingles; 2) Publix Deli; 3) Primo Taglio Classics; 4) Tropical

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 4, 2019

North Bay Produce brand McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples sold in 2 lbs and 3 lbs plastic bags, white paper quarter peck bags, half peck clear plastic tote bags, 600lb bulk, and individually from retailers display trays.

NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC.

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar Pecan With Other Natural Flavors UPC 9948247977 NET WT 2.3 OZ. microwaveable cups cold individually

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Boulder Chocolate Maple Pear Brandy Flambe Truffles, 2.6 oz, packed in plastic box, 4/pkg., 6 pkgs/case

Lift Chocolate, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) Primo Taglio Classics; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Prima Della Delicatessen Pasteurized Process Sharp American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case.

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 4, 2019

Massey Fish Company Smoked Lake Trout pate in 8oz clear plastic tub

Massey Fish Company

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures. 30 capsules Item Number: CARD40359, Product Number: 907019, UPC Code: 096295136654

Merical, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Nut Bread Net Wt. 16 oz (454 g), Maufactured by Beatrice Bakery Co, Beatrice, NE.

Beatrice Bakery Co

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Kroger Stir Fry Blend 16 oz. UPC 82676618487

Renaissance Food Group, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Great Value Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts packaged in a paperboard box with cellophane window and each box contains 6 donuts. Net Wt. per box: 12 oz. (340 g). UPC on retail box: 0 78742 30711 4. DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716. Each master case contains 9/12 oz. boxes of Great Value Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts.

United States Bakery Corp

FDA Food Critical Dec 4, 2019

Fresh Seasons, Fresh Veggie & Ranch Cup, 7.5 ounces, packaged in a plastic 12 ounce cup

Taher, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 4, 2019

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) John F. Martin & Sons; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2019

GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol Net weight / number of units per package: 14 ounces / About 6 pieces of fruit per bag, Package type: Plastic bag / Units per case if applicable: 8

GOYA FOODS INC.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, Crystal, NF, Multi-Compendial, Bulk Pharmaceutical Chemical, packaged in a) 500G glass bottles, product number 3248-01, NDC 10106-3248-1; b) 2.5KG glass bottles, product number 3248-05, NDC 10106-3248-2; c) 12KG pails, product number 3248-07, NDC 10106-3248-3; d) 1KT bottles and drums, product number 3248-X2; e) 1KT bottles and drums, product number 3248-X3; f) 12KG pails, product number 7390-19; Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, 100 Matsonford, Road, Suite 200,

Avantor Performance Materials Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5mL) 474 mL bottle, Rx only Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Made in India NDC 65862-431-74

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY Hauppauge, NY 11788 a) 1000 tablets NDC 42291-724-10; b) 180 tablets NDC 42291-724-18; c) 60 tablets NDC 42291-724-60

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 4, 2019

Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 150 mg per 3 mL (50 mg / mL), 3 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-180-03

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Low Dec 4, 2019

Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 450 mg per 9 mL (50 mg / mL), 9 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-181-09

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Aurobindo Ranitidine Capsules 300 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 NDC 59651-145-30

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2% 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL), Preservative-Free, packaged in 10 x 5 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-165-05.

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Aurobindo Ranitidine Caspules 150 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 NDC 59651-144-60

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 4, 2019

Aurobindo Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg, 500 count bottle, Rx Only Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 NDC 59651-144-05

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

FDA Drug Low Dec 4, 2019

Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 18 mL (50 mg / mL), 18 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-182-18

AuroMedics Pharma 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: 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.