History of Product recall in Timeline

A product recall is a manufacturer's request for consumers to return a product due to safety concerns or defects that could cause harm or legal repercussions. It's a corrective action taken when a product is deemed unsafe, potentially causing injury or death. Recalls aim to mitigate risks associated with faulty products.

1966: Motor vehicle recalls in the USA

Since 1966, 390 million motor vehicles have been recalled in the USA.

2003: Comparison of car recalls between 2003-2014 and 2015-2020

Between 2003 and 2014, there were fewer car recalls than between 2015 and 2020, indicating a rising trend in vehicle recalls.

February 2007: Reports of renal failure in pets in February 2007

Beginning in February 2007, reports of renal failure in pets consuming wet pet foods made with wheat gluten from a Chinese company triggered massive recalls of cat and dog foods.

March 2007: Pet food recalls in March 2007

Beginning in March 2007, a massive recall of various brands of cat and dog foods occurred in response to reports of renal failure in pets consuming wet pet foods made with wheat gluten from a Chinese company.

March 16, 2007: Menu Foods recalls pet food

On March 16, 2007, Menu Foods, a Canadian company, initiated a voluntary recall of pet food after tests revealed sickness and death in some test animals.

2007: Pet food recalls

In 2007, a large pet food recall occurred due to contaminated ingredients, affecting many animals.

September 12, 2008: Mars Petcare US recalls dry pet food

On September 12, 2008, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pennsylvania, due to potential contamination with salmonella.

2009: Economic crisis affects recalls

In 2009, during the economic crisis, there was an exception to the trend of increasing recalls.

2010: Economic crisis affects recalls

In 2010, during the economic crisis, there was an exception to the trend of increasing recalls.

2014: Comparison of car recalls between 2003-2014 and 2015-2020

Between 2003 and 2014, there were fewer car recalls than between 2015 and 2020, indicating a rising trend in vehicle recalls.

2015: Increase in car recalls between 2015 and 2020

Between 2015 and 2020, there were more car recalls than between 2003 and 2014, indicating a rising trend in vehicle recalls.

2015: Increase in food product recalls in the US

In 2015, the number of products recalled due to foreign body contamination was 108; 2016, that number increased to 422 products.

2016: Peak in car recalls in 2016

In 2016, car recalls reached a peak of 50 million in the USA.

2016: Increase in food product recalls in the US

In 2016, over 3000 food products were recalled in the US, and there was a 76% increase in individual recall events caused by contamination from foreign bodies compared to 2015. The number of products recalled due to foreign body contamination increased by almost 300% from 108 in 2015 to 422 in 2016.

July 23, 2018: Pepperidge Farm recalls Goldfish crackers

On July 23, 2018, Pepperidge Farm announced a recall of Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Goldfish crackers, as well as Flavor Blasted Sour Cream and Onion, Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar, and Xtra Cheddar and Pretzel varieties, due to possible salmonella contamination in the whey powder used on them.

2018: Car recalls in 2018

In 2018, 29 million cars were recalled in the USA, a decrease from the 2016 peak but still contributing to a rising trend in recalls.

November 3, 2019: Recall of Mann Packing Co. vegetable products

Beginning November 3, 2019, Mann Packing Co., Inc. and all associated vegetable produces were recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This included various products such as Wegmans veggie power blend, Meijer vegetable trays, Ghnw, LLC mushroom stirfry blend, Russ Davis, and Tahar veggie and ranch cups including cauliflower.

July 31, 2020: Recall of food products associated with onions from Thomson International, Inc.

On July 31, 2020, food products associated with onions from Thomson International, Inc. were recalled due to the risk of salmonella, including products from companies like Progressive Produce LLC, Spokane Produce, Inc., Hello Fresh, and Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc.

August 19, 2020: Last recall associated with Thomson International, Inc.

On August 19, 2020, the last recall associated with Thomson International, Inc. occurred, related to food products due to the risk of salmonella.

September 10, 2020: Recall of ABS-CBN frequencies by the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission

On September 10, 2020, the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission recalled the frequencies of ABS-CBN Channel 2, its digital channels, terrestrial operations of cable channels, and other local TV and radio stations due to the absence of a valid legislative franchise. The provisional authorities and certificates of public convenience granted to ABS-CBN were also taken away.

2020: Increase in car recalls between 2015 and 2020

Between 2015 and 2020, there were more car recalls than between 2003 and 2014, indicating a rising trend in vehicle recalls.

October 20, 2021: Recall of onions and onion meal kits due to salmonella risk

On October 20, 2021, ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms announced recalls of onion meal kits and onions from ProSource Produce LLC, Pier-C Produce Inc., Potandon Produce LLC, HelloFresh, and EveryPlate due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

December 2022: Toyota recalls 1.12 million cars

In December 2022, Toyota recalled 1.12 million cars, including models like Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES series, RX350 Highlander, and Sienna Hybrid, due to a fault in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors that could prevent airbags from deploying correctly.

2022: British Standards Institute's PAS 7100:2022 standard

In 2022, the British Standards Institute's PAS 7100:2022 standard, Supporting Better Product Recalls, was introduced to help businesses plan in advance for conducting a product recall.

November 9, 2023: Sofia Produce LLC dba TruFresh issues a recall announcement

On November 9, 2023, Sofia Produce LLC dba TruFresh issued a company announcement regarding a recall of food products associated with cantaloupe due to a risk of salmonella.

November 14, 2023: Recalls of cantaloupe linked to salmonella begin

On November 14, 2023, recalls began for food products associated with cantaloupe due to a risk of salmonella, involving companies such as Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, CF Dallas, LLC, Bix Produce, Kwik Trip, GHGA, LLC, and TGD Cuts, LLC.

November 22, 2023: Sofia Produce LLC dba TruFresh and Crown Jewels Produce issue recall announcements

On November 22, 2023, Sofia Produce LLC dba TruFresh and Crown Jewels Produce issued company announcements regarding a recall of food products associated with cantaloupe due to a risk of salmonella.

November 24, 2023: Pacific Trellis Fruit dba Delcinea issues a recall announcement

On November 24, 2023, Pacific Trellis Fruit dba Delcinea issued a company announcement regarding a recall of food products associated with cantaloupe due to a risk of salmonella.