The Worst Product Recalls in History

In this month's infographic, we look at some of the worst product recalls the manufacturing industry has seen.

Maura Falk, Associate Editor
Jul 21, 2015

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General Motors corporate headquarters building with blue glass windows and GM logo signage
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"It's an intense, time-sensitive operation where every minute counts."
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PACK EXPO ‘26 Brings Packaging, Processing Innovations for Wide Variety of End Markets
The PMMI event brought together over 72,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,700 exhibitors.
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GM to Pay $220M for Illegally Sharing Drivers’ Private Data
The data was reportedly used by insurance companies, in part, to set insurance rates.
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Hand holding blue Miller Lite beer can above industrial manufacturing equipment
Operations
Miller Lite Brews Up ‘Clinch Cans’ to Honor Its Hometown’s World Series
The beer was being brewed at the exact time that the team won its first championship.
October 30, 2026
Blue Hyundai Kona electric vehicle displayed in modern showroom with branded signage and red carpet
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Hyundai Invests $500M to Support Future Vehicle Production in Alabama
The investment package includes new engine production capabilities.
October 30, 2026
Mobil gas station price sign displaying fuel prices with Synergy branding and Food Mart services
Supply Chain
ExxonMobil, Chevron Top Q3 Estimates on Higher Prices, Strong Output
Geopolitical tensions are fueling record profits and production.
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Pipette dispensing liquid into black microplate wells during laboratory sample preparation
Software
U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Biotech Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations
BGI Group rejected the allegations.
October 29, 2026
Pharmaceutical filling machine dispensing liquid into clear glass vials with red caps on production line
Operations
Diagnostic Imaging Company Bracco to Open First U.S. Factory
It's expected to create 200 jobs.
October 29, 2026
ManufacturingNow logo with glasses of water on wooden surface
Operations
Explosion, Fire Expose Illegal North Carolina Distillery
Special agents seized 161 gallons of moonshine.
October 29, 2026
Architectural rendering of modern office and industrial facility with white and gray buildings, desert landscaping, parking area, and people in courtyard.
Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace to Build Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
The facility is expected to create approximately 600 jobs.
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Vintage Mercedes-Benz G-Class with white body and gold wheels displayed in modern showroom with visitors
Automotive
Popemobile Exhibition Unveiled at Vatican, Featuring Vehicle Popes Have Used For Nearly a Century
The oldest car on display was given to Pope Pius XI in 1930.
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Volkswagen logo emblem illuminated against dark background
Automotive
Volkswagen Posts $6.5B Quarterly Loss
The company's restructuring could mean the loss of 100,000 jobs and the closure of four plants.
October 29, 2026
Industrial production line with multiple white tissue paper rolls on conveyor system with mechanical components and yellow wiring
Operations
Georgia-Pacific to Invest $150M to Modernize Toilet Paper Production
It will replace a machine that was installed in 1980.
October 28, 2026
White Toyota Camry sedan parked on urban street with trees and buildings in background
Automotive
Subaru, Toyota Supplier to Pay 'Back Wages' to More Than 800 U.S Workers
The company failed to include bonuses in overtime pay calculations.
October 28, 2026
FBI Most Wanted Fraudster poster for Mary Carole McDonnell, charged with bank fraud and identity theft
Aerospace
​Fake McDonnell Aviation Heiress Added to FBI Most Wanted List
And she still has access to the family's secret trust.
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