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2016 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2016 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 165 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 2016.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 28 critical, 20 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (36), CPSC (7), NHTSA (7), 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 2016 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2016

Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2016

Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.

CPSC Moderate Dec 20, 2016

Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

FSP Group, of Taiwan

NHTSA Moderate Dec 20, 2016

BMW,MINI 2016-2017: AIR BAGS

BMW,MINI

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2016

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN 2009-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AUDI,VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2016

NISSAN 2013-2016: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Dec 16, 2016

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Moderate Dec 16, 2016

RAM 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

RAM

NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2016

DODGE,JEEP 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA Moderate Dec 16, 2016

TOYOTA 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2016

Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2016

Figi's Companies Recalls "Christmas Wishes" Tins Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)

Figi's Companies Inc., of Marshfield, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2016

Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China

NHTSA Critical Dec 15, 2016

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

FDA Food Low Dec 14, 2016

Safecor Vitamin B-1 (THIAMINE) 100 mg tablets NDC: 48433-0108-01 Distributed by: SAFECOR HEALTH, 317 NEW BOSTON STREET, WOBURN, MA

Safecor Health, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Meijer brand No Salt Added Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 8.5oz bag. 15 bags per case.

Shearers Foods, Llc

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

HARVEST SNAPS, SNAPEA CRISPS, BLACK PEPPER FLAVORED GREEN PEA CRISPS, NET WT 3.3 OZ (93g)

Calbee North America, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Dai Yu, 80g, Hairtail, NET WT: 2.8 oz (80g), Item #D526

Midwest International Corp

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Chicken/BBQ, Item # 61405

E S Foods

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream 16 oz.

AC Creamery

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

BON APPETITO WALNUT LADIES FINGER, Net Wt.: 10oz. (340g), UPC 6 44744 69876 7

Golden Star International Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Agave Dream Cappuccino 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900204 8

Agave Dream

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Agave Dream Chocolate Chip 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900302 1

Agave Dream

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Cre 8 It, Inc. Stuffing, 011951311916 in covered aluminum foil pans. Net Weight 2/4 lb. (3.63kg) containers per shipping case

Cre 8 It, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Taylor Farms Veggie & Hummus Bistro Box: Baby Carrots, Hummus Dip, Grape Tomatoes, Flatbread squares, Celery Sticks. NET WT 6.8 oz. (193 g) Peri…

Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)

FDA Food Low Dec 14, 2016

Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Bl…

Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Vanilla Bean

McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# VESUVIO BELLA; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. Distributed by US Foods UPC: #075805891658 …

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA STYLE LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# HARVEST VALUE; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #758108633766 S…

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Turkish Coffee

McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Stick w/Beef Stick Meal Break, Item #61406

E S Foods

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Green Dirt Farm "Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese packaged in cases of 8, 4-6 oz.. units, sold by case weight. Made by Green Dirt Farm, LLC, Weston, M…

Green Dirt Farm, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Frosted Flakes w/Cheese Stick Meal Break, Item #61438

E S Foods

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

ITALIAN WHITE TRIM; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #063549076820 Saputo code: #107682

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

French Baguette Bread. 9.5 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Homestyle Texas Toast. 1 lb. 8 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

100% Org. Sesame Seeds natural, 50 LBS, Product of Uganda The sesame seeds are packed in multi ply paper bags.

DFI Organics

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Cup Meal Break, Item #61430

E S Foods

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Beef & Cheese Stick w/ Vegetable Juice, Item # 61426

E S Foods

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Hummus with Milk, Item # 61617

E S Foods

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

L.A. Creamery Honeycomb Ice Cream 14 oz. UPC Code 51005 00302

ISB Food Group, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Texas Toast. 1 lb. 8 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

The Popcorn Shoppe Popcorn Balls (4) 5 oz balls, sold under the brand names of Olde Tyme Recipe, Edwards Orchards & Edwards Orchards West.

The Popcorn Shoppe

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

4C Homestyle All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-32790, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-33126, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

BEDEMCO INC. WORLDWIDE Nut Mix, Net Wt: 25 LBS, Packed Exclusively for BEDEMCO INC. White Plains, NY, USA, 10601

BEDEMCO IMPORT EXPORT INC.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Double Smoked Bacon, Cheddar and Egg on Croissant Bun, 5.2 oz.

Greencore USA, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

L.A. Creamery Salted Caramel Ice Cream 14 oz. UPC Code 51005 00304

ISB Food Group, LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Premium Norwegian Salmon, Smoked, slice 8oz (227g), UPC # 856687004288, Keep refrigerated

OLMA-XXI INC.

FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Heaps of Love Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-43251

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.

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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.