2016 Recalls
8,211 recalls · Page 106 of 165
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 11 critical, 38 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (27), FDA Devices (13), CPSC (6), 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.
Kerlix" X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Tray Pack, 16" x 17" (40.6 cm x 43.2 cm) Item Number: 4034
Covidien LLC
Curity X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Soft Pouch Pack, 4" x 18" (10.2 cm x 45.7 cm) Item Number: 6545
Covidien LLC
Replacement HEPA filter for Natus Sterile-Drier Model 43 and Model 44. Filter Catalogue Part Number: 54343, 54344, and 100105-01.
Natus Medical Incorporated
Non-Vented Dispensing Pin with Luer Lock Ultrasite Valve Product Usage: Used for aspiration of medication from inverted bags or semi-rigid cont…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Torque Limiting Handle: PRECIMED, T-Handle Torque, Non Sterile. Handle: Customer Number/Model: MCL120014 T14000, TLT911-50-S20 TLT911-50-S…
Greatbatch Medical
Novocastr Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Renal Cell Carcinoma Marker (RCC) is recommended for use as part of a panel of antibodies in the definitio…
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Endoscope ED-450XT5 Operation Manual: Cleaning, Disinfection and Storage
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Monaco RTP System Product Usage: The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation th…
Elekta, Inc.
Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips intended to be used with a reusable hand piece and designed for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures to…
STERILMED, INC.
Torque Limiting Adapter: Torque Limiting Attachment, Non Sterile, Distributed by Zimmer. PRECIMED, Torque Limiting Adaptor, Non Sterile.. Cust…
Greatbatch Medical
COSEAL Surgical Sealant Kit, 2 mL, Product Code: 934070; For use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis by mechanically sealing…
Baxter Healthcare Corp
Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
VOLKSWAGEN 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
VOLKSWAGEN
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2001-2002: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHRYSLER,DODGE
Debco Bag Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Children's Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bob's Discount Furniture (Recall Alert)
LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Square Grove Recalls Sit-Stand Desk Converters Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
TOYOTA 2005-2012: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
TOYOTA
Bobo's Oat Bars, Gluten Free, Lemon Poppyseed, Net Weight 3 oz (85g), packaged in clear plastic, 12 bars per sleeve, also sold as individual units. M…
Simply Delicious Inc.
Kool-Aid Jammers Tropical Punch packaged in a red blue and purple box with white lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
Zinc Oxide Powder (API) used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements .
Zochem Inc.
Whole Dried Yellow Fish in bulk cardboard box, unlabeled, Product of China --- Fish measured 6.5 - 7.5 inches in length
WD IMPORT AND EXPORT INC.
Kool-Aid Jammers Grape packaged in a purple and red box with white lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Trail Bologna under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 2 lbs. 8 oz, 2) Net Wt 25 lbs, 3) Trail Bologna Kit
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Watermelon, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles with a …
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Juicy Pineapple, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles wi…
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
archer farms Greek-Inspired Spinach & Feta Cheese ARTISAN PIZZA, NET WT 14.9 OZ (425g). UPC Code: 0-85239-30714-4. Pizza is frozen.
Sinco
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors:Fruit Punch, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles with a …
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Blue Raspberry, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles wit…
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
Organic Auricularia auricular (Dried Mushroom Powder (Jelly Ear Mushroom). 60 kg 4 mil polyethylene bags inside plastic polyethylene black drum. …
Aloha Medicinals, Inc.
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Goetburg Summer Sausage under the following labels: 1) Net Wt: 2 lbs.8 oz, 2) Goteborg Summer Sausage Kit
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry packaged in a red box with white lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
CapriSun fruit punch roarin'waters packaged in a blue and white box with pictures of fruit and white lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
Kool-Aid Jammers Strawberry Kiwi packaged in a green and red box with white lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Lemon Lime, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles with a …
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
CapriSun tropical punch packaged in a blue and white box with pictures of fruit and white and black lettering.
Kraft Heinz Foods
Corn Seasoning Salt Blue Cheese and Herb. Plastic bottles, 6 bottles per case. various sizes: Wt. 5.7 oz. The UPC is 8 14417 02089 2. Product is…
Jacobsen Salt Co.
AA USA Trading Inc. Ginger Slice Net Wt: 8 oz., AA USA Trading Inc. 47 Reid St. South River, NJ 08882
AA USA Trading Inc.
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Sour Apple, 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles with a …
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
Mighty Leaf Tea Company Organic Ginger Peach Iced Tea; 100/1 oz. per case Item number 60001. UPC: 00656252600019
Mighty Leaf Tea
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Smoked Pepperoni under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 2 lbs, 2) Net Wt 25 lbs, 3) Smoked Pepperoni Kit w/Home Pak, 4) Sm…
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Dried Sticks Hot under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 2 lbs, 2) Net Wt 25 lbs, 3) Hot Dried Sausage Sticks Kit w/19mm
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Dried Sausage Sticks under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 6.5 oz, 2) Net Wt 2 lbs, 3) Net Wt 25 lbs, 4) Dried Sausage S…
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Summer Sausage under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 8 oz, 2) Net Wt 2 lbs. 8 oz., 3 ) Net Wt 25 lbs, 4) Summer Sausage K…
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
Undisputed , all lot codes, Flavors: Mango Orange , 330 grams packed in 20oz HDPE White Plastic Container, The product was sold in white bottles with…
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc
Chlorhexidine gluconate, oral rinse, 0.12% packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityvil…
Akorn, Inc.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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 August 2026.