2016 Recalls
8,148 recalls · Page 111 of 163
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,148 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 9.71% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.3 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 163 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 3 critical, 45 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), FDA Food (8), CPSC (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.
Nutra-Clear NT Ultra - Bunge Canola Deep Frying Oil (High Stability), 35 lb., (15.88 kg), MFD in USA by: Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO 63146-1000, UPC 0 …
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Harvest Value Canola Liquid Frying Oil, 35 lb., (15.88 kg), Distributed By: U.S. Foodservice, Inc,, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC 5 07 58108 01988 6
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Harvest Value Canola Salad Oil, 35 lb., (15.88 kg), Distributed By: U.S. Foodservice, Inc,, Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC 5 07 58108 02454 5
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Old World Canola Oil (Aceite de Canola), Net Wt. 35 lbs. (15.88 kg), MFD in USA By: Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO 63146-1000, UPC 0 00 78684 70020 2
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Organic Ginger Root Tea Bag Cut (TBC), 25 kgs
Qtrade Teas And Herb
Bunge Corn Oil (Aceite de maiz), Net Wt 35 lb (15.88 kg), MFD in USA By: Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO 63146-1000, UPC 0 00 78684 69118 0
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement. 6 FL. OZ (180 ml) The product is packaged in a six ounce, plastic, Royalty Bottle, with a 24mm vented fli…
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
Sliced Peaches (In Light Syrup), Net Wt. 8oz (227g), Bottle Label UPC 0-49022-80894-2, Case UPC 100-49022-80894-9
Milky Way Intl Trading Corp
col-rite (docusate sodium) stool softener softgels, 50 mg, packaged in a) 30-count, item 351104, UPC 0 11822 51104 9; and b) 60-count, item 357392, U…
Allegiant Health
BETTER BRAIDS UN-BRAID (salicylic acid), Le Demelant, Packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) Bottles, Over the Counter Only. Distributed by KEYSTONE LABORA…
Keystone Laboratories Inc
Renovo Patch (Capsaicin, 0.0375%, Menthol, USP 5.00%), 3-count patches per carton, Rx only, Distributed By: TMIG Inc, Marietta , GA 30062, Manufactur…
TMIG Inc
Magnesium Sulfate Inj., USP 50%, 10 g/20 mL (0.5 g/mL), (4 mEq Magnesium/mL, 20 mL Single-dose vial, packaged in 25 vials per box, Rx Only, Hospira, …
Hospira Inc.
Diamedix Is-EBV-VCA IgG Test Kit Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit is an EIA procedure intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection …
Diamedix Corporation
VersaFx Femoral Fixation System Hex head compression screw 4.7 mm dia. 2 inch (51 mm) length 47116202400
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
ANSPACH, Rx only, Otologic Curved Micro (OCCM) Diamond Ball Burr, 2.0 MM, Part # OCM7-2SD Product Usage: The Otologic Curved Micro (OCCM) Attachm…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Diamedix Is-EBV-EA-D IgG Test Kit Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit is an EIA procedure intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection…
Diamedix Corporation
ITST intertrochanteric/subtrochanteric fixation 4.5 mm diameter cortical screw, 3.5 mm hex head, 57 mm length 00225305745
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
NeuroBlate System SideFire Select 2.2 mm Directional Laser Probe, Sterile EO. Model #s SFS000-01,SFS002-01, SFS122-01, SFS222-01, SFS322-01, SFS422-…
Monteris Medical Corp
23G and 25G Constellation Totalplus Paks provides access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 2…
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Custom Paks containing 23G and 25G valved trocar cannula provide access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the fra…
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Trilogy self-tapping bone screw Bone screw 4.5x25 selftap 00625004525 Bone screw 4.5x50 selftap 00625004550 Bone screw 6.5x15 selftap 00625006515…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
ADVIA Chemistry Triglyceride_2, concentrated; TRIG_c; Catalog # SMN # 10697575. For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of tri…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Ca…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Orapharma (Onpharma) Onset Mixing Pen Rx only, Product/Part Number 1054-02. Manufactured for Onpharma Inc. Los Gratos, CA 95030 The Mixing Pen i…
Valeant Pharmacueticals International
Alcon 23G and 25G Valved Entry System provides access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 25G …
Alcon Research, Ltd.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 45 mm Length 00225304542 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257; and QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031231. Mass spectrometers for in vitro…
Ab Sciex
ANSPACH, Rx only, Otologic Curved Micro (OCCM) Diamond Ball Burr, 1.5 MM, Part # OCM7-15SD Product Usage: The Otologic Curved Micro (OCCM) Atta…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 4.0 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded, 12 mm Length 47484001200 4.0 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded, 14 mm Len…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Diamedix Is-CMV IgG Test Kit
Diamedix Corporation
LenSx Laser System. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery and refractive surgery.
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Lumenis M22 System Model Number: GA-0005400 (M22 IPL + YAG Module) with Acne Filter (KT-1014971).
Lumenis Ltd
Zimmer universal locking system (ULS) 3.5 mm cortical screw selftapping 18 mm length 47493501801
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Hgp ii acetabular cup bone screw selftap 6.5x15mm 00662406515 Hgp ii acetabular cup bone screw selftap 6.5x20mm 00662406520 Hgp ii acetabular cup b…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 2.7 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 14 mm Length 47482701401
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw, 6.5 mm Dia., 45 mm Length 47115504507 Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Bone Screw, 6.5 mm Dia…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit is an EIA procedure intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of…
Diamedix Corporation
Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS) 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 10 mm Length 47483501001 3.5 mm Cortical Screw SelfTapping, 14 mm Length 47483…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Mini MagnaFx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Small Cannulated Bone Screw, Fully Threaded, 5.0 mm Diameter, 20 mm Length 00114205020 Mini Magna-Fx C…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381700 2) 24 G x 0.56 i…
Becton Dickinson & Company
Periarticular plating system, cancellous bone screw, partially threaded, hex head, 4.0 mm diameter, 16 mm length 47234702116
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hed Cycling of, Roseville, Minn.
Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Noble House Recalls Counter Stools Due to Laceration Hazard
Noble House Home Furnishings LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif.
TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
BMW 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW
Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,MITSUBISHI 2004-2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,MITSUBISHI
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.