2016 Recalls
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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 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (16), FDA Food (13), FDA Drug (13), 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.
BESTAR Recalls Juvenile Dressers Due to Tip-over Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bestar Inc., of Canada
FORD 2015: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD
Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Spiced Chai Powder; Organic Shake and Meal Replacement; 909 g, 455 g, and 10-ct tray (65 g each). Packaged in plastic bottl…
Garden Of Life Llc
Nuwati Herbals SeeLessO'Me Diet and Weight Management Tea packaged in two different size amber glass jars with Net Wt 3 oz. or Net Wt 6 oz. The resp…
Nuwati Herbals Inc
Raw Meal Organic Vanilla Powder; Organic Shake and Meal Replacement; 949 g, 475 g, and 10-ct tray (68 g each). Packaged in plastic bottle with color…
Garden Of Life Llc
Raw Meal Organic Original Powder; Organic Shake and Meal Replacement; 908 g, 454 g, and 10-ct tray (65 g each). Packaged in plastic bottle with colo…
Garden Of Life Llc
Classic Pesto Sauce (with a twist), net wt. 4 oz. (113 g). Product is packaged in a round Styrofoam containers with translucent plastic lid. The UPC …
Salsa Dianne
Passion 4 Life 30 FL oz. Bottle
Health 4 Life, LLC
Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea, 20 TEA BAGS, NET WT 1.41 OZ (40g)
CVS Health
Bertagni fresh Sweet Butternut Squash Ravioli, packaged in a paper tray inside a plastic bag and wrapped around with paper band, net weight 8.8 oz., …
Bertagni 1882
Meijer frozen Butternut Squash Ravioli, product is packaged in a paper box, net weight 12 oz., UPC 760236398479
Bertagni 1882
Granna's 808 French Toast, Diced Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges in three compartment black, plastic tray, stored frozen
Granna's, LLC
Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA 98108; Product of China; …
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Lemon Pesto Sauce, net wt. 4 oz. (113 g). Product is packaged in a round Styrofoam containers with translucent plastic lid. The UPC is 8 20103 7721…
Salsa Dianne
Raw Meal Organic Chocolate Powder; Organic Shake and Meal Replacement; 986 g, 493 g, and 10-ct tray (65 g each). Packaged in plastic bottle with col…
Garden Of Life Llc
Paliperidone Extended-release Tablets, 1.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 0378-3978-93
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Screenses Color Sunscreen, Tinted facial make-up compact, Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Light, 0.35 oz (10 g), Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spai…
Sesderma, SL
Ondansetron Tablets USP, 4 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Bachupally, India --- NDC 56111-153-30
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Dryses Aluminum Chlorohydrate Antiperspirant Solution, 3.4 fl. oz (100 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spain, …
Sesderma, SL
Repaskin 50 (octocrylene 7%, titanium dioxide 2%) Body Lotion Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 6.8 fl oz (200 mL) tube, over the counter, …
Sesderma, SL
Dryses Aluminum Chlorohydrate Deodorant for Men Roll-on, 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spain, …
Sesderma, SL
Repaskin 50 (octocrylene 7%, titanium oxide 2%) Facial Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) tube, over the counter, Manufact…
Sesderma, SL
Salises Facial Moisturizing Acne Treatment Gel, (salicylic acid 1.5%), 1.7 fl. oz (50 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Va…
Sesderma, SL
Brevibloc DOUBLE STRENGTH Premixed Injection, Esmolol Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride, 2000mg/100mL (20 mg/mL), 100 mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Bax…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Repaskin 30 (octacrylene 4%, oxybenzone 3%, octisalate 3%, octinoxate 3% Avobenzone 3%) Body Lotion Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 6.8 f…
Sesderma, SL
Screenses Color Sunscreen Tinted facial make-up compact, Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Brown, 0.35 oz (10 g), Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spain…
Sesderma, SL
Repaskin 30 (octacrylene 4%, oxybenzone 3%, octisalate 3%, octinoxate 3% Avobenzone 3%) Facial Sunscreen gel cream, Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 1.7 fl oz …
Sesderma, SL
Dryses Aluminum Chlorohydrate Deodorant for Women, Roll-on, 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) bottle, over the counter, Manufactured by Sesderma S.L., Valencia, Spai…
Sesderma, SL
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P640 REF 418579), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility C…
Biomerieux Inc
Ellipse ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Model CD2411-36Q, CD2411-36C, CD1411-36Q, CD1411-36C Product Usage: Ellipse ICD devices are …
St Jude Medical Inc.
Dimension Vista Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Flex reagent cartridge The BUN method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Dimension Assays: Triglycerides (TGL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Distal Femoral Replacement (patient specific, custom made orthopedic implant device). PIN 19960
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.
ADVIA CHEMISTRY GLUCOSE OXIDASE ASSAY AND ADVIA Chemistry Glucose & Concentrated Glucose Oxidase Assay and ADVIA Chemistry Glucose.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Dimension clinical chemistry system, Sirolimus (SIRO) Flex reagent cartridge (DF306 SMN 10464331) Lot EB6064, Open Well Instability The SIRO metho…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 2.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2753-FC. Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, impla…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Dimension Assays: ENZYMATIC CREATININE
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Given Imaging Bravo¿ pH capsule delivery device, 5-pack. In-Vitro Diagnostic for pH monitoring of gastric reflux Item Number: FGS-0312 The Bravo…
Covidien LLC
Battery Pack Used with the Capnostream"20 and Capnostream"20p Patient Monitor, Battery Packs Model Number - 016400, 010520. Battery Pack used with t…
Medtronic
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P645 REF 419602), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Car…
Biomerieux Inc
Vitek 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P639 REF 418662), 20 cards/kit. Product Usage: The VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Ca…
Biomerieux Inc
Dimension Assays: Direct HDL Cholesterol (AHDL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor with Inserter; Model number CAT02462; Orthopedic: The Pivot CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor (CAT02462) and Pivot Cinc…
Stryker Corporation
Atlas Spine Torque Limiting Handle 6N-m, P/N 70089 Model # ITN-001-000 Used to rotate implant into position
Atlas Spine, 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.