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2016 Recalls

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2016 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.11% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 137 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 10 critical, 29 moderate, and 11 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), CPSC (7), NHTSA (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

V6 Rear Case Assembly, Product Code 35701, a replacement part for the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump -- SIGMA LLC Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speak…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Conserve Shells: REF 38021146, REF 38021148, REF 38021150, REF 38021152, REF 38021154, REF 38021156, REF 38021158, REF 38021160, REF 38021162, REF 3…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Merge Hemo software. Merge Hemo monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization proced…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.
CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa
CPSC Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2016

Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Atrium Windows and Doors Inc., of Welcome, N.C.
CPSC Moderate Dec 6, 2016

Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
NHTSA Moderate Dec 5, 2016

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FORD,LINCOLN
NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2016

FORD 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

FORD
NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2016

PETERBILT 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

PETERBILT
NHTSA Critical Dec 2, 2016

CHEVROLET 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Critical Dec 2, 2016

CHEVROLET 2010-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

CHEVROLET
NHTSA Moderate Dec 2, 2016

MITSUBISHI 2011-2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

MITSUBISHI
CPSC Moderate Dec 1, 2016

Baby Bath Seats/Chairs Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Made by Lexibook (Recall Alert)

Lexibook S.A., of France
CPSC Moderate Dec 1, 2016

LED Lamps Recalled by Technical Consumer Products Due to Electrical Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Habitat for Humanity in California
CPSC Moderate Dec 1, 2016

Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard

The Valspar Corporation, Cabot brand owner, of Minneapolis, Minn.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

BM Westco Sup-R-Roll Donut Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Hoppin' Holidoodle ice cream 46 fl. oz. UPC 070640014644 and UPC 070640014651 (high altitude).

Wells Enterprises, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Buffets Corn Muffin Mix, 30# Bag

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

HCG Plus. 2oz HCG Drops. Blue Glass

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Copack Choccupcake Base 51.5#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Slimming Herbs. 2oz HCG Drops. Amber Glass

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Yeast Roll Mix 20# (Bromated Free)

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

BM Westco New Horizon Yrd Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

11644 Ultra Rich Creme Cake Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

7-Eleven Spice Cookie Base, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

Publix Premium Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1/2 gallon carton.

Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

38260 Cream Cake Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Slim Life. 2oz HCG Drops. Blue Plastic

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

4% cottage cheese packaged in 16-ounce, 22-ounce, and 24-ounce plastic containers; under the Westby, Food Club, Oberweis, and Shurfine brand names.

Westby Coop Creamery
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Official HCG Diet Plan. 1oz, 2oz & 4oz HCG Drops. Amber Plastic and Glass.

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Logans Rdhse Yeast Roll Mix, 21.5#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Supervision Weightloss. 2oz HCG Drops. Amber Glass

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

ZT Carrot Bread Mix, 13.5#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

HEARTLAND ENTREES DUMPLINGS AND BROTH, Product Code 856140, NET WEIGHT: (320 ozs)(9.09 kg)(4-5 Lbs), KEEP FROZEN

St Clair Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

BM Westco 1440 Raised Donut Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

Stewart's SPORTADE FRUIT PUNCH Isotonic Beverage 20 Fl Oz (591 mL), UPC 0 82086 31006 8. The product is packaged in a plastic bottle, and has a black…

STEWARTS SHOPS CORP
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

ZT Banana Bread Mix, 13.5#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

Free2b Sun Cups Chocolate. Made With SunButter Sunflower Spread. Packaged in 2 Cups. Net weight 1.5 oz (45g) and 1 Cup. Net weight 0.75 oz (21g)

Seth Ellis Chocolatier, LLC
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Believe HCG. 2oz HCG Drops. Blue Glass.

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Health & Beyond. 2oz HCG Drops. Amber Glass.

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

BM Westco 1440 Yst Rds Donut Base, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

BM Westco Mster Mix Raised Donut Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

Natural Protocols. 2oz HCG Drops. Amber Glass

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Brill White Crm Cake Mix, 50#

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

HCG ASAP. 2oz HCG Drops. Blue Glass.

Infiniti Creations, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Protein Chews Raspberry,1.8oz, film package, 12 packets per box.

EN-R-G Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 30, 2016

12ct Banana Nut mini muffins labeled as 12ct Lemon poppy seed mini muffins; Date code 160803 ink jet printed on top near the label.

CV EAST LLC, CORNERSTONE MARION LLC
FDA Food Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Cinnabon Cinn Rl BS, 50# International

CSM Bakery Products NA
FDA Food Low Nov 30, 2016

B-Slim. 2oz & 4oz HCG Drops. Blue Plastic.

Infiniti Creations, LLC

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2016

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.