2016 Recalls
8,148 recalls · Page 131 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 17 critical, 32 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (13), 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.
MicroAire PAL-R4011XL - 40cm x 4 mm Del Vecchio French Rasp aspiration cannula
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
NAMIC CONVENIENCE KIT RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, REF Catalog No. 65230029, UPN Product No. H965652300290, Product is packed as a box of 30 piece…
AngioDynamics Inc.
Titanium Low Profile Neuro Screw, Self Drilling, 3mm, part numbers: 400.833, 400.833E Product Usage: The Low Profile Neuro Plating System is inte…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
TeleSentry Battery, 3.7 Li-Ion Polymer Battery, CAUTION Do not expose to high temperature. Do not disassemble. Dispose of properly. Use specified cha…
Scottcare Corporation
Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. For use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. Thermo Scientifi…
Richard-Allan Scientific Company
Fresenius Hemoflow F3 Dialyzer Part Number: 0520165A Indicated for Acute and Chronic Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
MicroAire PAL¿ Cannula Product Usage - Power Aspiration Device
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Simplexa Group A Strep Direct (MOL2850) with Direct Amplification Disc (MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL1455) Model Number: MOL2850, MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL14…
Focus Diagnostics Inc
The THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis System is a photoimmune therapy. Catalog CLXUSA. Manufacturing lot D342 UDI: 20705030200003 The system designe…
Therakos Inc
CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures o…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Simplexa HSV 1&2 Direct (MOL2150) with Direct Amplification Disc (MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL1455) Model Number: MOL2150, MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL1455
Focus Diagnostics Inc
A Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital me…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct (MOL2650) with Direct Amplification Disc (MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL1455) Model Number: MOL2650, MOL1451, MOL1452, MOL14…
Focus Diagnostics Inc
Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
Kaper Industrial LTD, of Hong Kong, China
KIA 2015-2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
KIA
CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2015: SEAT BELTS
CHEVROLET,GMC
FREIGHTLINER 2016: TIRES
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER 2010-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FREIGHTLINER
MAZDA 2013-2016: STEERING
MAZDA
GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard
Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.
IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb
Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla.
LEXUS 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LEXUS
NISSAN 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NISSAN
Thai Fusion Outpost, net weight 5.1 oz. UPC 0 99853 34255 9. Thai Fusion Bulk bag, packaged in a ziploc plastic bag, net weight 3 lbs. UPC 0 9985…
Paradise Farm Organics Inc
Prosupps Dr. Jekyll, INTENSE PUMP PRE WORKOUT, 30 SERVINGS, FRUIT PUNCH NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 11.4 OZ (324 GRAM…
ProSupps USA LLC
18168-BLN : Brilliance Clear Premium Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16763-MFY : Mel-Fry Essential High Performance Liquid Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16502-MFY : Mel-…
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil
Jack and the Green Sprouts, Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts, Net Wt 5 oz (142 g), UPC 7 6324719594 5. Retail: 5 oz clam shell (cup) . Shipping cases h…
Jack And The Green Sprouts, Inc.
45532-ATL : Atlantic Food Distributors Premium Clear Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-ATL : Atlantic Food Distributors Premium Creamy Liquid Fry…
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil
Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled 9-oz. retail plastic tub or 5-lb. bulk plastic bag. 12, 9-oz tubs per case. 1, 5# bag per case.
Lipari Foods, Inc.
H-E-B Tartar Sauce 8 oz. UPC: 41220 33244
Fresh Creative Foods
Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 30 SERVINGS WATERMELON NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 7.5 OZ (213 GRAMS) an…
ProSupps USA LLC
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw Cashew Pieces NET Wt. 18 oz (1 LB) UPC Code: 0050 5154 Product of Thailand, Vietnam, & India Packaged in Thailand
Heritage International
All Day Energy Greens Fruity (ADEGF), Great Fruity Taste!, Net Wt 10.5 oz (299g), UPC Code 893320002096 and 893320002423.
Naturmed Inc DBA Institute for Vibrant Living
Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 15 SERVINGS ORANGE BURST NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 4.0 OZ (113 GRAMS)…
ProSupps USA LLC
45532-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Clear Fry Oil 35 lb.; 54135-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Salad Oil 35 lb.; 45635-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Pan & Gri…
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil
Cheesy Pepper Jack Wrapped In A Battered Flour Tortilla For Institutional Use Only. Net Weight 4.5 lb 2 kg packaged in a cardboard box with black ink…
Ruiz Food Products Inc
All Day Energy Greens (ADEG), Original Flavor, Net Wt 11.36 oz (322g), UPC Code 893320002096
Naturmed Inc DBA Institute for Vibrant Living
Trio¿ Low Sodium Brown Gravy, 16 ounce, flexible pouch, NET WT 16 OZ CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT, INGREDIENTS MAY CONTAIN EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY: NESTLE …
Nestle USA
18159-BLN : Brilliance Clear Zero Premium Clear Canola Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-CHP : Chef's Pride Canola Clear Fry Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-FLV : Flavo…
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil
MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon 6Tab, 12Tab UPC Codes: 028000247959, 028000115678, 028000115678
Nestle USA
Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 15 SERVINGS BLUERAZZ NATURAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 3.7 OZ (105 GRAMS) packaged in red pla…
ProSupps USA LLC
Prosupps Dr. Jekyll INTENSE PUMP PRE WORKOUT, 30 SERVINGS, WATERMELON NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 11.1 OZ (315 GRAMS)…
ProSupps USA LLC
Linda's Salsa Hot in 16 oz. glass jars
Flowers For Less
Fancy Fruit & Nut Mix 9-oz. retail plastic tub or 25-lb. bulk plastic bag. 12, 9-oz. tubs per case. 1, 25-lb. bag per case.
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Linda's Salsa Medium in 16 oz. glass jars
Flowers For Less
Wellco Super Elixir Pouches The Super Elixir 150g, 300g
Healthy Solutions LLC
Favorites Natural Pistachios, roasted & salted, 4.5 oz (128g) pouch UPC 0 38445 12286 5 Proudly distributed by Circle K Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 52085…
Kanan Enterprises, 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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.