2016 Recalls
8,148 recalls · Page 138 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 11 critical, 39 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Food (17), NHTSA (3), 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.
Product 26 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 234703104 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234703206 DISTAL MEDIAL …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 41 consists of all product under product code: KTT and same usage: Item no: 119301042 LAG SCR 12.7D X 100MM STA 119301045 LAG SCR 12.7D …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 32 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47115401200 HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM 47115401400 HERBERT BO…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 9 consists of all product under HRS, and same usage: Item no: 47494502601 4.5 BROAD SCP PLT, 26 HOL Product Usage: Temporary in…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
The Spirit TM Select bed is a Med-Surg bed intended to support and transport low to moderate acuity patients in the medical and/or surgical area of …
CHG Hospital Beds Inc
Product 50 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 595002701 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595002702 NEXGEN MIS TIB…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 39 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 32902605800 ION IMPLANTED FEM 22MM LO 32902604900 ION IMPLA…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 57 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 763401000 PRESSFIT FEM ST FX 10 X 115 763401100 PRESSFIT FEM ST FX 11 X 1 …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 11 consists of all product under product code JDI , and same usage: Item no: 902602500 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 26 902602600 6 DEGREE COCR…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 33 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 662406515 HGP II ACETABULAR CUP BON 662406520 HGP II ACETABU…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 38 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225303255 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG 225303555 INTERLOCKING IM…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Sekure Chemistry Sekisui Diagnostics Acetaminophen L3K Assay, In-vitro Diagnostic Catalog Number: 506-10: R1: 1 x 10ml, R2: 2 x 10ml Catalog Numbe…
Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc.
Product 58 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234800904 PROXIMAL DORSAL ULNA PLT 234800906 PROXIMAL DORSAL …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 55 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225900132 ONE-PIECE LAG SCREW 11MM 225900135 ONE-PIECE LAG SC…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, PB980 Ventilator (980xxxxxxxx). Intended to provide continuous ventilation for pediatric and adult patients…
Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
Product 6 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47493501001 3.5 X 10 CORT SCREW SELFT 47493501801 3.5 X 18 C…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 2 consists of all products product code LPH, and same usage: 801802202 12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD 2 801802220 12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD 2 80180…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 61 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 598003712 STD PRECOAT TIBIA PLATE S for use in total knee a…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 68 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 787101360 VERSYS CEM/REV/CALCAR 13X 787101361 VERSYS CEM/REV/…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 21 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 811400218 CPT 12/14 COCR REVISION S 811400318 CPT 12/14 COCR…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Siemens Syngo Dynamics-a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Model Numbers: 10091805, 10091807, 10091637, 10091673 intended for ac…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product 23 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 801100220 CPT 2 HIP STEM, X-OFFSET 801100320 CPT 3 HIP STEM, X-OFFSET 8011…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 44 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 114607099 MAGMA-FX CANN SCREW 7.0MM 114604099 MAGNA FX CANN …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Prime Series Stretchers (Fifth Wheel, Big Wheel and Zoom) Powered stretcher
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
NuOss XC Sinus Reference No 509-3001 (BMCU17, size 17 mm diameter x 10 mm height) Reference No 509-3002 (BMCU22, size 22 mm diameter x 12 m height)…
Collagen Matrix Inc
Product 24 consists of all product under product code: HRS and same usage: Item no: 234703104 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234703206 DISTAL MEDIAL …
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 72 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 805002202 ZIMTRON HEAD 12/14 0X22 MM For use in total or hemi hip arthr…
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
PORSCHE 2011-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
PORSCHE
DODGE,JEEP 2015-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
DODGE,JEEP
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
CHEVROLET 2014: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHEVROLET
East-West Classic Sweet & Sour Sauce, 12 fl. Oz., Glass bottle, 6/case, Refrigerate after opening, Distributed by East-West Specialty Sauces, Inc. De…
East-West Specialty Sauces, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Tart Key Lime Square Net wt 16 oz. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - 0022263800000
Whole Foods Market
Carys Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt. Product is packaged in printed cardboard packages in 1.3 oz , 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes. There a…
Cary's of Oregon LLC
Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream cheese Brownie; Sold as single (4 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, cocoa, vanill…
Whole Foods Market
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Classic Butter All Natural NET WT. 5 oz. UPC Code: 7 18122 06344 4 SKU #: C1000
Urban Oven, LLC
Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz
Eastland Food Corporation
Heartland Flax Meal, Net Wt. 50 lbs.
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Refrigerated, fresh, Panko breaded cod fillet packed in blue foam tray with plastic overwrap. Label reading: Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet…
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Salted Caramel Swirl Brownie; Sold in 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: cane sugar, cage free eggs, expeller pressed canola oil, u…
Whole Foods Market
King Soopers City Market GOURMET BREAD PUDDING; Various Sizes, INGREDIENTS: HALF & HALF***APPLES, LIQUID EGG***SPICES, SALT***RAISINS, CINNAMON. CONT…
The Kroger Co
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Pecan All Natural NET. WT. 5 oz. UPC Code: 7 18122 06364 2 SKU #: C3000
Urban Oven, LLC
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Lemon Pistachio All Natural NET WT. 5 oz UPC Code: 7 18122 06374 1 SKU #: C4000
Urban Oven, LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Parmesan Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Butter, 8 oz. glass jar. Certified Organic. UPC 64143200987
Living Tree Community Foods
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Tandoori Garlic Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Nuts, 4 oz. plastic pouch. Certified Organic
Living Tree Community Foods
Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.
Ingredion Incorporated
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.