2016 Recalls

Reviewed by PlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team

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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 36 critical, 9 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (37), CPSC (7), NHTSA (5), 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.

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FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

FiberOptix Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-05840-LWS The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the …

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.

NHTSA Critical Mar 10, 2016

Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap…

Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.

2016 Recalls

2016 Recall Year Insight

FiberOptix Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-05840-LWS The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the …

GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Room & Board Recalls Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Room & Board (Recall Alert)

CHEVROLET 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NISSAN 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)

Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

HYUNDAI 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

HYUNDAI 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap…

Organic Baby Arugula - 5 oz. clamshell - Loblaw All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product m…

Chopped Sesame Ginger Kit, 13.6 oz. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Prod…

Sweet Baby lettuces, 5 oz. clamshell, Dole brand. . All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Prod…

Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC 6…

Organic Baby Spinach - 11 oz. and 5 oz. clamshell - Loblaw 5 oz and 16 oz, Clamshell - Kroger All marketed Dole and private label salads produce…

Baby Spinach with Tender Reds, 5 oz. clamshell, Dole brand. . All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facil…

Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Herb Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container

Freeze Dried Black Raspberry Powder, Item no. 30007 or 30041. Nutrifruit brand. Each plastic jar has a net wt. 5 oz. The UPC is 0 79947 00019 0.

Mediterranean, 8 oz. bag. Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may be ident…

Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with with Onion and Chive Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container

All Natural Chopped Bacon & Bleu Kit; 12.9 oz. bag - Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH fac…

Shredded Lettuce , 11 oz. bag - Kroger Value Size Shredded Lettuce - 16 oz. bag - Dole; 1/4'' Shredded Lettuce-Dole brand Chopped lettuce 5 lb ba…

Field Greens, 8 oz. bag - Kroger; All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may be identif…

50/50 mix, 5.5 oz. bag - Kroger; 50/50 blend, 10 oz. bag - Dole All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH faci…

Baby Spinach , 6 oz. bag, - Walmart; 6 oz and 10 oz. clamshell - Kroger; 11 oz and 5 oz. clamshell - Dole All marketed Dole and private labe…

Caesar Kit, 10 oz. bag, - Aldi; Dole 14.53 oz bag, 22.30 oz. - Walmart; Value Size All Natural Caesar Kit , 15 oz. bag - Dole All marketed …

Leafy Romaine Salad, 10 oz. 10 oz. bag, - Walmart; Leafy Romaine, 10 oz. bag - Kroger Romaine Blend - 10 oz. bag - Kroger All marketed Dole…

Chopped Italienne Kit, 12.6 oz. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product …

Cinnamon Red Maca - Sprouted Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC 6 097…

Leafy Romaine Salad, 10 oz. 10 oz. bag, - Walmart; Leafy Romaine, 10 oz. bag - Kroger Romaine Blend - 10 oz. bag - Kroger All marketed Dole…

Spinach, 8 oz. bag, - Aldi; Teen Spinach - 10 oz. bag - Walmart. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH…

All Natural Chopped Sunflower Family Crunch, 27.2 oz. bag - Sam's Club; 13.6 oz. Dole brand All marketed Dole and private label salads produced …

Endless Summer Kit Bag, 8.8 oz. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product …

Colorful Coleslaw Display, 2 lb. bag - Sam's Club; Colorful Coleslaw - 14 oz. bag- Dole All marketed Dole and private label salads produced i…

Classic Iceberg Blend, 5 lb. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may …

Leafy Romaine Salad, 10 oz. 10 oz. bag, - Walmart; Leafy Romaine, 10 oz. bag - Kroger Romaine Blend - 10 oz. bag - Kroger All marketed Dole…

Organic Baby Romaine - 5 oz. clamshell - Loblaw All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product m…

Apple Caramel Almond Tea, Bag Size - 2lbs Minimum, Bulk Packaging, Item No. FB-004

Smith's Country Cheese -Gouda Spread Garlic packaged in 8 oz. plastic container

Southwest Salad, 13 oz. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may be i…

Light Caesar, 10 oz. bag, Dole brand. . All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may be id…

Organic Baby Kale - 5 oz. clamshell - Loblaw All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may …

FOOD LION CHEESE microwaveable crispy thin crust pizza KEEP FROZEN NET WT 5.2 OZ (147Gg) (U) INGREDIENTS: CRUST***SAUCE***MOZZARELLA CHEESE BLEND***C…

Cole Slaw with Carrots Separate, 5 lb. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Pr…

Kale Caesar Kit Bag, 9.2 oz. bag, Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH facility. Product may…

Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC…

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FOOD LION CHEESE microwaveable crispy thin crust pizza KEEP FROZEN NET WT 5.2 OZ (147Gg) (U) INGREDIENTS: CRUSTSAUCEMOZZARELLA CHEESE BLEND***C…