2016 Recalls
8,148 recalls · Page 143 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 12 critical, 33 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 38 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (14), CPSC (4), 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.
Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle The Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle consists of a bevel-tip needle with centimeter markings and a …
Cook Inc.
Medtronic Custom Perfusion Tubing Pack, Rx, Sterile EO. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has distributed an Urgent Safety Alert regardin…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System
Novadaq Technologies Inc.
SENSE Body Coil 1.5T with identification; used in the ACS NT, Intera 1.5T and Achieva 1.5T MR system
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Volcano R100 Sterile Equipment Cover; Sterile; General Hospital: These Sterile Equipment covers are provided to cover equipment that is mean to be…
Volcano Corporation
BrightView are gamma cameras; Designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Volcano SpinVision Sterile Equip cover II; Sterile; General Hospital: These Sterile Equipment covers are provided to cover equipment that is mean …
Volcano Corporation
BrightView XCT & BrightView XCT Upgrade, gamma cameras; For Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
(Stryker) AccuPlace Straight Level Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for computer tomography.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
BrightView X are gamma cameras; Designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System. Intended to promote fusion of the Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic spine (Occiput-T3).
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
Restoris Multicompartmental Knee (MCK) System RESTORIS MCK is indicated for single or multi-compartmental knee replacement used in conjunction wit…
Mako Surgical Corporation
Dimension Vista System B2 Microglobulin Flex reagent cartridge and urine stabilizer Catalog #K7024 SMN: 10445889 Lot #15246MA Product Usag…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Karma Flexx Wheelchair Manual Wheelchair.
Karman Healthcare Inc
50000 (Inrad) AccuPlace Drace Stereotaxic Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for computer tomography.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 8 Fr/Ch (2.7 mm) x 20" (51 cm); Catalog Number: 461701. Inte…
Covidien LLC
50001 (Inrad) AccuPlace Drace Stereotaxic Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for computer tomography.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
ClosureFast Micro Introducer Sheath Set 7Fr/Ch(2.3mm) x 7 cm REF MIS-F707 and ClosureFast Introducer Sheath Set 7Fr/Ch(2.3mm) x 11 cm REF IS-7F11. I…
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Helioseal Clear Refill 1 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558521AN and Helioseal Clear Assortment 5 x 1.25 g, REF/Product Code/Art. No. 558520AN …
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Maquet Getinge Group 1180.19XO Extension Device. Manufacturer MAQUET GmbH, Used to support the upper and lower extremities immediately before, dur…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Z Gallerie Recalls Wall Clocks Due to Fire Hazard
FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FREIGHTLINER
Liberty Hardware Recalls Decorative Metal Wall Plates Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
INTERNATIONAL 2017: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
INTERNATIONAL
JAGUAR 2013-2015: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
JAGUAR
Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Pelican Products Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
LEXUS,PONTIAC 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
LEXUS,PONTIAC
FROZEN KINGFISH STEAK, QF, IVP, Size: 10/12 OZ, WEIGHT 22 LBS, IMPORTER:PRESIDENT EAST COMPANY, PRODUCT OF TAIWAN, individual pieces are held within …
President East Company
Great Pacific Bagel & Cream Cheese, product is wrapped with flexible clear plastic, net weight 4.5 oz. The UPC is UPC 92438 00300
Vern's & Son Food Service Distributing
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown A raw food. Sold in 6 oz. plastic bag and 16 oz. pl…
Mahina Mele Farm
Labeled "CSFISHERY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FISHERY Wild Albacore Tuna, 64 oz.., Ingredients: Oregon Albacore Tuna, Sea Salt" Label is black ink on an…
CSFPDX, LLC
Simply Roundy's Natural Authentic Italian Butternut Squash Ravioli, Net Wt. 9 oz (255g). Packaged in a paper tray inside a plastic bag and wrapped a…
Roundys Supermarkets, Inc.
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Salted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown A raw food. Sold in 6 oz. plastic bag and 16 oz. plas…
Mahina Mele Farm
Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah; Certified Organic by International Certification Services Inc. From the Big Island, A raw food. Sold in …
Mahina Mele Farm
Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, 8 oz. cups, packed in paper cartons
House Of Flavors, Inc.
Fresh Express, Club Size, Chopped Romaine Lettuce, 32 oz., in clear flexible plastic bags, containing condiments in a separate clear flexible plastic…
Fresh Express Incorporated
Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah; Certified Organic by International Certification Services Inc.. From the Big Island, A raw food. Sold in 12 oz. pl…
Mahina Mele Farm
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn, Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Walnut, net weight 8 oz. , one unit per package, packed in clear clamshell, expiration date 12/22/…
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn
Mary's Gone Crackers Thins, Light and Tasty Snack Crackers; Lightly salted. Organic, gluten free, non gmo, vegan; NET WT. 4.5 oz (127 g); UPC: 108…
Mary's Gone Crackers, Inc.
STREGA Araldi allo (Chocolate nougat)
Penta Intenational, Inc.
Bulk Macadamia Nuts - (salted, unsalted; whole and pieces) Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown A raw food. Sold in 5 lb. bag. …
Mahina Mele Farm
Normosol-M and 5% Dextrose (multiple electrolytes and 5% dextrose) Injection Type 1, USP, 1000 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., …
Hospira Inc.
Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray, 2%,12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml.) bottle, Distributed by Keystone Laboratories, Memphis, TN 38101-20…
Keystone Laboratories Inc
Triamcinolone Diacetate Injectable Suspension, 40 mg/mL, 10mL Multi-Dose Vial for Injection, Rx only, Isomeric Pharmacy Solutions, 2401 Foothill Dr.,…
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC
risperiDONE ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS, 2 mg, 30 Ct Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: …
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Smooth-Tipped, 3 x 800mm Product Usage: Intended for the temporary stabilization of bone segments or fragments.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
NexGen Knee CR Option Fem NexGen Knee CR Porous Fem NexGen Knee CR Precoat Fem NexGen Knee LPS Porous Fem NexGen Knee LPS Precoat Fem prosthesis…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Olympus, Model No. GIF-H180J, flexible scope, large diameter, video gastroscope
Integrated Medical Systems Inc
Olympus, Model No. CF-Q140L, flexible scope, large diameter, video colonoscope
Integrated Medical Systems 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.