2016 Recalls
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2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 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 165 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, 38 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (20), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
MED-RX Single Use REF 54-3680R, 8 FR. x 36" (91CM) Polyurethane Feeding Tube For Pediatric Use with Orange Radiopaque Stripe and Enteral Connector, M…
Benlan, Inc.
Siemens Acute Care" MYO TestPak-in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of myoglobin in heparinized plasma Catalog Number: CMYO S…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessor…
Biomet 3i, LLC
Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116…
Boston Scientific Corporation
ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings…
KCI USA, INC.
Baxter CLEARLINK System, Blood Bag Spike Adapter, Luer Activated Valve for I.C. Access, 1C8687, Product Usage: C8687: An accessory to transfer a…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Siemens Acute Care pBNP TestPak- in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) in …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
CNSystems TASK FORCE MONITOR 3040i, plethysmograph, impedance. Noninvasively measure and display patient's hemodynamic parameters time synchronized …
Partners In Medicine Llc
Maquet HCU 30 Coolant Type R134A Filling weight 250 g 120 V 50-60 Hz 1920 W Product Usage: The Heater Cooler Unit (HCU) 30 is intended to circulat…
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Baxter Y-Type Spike Adapter, 7" (18 cm), 1C8433, Product Usage: C8433: For the administration of fluids from a container into the patients vasc…
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Siemens Acute Care CCRP CalPak-in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the CCRP method on the Stratus CS analyzer Catalog…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
HAILEY ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE Model : 75-7500-038 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint …
Corflex
ORTHO SPEC GRP CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-075 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee …
Corflex
Siemens Acute Care CKMB TestPak- in vitro diagnostic test for the measurement of the MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (ATP: Creatine NPhosphostransfe…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Software version VD10E for Syngo X-Workplace; Picture archiving and communication system.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound, Catalogue Number: 795216 Part Number: 989605449841 with 453561845331 (software version 1.0)
Philips Ultrasound, Inc.
BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP KITS, Catalog # PAK4140, PAK4155, PAK4240, PAK4255, PAK4340, PAK4355, PAK4440, PAK4455, PAK5140, PAK5155, PAK5240, …
Biomet 3i, LLC
BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE IMPRESSION COPINGS, Catalog # PIC484, PIC484H, PIC485, PIC485H, PIC654, PIC654H, PIC655, and PIC655H BIOMET 3i Restorative Prod…
Biomet 3i, LLC
NIPRO SafeTouch II Safety AVF Needle, 17G x 1 ¿ inch. Item code FS+173230BC.
Nipro Medical Corporation
Siemens Acute Care BHCG CalPak-in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the Stratus¿ CS Acute Care rM ~ h CG method Catalo…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HE…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Oncentra External Beam - VMAT - Radiation therapy planning system Product Usage: The Oncentra system is a radiation treatment planning software d…
Elekta, Inc.
Siemens Acute Care BHCG TestPak-an in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the Stratus¿ CS Acute Care hCG method Catalog…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Siemens Acute Care CTNI TestPak-in vitro diagnostic test for the measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized plasma Catalog Number: CCTNI SMN…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Tovin Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Office Depot Recalls Executive Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Zulily Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Zulily Inc., of Seattle
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; All Natural Rice Arroz; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; UPC 6 34242 20008 1; INGREDIENTS FOR MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; Strawberry Cream flavor; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; UPC 6 34242 20001 2; INGREDIENTS FOR MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Raley's Sweet Pumpkin Ravioli; Fresh egg pasta with a pumpkin & Amaretti Biscuits filling. Net Wt. 10 oz. (284 g); Ingredients: Filling- pumpkin, …
Raley's
Bulk refined sugar. CON AA in 50lb paper bags, 2000 and 2200 poly super totes
Amcane Sugar Llc
Bulk refined sugar. CON AAA in 2200 poly super totes
Amcane Sugar Llc
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; Chocolate; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; UPC 6 34242 20003 6; INGREDIENTS FOR MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (MILK FAT AND …
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
TATE'S BAKE SHOP Cookies GINGER ZINGER GLUTEN FREE, NET WT. 7 OZ (198 G), UPC Code 810291001095, product is packed in plastic which is inserted into …
Tate's Wholesale, Llc.
Baker's Best Maximum Mind & Memory Formula, 60 capsules, Vitamin B6 75 mg. Distributed by Baker's Best Health Products, Inc. Wixom, MI
Pure Source, Inc.
Cross Valley Farms cucumbers, 24 count corrugated carton
Del Monte Fresh Produce N A Inc
Bulk refined sugar. Sanding in 50 lb paper bags
Amcane Sugar Llc
Barilla MEDIUM SHELLS, 1 LB (454 g), GTIN 00076808002881, packed as twelve boxes in 1 case
Barilla America NY, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia ; Granola; Net Wt. 4 oz, (113g) UPC 6 34242 60012 6; INGREDIENTS FOR ICE MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (CREAM, MILK, FRESH CONDENSE…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Barilla Packaged Specifically for FoodService, PENNE RIGATE, 160 OZ (10 LBS) (4.54 kg), GTIN 1007680839242, packed as two bags per case.
Barilla America NY, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; Banana Platano; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; UPC 6 34242 20004 3; INGREDIENTS FOR MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (MILK FAT…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia ; Cookies 'n' Cream Biscuits au Chocolat; Net Wt. 4 oz, (113g) UPC 6 34242 60007 2; INGREDIENTS FOR ICE FRUIT BARS: ICE CREA…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Barilla PENNE, 8 X 1 LB (454 g) BOXES, [NET WT. 8 LB (3.63 kg)], GTIN 10076808034360, packed as a Multi-unit box, 8 units per case for sale at club …
Barilla America NY, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; Natural Creamy All Natural Coconut Coco; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; (85g) UPC 6 34242 20002 9; INGREDIENTS: ICE CR…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Friendly Farms Greek Peach Parfait Nonfat Yogurt net wt. 5.3 oz (150g) Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510
Ehrmann Arizona Dairy Llc
Barilla Pronto PENNE, 12 OZ (340 g), GTIN number 10076808005605, packed as 16 boxes per case, sold as individual units at retailer.
Barilla America NY, Inc.
Helados La Tapatia ; Cafe Coffee; Net Wt. 3 fl. oz. UPC 6 34242 60013 5; INGREDIENTS FOR ICE MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (MILK FAT AND NON FAT MILK,…
Helados La Tapatia, 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
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.