2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 28 of 167
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,349 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.9 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 167 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 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (17), USDA FSIS (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Rigid Suction Canister 3000 CC and 2000 CC.
Medline Industries Inc
15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic agents to elicit regional anesthesia
Epimed International, Inc.
Silhouette Paradigm 13mm, 18"; Silhouette 43"; Silhouette 23"; Silhouette Paradigm 43"; Silhouette Paradigm 23"; Silhouette Paradigm 13mm, 23"; Silhouette Paradigm 13mm, 43"; Silhouette Paradigm 13mm, 32"; Silhouette Paradigm 32" The products are used in combination with insulin infusion pumps for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin
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Reprocessed Pressure Tourniquet Cuff (PTC) Tourniquet cuffs are single- or dual-bladder inflatable cuffs connected to a tourniquet system via a hose assembly. When wrapped around a limb and inflated, tourniquet cuffs apply an adequate amount of pressure on the arterial blood flow in a limb to create a bloodless surgical field. Tourniquet cuffs are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate a wide range of limb circumferences.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/MP XF/7FR/90CM, Model number: H965100470. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER 40XF 5F 90CM, Model number:M003100620 . Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Product List Number 16027
Hospira Inc.
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER STRAIGHT XF 5F 90CM, Model number: . M003100640. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide; Used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant.
Encore Medical, Lp
Product Number 3102071 Ceiling Bracket, Arch 71 White with use on ceiling installed rail systems: Multirall 200, Likorall 200, 242, 243, 250, and LikoGuard L and XL.
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER MPXF 5F 90CM, Model number: M003100630. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40XF/8FR/90CM, Model number: H965100440 . Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Affected Pain Control Tray Component (5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 7.5% DExtrose Injection, USP) Injection of anesthetics to provide regional anesthesia
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Product List Number 16026
Hospira Inc.
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Infusion Set, Comfort, 23" Hosp 10; Comfort 13mm, 23", STD 5/5; Comfort 13mm, 23" Hosp 10; Infusion Set, Comfort, 43", Hosp 10; Infusion Set, Comfort, 31", Hosp 10; Comfort 13mm, 31". Hosp 10; Infusion Set, Comfort, 23", STD 5/6; Comfort 13mm, 43" Hosp 10; Infusion Set, Comfort 43", STD 5/5; Infusion Set, Comfort Short, 13mm x 23"; Infusion Set, Comfort Short, 13mm x 32"; Infusion Set, Comfort, 17mm x 32"' Infusion Set, Comfort Short, 13mm x 43"; Infusion Set, Comfort, 17mm x 43" The products a
Unomedical As
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER STRAIGHT XF 5F 100CM, Model number: M003101640. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.
Stryker Neurovascular
Flavor Trade, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Lithonia Lighting Recalls Commercial Luminaires Due to Risk of Injury
Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Trane Recalls Furnaces Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Trane U.S. Inc., of Tyler, Texas
DODGE 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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Klement's Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Beef and Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Milwaukee Craft Meats, LLC., d/b/a Klement's Sausage Company
Water Lilies Food Inc. Recalls Egg Roll Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Water Lilies Food, LLC
OSI Industries, LLC Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
OSI Industries, LLC
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries
PETERBILT 2017: TIRES
PETERBILT
CADILLAC,GMC 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC,GMC
KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Flavor Trade, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
CytoDetox, Hydrolyzed Clinoptilolite Fragments, 1 oz./30 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S STIGLITZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109064; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S EGG WITH SCALLION, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570555; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Wilton Brown Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Porfirio's Egg Fettucine Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Poly-Vita Drops with Iron, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104137; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
D3 Vitamin Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
Regalo Bakery: "Manju Blackbeans (Hopia Monggo)" [UPC#78253230917] packaged on a foam tray with six pieces each, wrapped in clear plastic film. This product contains: eggs, wheat, soy, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6)
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Pedia Poly-Vite Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
Wilton Pearl Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Pedia Tri-Vite Drops with Iron, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
Polyvitamin Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
Fer-Iron Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
Wilton Black Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
OSSIE'S DUBLIN HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109002; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Porfirio's Homeade Ricotta Gnocchi Net Wt. 16 oz (1 LB.) 453 g Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611 UPC 016105000319
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Ferrous Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Pharmatech LLC
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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.