2016 Recalls
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2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.11% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 137 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 7 critical, 43 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Food (11), CPSC (7), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Port Access Kit, Kit number PSS1505(C convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Ortho Minor Pack, Kit number AMS3710 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
ENT Pack, Kit number AMS2727, AMS3237(A, and AMS4214. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Knee Arthroscopy Pack AMS2610, AMS2610(A, AMS3236, PSS2188(A, and PSS2208(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating …
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
OB/GYN Pack, Kit number AMS2038 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Lithotomy Pack, Kit number AMS2333 and AMS2333(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Peri Kit, Kit number PSS1037 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Laparotomy Pack, Kit number 006047-2, 006268-8, 006268-9, AMS4418, PSS2154, PSS2190, and PSS2190(A. convenience custom kits used for general surger…
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Hand Pack, Kit number 009651-3, AMS1371(B, AMS1539, AMS1539(A, AMS3640, AMS3847, AMS4213, AMS4311, PSS1843(A, PSS2153(B, PSS2187(B, PSS2351, and PSS3…
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
GYN Lap Pack, Kit number PSS2194(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece without Probe for Single Solution or Dual Bags, Catalog Number CD8302 The CORE Trumpet (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84X…
ConMed Corporation
D&C/GYN/Hysteroscopy Pack, Kit number PSS3341 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
C-Tray Pack, Kit number PSS2707and PSS2707(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 Smart-hopping (2.4GHz) Product Number: 865351 Worldwide Except USA Exchange part: 453…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Minor Lithotomy Pack, Kit number 002650-7 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, ATB35. Standard 35 MM. The ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter has application in general…
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Total Hip Pack, Kit number PSS2956 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Basic Setup Pack, kit part number AMS1787(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Dr. Newman Surgical Procedure Pack, kit numbers PSS1689 PSS1689(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 WMTS Smart-hopping (1.4GHz) Product Number: 865350 Exchange part: 453564262491 453564…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
VITROS Chemistry Products LAC Slides, REF/Product Codes 843 3880 (300 slides per sales unit) and 815 0112 (90 slides per sales unit), Unique Device I…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Hand Tray PSS2365(A, PSS2365(B, PSS2365(C, PSS2365(D PSS2365(E, convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Facial Plastic Pack, Kit numbers AMS2533, AMS2533(A, and AMS3327 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Calix P PEEK Lumbar System, PLIF Rasp
X Spine Systems Inc
Plastic Pack , Kit number AMS1833(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
H-E-B Recalls Star Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Parkway Manufacturing and Trading Company, of San Antonio, Texas
CHEVROLET 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
CHEVROLET
FORD 2015-2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
FORD
FORD 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD
FORD,MERCURY 2010-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FORD,MERCURY
Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fiddle Diddles Inc., of Maple Grove, Minn.
KIA 2016: SEATS
KIA
Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Summer Classics Recalls Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Summer Classics Inc., of Pelham, Ala.
Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ
Archer Farms Strawberry Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Supermoms Kitchen Roast Beef & Cheddar Melt, Net Wt. 3.7 oz (105g). Keep Refrigerated. UPC 63913-94236
Northern Tier Bakery
The Bakery Raspberry Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Gourmet Corn Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Cherry Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago, IL 60632 | UPC: 087745050033
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Gefilte Fish; Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL. FDA# 1481764; Net WT. 24 OZ (680G)
Schafer Fisheries
Sour Cream Cookies (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
The Bakery Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers, Craquelins de Kale, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co…
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Apple Cinnamon Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 lb.) 454g, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
R.W.Garcia Co., 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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2016
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.