PlainRecalls

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 18 critical, 23 moderate, and 9 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (35), NHTSA (9), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

CPSC No agency class Nov 2, 2016

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 2, 2016

Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)

Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.

CPSC No agency class Nov 2, 2016

Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2016

JEEP 2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2016

VOLVO 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Nov 2, 2016

CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2015-2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CHEVROLET,ISUZU

CPSC No agency class Nov 1, 2016

Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Nov 1, 2016

Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Nov 1, 2016

JAGUAR 2013-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2016

MAZDA 2004-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2016

MITSUBISHI 2011-2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 31, 2016

MITSUBISHI 2007-2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 28, 2016

JAGUAR 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Oct 28, 2016

MAZDA 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MAZDA

CPSC No agency class Oct 27, 2016

Peg Perego Recalls Children's Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MINI DEEP DISH MUSHROOM PIZZA, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Maca

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Sesame Seed: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast, Organic Sesame Seeds.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb white poly-lined paper bags

National Foods Packaging Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Eagle Lecithin soft gels

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Entenmann's Little Bites Variety - 20 pouches labeled for resale 10 Chocolate Chip; 5 Blueberry; 5 Fudge Brownie; Net Wt 2 lbs.; Distributed by: Entenmann's Inc., General Offices, PO #976, Horsham, PA 19044. Best by: September 24, 2016/ 3098; UPC:7203001799

BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Swiss Placenta

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies - 20 muffins, 5 Pouches; Net Wt. 9.75 OZ.; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Horsham, PA 19044; Best By: October 8, 2016/3098; UPC: 7203001342

BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

New Seasons Market Creamy Almond Butter 16oz; Label reads in part "***NEW SEASONS WILD FRIENDS FOODS PORTLAND, OR *** IT'S A JAR OF ALMOND BUTTER CREAMY A hint of Jacobsen Sea Salt***" UPC 4060010401;

NEW SEASONS MARKET

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Nature's One, Organic PediaSmart¿ Dairy Vanilla complete nutrition beverage for kids 1 to 13 years NET WT 12.7 oz (360 G) can Contains: milk, soy & coconut UPC 7 16514 88101 0 Manufactured for: Natures One, 8754 Cotter Street, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Natures One Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

COCONUT LOBSTER TAIL, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Red Bell Pepper, Product Code 22708. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***CINNAMON RAISIN*** Filtered Water, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Sugar, Flour, Yeast, Butter Cinnamon & Raisins***" plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MINI VEGETABLE SPRINGROLL, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Joint Optima Rebuilds, Lubricates and Soothes Joints, Triple Strength, 120 Capsules, Dietary Supplement, Distributed by: GW Biotech Greenwood Biotech, LLC Staten Island, NY 10305. Made in USA.

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Lecithin Reishi Complex soft gels

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MINI CLASSIC FRENCH QUICHE, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Artichoke Bottom Ratatouille Pack Size: 240 ea. per case UPC: 18010-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

VEGETABLE EMPANADA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

COCONUT SHRIMP, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MINI VEGETABLE EGGROLL, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Super Lecithin Complex soft gels

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Maple, Product Code 27128. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Byron J. Richards Wellness resources Hyaluronic Acid Dietary Supplement, 60 Capsules, Distributed by Wellness Resources, Inc. 7155 Amundson Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55439 800-717-WELL.

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Gummy Frogs, 6oz, UPC 6105465200, 61054645500

King Henry's, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

VEGETABLE SAMOSA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc

FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Premium Protein III, NET WT 16 OZ. (454g) www.greenwoodbiotech.com

Triceutical Inc./Zhang

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

PE Blueberry, Product Code 27136. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

ATLANTIC Smoked SALMON Whole, Net Wt. 8 OZ (225.89), Keep Refrigerated 38¿F or Below

K & P Marketplace Ltd. d.b.a Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

Cut Green Beans packed under brand names of: Allens Cut Green Beans (Ejotes Cortados Lago Azul) Blue Lake . Allens Cracker Barrel Label (Both labels have same UPC # - different sodium content - 140 mg for Allens Cut Green Beans and 250 for Cracker Barrel label Peso Neto: 6 lbs 10 oz. (3.00 kg) UPC 0 34700 01224 7; Distributed by Sager Creek Vegetable Company, Siloam Springs, AR 72761-0250 USA; Monarch Blue Lake Green Beans (De Primera, Lago Azul Ejotes Cortados, Tamano 4); Peso Net

Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

HEB Ready Fresh Go Pineappple, Grapes & Apples with Banana Chips 6 oz. UPC 4122002138 packaged in clear plastic tray

Fresh From Texas Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Strudel Wild Mushroom Pack Size: 240 ea. per case UPC: 17338-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Cookies Bergen, Soft Baked Chocolate Brownie Cookies, NET WEIGHT: 4.44 OZ (126g), Produced by P.W. Sponmet Sp.l., Poland

Dollar General Corporation

Nearby Recall Years

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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.