2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 31 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 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.
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)
Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
JEEP 2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
JEEP
VOLVO 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VOLVO
CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2015-2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CHEVROLET,ISUZU
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.
Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard
JAGUAR 2013-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
JAGUAR
MAZDA 2004-2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
MITSUBISHI 2011-2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI 2007-2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
MITSUBISHI
JAGUAR 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR
JAGUAR
MAZDA 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
Peg Perego Recalls Children's Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
MINI DEEP DISH MUSHROOM PIZZA, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Maca
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
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
National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb white poly-lined paper bags
National Foods Packaging Inc
Eagle Lecithin soft gels
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
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.
Swiss Placenta
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
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.
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
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
FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
QualiTech, Inc
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
COCONUT LOBSTER TAIL, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
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
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
MINI VEGETABLE SPRINGROLL, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
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
Lecithin Reishi Complex soft gels
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
MINI CLASSIC FRENCH QUICHE, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Artichoke Bottom Ratatouille Pack Size: 240 ea. per case UPC: 18010-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA
Gourmet Foods, Inc.
VEGETABLE EMPANADA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
COCONUT SHRIMP, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
MINI VEGETABLE EGGROLL, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Super Lecithin Complex soft gels
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
FE Maple, Product Code 27128. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
QualiTech, Inc
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
Gummy Frogs, 6oz, UPC 6105465200, 61054645500
King Henry's, Inc.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Premium Protein III, NET WT 16 OZ. (454g) www.greenwoodbiotech.com
Triceutical Inc./Zhang
PE Blueberry, Product Code 27136. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
QualiTech, Inc
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.
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
HEB Ready Fresh Go Pineappple, Grapes & Apples with Banana Chips 6 oz. UPC 4122002138 packaged in clear plastic tray
Fresh From Texas Inc.
Strudel Wild Mushroom Pack Size: 240 ea. per case UPC: 17338-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA
Gourmet Foods, Inc.
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
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.