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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (35), NHTSA (6), CPSC (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.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 26, 2016

FORD 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 26, 2016

FORD,MERCURY 2010-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FORD,MERCURY

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 26, 2016

Gaiser's European Style Provision Inc. Recalls Chicken and Pork Bologna Products Due to Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens, and Being Formulated with Uninspected Meat and Poultry Products

Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 25, 2016

Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Fiddle Diddles Inc., of Maple Grove, Minn.

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 25, 2016

Crider Inc. Recalls Canned Organic Roasted Chicken Breast Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Crider, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2016

TOYOTA 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2016

KIA 2016: SEATS

KIA

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 21, 2016

Brookwood Farms, Inc. Recalls Pulled Pork Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen

Brookwood Farms

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 21, 2016

St. Clair Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen

St. Clair Foods Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2016

Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2016

Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2016

Summer Classics Recalls Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Summer Classics Inc., of Pelham, Ala.

CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2016

Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2016

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Oct 20, 2016

MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Archer Farms Strawberry Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Supermoms Kitchen Roast Beef & Cheddar Melt, Net Wt. 3.7 oz (105g). Keep Refrigerated. UPC 63913-94236

Northern Tier Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

The Bakery Raspberry Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Corn Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Cherry Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago, IL 60632 | UPC: 087745050033

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Gefilte Fish; Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL. FDA# 1481764; Net WT. 24 OZ (680G)

Schafer Fisheries

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Sour Cream Cookies (6 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

The Bakery Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

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., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.

R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Apple Cinnamon Loaf Bread (1 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

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.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Sesame & Chia), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 30 oz., Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 and Lincolnton, NC 28092.

R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Chocolate Chip Monster Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Apple Spice Monster Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Publix Raspberry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

The Bakery Apple Crumb Coffee Cake| Net Wt 15 OZ (425g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 078742052953

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Kelloggs ¿ Eggo ¿ Nutri-Grain¿ Whole Wheat Waffles 12.3 oz (10 ct) retail carton 8, 12.3 oz retail cartons per case

Kellogg Company

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Publix Apple Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Pistachio Flavored Monster Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Publix Cherry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802. UPC: 002-19562-00000

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Old Fashioned Shortcake (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Chocolate Sugar Cookies (6 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Low Oct 19, 2016

The Baker's Scoop 100% WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg) packaged in white paper bag

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Banana Nut Monster Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Tripple Berry Loaf Bread (1 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Salami; Net WT. 1lb (453g); P.O. Box 399 Thomson IL, FDA# 1481764 Thomason

Schafer Fisheries

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

8 Irish Soda Scones

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Archer Farms Cheese Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Kale Crackers, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.

R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Banana Walnut Loaf Bread (1 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Critical Oct 19, 2016

BIKAJI Chowpati BHELPURI, NET WT : 300 g [ 10.58 OZ ], Item No: B022, PRODUCT OF INDIA

KRISHNA FOOD CORP

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Peach Melba Loaf Bread (1 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Red Velvet Monster Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by Harris Teeter, Mathews, NC 28105.

R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.

R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.

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.