2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 38 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 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.
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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.
Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fiddle Diddles Inc., of Maple Grove, Minn.
Crider Inc. Recalls Canned Organic Roasted Chicken Breast Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Crider, Inc.
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TOYOTA
KIA 2016: SEATS
KIA
Brookwood Farms, Inc. Recalls Pulled Pork Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen
Brookwood Farms
St. Clair Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen
St. Clair Foods Inc.
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
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MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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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., 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.
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.
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.
Gourmet Chocolate Chip Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Gourmet Apple Spice Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Publix Raspberry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
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.
Kelloggs ¿ Eggo ¿ Nutri-Grain¿ Whole Wheat Waffles 12.3 oz (10 ct) retail carton 8, 12.3 oz retail cartons per case
Kellogg Company
Publix Apple Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Gourmet Pistachio Flavored Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
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.
Old Fashioned Shortcake (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Chocolate Sugar Cookies (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
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
Gourmet Banana Nut Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Tripple Berry Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Salami; Net WT. 1lb (453g); P.O. Box 399 Thomson IL, FDA# 1481764 Thomason
Schafer Fisheries
8 Irish Soda Scones
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Archer Farms Cheese Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
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.
Banana Walnut Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
BIKAJI Chowpati BHELPURI, NET WT : 300 g [ 10.58 OZ ], Item No: B022, PRODUCT OF INDIA
KRISHNA FOOD CORP
Peach Melba Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Gourmet Red Velvet Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by Harris Teeter, Mathews, NC 28105.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
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
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.