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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 20 critical, 26 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

CUSA Dissectron Fingertip Laparoscopic Cannula, REF F75221, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in Tyvek pouch, Five (5) sealed pouches are packaged in a cardboard box. For use with CUSA DISSECTRON Hand pieces and Sontrodes

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Brilliance 64 CT Model Number 728231 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Philips Medical Systems

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

CDI¿ H/S Cuvette The intended use for the CDI¿ H IS Cuvette is as follows: The CDI¿ H/S Cuvettes are intended for use with a CDI monitor during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures when continuous monitoring of blood hematocrit and oxygen saturation is desired.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 400 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers:10329756, 10341161

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B2 60ml, art. no. 681056. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C1 60ml, art. no. 681059. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Multix Fusion VA10 Product Usage: The Multix Fusion VA10 system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic exposures of the whole body including:skull, chest, abdomen and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients. It can also be used for intravenous, small interventions (like biopsy, punctures, etc.) and emergency (trauma, critical ill)applications.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

RayStation 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 5.0 and 4.3 (InverseArc 1.0) -- Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System RayStation is a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy. The treatment plans provide treatment unit set-up parameters and estimates of dose distributions expected during the proposed treatment, and may be used to administer treatments after review and approval by the intended user. The system functionality can be configured based on user

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Ingenuity Core 128 Model Number 728323 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Philips Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

YSIO Max Product Usage: The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients. It can also be used for intravenous, small interventions (like biopsy, punctures, etc.) and emergency (trauma, critical ill) applications. Exposures may be taken with the patient sitting, standing,

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color A3 60ml, art. no. 681052. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 405 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers: 10844812, 1028322, 10313971 , 10310469

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

VariaBreeze; Catalog number: 7300-0035-2. Podiatry: ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue including matrixectomy, periungal and subungal warts, plantar warts, radical nail excision, and neuromas. The temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.)

New Star Lasers, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Lumbar Drainage Set, REF 910120A, Sterile EO, Rx only, primary packaged in a PVC blister sealed with Tyvek sheet and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch. External drainag system is primary packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch. One (1) sealed package of lumbar catheter and External drainage system is finally packaged in a cardboard box. Intended for CSF external drainage

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C3 60ml, art. no. 681061. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

IgE Calibrator Series

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

CPSC No agency class Oct 12, 2016

Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 12, 2016

FORD 2015-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 12, 2016

LINCOLN 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

LINCOLN

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 12, 2016

Chicharrones J&J Recalls Rendered Animal Fat (Pork Lard) Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Chicharrones J&J

CPSC No agency class Oct 11, 2016

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 11, 2016

HYUNDAI 2015-2016: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 11, 2016

HONDA 2016: PARKING BRAKE

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 11, 2016

NISSAN 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NISSAN

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 9, 2016

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Product Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 9, 2016

Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

NHTSA No agency class Oct 7, 2016

HYUNDAI 2010-2016: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

HYUNDAI

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 7, 2016

Silver Springs Farms, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Adulteration

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2016

Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2016

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2016

Summer Infant Recalls Infant Bath Tubs Due to Risk of Impact Injury and Drowning

Summer Infant, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.

CPSC No agency class Oct 6, 2016

Wildhorn Outfitters Recalls to Repair Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Datafly Commerce LLC, d/b/a Wildhorn Outfitters, of Draper, Utah

NHTSA No agency class Oct 6, 2016

SUBARU 2017: STEERING:COLUMN

SUBARU

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Federico's Mexican Cookies Excelente Variedad, Net Wt. 21oz, 10packs/case, UPC 9154450521.

Federico's Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Triana Family Brioche Donuts Bavarian Cream Net Wt. 0.75 LBS (340 g) 12 -24 Jabez St., Newark, NJ 07106 UPC 000260003995 packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container

PAO DE MILHO III, LLC

FDA Food Low Oct 5, 2016

Label reads in part as " GOYA ***HONEY WITH COMB***PURE ALL NATURAL***NET WT. 16 OZ (1LB)***15173***GOYA FOODS, INC. SECAUCUS, NJ 07096"

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

365 Everyday Value Mango Frozen Fruit Bars 4 Bars-4 fl. oz. (118 mL) each-Net 16 fl. oz. (472 mL) in a cardboard carton, UPC: 0-99482-41344-6, Distributed By: Whole Foods Market Austin, Texas 78703

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Australia -Cashew Cinnamon - Caf¿ Bounce, each bulk bag contains 60 pieces, and has UPC 29335805000494

Bounce Life Style HQ

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Onion n Garlic 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Country Dill 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Crofters 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Bounce Energy Ball Cashew & Pecan Vitality Lift, each loose unit has net wt 42 gram. The bulk pack (contains 60 pieces) has UPC 9335805000872 and 9335805000308. The jar (contains 40 pieces) has UPC 9335805000254. Bounce Energy Ball Cashew & Pecan Vitality Lift unit has UPC 9335805000094 (61,764 balls); 9335805001077 (7,200 balls); and 9335805000049 (257 balls).

Bounce Life Style HQ

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Leyden 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

US - Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls (old name), net wt. 1.48 oz. (42g). Product UPC Codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes). US - Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls (new name), net wt. 1.48 oz. (42g). Product UPC codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes). Australia - Bounce Energy Ball Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch, individual pack has a net wt. 42g and UPC 19335805000374 and 40 pc. jar has UPC

Bounce Life Style HQ

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Jakes Candy Gummies Worms. o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** GUMMIES WORMS *** Net Wt. 1.1 oz. *** Exp. 12/2020 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors, including FD&C #5. *** 12 bags per case

Four Brothers Packaging Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Fait Fras 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

No-Salt-Added Black Beans, 15 oz. (425 g), packaged under the following brands: 1. HEB, UPC 41220-91262; 2. Kuner's UPC 72273-13613. Distributed by Kuner-Empson, Division of Faribault Foods, Inc., 128 NW 18th Street, Faribault, MN 55021; 3. Mrs. Grimes, UPC 71891-47607. Distributed by: Mrs. Grimes, Division of Faribault Foods, Inc., 128 NW 18th Street, Faribault, MN 55021; 4. HyVee, UPC 75450-10519. Distributed by Hy-Vee, Inc., 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 5

Faribault Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Polkton Corners 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Gallon (3.78L) in plastic one gallon container; Fresh Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Heavy Whipping Cream Half Pint (236 mL) in waxed cardboard carton; Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Quart (946mL) in waxed cardboard carton.

Dean Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 5, 2016

Edam 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.

Grassfields Cheese, LLC

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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.