2016 Recalls
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2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 165 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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Drug (9), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Senexon Liquid (sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz. (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 053…
Pharmatech LLC
Papaverine 150 mg / Phentolamine 5 mg vials, packaged 5.5 mL in a sterile, clear 10 mL MDV, Rx only, Sterile Injection, Vital Care Compounder, Hattie…
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Moxifloxacin 0.5% + Dexamethazone 0.1%, 15ml vial Contains: Moxifloxacin 5mg/ml, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 1mg/ml, Rx only, For ophthalmic use …
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Papaverine 150 mg/Phentolamine 5 mg and Prostaglandin 50 mcg, packaged as 5.5 mL in a 10 mL MDV, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Ninjacof-A (acetaminophen, chlophedianol HCl, pyrilamine maleate) Liquid, 160 mg/12.5 mg/12.5 mg in each 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Manufactured…
Pharmatech LLC
Olopatadine 0.8% Ophthalmic Solution, 3ml bottle, Rx, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Moxifloxacin HCl 1 mg/ml (0.1mg/0.1ml) and BSS solution, 2ml Single use vial, Rx, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Senna Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 09…
Pharmatech LLC
Morphine Sulfate 15mg/ml Injection, 20 ml MDV, Rx, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
BruxZir Shaded, Model No. 70-1167-NOW0001, 70-1167-NOW0002, 70-1167-NOW0003, 70-1167-NOW0005, 70-1167-NOW0006 The device is indicated for use by …
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc
R&D Systems, Quantikine¿ IVD¿sTfR Immunoassay Kit, for the quantitative determination of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) concentrations in human …
R & D Systems, Inc.
Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR), Model 96280. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central Station f…
Spacelabs Healthcare Inc
Syngo.plaza, Picture Archiving and Communication System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…
Trividia Health
Spiegelberg Brain Pressure Monitoring System Probe 3PN, REF: SNDI3.1.531FV534P and Probe 3PS, REF: SNDI3.1.63/FV535P Product Usage: lntracranial…
Spiegelberg Gmbh & Co. KG
TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…
Trividia Health
CareLink iPro Version 1.10, Catalog No. MMT-7340 With data obtained from the iPro2 recorder and blood glucose meter, the CareLink iPro software retr…
Medtronic Inc.
Syngo RT Therapist, Accelerator, Linear, Medical Syngo RT Therapist is a software application whose indication for use includes the viewing, process…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator U, For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur"' systems: Myoglobin cTnl …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…
Trividia Health
AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detec…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: A2-80071-DF Product Code: A2-…
Zyno Medical LLC
Zyno Medical Administration Set Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: B2-70072-F Product Usage: Zyno…
Zyno Medical LLC
Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. RX For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: B2-70071-DF Product Code: B2-7…
Zyno Medical LLC
The EKOS cart has the catalog number 700-60101. The EKOS cart is a custom infusion stand/cart used to hold and transport the EkoSonic Control Unit…
EKOS Corporation
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
Ethicon, Inc.
PRIMUS, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of ca…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ARTISTE, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTETM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray pho…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II. Product Usage: The Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive (SBD) /Small Battery Drive I…
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Central Station, Model 96102, Version 1.1.2. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central St…
Spacelabs Healthcare Inc
Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 with software version 9.15 The Alaris Syringe Pump module is part of the Alaris System. The syringe pump delivers…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…
Trividia Health
DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay, Catalog number 0977. Toxicology: The DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay is intended for the quantitative determinatio…
Microgenics Corporation
Syngo.plaza VB10A, Picture Archiving and Communication System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: A2-80072-F Product Usage: Zyn…
Zyno Medical LLC
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FULLBEAUTY Brands Recalls Children's Nightgowns Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Interlogix Recalls to Inspect Personal Panic Devices Due to Failure to Operate in an Emergency
Interlogix, of Lincolnton, NC
Office Depot Recalls Winsley Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Office Depot, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb.
Hallee Recalls Bed Canopies Due to Entanglement and Strangulation Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
KIA 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
KIA
BMW 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW
Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.
CHEVROLET,GMC 2016-2017: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
CHEVROLET,GMC
Woodstock Farms Mfg. Cape Cod Cranberry Mix Net Wt. 25 Lbs. Distributed by Woodstock Farms Mfg. Edison, NJ 08817 UPC C250575
United Natural Trading
Globespun Gourmet Dolma La- Tibetan potato, net wt. 8 oz., plastic wrapped. UPC 32328 00503.
Essential Foods Inc. dba Globespun Gourmet
Mint Chocolate Chip Devils Food Rollcake -8939-Baskin Robbins.Cakes are sealed in plastic and packed in a labeled cardboard box. Roll cake is packed …
Superior Dairy 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: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.