2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 50 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, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (16), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in vials with 10 ct., 25 ct., 50 ct., and sold as 10 ct. with meters. Quantitatively measure whole blood glucose in a professional setting or by self-testing.
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 retrospectively calibrates sensor data and provides reports of continuous glucose information. CareLink iPro reports show up to seven calendar days of study data. The reports are created in PDF format, so they can easily be printed or stored electronically.
Medtronic Inc.
Syngo RT Therapist, Accelerator, Linear, Medical Syngo RT Therapist is a software application whose indication for use includes the viewing, processing, filming, and archiving of medical images. It also permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment planning, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording
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 Cat No. ADVIA Centaur Calibrator U (2 Pack) - 03684480 (SMN 1 0309996)
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 vials with 10 ct., 25 ct., 50 ct., and sold as 10 ct. with meters. Quantitatively measure whole blood glucose in a professional setting or by self-testing.
Trividia Health
AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detection channels.
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: A2-80071-DF-120 (Expanded recall) Product Usage: Zyno Medical Administration Set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patients vascular system through a needle or a catheter inserted into a vein.
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 Medical Administration Set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patients vascular system through a needle or a catheter inserted into a vein.
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: B2-70071-DF-120 (expanded recall) Product Usage: Zyno Medical Administration Set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patients vascular system through a needle or a catheter inserted into a vein.
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. The cart is designed with three poles to hold infusion pumps and fluid bags, a tray on which the EkoSonic Control unit sits and a base designed to hold an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). The cart mounts on 4 wheels, two locking and two non-locking.
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 cancer
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 photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
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 II (SBD II) is designed for use in traumatology and orthopedic surgery of the skeleton, i.e. drilling, reaming or cutting bone. The Adaptors (05.001.024 and 05.001.108) can be used with one of the electrical consoles belonging to the Electric Pen Drive (EPD) to operate the Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
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 Station for the display of patient vital signs.
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 fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. Up to four Alaris Syringe pump modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump uses standard, single-use administration sets and syringes with luer-lock connectors.
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 vials with 10 ct., 25 ct., 50 ct., and sold as 10 ct. with meters. Quantitatively measure whole blood glucose in a professional setting or by self-testing.
Trividia Health
DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay, Catalog number 0977. Toxicology: The DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay is intended for the quantitative determination of salicylate in human serum or plasma.
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: Zyno Medical Administration Set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patients vascular system through a needle or a catheter inserted into a vein.
Zyno Medical LLC
WESTERN STAR 2014-2015: SEAT BELTS
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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
Daily's Premium Meats, LLC Recalls Bacon Products Due to Possible Listeria Adulteration
Daily's Premium Meats, LLC
Silver Springs Farms, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
B & M Philly Steaks, Inc.
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 8 per case. Product is frozen. Label has Baskin Robbins
Superior Dairy Inc
Cobblestone Bread Co. Wheat English Muffins, 12 oz. (6 count)plastic bag (340g) UPC: 0 72250 01316 1
Flowers Foods
Southern Grove Cashews with Sea Salt, a 10 ounce stand up pouch bag with a UPC 0 38445 12286 5 and the date codes of Best By May 24 2017 KN and August 05 2017 KN
Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
O Organics Vegetable Tray, 18 oz. (1 lb. 2 oz.) 510g plastic tray. Best If Used By: AUG 11 UPC (incorrect, which is on the tray): 021130984282 Product of USA & Mexico.
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
TAI PEI SHRIMP FRIED RICE, 8/12 oz. pails, Product # 7007700806
Ajinomoto Windsor Inc., Golden Tiger Plant
Colostrum6 Capsules 500mg, Item No 9901, 180 ct. Sold under the brands: Immune Tree, Immune Pro-6 (Not purchased since 8/25/2014), Surthrival, Good For You Canada. Packaged using HDPE White bottle, except Surthrival which uses a Brown HDPE Bottle
Immune Tree, Inc (formerly ITG, Inc.)
Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Chocolate Sheet Cake Ice Cream Cake-8981-Baskin Robbins.Cakes are sealed in plastic and packed in a labeled cardboard box. Sheet cake is packed 3 per case. Product is frozen.
Superior Dairy Inc
Campbell's SpaghettiOs Original Pasta in Tomato and Cheese Sauce Net Wt. 14.2 ounces in metal cans, NDC: 0-51000-22432-3
Campbell Soup Supply Co., LLC
Grassfields Gouda Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market
HOLIDAY PANTRY, RAISIN & NUT , NET WT. 9 OZ(255 G), UPC: 041282995424, Item # 130476.
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Woodstock Farms Mfg. Cranberry Nut Seed Mix Net Wt. 25 Lbs. Packed by by Woodstock Farms Mfg. Edison, NJ 08817 UPC 7523914090
United Natural Trading
Best Valu Cut/Cortado; Yellow Corn; Maiz Amarillo; Net Wt 14 OZ; Code: SSFF/R 10308; Best By: 04/11/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Federated Group Inc., Arlington Heights, IL ; Laura Lynn Cut Corn; Net Wt 16 oz.; Cut Corn Fresh Frozen For Freshness Best By: 04/11/18, 05/09/18, 06/06/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Ingle's Markets Inc., Asheville, NC 28816; Laura Lynn Family Economy Cut Corn; New Wt 32 OZ.; Best By: 05/10/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Ingle's Mar
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Colostrum6 Powder (2.5 oz), Item No. 9915, Sold under brand Immune Tree (discontinued), Packaged using HDPE White bottle
Immune Tree, Inc (formerly ITG, Inc.)
Vanilla Ice Cream Devils Food Rollcake-8941-Baskin Robbins. Cakes are sealed in plastic and packed in a labeled cardboard box. Roll cake is packed 8 per case. Product is frozen.
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: 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.