2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 54 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 20 critical, 29 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 38 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (17), FDA Food (16), NHTSA (9), 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.
3.5mm Bowed Locking Compression Femur Plates, 14 hole Orthopediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System comes in sets that offer the advantage of both conventional and locking plate fixation devices and instrumentation in one system. Utilizing both locking and non- locking screws, PediLoc offers a construct that resists angular collapse while simultaneously acting as an effective aid to fracture reduction.
OrthoPediatrics Corp
CADstream software. Product Usage: CADstream is an image processing system designed to assist in the visualization, analysis, and reporting of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. CADstream also is intended to provide workflow efficiency and interventional planning tools.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
FPS 35mm x 3.5 mm non-locking screw
Ortho Solutions Inc
Sage In-Vitro Fertilization- CSC (Choline Substituted Cryopreservation) Thawing Medium Product Number: ART-8018 Intended for use in freezing embryos. This product is intended for thawing of embryos frozen with ART-8017, CSC Freezing Medium. This kit is designed to be used in conjunction with the SAGE CSC Freezing Medium Kit (ART-8017).
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Syngo.via picture archiving and communication system Syngo via is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Merge Cardio software. Product Usage: Merge Cardio is an integrated cardiovascular information system classified as a picture archiving and communications system.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
St¿ckert S5 System, S5 Heart-lung machine, Cardiopulmonary bypass heart-lung machine console Product Usage: The St¿ckert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six (6) hours or less. These devices come in direct contact with the central circulatory system but they are not intended to control, diagnose, monitor or correct a defect.
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
TECNIS OptiBlue 1-Piece IOL with the TECNIS iTec Preloaded Delivery System, Model No. PCB00V The product is indicated for implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by extracapsular cataract extraction. The lens is intended to be placed in the capsular bag
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
TECNIS 1-Piece IOL, Model No. ZCB00 The product is indicated for implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by extracapsular cataract extraction. The lens is intended to be placed in the capsular bag
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Pentax Video Bronchoscope Designed to be used with a Pentax Video Processor (including light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
Pentax of America Inc
Broselow/Hinkle, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY SYSTEM, Broselow Complete Set of Colored Pouches, Product Code 7730MOD
Carefusion 2200 Inc
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Models: M3535A and M3536A
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
EkoSonic Endovascular Devices EKOS Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter
EKOS Corporation
IG1, IGF-I reagent, Catalog # LKGF1; For the quantitative measurement of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in serum or heparinized plasma.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
TECNIS Multifocal 1-Piece Intraocular Lens, Model No. ZKB00, ZLB00; The product is indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients with and without presbyopia in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by extracapsular cataract extraction and who desire near, intermediate, and distance vision with increased spectacle independence. The lens is intended to be placed in the capsular bag
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
Sertera Biopsy Device, Sterile; Used primarily in ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
Hologic, Inc
AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model No. Z9002 The product is indicated for implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by extracapsular cataract extraction. The lens is intended to be placed in the capsular bag.
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)
FORD 2013-2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
FORD
Advanced Sports International Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.
GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
SmartPool Recalls Pool Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers
SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.J.
FORD 2014: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
FORD
SUBARU 2010-2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SUBARU
Caviness Beef Packers Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.
Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Foods, Inc.
VOLVO 2016-2017: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VOLVO
BMW 2013-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW
Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Recalls Beef, Veal, And Bison Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Adulteration
Adams Farm Slaughterhouse LLC
Kiwi Care Package Company Recalls Wattie's Canned Spaghetti With Sausage Products Distributed Without Benefit Of Import Inspection
CADILLAC 2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
CADILLAC
JEEP 2017: EQUIPMENT
JEEP
MAZDA 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
MAZDA
MAZDA 2014-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MAZDA
RFG Canada Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Pizza Products Distributed Without Benefit of Import Inspection
Pictsweet(R) Seasoned Summer Vegetables, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056097622
The Pictsweet Company
Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling, packaged in 9-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 13.02 oz (396 g), UPC 888109110499; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.89 oz (82 g), UPC 888109010492. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Hostess Brands, LLC
Atlantic Spice Cranberry Health Mix, packaged in a 16 oz, clear plastic bag; #1947
Atlantic Spice Co., Inc.
MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 1 LB. plastic retail container
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Hostess Donettes Maple Glazed Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-17-ct bagsof mini donuts, net wt. 10.50oz, UPC 888109111243; the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Hostess Brands, LLC
Green Beans -FoodService packages 827200Pu Tote Green Bean Cut Usa, Item no. 3883; Watts Brothers Cut Green Beans, item no. V5180; Sc 5197 12/2# Cut Green Beans, item no. V5403; Sr 3064 1/30# cut Green Beans, item no. V5405.
ConAgra Foods Inc
Specialty Sandwich Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrappe
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Mini Roll Tondo No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Publix Nuts, Seeds and Raisins Mix in the following sizes: 16.2 oz. Plastic Clamshell Box, 5.06 oz. Plastic Go-cup and 25 lbs. Bags
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Label reads in part as: "NuChef Soy Sauce***Contenido Neto (Net Content): 1 Gal¿n (1 Gallon) (128 fl. oz.)***P.O. Box 10718, San Juan PR 00922-0712 Tel. (787) 781-7950 Packed for Northwestern Selecta Made in USA***".
Gasco Industrial
COMBOS CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKER - Net Wt. 6.30 oz (178.6 g) Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC USPC 41419420072
Mars Chocolate North America
Whole Food Market Thai Shrimp Salad Serving Size 8 oz. Distributed by Whole Foods Market Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 UPC 8-2510-00081
Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office
Country Home Bakers, All Natural Chocolate Chunk with Salty Caramel Cookie Dough, Net Wt: 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg), Count: 240-1.5oz (43g) portions, Country Home Bakers, Atlanta, GA 30310, ready to bake.
Country Home Bakers
Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold), net wt. 5 lbs., item V5398, UPC 681241153986. Trader Joe's Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, net wt. 16 oz., item 5474, UPC 0029 9633. *********NICHIREI BRANDS ARE NOT DISTRIBUTED IN THE US***** Nichirei Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, item V5599, UPC 4 902130 363610 Nichirei Value + Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, item V5801, UPC 4 949486 327026
ConAgra Foods Inc
Chocolate Frosted Mini Donuts, packaged in 6-20ct and 9ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 11.25oz, UPC 888109150020; packaged in 9ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 14.07oz, UPC 888109110239; packaged in 6ct single serve packages as Dolly Madison Chocolate Mini Donuts, net wt. 3oz, UPC 888109300067; packaged in 6ct single serve packages as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 3oz, UPC 888109050023; the most respon
Hostess Brands, LLC
Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241593. Ingredient: Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Salt), Milk (Powder Fat Whole), Salt, Yeast, Ascorbic Acid. Contains Wheat, Milk Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA
Bakers Of Paris, 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.