PlainRecalls

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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), NHTSA (6), USDA FSIS (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.

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 21, 2016

502 Boundary Blvd. Recalls Black Forest Ham Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

CPSC No agency class Sep 20, 2016

Denon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2016

PORSCHE 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT

PORSCHE

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 20, 2016

Speedy Foods Recalls Chicken Spring Rolls Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens

Speedy Foods LLC

NHTSA No agency class Sep 19, 2016

MITSUBISHI 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MITSUBISHI

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 17, 2016

Gallo Meats LLC. Recalls Sausage, Beef and Lamb Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

NHTSA No agency class Sep 16, 2016

TOYOTA 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 16, 2016

Bunge's Meats Recalls Pork Products Formulated With Water That Did Not Meet EPA Drinking Water Standards

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 16, 2016

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC Recalls Beef Tamale Products Containing Meat Produced Without Benefit of Federal Inspection

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company LLC

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2016

Bungee Chairs Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Nanjing Kekang Outdoor Products

Big 5 Sporting Goods, of El Segundo, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2016

GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2016

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

CPSC No agency class Sep 15, 2016

Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2016

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2016

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2010-2014: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2016

FIAT 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FIAT

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL PANCAKES***PANCAKES & WAFFLE MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 14, 2016

Maytag Blue cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic wrap at store level, sold in various sizes (approximately 3-4 oz pieces), labeled with company issued Maytag Blue cheese label and Schnuck Markets scale label, UPC 0021806200000.

Schnucks Markets Corporate Office

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES COCOA***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Lysander's Premium Teriyaki Marinade, 1 oz (28 g), polypropylene and clamshell style card, 12 units per case. Manufactured by Geneva Foods, LLC.

Geneva Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES INTEGRAL BLANCO***WHITE WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) D3 1000IU, 125 count, UPC 0-31604-02793-3

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 140 count, UPC 0-31604-02727-8

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made (R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 360 count, UPC 0-31604-02729-2

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

PF Chang's Home Menu Brand Shrimp Lo Mein, UPC 3100067005, 22 oz bag, 4 bags per case, ConAgra Foods, Omaha, NE 68102

ConAgra Frozen Foods, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Inland Market, Maryland Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES DE AVENA***OATMEAL PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Lysander's All Natural Spicy Bourbon Flavor Rub; for beef, chicken, pork, and fish; 3.8 oz (107.7 g) foil bag, 6 units per case. Manufactured by Geneva Foods, LLC.

Geneva Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "SuperMax HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi, 150 count, UPC 0-31604-04172-4

Pharmavite

FDA Food Critical Sep 14, 2016

Aldi's Millville protein chew bars, peanut, dark chocolate & almond packaged 5 bars per box in a yellow and brown box with brown and white lettering.

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "Maga***ALMOJABANAS***RICE AND WHEAT FLOUR FRITTER MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 6 oz (171gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Industrial Machuchal***Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, PR 00637"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Archer Farms Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Blend with pineapple & red pepper packaged in a flexible plastic bag

Superior Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails, 90 count, UPC 0-31604-04016-1

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Spinach Krab & Artichoke Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES COCO***COCONUT PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

7-Eleven, Fresh To Go, Walnut Fudge Brownie Net weight: 3.8 Ounces, Number of units per package: One Shelf life: Three Days Expiration date: 0708 (July 8, 2016)

Bakery Express - Mid Atlantic, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Alaskan Salmon Salad, 12 x 8 oz. and 5 lb., for Whole Foods Market

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) D3 1000IU, 300 count, UPC 0-31604-02683-7

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS Produced by Ricker Hill Orchards, Turner, ME 04282

Ricker Hill Orchards

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Inland Market, Premium Blue Crab Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 460 count, UPC 0-31604-02728-5

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi for Her plus Omega-3, 100 count, UPC 0-31604-04236-3

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Inland Market, Dungeness Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Smoked Whitefish Salad, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.

Inland Seafood, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi, 90 count, UPC 0-31604-02841-1

Pharmavite

FDA Food Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Spicy Crab Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.

Inland Seafood, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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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.