2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 59 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 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.
502 Boundary Blvd. Recalls Black Forest Ham Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Denon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
PORSCHE 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT
PORSCHE
Speedy Foods Recalls Chicken Spring Rolls Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens
Speedy Foods LLC
MITSUBISHI 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MITSUBISHI
Gallo Meats LLC. Recalls Sausage, Beef and Lamb Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
TOYOTA 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
TOYOTA
Bunge's Meats Recalls Pork Products Formulated With Water That Did Not Meet EPA Drinking Water Standards
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC Recalls Beef Tamale Products Containing Meat Produced Without Benefit of Federal Inspection
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company LLC
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.
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards
Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2010-2014: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP
FIAT 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FIAT
Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL PANCAKES***PANCAKES & WAFFLE MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"
Productos La Finca, Inc.
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
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.
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
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.
Nature Made(R) D3 1000IU, 125 count, UPC 0-31604-02793-3
Pharmavite
Nature Made(R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 140 count, UPC 0-31604-02727-8
Pharmavite
Nature Made (R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 360 count, UPC 0-31604-02729-2
Pharmavite
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
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.
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.
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
Product label reads in part: "SuperMax HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR"
Productos La Finca, Inc.
Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi, 150 count, UPC 0-31604-04172-4
Pharmavite
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
Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"
Productos La Finca, Inc.
Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
Inland Seafood, Inc.
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.
Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Archer Farms Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Blend with pineapple & red pepper packaged in a flexible plastic bag
Superior Foods
Nature Made(R) adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails, 90 count, UPC 0-31604-04016-1
Pharmavite
Spinach Krab & Artichoke Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Inland Seafood, Inc.
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.
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.
Alaskan Salmon Salad, 12 x 8 oz. and 5 lb., for Whole Foods Market
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Nature Made(R) D3 1000IU, 300 count, UPC 0-31604-02683-7
Pharmavite
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
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.
Nature Made(R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 460 count, UPC 0-31604-02728-5
Pharmavite
Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi for Her plus Omega-3, 100 count, UPC 0-31604-04236-3
Pharmavite
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.
Smoked Whitefish Salad, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Nature Made(R) adult gummies Multi, 90 count, UPC 0-31604-02841-1
Pharmavite
Spicy Crab Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Inland Seafood, 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.