2016 Recalls
6,806 recalls · Page 63 of 137
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.11% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 137 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 11 critical, 33 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), FDA Food (12), FDA Drug (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Organic Chopped Onions, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 45 lb, UPC R02303 Organic Diced Onions, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Organic Stir-Fry, brand Kirkland Signature, frozen, net wt. 4lb. UPC 9661910114 The ingredients statement declares: Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Mush…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 50 lb, UPC 205050004485CR Organic Petite Whole Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 5 lb, UPC 571100014…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Brussels Sprouts, Brand O Organic, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 7989340283
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
GFS Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, 68 oz, 14 cut with papers. Manufactured by The Fathers Table and Distributed by Gordon Food Service.
The Father's Table, LLC
Supreme Garden Stir-Fry, brand VIP, frozen, net wt. 14oz. UPC 7007705010 The ingredients statement declares: Beans, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, a…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Green Peas, Brand Bybee's Best, Net Wt 20 lb, UPC 4635800011 Green Peas, Brand Byee Foods, Net Wt 50 lb, UPC 155000007785CR Organic Sweet Baby Peas…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Organic Chopped Kale, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 56 oz, UPC 4635800054 Organic Chopped Kale, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 40 lb, UPC R02208 Chopp…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Organic California Harvest, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen, net wt. 10oz. UPC 5711000122 The ingredients statement declares: Broccoli, Carr…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
GFS Fruit Swirl Variety Cheesecake, 68 oz, 12 cut. Manufactured by The Fathers Table and Distributed by Gordon Food Service.
The Father's Table, LLC
Harris Teeter Organics Mixed Vegetables, 16oz bags (product labeling not available).
Harris Teeter Distribution Ctr
Supreme Bean & Carrot Blend, brand VIP, frozen, net wt. 14oz. UPC 7007705002 The ingredient statement declares: Beans and Carrots.
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Acetylcyst 10% OPHT SOL, 10%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Medicap Pharmacy, 2790 W Cherry Lane, Meridian, ID 83642, NDC 99999-9996-94.
Medicap Pharmacy
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended-Release Capsules, 10 mg, 90- count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC Elizabeth, NJ 07207 USA…
Actavis Inc
Oxacillin for Injection, USP, 10 grams per pharmacy bulk package, Buffered - For IV Use, Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free, Rx Only, Mfd for S…
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-release Tablets USP, RX, 250 mg, 100 count bottles, Manufactured in Israel by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 97…
Teva North America
mitoXANTRONE Injection USP (concentrate), 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial packaged in a carton, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, I…
Teva North America
Signmoidoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …
Pentax Medical Company
DIAMOND-FLEX CIRCULAR RETRACTOR, ANGLED, 40MM 5MM, Product Code 89-6114, Lot Code(s): 878971; 879366; 879404, and Date Code: C16. Designed to ret…
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Best Theratronics cabinet x-ray systems intended for use in the irradiation of blood and blood products (packaged in transfusion bags) to inactivate …
BEST THERATRONICS LTD.
Quickie Q7 wheelchair. Model EIR4 Physical Medicine. The Quickie Q7 series of wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to persons limited…
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
Acceava Mono II Rapid Test Strip (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 92404. Mononucleosis Rapid Test Device a simple test that utilizes an ext…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
AUTOCOMP6 XPS High Speed Compounder REF 58810
The Metrix Company
Babytherm 8004/8010, Infant Warmer, Class II device, 510 K K971198, Catalog # FR00105 (Babytherm 8010), 2M30404 (Babytherm 8004), non sterile, softwa…
Draeger Medical, Inc.
SPHERICAL HEAD REFLECTION(R) 6.5 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, REF 71332525, QTY: (1), STERILE R, smith&nephew Total hip components are indicated for individ…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
AnastoClip AC 8cm 35 Clips (1 Each} Large REF # 4000-07 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge conta…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Colonoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …
Pentax Medical Company
AUTOCOMP6 High Speed Compounder
The Metrix Company
ADVIA¿ Chemistry (Syva Onboard) Theophylline_2 (THEO_2) Reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative analysis of theophylline in human …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Henry Schein One Step + Mono Rapid Test Device, Catalog No. 9004070 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively an…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Cardinal Health Mono Rapid Test, Catalog No. B1077-28, a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selective…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
MOSAIQ Oncology Information System
Elekta, Inc.
AUTOCOMP6 XP High Speed Compounder REF 58810
The Metrix Company
Container fill and transfer sets, automatic fill compatible, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 1500 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL.
The Metrix Company
Stryker Orthopaedics Trident Constrained Liner Inserter/Impactor Tip, 22 mm, 28 mm, and 32 mm. Non Sterile Catalog Numbers 2199-2022, 2199-2028 a…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems and UniCel DxC Synchron Access Integrated Clinical Systems The affected part is Part number 70300. Part numbe…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (6 Pack} REF# 4001-00 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge cont…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Ultrasound Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic Visualization of, and therapeutic access to the Up…
Pentax Medical Company
Integra External Fixation System Rocker Bottom Model # 12225400. For use in the treatment of bone conditions amenable to treatment by the use of e…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Signify Mono (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 01P52-25 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and …
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL.
The Metrix Company
Anastoclip AC 8cm 35 Clips (1 Each} Medium REF # 4000-06 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge conta…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Dual Chamber Container fill with gravity/attached transfer sets, 250 mL / 1250 mL, 300 mL / 1700 mL, 500 mL / 2500 mL, 500 mL / 3500 mL
The Metrix Company
Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …
Pentax Medical Company
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (6 Pack} REF# e4001-00 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge cont…
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Molift Air 205, Molift Air 205 Propulsion, Molift Air IRC, Molift Air 205 IRC Propulsion, Molift Air 300, Molift Air 300 Propulsion, Molift Air 300 I…
Moller Vital
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signa…
Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass.
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2016
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.