2016 Recalls
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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 34 critical, 16 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (43), CPSC (4), NHTSA (3), 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.
HYUNDAI 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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HYUNDAI 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
Loot Crate, Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., supplied by ICUP, Inc. of Cherry Hill, N.J.
STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
MITSUBISHI 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MITSUBISHI
HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green brown and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Bucks Sunflower kerne…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Keebler Cookie Dough Minis, 150 ct., 2.5 oz.
Kellogg Company
Keebler Graham Crumbs, 160 oz. , 400 oz.
Kellogg Company
Keebler Animals Crackers; 10 ct., 2.4 oz.
Kellogg Company
Navitas Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free., non GMO. Ingredients: Organic roasted cashew…
Navitas, LLC.
Spicy Kimchi
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods, Cool Breeze Salad Ki…
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Cajun Hot Mix 6 OZ. packaged in clear plastic bags with sticker label. This product has multiple brands. All brands are under the same UPC 0525450026…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Bolthouse Farms Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 g protein per bottle + 21 vitamins & minerals. Packaged in 15.2 oz/450 mL item number: PPCN4BF6; 32…
Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc
HC SWEET N SALTY 3oz packaged in clear bags with attached brown, green, and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Buck's Sweet N Salty trail mix" U…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Kimchi Guacamole Item Number 20185700000
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00064 0. Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Whole Foods Market Korean BBQ Sauce NET WT 12 OZ (340g) packaged in a glass bottle
Whole Foods Market
The sunflower kernels roasted and salted were packed in a 30 lbs. corrugated box with a poly liner with the following labeling: Roasted and Sal…
C.J. Dannemiller Company, Inc.
Los Mart Chicharrin Lagrima (Palmex Rotini), 1 lb., Package & Distributed by Martinez Imports, 1 Market St., Bldg #6, Passaic, NJ 07055
Martinez Imports, LLC
Cashew Trail Mix Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480025850, Case UPC: 637480029858. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped bars, Ambient Sto…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Keebler E. L. Fudge Double Stuffed Sandwich Cookies, 12 ct., 12 oz.
Kellogg Company
Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip, 12 ct., 12.4 oz.; and 2.7 oz. cup
Kellogg Company
Kashi Whole Grain Bars 35 g individual bar, 18 count retail carton (630 g), 6 cartons per case
Kellogg Company
Cinnamon Bun Crisp Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480059251, Case UPC: 637480005906. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped bars, Ambient S…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Kashi GOLEAN Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 oz. individual bar 5 count retail carton (7.95 oz.), 6 cartons per case; 8 count carton (12.72 oz.); 1…
Kellogg Company
CLIF BAR Mojo Mountain Mix trail bar, 45 g bar UPC: 7-22252-10561-5; 12 count packages; INGREDIENTS: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Soy Rice Crisps (…
Clif Bar And Company
Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut L…
Whole Foods Market
Keebler Gripz Chips D 325 ct Bulk, .9 oz.
Kellogg Company
Day Break Peanut Butter Fudge Crisp Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480055024, Case UPC: 637480059022. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrappe…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Bolthouse Farms Coffee Protein Plus: 30 g protein per bottle + 21 vitamins & minerals. Packaged in 11 oz./325 mL - item number PPJ3BF9; 15.2 oz/4…
Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc
Frozen Organic Premium Blend Vegetable Medley with Shelled Edamame, Organic by Nature brand, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00065 7. Product …
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Keebler Mini Sandies Shortbread cookies, 100 ct., 1.0 oz.
Kellogg Company
SWEET N SALTY MIX 7.5 oz. packaged in a clear plastic bag with brown and purple label with the UPC 052545013397
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Keebler Animal Totes, bulk tote 400 lb.
Kellogg Company
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods Broccoli Raisin Salad…
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Kashi Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars 1.2 oz individual bar 6 count retail carton (7.4 oz.), 12 carton per case; 35 count club store carton (42 oz.),…
Kellogg Company
SWEET N SALTY 10 OZ packaged in a clear plastic bag with sticky label under the UPC code 052545023396 and several brands including BIG R STORE'S, FAM…
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Gripz Variety On the Go Pack, 14 pack, 12.6 oz.
Kellogg Company
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480022774, Case UPC: 00637480025577. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped …
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Cajun hot mix 6 OZ Family Choice Brand, packaged in a clear plastic bag with brown and blue sticky labile. UPC 052545012680
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Day Break Cranberry Almond Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480055062, Case UPC: 637480059060. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped bars, A…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 6x6, UPC: 637480046060, Case UPC: 637480046657. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped bars, Ambie…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables, Wellsley Farms Organic brand, net wt. 4 lb. The UPC is 8 88670 01013 6. Product label bears cooking instructions…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Navitas Naturals Superfood Maca bar: Sweet Maple, Maca, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free. Ingredients: Distributed by Navitas Natural…
Navitas, LLC.
Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch Bar 6x5, UPC: 637480035057, Case UPC: 637480039055. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped ba…
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Frozen Organic Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature brand, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00063 3. Frozen IQF Organic Premium Sweet Baby…
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods Cool Breeze Health SA…
Garden-Fresh Foods, 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: 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.