2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 67 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 27 critical, 23 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 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 (25), FDA Devices (11), CPSC (8), 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.
Ingenuity Core128, Model number 728323 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
RESPONSIVE, KNEE: FEMORAL total knee replacement COMPONENT CR/CS, SIZE 3L, REF 90-SRK-312300, QTY: 1, STERILE R,
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Selective Salpingography Catheter with Beacon Tip Cannula, Manipulator/ Injector, Uterine Used for injection of contrast medium into the fallopian tube(s) for selective salpingography.
Cook Inc.
Infinite 200 PRO The Tecan Infinite 200 PRO is a multifunctional microplate reader with injector option. The Infinite 200 PRO provides high performance for the vast majority of todays microplate applications and research and is robotic compatible. The Infinite 200 PRO has been designed as a general purpose laboratory instrument for professional use, supporting common 6 to 384-well microplates conforming to the ANSI/SBS standards.
Tecan US, Inc.
Slip-Cath Beacon Tip Catheter Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic The catheters are intended for use in angiographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
Cook Inc.
TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh, Model No. NSTM1015, NSTM1520, NSTM2030
Novus Scientific Ab
Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System Model Number: 0200432, 0200433 Product Usage: Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System: The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System, consisting of the INRatio 2 Home Monitor and INRatio PT/INR test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin therapy on clotting time by properly selected suitably trained users (by prescription for
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Transluminal Biliary Biopsy Forceps Set Forceps, Biopsy, Non-Electric Intended for access to and biopsy of tissue within the biliary ductal system
Cook Inc.
Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional Model Numbers: 0100004 Product Usage: Alere INRatio ¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use): The Alere INRatio ¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use), consisting of the INRatio ¿ 2 Monitor and INRatio¿ 2 PT/INR test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin on clotting time by health care professionals. The Alere INRatio¿ 2 PT
Alere San Diego, Inc.
White Lumax Guiding Coaxial Catheter Catheter, Percutaneous Intended for the delivery of angioplasty balloons and other types of interventional devices.
Cook Inc.
Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information on physiological and pathological states. For applications in human clinical diagnostic uses, only the Magellan Tracker software is intended for the use with the instrument. Software and instrument have been
Tecan US, Inc.
Salewa North America Recalls Wild Country Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Swarovski Recalls Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
Swarovski Lighting Ltd., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2014-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
HYUNDAI 2007-2008: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
HYUNDAI
Dazzling Toys Recalls Chicken Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Dazzling Toys, of Monroe, N.Y.
United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
HYUNDAI 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI
WFSP Foods, LLC Recalls Pork and Chicken Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WFSP Foods LLC
All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.J.
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FORD,LINCOLN
Sentry Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken EntrÇes Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Maple in clear plastic jar with brown plastic lid, Net Wt. 12 oz.., UPC 855881003370. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Nu Life Market LLC
Tortilla Crusted Crumb is a breading system. Product Item Key N21997-B. It composed of flour and other food grade ingredients. Product is bagged in 25 lbs. multiwalled polylined paper bags.
Hydroblend Inc
Lemony Pan-Seared Chicken with Pesto Potato Salad and Peas
HELLOFRESH
SOUTHWEST BREADER G2293 25 LB BAG POLY BAG ITEM G2293.43
Kerry, Inc
IQF 1/4 x 1/4 Yellow Onion Dice, item number 102654, bulk cases, net wt. 40 lbs. Onion 1/4 x1/4 Dice, Item number 103205, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Bulk flour bland breader packaged into 15, 30, and 50 lb bags or boxes.
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Seared Steak with Spring Veggie Succotash and Mint-Chive Pesto
HELLOFRESH
3/8" White Onion Strip-FRESH, item number 105196, bulk totes, net wt. 1200 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Label reads in part as: "Maga***BACALAITOS CODFISH FRITTER MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 4.5oz (128gr)***Productos La Finca Inc.***Zona Ind. Machuchal Ave. Quilinchini #61 Sabana Grande, PR 00637"
Productos La Finca, Inc.
Golden Dipt¿ Jalape¿o Breader is in a white 10 pound bag with the UPC number 763089721548 and Item Number: G5620.690.
Kerry, Inc
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread in clear plastic jar with brown plastic lid, Net Wt. 12 oz., UPC 855881003370. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Nu Life Market LLC
Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label not available - NYSDAM sampling.
Greenland Trading Corp
IQF 1/4" Frozen WHITE Onion Dice, item number 103342, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Nir's Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini with Spiced Lentil Stew
HELLOFRESH
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Kernel Paste, Net Wt. 40 lbs (18.18 kg) buckets and 450 lbs. (204.12 kg) barrels. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Nu Life Market LLC
Haitai Matdongsan Peanuts Crunch Snack, Net Wt. 11.49 oz. (325gr), Imported and Distributed by: Haitai, Inc, 7227 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640 - H & E Trading Inc, 514 Eugene Way, Wyckoff, NJ 07481, UPC 8 801019606786
H & E Trading Inc
705000 IQF 3/8" Dice Yellow Onion, item number 101472, bulk tote, net wt. 1250 lbs. IQF 3/8" Yellow Onion Dice, item number 103330, 103341, bulk cases, net wt. 20 lbs. IQF 3/8" Yellow Onion Dice, item numbers 101578, 104147, and 104193, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs. IQF 3/8" Yellow Onion Dice, item number 101578, bulk container
Oregon Potato Company
Summer Vegetable Salad with Seared Chicken, Garlic Croutons, and Mustard-Chive Vinaigrette
HELLOFRESH
IQF 1/4" Yellow Onion Dice, frozen, item numbers: 103364, 103381, and 104831, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.; 11244CH Onion Dice 1/4, frozen, item number 103381, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs. Onion, Diced 1/4" IQF 45#CS, item number 104155, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Chocolate in clear plastic jar with brown plastic lid, Net Wt. 12 oz.., UPC 855881003370. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Nu Life Market LLC
3/8" White Onion Dice- FRESH, item number 105197, bulk tote, net wt. 1250 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Coconut milk , 13.5 fld oz, can, 214x406 3 pieces steel tins ,24 tins per case. Refrigerate after opening.
Procesadora de Frutos y Vegetales del Caribe
IQF 3/8" Yellow Onion Strip, Frozen, Item number 103331, bulk tote, net wt. 1150 lbs. IQF 3/8" Yellow Onion Strip, Frozen, item number 103368, bulk case, net wt. 40 lbs. Onion, Strips 3/8" 103369 40#, item number 103369, bulk case, net wt. 40 lbs. IQF 3/8" Yellow ORGANIC Onion Strip, Item number 103356, bulk tote, net wt. 1150 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
Domino PURE CANE LARGE GRAIN GRANULATED SUGAR, NET WT 50 LB (22.67 kg), Distributed by Domino Foods, Inc., Yonkers, NY 10705
Domino Foods, Inc.
IQF 3/4" Yellow Onion Dice, Frozen, item number 101430, bulk tote, net wt. 1200 lbs.
Oregon Potato Company
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.