2016 Recalls
8,211 recalls · Page 73 of 165
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,211 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.07% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.5 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 165 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, 21 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 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 (13), NHTSA (6), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Ingenuity Core128 Model No. 728323; To produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
EtCO2 Module -Part Number: 02.01.210699 Monitors: iM80, iM50, M50, iM70, iM60, iM8, iM8A, iM8B Patient Monitors and iM60 Vet, iM70 Vet Veterinary Mon…
Edan Diagnostics
Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Xenith LLC, of Detroit, Mich.
Sauder Woodworking Recalls Chest of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com (Recall Alert)
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
LEXUS,TOYOTA 2006-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR
LEXUS,TOYOTA
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
BUICK 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BUICK
MAZDA 2009-2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
MAZDA
MAZDA 2007-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
MAZDA
Windy Acres FRUITY TRAIL MIX Roasted Peanuts, Pineapple, Papaya, Raisins & Almonds 7 OZ (198 G) UPC 0 82987 02016 5 WILMINGTON, OH 45177 1-937-382-80…
Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc.
Plentiful Planet Heart Smart Mix, 25 lb. bulk, UPC 030684710285; Publishers Clearing House Heart Smart Mix 8 oz. bag, UPC n/a; Creative Snacks Co. He…
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Macaroni Salad with Cheddar Cheese is packaged in a plastic bag, each case contains 2/5 lbs. bags. The label listed item #23070 and the UPC 8 87241 8…
Zupan Enterprises, Inc.
Deli-Food Ancho Chile Powder 50 lb corrugated boxes x 45 each.
Deli-Food Chili & Spice LLC
ROAST, NO SALT SUNFLOWER SEEDS sold under the following brands: Jungle Jim 16oz (453G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER SEEDS ROASTED IN SUNFLOWER AND OR PEAN…
Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc.
Creative Snacks Co. Hold the Salt!, 10 lb. bulk, UPC 816512011201; Creative Snacks Co. Hold the Salt!, 8.5 oz. cup, UPC 816512011034
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Fresh Market Healthy Snackin, 25 lb. bulk, UPC n/a
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Creative Snacks Co. Sunny Day Splendor, 10 lb. bulk, UPC 816512014653; Creative Snacks Co. Sunny Day Splendor 10 oz. cup, UPC 816512010983
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
The Fresh Market, Smoked Supreme Nut Mix, Net Wt. 12.3 oz. (349g), Distributed by: The Fresh Market, Inc., Greensboro, NC 27408, packed in clear plas…
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Creative Snacks Co. Roasted, No Salt Sunflower Seeds, 9 oz. cup, UPC 816512011294; 10 lb. bulk, UPC 816512011423; Plentiful Planet Roasted, No Salt S…
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Diced and sliced yellow onions. 2.5 lb & 5 lb clear plastic bags
Club Chef LLC
Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars, 1.9 oz. snack bar containing honey, sunflower kernels, peanuts and pecans. Packaging: Box containing 20 individua…
Honey Bunchie, LLC
Salad topping labeled under the following brand names: (Product 1) Durkee Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net Wt. 6.75 oz (192 g), packed in cases…
Ach Food Companies Inc
Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Premium Chocolate Treats - Sea Salt Carmel Delights, 3 oz. bag
New American Food Products, LLC.
Strawberry Cheesecake, 5 oz.
Spartan Stores
Kroger DELUXE ICE CREAM S'MORES 48 FL OZ (1.5 QT) 1.4 ML INGREDIENTS: ICE CREAM***GRAHAM COOKIES***CHOCOLATE CHUNKS***CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT, COC…
The Kroger Co
Michael's Naturopathic Programs Cholesterol Metabolism Factors 270 count, 180 count, and 90 count tablets packaged in plastic bottles
Inner Health Group, Inc dba Michael's Naturopathic Programs
Cherry Cheesecake, 5 oz.
Spartan Stores
Lance Oyster Crackers, Dist. by Snyder's-Lance, Inc., Charlotte, NC 28277
S-L Snacks NC, LLC
Meduri Farms Dried Blueberries/Sugar Infused, Catalog #s: 080282, 08028X, 08028, 080281, 08127X. Product is packaged in a BULK corrugated box with…
Meduri Farms Inc
Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese, Produced by Natures Harmony in Berton, GA 30635.
Nature's Harmony LLC
Raw Macadamias, 6 oz. clear plastic tubs, NET WT (170g) Whole Foods: Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA: Ingredients: Macadamia…
Marin Food Specialties Inc
Creative Snacks Co. Roasted, Salted Sunflower Seeds, 10 lb. bulk, UPC 816512013892; Plentiful Planet Roasted, Salted Sunflower Seeds, 10 lb. bulk, UP…
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Blueberry Cheesecake, 5 oz.
Spartan Stores
Creative Snacks Brain Food, 3.5 oz. Snack Bag, UPC 816512015124, 10 lb. Bulk, UPC 816512013021, 9.5 oz. cup, UPC 855983002073; Fresh Market Brain Foo…
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Betamethasone Acetate / Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injectable Suspension, 7 mg/ mL,10 mL Multi-Dose vial for injection, Rx Only, Isomeric Pharmac…
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC
Oxygen Nasal Wash (purified water, xylitol, stabilized oxygen, sodium chloride) solution, .75 oz (22mL) bottle, Distributed by: Let's Talk Health, Ch…
Let's Talk Health, Inc.
Children's Qnasl 40 mcg (beclomethasone dipropionate) Nasal Aerosol, 40 mcg per spray, 60 Metered Sprays per canister, 4.9g Net Contents, Rx only; Pr…
Teva North America
Oxylog 3000, Disposable Pediatric Patient Circuit, Catalog Number: 5704964 The VentStar Oxylog 3000F disposable pediatric patient breathing circui…
Draeger Medical, Inc.
AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
V-TEK TWIST D 3.5X90MM 30MM Can 12MM Rnd; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.
Zimmer Gmbh
Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips with Adhesive Backing, Ref 004204, Rx Only, Sterile. The metal ligating clips are intended for use in procedures i…
Teleflex Medical
AmediCheck Instant Test Cup, Part No. C-C0501A-3A Product Usage: The AmediCheck Instant Test Cup is an in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid det…
Branan Medical Corporation
Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Width Plate, 2 inch. Part # 885120200. Width plate is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A product label is ap…
Zimmer Surgical Inc
S7 MACH FrameLink. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Usa…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
6F/7F MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device; Product Model MX6721, Product Usage: The 6F/7F MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device is indicated for use to …
AccessClosure, Inc., A Cardinal Health Company
91496 Ultraview SL Command Module, Options A, B, C, and I. Option A: ECG/Respiration, SpO2, Temperature x2 & adult/neonate NIBP. Option B: ECG/…
Spacelabs Healthcare Inc
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Corporation ( OSSA ) Model: Analytical X-Ray System X -Ray Fluorescence. Intended to emit ionizing radiatio…
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas
RePlant¿ Angled Abutment Part Number 6050-52-60
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
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 - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.