2016 Recalls
8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 74 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 28 critical, 20 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Brilliance iCT, Model No. 728306; To produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
OptraPol Polishing Discs, Rx ONLY: OptraPol Refill Cup /10: REF/Product ID 634459, OptraPol Refill Small Flame/10: REF/Product ID 634458, OptraPol Assortment: REF/Product ID 634464 --Device Listing # B106952. One step polishing system for all common dental composites and amalgam.
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-ray systems is 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
NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica The NucliSENS easyMAG accessory products are reagents and disposable to be used with the bioMerieux extraction systems which mention these products in their User Manuals. They enable the automated extraction (purification and concentration) of total nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) from biological samples which are liquid and homogeneous. These products are intended for in vitro diagnostic use by healthcare professionals only.
BioMerieux SA
Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC M546654148080S Product Usage: Is a reusable instrument that is part of the Triathlon Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) system as well as the Triathlon Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) system. The use of the handles in Primary TKA is optional and may be used to: (1) Assist in stabilizing the Triathlon Femoral Sizer, (2) Aid in stabilization during use and removal of the Triathlon 4:1 Cutting
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
STAPLER 30, IS4000, model number 470430; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
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 Monitors EtCO2 module is an optional component of the following machines: iM80, iM50, M50, iM70, iM60 and iM8, iM8A, iM8B, iM60 Vet, iM70 Vet Monitors, and is intended to be used to measuring expired CO2 as part of multi parameter patient monitors. The Patient Monitors are intended to be used for monitoring, storing, and reviewing of, and to generat
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 1-937-382-8057
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. Heart Smart 3.5 oz. Snack Bags, UPC 816512012130; Creative Snacks Co. Heart Smart 9.5 oz. cup, UPC 855983002066; Creative Snacks Co. Heart Smart Mix 10 lb. bulk, UPC 816512013014
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 80712 0. The product was also sold both in Zupans Markets service deli salad case, sized to order, and available in prepacked round plastic containers (8, 12 & 16 oz.) in its Grab & Go area. Scale label on bottom of the product container reads Macaroni Salad with Cheddar Cheese with code 394.
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 PEANUT OIL UPC 0 82987 05874 8 & Windy Acres 8 OZ (22 G) UPC 0 82987 30172 1 & 5 lb plastic bag WILMINGTON, OH 45177
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 plastic package.
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 Sunflower Seeds, 25 lb. bulk, UPC 07742417794; 10 lb. bulk, UPC 077420000880
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 individual bars in plastic wrappers. Manufactured by: Honey Bunchie, LLC, Longmont, CO. Individual Bar UPC 8 66192 00010 1; Box of 20 Bars UPC 8 66192 00011 8.
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 of 12. UPC 047600091366. The responsible firm name on the label is ACH Food Companies, Inc. Memphis, TN; (Product 2) Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net Wt. 6.75 oz (192 g), packed in cases of 12. UPC 036800173224. The responsible firm name on the label is Hy-Vee Inc.; (Product 3) Food Club Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net
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, COCONUT. UPC 0 11110 01399 6 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
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 food grade plastic liner, net weight 10 lbs., 20 lbs., and 25 lbs.
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 Nuts; contains tree nuts. Product of Malawi: UPC: 9 99482 00132 5
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, UPC 077420000873; Creative Snacks Co. Roasted, Salted Sunflower Seeds, 9 oz. cup, UPC 816512011218
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 Food, 25 lb. Bulk, UPC N/A, 9.5 oz. cup, UPC 737094218270,
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Betamethasone Acetate / Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injectable Suspension, 7 mg/ mL,10 mL Multi-Dose vial for injection, Rx Only, Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, 2401 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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, Chula Vista, CA 91914.
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; Professional Sample; Manufactured for Teva Respiratory, LLC, Horsham, PA 19044; By: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, Northridge, CA 91324; NDC 59310-206-08.
Teva North America
Oxylog 3000, Disposable Pediatric Patient Circuit, Catalog Number: 5704964 The VentStar Oxylog 3000F disposable pediatric patient breathing circuit is used with the Dr¿ger Oxylog 3000 and Oxylog 3000 plus Emergency Transport Ventilators.
Draeger Medical, Inc.
AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.
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 involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice. An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable
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 detection of the following drugs in human urine. Drug Analyte Cut off Device Code Marijuana THC 50 ng/mL THC Cocaine Benzoylecgonine 300 ng/mL COC Amphetamine Amphetamine 1000 ng/mL AMP Methamphetamine Methamphetamine 1000 ng/mL MET Opiates Morphine 2000 ng/mL OPI Opiates300 Morphine 300 ng/ml OPI300 Phencyclidine Phencyclidine 25 ng/mL PCP Barbiturate
Branan Medical Corporation
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.