2016 Recalls
8,211 recalls · Page 82 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 33 critical, 17 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 10 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (36), CPSC (9), NHTSA (4), 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.
TSP Hip Fracture Plating System device, fixation, proximal femoral, implant The Biomet Hip Fracture Plating Systems are indicated for use in the op…
Biomet, Inc.
Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Novel Laboratories, of Somerset, N.J.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)
Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo.
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou Recalls Children's Nightgowns Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
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RAM
INTERNATIONAL 2014-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTERNATIONAL
MINI 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MINI
MITSUBISHI 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
MITSUBISHI
Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan
Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard
Lorex Technology Inc., of, Canada
Nu Skin Recalls Mist Diffusers Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)
Puzhen Life Co. Limited
Ungar's Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 0080868 81310 3, Ungar's Food Products, Elmwood Park, NJ 0…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Tex Mex Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: Jan -4-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00048 , Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, E…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OSI Mama's Batter, Qty 40lbs, NET WEIGHT 40 lbs, MFG FOR: OSI, TAMPA, FL 33609
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
TASTE BUDS SEASONED FLOUR, ITEM# ZEAON1040, NET WT. 40 LBS.
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger Sliders (Vegan), 1.5 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-17-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01015, Dr. Praeg…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Kroger SALAD TOPPERS Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 3.5 OZ (99G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT DI…
The Kroger Co
Central Markets Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122010249 HEB Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 41220…
Twin City Foods Inc
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 1.36kg, (48 oz. (3 lbs)), Best if used by: May -16-2017, Distributed by: Costco Wh…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01310, Dr. Praeger's Sensib…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Jumbo California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 5.5 oz., 10 lbs (4.54.kg), Best if used by: May 17, 2018, UPC (01) 000808…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 26 x 10 oz./box, Best if used by: May-18-2018, UPC 0 80868 00010, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 12 x 11 oz. (312g)/box, Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC 0 0080868 000010 7, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, …
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 01010 6, Dr. Praeger's Sens…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (238g)/box, Best if used by: May-10-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00010 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Food…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE COMPLETE BREADING MIX, NET WEIGHT 40 lbs, Mfg By: Magic Seasoning Blends, Inc., Harahan, LA 70123
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122010240 Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 12 oz. UPC 412208…
Twin City Foods Inc
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 97010 3, Dr. Praeger's Sens…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
WOW 101 TENDER BATTER, NET WT. 25 lbs, ITEM #: WOW101TNBT025
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
ONION BREADER, NET WEIGHT 25 lbs, MFG FOR: LEE ROY SELMONS, TAMPA, FL 33609
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06619, Dr. Praeger's Sensi…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (CN Labeled) (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06616, Dr. Pra…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Trader Joe's Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burger, 26 x 12 oz. (340g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0053 2761, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Jo…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Bombay Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 000050 5, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, …
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 48 oz (1.36kg), Best if used by: May 16, 2017, UPC 0 8086830110 5, Dr. Praeg…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 x 10 oz. (283 g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 80868 06019 4, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elm…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
The Quaker Oats Company
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06617, Dr. Praeger's Sensib…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
Silva International Inc.
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
The Quaker Oats Company
Zesty Nacho Spice Blend (containing dehydrated chipotle powder) from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
Silva International Inc.
Kroger SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 6 oz (170g) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINC…
The Kroger Co
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Slider, 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06615, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's GF California Veggie Burger, 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01060, Dr. Praeger's Sensible F…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Aldi California/Black Bean Veggie Burgers, Net 15.0 lbs, 24 x 10 oz (284g)/box, Sale By: May -09-2018
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Chipotle Black Bean Burger, 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06621 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensib…
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Aldi Kale Burger, Net 18.75 lbs, 30 x 10 oz (284 grams), Sell By: May -17-2018
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
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.