2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 1 of 121
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,048 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.79% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.6 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 121 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 2020.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 7 critical, 41 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (36), FDA Food (8), FDA Drug (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 2020 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.
Anticimex Recalls SMART Connect Mini Devices Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable Chicken Sriracha Ravioli Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
CANYON BAKEHOUSE GLUTEN FREE BAGELS EVERYTHING NET WT. 14 OZ (396g) Canyon Bakehouse, LLC Johnstown, CO 80534 UPC 8 53584 00221 8
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
CACAO MARKET MARIE BELLE NEW YORK; Dark Chocolate Pearls; Ingredients: Cocoa bean, sugar, biscuit cereals (wheat flour, sugar, wheat malt, wheat starch, raising agent: E500ii, palm oil, salt, vanilla flavoring 17%, cocoa butter, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural vanilla extract; This product may contain traces of nuts, egg protein, peanut and lupine; Net Weight. 5oz
Maribel's Sweets, Inc.
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g), UPC:7-37094-23027-2 Good & Gather organic basil NET WT 0.5oz (14.17g), UPC:0-85239-12215-0 Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil 0.5oz (14g), UPC:6-07880-20230-4 Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil 0.5oz (14g) UPC: 6-07880-20230-4 Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil 0.5oz (14g), UPC:6-07880-20230-4 Nature Promise Organic Basil NET WT 4 OZ (113g), UPC:6-88267-16
Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
Organic Basil,15 bags, Net. Wt.15Lbs case.
Vallarta Organics LLC
Presidents Choice Coleslaw 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-6038322267-3
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Provolini Antipasta Net Wt. 7 oz (198g) UPC 0-72368-39343-8
George DeLallo Co. Inc. New Stanton Warehouse and Production
CANYON BAKEHOUSE GLUTEN MOUNTAIN WHITE BREAD NET WT. 18oz (1lb 2oz) 510g Canyon Bakehouse, LLC Johnstown, CO 80534 UPC 8 53584 00200 3
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
True Goodness by Meijer Organic Green Peas Frozen 10 Oz plastic bag UPC 7-08820-73708-2, 12 bags per case-pack
Meijer Distribution
Sensorcaine-MPF (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP), 0.5%, 150 mg per 30 mL (5 mg per mL), 30 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 63323-462-01), packaged as 25 Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-462-37), Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg, 200-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for and distributed by: KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC., One Marina Park Drive, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02210, NDC 59922-631-01
Akebia Therapeutics dba Keryx Biopharmaceutials, Inc
Vasopressin 20 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205 Bar Code 70004093232
SCA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP (Syrup), 10 mg/5 mL, packaged in a) 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, NDC 60432-150-04, b) 1 pint (473 mL), NDC 60432-150-16, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
30" (76 cm) Appx 3.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, Spiros w/Red Cap, Hanger, REF: CL3011; 31" (79 cm) Appx 3.4 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, Spiros w/Red Cap, Bag Hanger, REF: CL3011T; 40" (102 cm) Appx 4.9 ml, Admin Set w/ChemoLock w/Red Cap, 20 Drop In-Line Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger, Drop-In Red Cap, REF: CL3020; 30" (76 cm) Appx 6.1 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, 0.2 Micron Filter, Spiros, Hanger, Dro
ICU Medical, Inc.
26 IN(66 cm) APPX 3.4ml, 10 DROP BLOOD SET, 170 MICRON FILTER, Spiros, REF: Z2795
ICU Medical, Inc.
IceSeed" 1.5 Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves Set Distributed By Ruhof Corporation, 393 Sagamore Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 Product Code: 345SVVO1
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
IcePearl" 2.1 CX 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
MicroScan Pos MIC Panel Type 34 - Product Usage: For the determination of antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative gram-positive cocci, some fastidious aerobic cocci and listeria monocytogenes.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
IceRod" 1.5 CX 90¿ Cryoablation Needle¿
Boston Scientific Corporation
Five IceSphere" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
Revolution CT ES - Product Usage: intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-6.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56231 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
IcePearl" 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
42 IN (107 cm) Appx 5.0 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set, Spiros, REF: 20131-01; 31" (79 cm) Admin Set w/20 Drop Integrated Clave Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger Drop-in Red Cap, 4 Units, REF: CH3330-C; 60 IN (152 cm) Appx 1.1 ml, Smallbore Set, MicroClave Clear, Spiros, REF: CH3353; 8" (20 cm) Appx 0.43 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, 2 Clamps, Spiros, REF: CH3367; 7" (18 cm) Appx 0.40 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, Spiros, 2 Clamps, REF: CH3379; 16" (41 cm) Appx 4
ICU Medical, Inc.
Bactiseal Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Shunt System - Product Usage: use in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Part Number: 823073
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
APEX Compounding System Control Panel Module, REF: 601237, Product Code AX1000 - Product Usage: intended for intravascular administration to a patient.
B Braun Medical, Inc.
Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-5-piece Valve, Connector and Cleaning Adapter Kit for Olympus Product Code: GAR3846
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Revolution CT with Apex Edition CT System - Product Usage: intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-8.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56233 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-6.0-35-55-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56236 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
Viral Transport Medium, 3ml, Ref: R99, Container type: Tube, Packaged: 20 tubes/box, IVD, CVM Transport Media is provided in plastic centrifuge tubes and is used for the collection and transport of clinical specimens for the recovery of viral agents
Hardy Diagnostics
IceRod" 1.5 i-Thaw" Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Spiros CLOSED MALE LUER w/RED CAP, 25 UNITS, REF: 011-CH2000SC-25; 76 cm (30") Appx 3.2 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated ChemoClave Drip Chamber, Spiros w/Purple Cap, Bag Hanger, REF: 011-CH3185; 46 cm (18") Appx 7.4 ml, Trifuse Add-On Set w/2 Spiros w/Purple Caps, Bag Spike, 3 Clamps (Blue, 2 Red), Dry Spike Adapter, REF: 011-CH3266; 76 cm (30") Appx 3.3 ml, Admin Set, 2 Spiros w/Purple Cap, 20 Drop In-Line Drip Chamber, Bag Hanger, REF: 011-CH3446; 61 cm (24") Appx 8.2 ml, Bifuse Add-On Set
ICU Medical, Inc.
Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt - Product Usage: intended for use in knee arthroplasty Item Number: 185422
Biomet, Inc.
IceSeed" 1.5 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-70-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56220 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
Atellica Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Reagent - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of gamma-glutamyl transferase in human serum and plasma. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11097597
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
IceSeed" 1.5 MRI Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Star 8 Rolling Walker/Rollator, Items: 4258/ BK(Black)/ BL(Blue)/ DB(Sky Blue)/ PL(Purple)/ RD(Red)
Nova Ortho-Med Inc
STOPCON Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-Single Use Valves Olympus R (Air-Water-/Suction) DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 WALLACE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 / USA Product Code: EN10229.2
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-8.0-35-70-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56223 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
IceSphere" 1.5 CX 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSphere" 1.5 Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
30" (76 cm) Appx 5.5 mL 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated Clave Drip Chamber, 1.2 Micron Filter, Spiros, Bag Hanger, REF: CH3286
ICU Medical, Inc.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-4.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56229 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
IceSphere" 1.5 S 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
ADVIA Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Reagent - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of gamma-glutamyl transferase in human serum and plasma. Siemens Material Number (SMN): ADVIA Chemistry: 10309495 (20 mL) 10316298 (70 mL)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2020
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 2020 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.