2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 10 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 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (25), FDA Food (9), NHTSA (7), 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.
Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and periodontology. Product Number: 20115
Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.
EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide; Model: 800-06-007.
Encore Medical, LP
ProVu Single Use Video Stylet with ET Tube, Part/Size: 038-990-080U/ 8.0, 038-990-075U/ 7.5, 038-990-070U/ 7.0, 038-990-065U/ 6.5 *Note: product list updated per 12/23/2020 letter to customers
Flexicare Medical Ltd.
EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill; Model: 800-06-008.
Encore Medical, LP
ADCO Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Tree
Adco Trading Inc., Missouri City, Texas
Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
KIA 2011-2015: ENGINE
KIA
AUDI 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUDI
HYUNDAI 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
HYUNDAI
NISSAN 2002-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NISSAN
HYUNDAI 2011-2016: ENGINE
HYUNDAI
FREIGHTLINER 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
MITSUBISHI 2016: PARKING BRAKE
MITSUBISHI
Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May be Undercooked
Producers Meat & Provision
Rosebud's brand Elderberry Syrup Kit in a 3 oz. clear stand-up pouch (GS1 Code 852782007834).
Rosebud's Ranch and Garden, LLC
John Nagle Steelhead Fillets; 1/3 lb; Iceland; N44515; Habrun ehf; Packaging date: 29 10 2020
John Nagle Co.
Frozen French Cut Green Beans. Packaged in 20.5 lb boxes. Expiration date 11/25/2022
National Food Trading Corporation
1. Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** 64 fl. oz. (Half Gal) 1.89L***Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD 20785" 2. "Nature's Nectar 100% Fresh Apple Cider***128 fl. oz.***Distributed by Aldi, Inc. Batavia, IL 60510" 3. Open Acres Honeycrisp Apple Cider, 128 fl. oz 4. Mayer Bros. Apple Cider, 128 fl. oz.
Mayer Brothers Apple Products, Inc.
Art Of Tea - Feel Better tea; Produced and Distributed by: Art of Tea LLC, Monterey Park, CA Directions: 1 Tbsp of tea in 8 oz. of water at 206 degrees; steep for 5-7 minutes. Packaged in: Black Mylar bag with label, Silver Mylar bag with label, Silver Tin Canisters with Label; 40oz, 1 lb, 5 lb (bags); 3 oz (tins). SKU's FBB1, FBB4, FBB5 4PK-FBB4, RTT-FBB, RTT6-FBB
Art Of Tea
Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut, SKU 00503822. Product of USA. Frozen product is packed in plastic bag and sold in retail carton box (10 oz. box). Each master case contains 20/10 oz. boxes. RETAIL BOX'S label is read in parts: '***TRADER JOE'S BATTERED HALIBUT GLUTEN FREE ***INGREDIENTS: HALIBUT, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BECARNONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), XANTHAN GYUM,, GUAR GUM, CAN
Orca Bay Foods LLC
Denali Ingredients Supreme1251Coffee Cream Stabilizer, Item 501251-1014, 50 lb. bag. Storage: For maximum Performance Store at Ambient Temperatures Below 85F. This container is intended for Food Products Only. No other Use Authorized. Dispose of in an Approved Manner.
Denali Ingredients LLC
Denali Ingredients Cream Tech 250 Sour Cream Stabilizer, Item 500120-1014, 50 lb. bag. Storage: For maximum Freshness Store at Ambient Temperatures Below 85F. This container is intended for Food Products Only. No other Use Authorized. Dispose of in an Approved Manner.
Denali Ingredients LLC
FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 1/5#; FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 4/5#, and FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 2/5# all packaged in white plastic trays with heat seal lid, packed inside a cardboard box
FreshPoint Dallas
Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe & Moisturizers (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v) 8 fl oz / 237 mL bottle, Distributed By: Greenbrier International, Inc. 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Made in Mexico.UPC 639277928610
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Homeopathic Energy Catalyst, 1 fl oz (30 mL) Distributed by: Deseret Biologicals, Inc. 469 W. Parkland Drive Sandy, UT 84070. NDC 43742-0756-1.
Grato Holdings, Inc.
DCL B Prox10 Anti-Blemish Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 200 ml/6.7 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 0357486500853
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP 15 mg tablets, packaged in a) 1000 count bottle, NDC 60505-2675-8; b) 30 count bottle, NDC 60505-2675-3; Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326
Apotex Corp.
DCL T Shampoo for Hair and Body ( Solution Coal Tar U.S.P. 3% and 0.6% Coal Tar), 300 ml/ 10.1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 3574865069947
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Salicylic Acid Shampoo 3%, Bulk Product, 360 Therapeutics
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin + Goetz) dandruff Shampoo Psoriasis and Sebborrheic Dermatitis (1.9% Pyrithione Zinc) 8 fl.oz bottle, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets USP 500 mg, Generic for : Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Labs, Inc.; Farmingdale, NY, NDC #: 68788-6932-1, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Willa Pore Perfector (Salicylic Acid 2%) pads, 30 pads
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Clear Skin Anti-Blemish Hydrator (2% Salicylic Acid), 50ml/1.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Modesa INSTANT HAND SANITIZER with Moisturizers and Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Midwood brands, LLC 10611 Monroe RD. Mathews, NC 28105 Made in Mexico UPC 3 2251 38042 6
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 0.308 mOsmol/mL, 2mL Single Dose Vial, Preservative Free, For use as a sterile diluent, Rx Only, Mfd. by. West-ward Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA, a) Vial NDC 0641-0497-17, b) Carton of 25 vials NDC 0641-0497-25.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
DCL Alpha Beta Gel Toner (1.95% Salicylic Acid) 200 mL/6.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486500471
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
NuuxSan Instant ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER, 70% Ethyl Alcohol (ethyl alcohol 70%), 8 fl oz. 237 mL bottle, Distributed by PCM North America LLC 9543 Bassonnet ST. STE 307, Houston, TX 77036, Made in Mexico, UPC 7 13620 00017 5
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Willa Clear Skin (Salicylic Acid 2%), 4.2 fl oz 124ml tubes, WBC Group LLC, Dist. Chandler, AZ 85226
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for : Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Central Islip, NY 11722, NDC 31722-943-01
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, packaged in 2.5 gram Unit-Dose Packets (NDC 0591-3216-17); 30 Unit-Dose Packets per carton (NDC 0591-3216-30), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NEXT ADVANCED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 8 FL OZ (236 ML) bottle, Made in Mexico, Distributed by: Genomma Lab USA Inc., Houston, TX 77027. UPC 6 50240 05357 3
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v), 8 fl oz/ 237 mL bottle, Distributed By: Greenbrier International, Inc. 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Made in Mexico, UPC 639277928597
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
MD Complete Breakout Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 4.5%) 1 fl. oz. (30mL) bottles, MD Professional LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Active Mattifying Cleanser (Salicylic Acid 2%), 125mL/4.2 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486509627
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL SA Scalp Therapy Shampoo (Salicylic Acid 3%) 300 ml/10.1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486503120
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin + Goetz) Salicylic Gel (2% Salicylic Acid) 0.5 fl.oz. 15 mL tube, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin+Goetz) spf 30 face moisturizer (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10 %, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 2.75%, Oxybenzone 5%) 1.7 fl. oz. 50 ml tubes, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later, PKA 3.0 and later, and TKA 1.0 - Product Usage: The MICS Handpiece is attached to the distal end of the robotic arm and is used to register the RIO (Mako robot) and to execute bone preparation during a Mako Total Knee or Mako Partial Knee procedure (PKA Software Application 3.0 or later).
Mako Surgical Corporation
Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - Product Usage: indicated for use in flexible Endoscopy to provide retraction to assist in tissue resection, exposure, and removal of tissue within the gastrointestinal tract.
Micro-Tech Usa
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.