2020 Recalls

Reviewed by PlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team

5,939 recalls · Page 111 of 119

2020 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,939 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 7.07% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.3 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 119 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 13 critical, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 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 (22), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

2020 Recalls

2020 Recall Year Insight

TruDi NAV Suction, TDNS090Z, 90 Degree Tip Angle, (01) 10705031245891

Soredex DIGORA Optime SOLID STATE X-RAY IMAGER (FLAT PANEL/DIGITAL IMAGER)

Siemens ADVIA Centaur Folate (500 Test Kit Reference)- for IVD of folate in serum or red blood cell SMN: 10331250

Henry Schein CardioChek Starter Kit, Reference Number 4060 HS, 570-1036

PTS Diagnostics CardioChek Plus Professional Analyzer, Refurbished analyzer, without box or carrying case, Reference Numbers 2702

Imactis Navigation Kit, REF 10100, Content Sterile Needle Holder Ref. A10010 CE 0459, Sensor Cover Ref. PC3688 CE 0482, Adhesif Film Ref. 38.20.15 CE…

KaVo Scan eXam SOLID STATE X-RAY IMAGER (FLAT PANEL/DIGITAL IMAGER)

iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Analyzer

Arrow Arterial Catherization Kit-20 Ga. x 4.45 cm Radiopaque Polyurethane over 22 Ga. TW Introducer Needle with Integral .018" (0.46 mm) dia. Spring-…

TruDi NAV Suction, TDNS000Z, 0 Degree Tip Angle, (01)10705031245877

Medicrea Pass LP Trocar K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm-Nitinol Product reference : A06010130

Henry Schein CardioChek Plus Professional Analyzer, New Analyzer, boxed, with carrying case, Reference Number 4060 HS, 570-0411

Paltop Dynamic Dental Implant Dia 3.25mm L 13.0 mm, Catalog Number 21-70020

Medicrea Pass LP Blunt K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm-Nitinol Product reference: A06010140

Arrow Endurance" Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System, REF: ASK-00820-FLH

Carestation 620/650/650c A1 Product Usage: anesthesia systems are intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to a w…

Delta Enterprise Corp. Recalls Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

Evenflo Recalls Pillo Portable Napper Inclined Sleepers to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

Graco Recalls Little Lounger Rocking Seats to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

Summer Infant Recalls SwaddleMe By Your Bed Inclined Sleepers to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

JEEP 2020: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Varidesk Recalls Stand2Learn Stools Due to Fall Hazard

PONTIAC 2003-2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CADILLAC 2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

MITSUBISHI 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Dierbergs Kitchen Remoulade packaged in 12 OZ containers, UPC 2393330149 and 24616200000

Signature Crab Cake, Signature Crab Cake (2 pk), and Signature Crab Cake (4pk); Wegmans Ready to Cook Signature Crab Cake; Oven ready tray; various s…

Crab Stuffed Portobella; Wegmans Ready to Cook Portobella Mushroom with Crab Stuffing, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven ready tray; Package siz…

Dierbergs Kitchen Kosher-Style Potato Salad, packaged in 12 OZ containers UPC 23753400000 and in bulk by pound containers UPC 23494500000

Organic Cold brew BUDDY BREW COFFEE BOLT Original 10.5 oz. cans and 5 and 7.5 gallon kegs

Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms; Wegmans Ready to Cook Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven Ready Tray; Package size varies;…

Crab Stuffed Hatch Chile; Wegmans Ready to Cook Hatch Chile Peppers with Crab Stuffing, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven ready tray; Package si…

Shredded Parmesan Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box

Crab Stuffing; Wegmans Ready to Cook Crab Stuffing, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven ready tray; package size varies, Keep Refrigerated or Froz…

Crab Stuffed Tilapia; Wegmans ready to Cook Tilapia Stuffed with Crab; 8 oz; Oven ready tray; Keep Refrigerated or Frozen

Shredded Cheddar Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box

Crab Pretzel Twist; Wegmans Ready to Pretzel Twist with Crab Stuffing, 1 each; 14oz; Oven ready tray; Keep Refrigerated or Frozen

Dark with Browned Ghee is wrapped in a foil and jacketed with black paper. There is a white sticker on the front that says Sanity Chocolate. On the …

Crab Stuffed Sea Bass; Wegmans Ready to Cook Sea Bass with Crab Stuffing, 6 oz; Oven Ready Tray; Keep Refrigerated or Frozen

Lobster Stuffed Portabella; Wegmans Ready to Cook Lobster Portabella Mushroom, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven ready tray; Package size varies…

Cajun Tilapia Cake; Tilapia cake sold by the 1lb; 1 each; Oven ready tray; various package sizes; Keep Refrigerated

Crab Stuffed Salmon; Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Tarragon sauce; 1 each; Oven ready tray; Varied sizes; Keep Refrigerated

Cece's Veggie Co. brand Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth (11.5 oz, UPC 5228700653) packaged in a plastic tray

Dierbergs Kitchen Housemade Deviled Egg Salad packaged in 12 OZ containers UPC 23282100000 and in bulk by pound containers UPC 23397300000

Dry Garbanzo Beans are sold under different brands and described as follows: -Bulk 2000 lbs. Totes. -CBP brand 25# Paper Bags 035084321925. …

HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, UPC 8 12…

Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case

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