2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 13 of 97
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,819 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.74% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 97 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 22 critical, 28 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (19), FDA Devices (15), CPSC (8), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.3 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, …
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 750 mg, 30 count blister cards, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA NDC 70518-2480-00
RemedyRepack Inc.
5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
CMEAmerica BodyGuard Wall Charger: Lot number 2019-0364, Mode/Catalogue number 151-143XL, *+B 01151143X L0/$$72019-0364/ 16D20191101/* Lot Number …
CME America LLC
Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) Compatible N95 respirators - Product Usage: Used in decontaminating compatible N95 respirators2 for mul…
Battelle Memorial Institute
Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Full Kit CE-indicated for short term access to the peripheral venous system for selected intravenous therapies, blood samplin…
Becton Dickinson & Company
Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Paddles, Switched Internal Paddles, Model Numbers M4741A, M4742A, M4743A, M4744A - Product Usage: used in pairs to…
Philips North America, LLC
Merge LIS
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
9372HD Digital Capture (ver. 1.1.0 + w/ 9263 endoPortal),
Pentax of America Inc
Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within…
Microbiologics Inc
Streamline TL Navigation System, Catalog Nos. 02-C-TAP-55-MDN 02-C-TAP-60-L-MDN 02-C-TAP-65-L-MDN 02-C-TAP-65-MDN 02-C-TAP-75-L-MDN 02-C-TAP…
RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)
da Vinci Surgical System, IS 4000; Endoscope Controller, Model Number: 372601-16 (UDI: 00886874114193) is included in the IS 4000 Vision Cart, Model …
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition, Model 5995000-5 - Product Usage: The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular …
GE Healthcare, LLC
Streamline MIS Navigation System Taps, Catalog Nos. 04-CANNDRILL-MDN 04-CANNTAP-40-MDN 04-CANNTAP-45-MDN 04-CANNTAP-55-MDN 04-CANNTAP-65-MDN …
RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)
Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Left - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem is indicated for cemented use only.
Exactech, Inc.
GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Visual-ICE MRI Cryoablation System Mobile Connection Panel (Visual-ICE MRI MCP) - Product Usage: The system is computer-controlled with a touch scree…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Alliance Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard
Coulter Ventures Recalls Rogue Home Timers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rogue Fitness
Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard
Walker Edison Recalls Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
YETI Recalls Rambler Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lid Due to Injury and Burn Hazards
LEXUS 2017-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS
BMW 2020-2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2021: SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
Gorilla Commerce Recalls Oven Liners Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Keli New Materials Co. Ltd, of Zhejiang, China
Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard
Serena & Lily Recalls Nash Convertible Cribs Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2018-2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
BMW 2020-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
BMW
The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701170 Case UPC 40081057011704
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105741363 Case UPC 40081057413630
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
All Natural Chocolate Pecan ice cream, 2.5 gallons, UPC:7525200120. Packaged in a plastic container
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
Vox Spice, Allegro Coffee Company Organic White Wine Shallot Seasoning; Food Service 90 oz.PET jar; 4 jars per case UPC: 014321561362; Blen…
High Quality Organics
Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, M…
Desert Premium Group, LLC
The Spice Hunter Black Pepper 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701703 Case UPC 40081057017034, Fine Black Pepper 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701706 Case UPC 40081…
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Marketside brand Cranberry Walnut Salad in 4.5 oz. plastic bowl with poly film lidding (6 bowls per case). UPC: 583243601
Taylor Farms Tennessee, Inc.
High Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning 50 lbs. Formula number: 2509A9KV6 Item # 200479
High Quality Organics
The Spice Hunter Seafood Grill & Broil 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701935 Case UPC 40081057019359
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Dried Parsley packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Parsley NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, Inc., Alameda, CA…
Red Monkey Foods Inc
The Spice Hunter Arrowroot 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701050 Case UPC 40081057010509
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Everything Bagel Crunch 2.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701351 Case UPC 40081057013517
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter California Garlic 2.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701400 Case UPC 40081057014002, Roasted Garlic 2.2 oz. Jar UPC 8105701402 Case UPC 400…
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Green Hatch Chile 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105702256 Case UPC 40081057022564
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Chocolate Ice Cream, 1 quart, UPC:87525200107. Packaged in paper quart container.
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
Herbes de Provence packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, In…
Red Monkey Foods Inc
Shipper boxes - sent to retail stores for display. Spices contained in the boxes are currently under recall. Thanksgiving shipper - item # 43149 …
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2020
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.