2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 16 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, 43 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Food (7), FDA Drug (6), 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.
FORD 2014-2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD
FORD 2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
FORD
NISSAN 2020: TIRES
NISSAN
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2021: TIRES
BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
LAND ROVER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
LAND ROVER
Field Run Peaches: Bulk in bins field run fruit from ranch 82A from 9/4 - 9/23
Wawona Packing Co LLC dba Prima Wawona
Happy Kid Gluten Free Fruit & Oat Bar Organic Blueberry & Raspberry. SKU: KB-BLRB-5. Ready-to-eat granola bar intended for toddler consumption. Each bar packaged in film (0.99 oz(28g) and packed in 5 pack box (Net Wt. 4.95 OZ (140g). UPC code: 819573014389.
Nurture Inc. dba Happy Family
Eishindo brand "CUP JELLY (MINI); NET WT. 28.2oz (800g); 50pcs; INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP, APPLE JUIC, CARAGEENAN, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 TARTRAZINE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 SUNSET YELLOW FCF, FD&C BLUE NO.1 BRILLIANT BLUE FCF AND FD&C RED NO. 40; IMPORTED BY: HADSON TOKO TRADING CO., INC; PRODUCT OF JAPAN; WARNING PLEASE CHEW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SWALLOWING OR CUT THE JELLY INTO SMALL BITE SIZE PEICES BEFORE EATING; DO NOT EAT WHILE PERFORMING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Hadson (Toko) Trading Co., Inc.
Primary/Retail Package labeled in part: "Hu; CHOCOLATE-COVERED HUNKS CASHEWS + VANILLA BEAN; VEGAN; ORGANIC; PALEO; Net Wt. 4 oz (113g); Ingredients: organic cashews, organic cacao, organic unrefined coconut sugar, organic fair-trade cocoa butter, sea salt, organic vanilla bean; Allergy Statement: Contains cashew & coconut. May contain almond & hazelnut. Allergen cleans are made prior to production, but beware that product is produced using equipment that also processes tree nuts, soy, peanuts,
HU PRODUCTS
Happy Tot Superfoods Gluten Free Oat Bar Organic Bananas, Strawberries, & Sunflower Butter. SKU: TB-BASTSB-5 and TB-BASTSB-5-WM. Ready-to-eat granola bar intended for toddler consumption. Each bar packaged in film (0.88 oz (25g) and packed in a 5 pack box (net wt. 4.4 OZ (125g). UPC code: 819573015089.
Nurture Inc. dba Happy Family
Gracie's Pointe frozen raw shrimp. 1. 8/12 Count Per Pound Tail On, UPC: 849558095034 2. 21/25 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095065 3. 31/40 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095072 4. 16/20 Count Per Pound EZ Peel UPC: 849558095003 5. 16/20 Count Per Pound Tail On, UPC: 849558095041 6. 26/30 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095026 7. 21/25 Count Per Pound EZ Peel, UPC: 849558095157
Capital Seaboard
Happy Tot Superfoods Gluten Free Oat Bar Organic Blueberries & Oatmeal. SKU: TB-BLOT-5 and TB-BLOT-5-WM. Ready-to-eat granola bar intended for toddler consumption. Each bar packaged in film (0.88 oz (25g) and packed in a 5 pack box (net wt. 4.4 OZ (125g). UPC code: 819573015072.
Nurture Inc. dba Happy Family
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.1 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0006-01
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
N-A-C (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, 500 mg, 100 capsules; Veggie Caps, white HDPE bottle with RED label Product # 107002 UPC: 790011070023
Jarrow Formulas Inc
Hydrocortisone butyrate Cream, 0.1%, 15-gram tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for Oceanside Pharmaceuticals a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220, NDC 68682-270-15
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.2 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0007-01
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.3 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0011-01
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/$$72019-0364/ 16D20191101/* Lot Number Label: BODYGUARD LOT 2019-0364 Manufacturing Date: 2019 - 11-01 , LABEL I.D. SM-0642 REV. 01, CMEAmerica Wall Charger Kit, REF 151-143XLP, Contents; Wall Charger, Instructions, +B101150143XLP0/$$7A23456/16D000112010, Manufactured By: CME America LLC, 14988 W. 6th Ave., Suite 830, Golden. CO 80401, USA, SM-0706 Rev 00 External Charger INPUT ;
CME America LLC
Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) Compatible N95 respirators - Product Usage: Used in decontaminating compatible N95 respirators2 for multiple-user3 reuse by healthcare personnel (HCP)4 to prevent exposure to pathogenic biological airborne particulates when there are insufficient supplies of Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) resulting from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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 sampling, and power injection of contrast media Ref: P6153208
Becton Dickinson & Company
Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Paddles, Switched Internal Paddles, Model Numbers M4741A, M4742A, M4743A, M4744A - Product Usage: used in pairs to transmit a controlled electrical shock from an external defibrillator directly to the exposed heart muscle of a post-pubescent patient in order to intentionally stop start the heartbeat during cardiopulmonary surgery.
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 a laminated pouch that contains a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. KWIK-STIK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements. Available in packs of 2 or 6.
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-85-L-MDN 02-C-TAP-85-MDN 02-C-TAP-95-L-MDN 02-RS-INS-C-MDN 02-RS-INSERTER-MDN 02-SCREWINS-CL-MDN 02-SCREWINS-C-MDN 02-S-FINDER-L-MDN 02-SFINDER-MDN 02-S-FINDER-T-MDN 02-TAP-45-MDN 02-TAP-55-MDN 02-TAP-60-L-MDN 02-TAP-65-L-MDN 02-TAP-65-MDN 02-TAP-75-L-MDN 02-TAP-75-MDN 02-TAP-85-L-MDN 02-TAP-85-MDN 02-TAP-95-L-MDN 02-MODHANDLE-M
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 Number: 381121-31 (UDI 00886874110898) - Product Usage: used with an endoscope, surgical instruments, and accessories to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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 X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
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 04-CANNTAP-75-MDN 04-CANNTAP-85-MDN 04-CTAP-TT-65-MDN 04-S-FINDER-MDN 05-SCREWINS-CL-MDN 05-SIMPDRIVER-MDN Product Usage: intended to be used during the preparation and placement of screws from the Streamline TL and MIS Systems and preparation of screws from the Streamline OCT System during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely l
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 screen user interface that allows the user to control and monitor the procedure.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Paddles, Switchless Internal Paddles, Model Numbers M1741A, M1742A, M1743A, M1744A - Product Usage: used in pairs to transmit a controlled electrical shock from an external defibrillator directly to the exposed heart muscle of a post-pubescent patient in order to intentionally stop start the heartbeat during cardiopulmonary surgery.
Philips North America, LLC
The Quidel Triage BNP Calibrators
Medline Industries Inc
Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Basic Kit CE-indicated for short term access to the peripheral venous system for selected intravenous therapies, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media Ref: P6153118
Becton Dickinson & Company
Instructions For Use document of the GPS Trackers.
Blue Ortho
Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Right - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem is indicated for cemented use only.
Exactech, Inc.
9310HD Digital Video Capture Module with software version 3.4.0 or higher configured with 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 a laminated pouch that contains a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. KWIK-STIK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements. Available in packs of 2 or 6.
Microbiologics Inc
LOM Disposable Surgical Gowns/Medical Gowns, Single-Use
THREAD COUNSEL INC DBA LAWS OF MOTION
GORE TAG CONFORMABLE Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Siemens Artis one systems with a Display Port transceiver-Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model: 10848600 - Product Usage: he examination table as an integrated part of the system can be used for X-ray imaging, surgery and interventions. The Artis one can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hurricane RX Biliary Balloon Dilatation Catheter Catalog REF No. M00545890; M00545900; M00545910; M00545920; M00545930; M00545940; M00545950; M00545960 The device is a double lumen catheter with a balloon mounted at the distal tip. Dilatation balloon catheters are used to exert radial force to dilate narrow duct segments, as well as the Sphincter of Oddi.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within a laminated pouch that contains a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. KWIK-STIK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements. Available in packs of 2 or 6.
Microbiologics Inc
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
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.