2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 17 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 23 critical, 24 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 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 Food (25), FDA Devices (14), NHTSA (5), 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.
FREIGHTLINER 2020-2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
FREIGHTLINER
AUDI 2018-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
AUDI
JEEP 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
JEEP
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
Rocky Mountain Oils Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil and Oil Blends Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning …
Rocky Mountain Oils, of Orem, Utah
CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
CHEVROLET,GMC
Seasonal Trio 32oz UPC 681131180696 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00…
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Apple Grape Tray With Caramel Sauce 2 lbs 10oz UPC 68113118012 packaged in clear plastic Tray
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Grapes 10oz UPC 68113118047; Red Grape 5.5oz UPC 74641031976 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Summer Blend 5oz UPC 681131355094 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Vacuum Packed, Imported and Distributed by Seafarers, Inc, 5-8 LBS, Product of Vietnam
SEAFARERS INC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Fall Frost Pumpkin Cupcake, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00320-3, P.O. Box 2954 Salt …
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Race Trac Melon Trio 5.5 oz UPC 74641031945 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chewy Chocolatey Brownie Bites, 6.6 oz. plastic clam shell containing approximately 12 (6.6 oz.), UPC 8-50489-00315-9,…
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Newly Weds Foods G44384 Cinnamon Snack Seasoning X1, 250 lbs. drum
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Very Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489…
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Watermelon 10 oz UPC Code: 681131180672; Watermelon 32 oz UPC Code: 681131180689; Watermelon Chunks 42 oz UPC Code: 681131180658; Watermelo…
Country Fresh Inc.
Newly Weds Foods S13823 Berbere Seasoning Blend X1, 50 lbs. bag
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Tropical Blend 5oz UPC 68113135100 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Mixed Apples 32oz UPC 681131180078 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Pineapple 32oz UPC 681131180443; Pineapple Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180429; Pineapple Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180467; Pineapple 42oz UPC 681131180436; Pin…
Country Fresh Inc.
Green Apples 32oz UPC 681131180061 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Celebration Cake, 17.5 oz. plastic clam shell containing 1 cake, UPC 8-50489-00322-7, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lak…
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Frosty Zucchini Cupcakes, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00311-1, P.O. Box 2954 Salt La…
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz UPC 681131180238 packaged in a clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Apple 14oz UPC 681131180047; Red apple 32oz UPC 681131180108 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Cantaloupe Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180153; Cantaloupe Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180146 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Seasonal Blend 10oz UPC 68113118048; Seasonal Blend 16oz UPC 681131180498; Seasonal Blend 32oz UPC 681131180504 all packaged in clear plastic contain…
Country Fresh Inc.
TRADER JOE S TRADER POTATO TOTS is frozen potatoes, SKU # 94904, retail bag has net wt. 2 lbs. Product is packaged in plastic bag. TRADER JOE S T…
J .R. Simplot Company
Mango Spears 16 oz UPC 681131180382; Mango 10 oz UPC 681131180375; Mango Chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641018410 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc.,…
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Smart Care HAND SANITIZER, Ethyl Alcohol 62%, packaged in 0.84 FL.OZ (25 mL), labeled as a) Paw Patrol (Item #: 92321-144, UPC 8 50016 92321 9, NDC…
ASHTEL STUDIOS, INC.
Servo-i Ventilator, Part No. 6487800, UDI Code 07325710000823 - Product Usage: intended for general and critical ventilator care, and it can be used …
Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC
ADVIA Chemistry Systems-Fructosamine (FRUC)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human s…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
SwiftHook sold as the following: a. Individually as SwiftHook b. Included with Vega505EE mobile lifts Product Usage: The mobile lifts are intended…
Handicare AB
Ezycare Face Mask, Disposable Non Medical Face Masks - Product Usage: marketed under face mask umbrella EUA as source control.
BEYOND WHITE SPA LLC D.B.A. EZYWIPE OF AMERCIA
Albumin Gen.2, Catalog 05166861190
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Atellica CH Systems Fructosamine (FRUC)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human serum…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
(1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antioxidant Infused, 28 MM, 41 MM: Item No. 110010458; Lot No. …
Biomet, Inc.
Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050 MIZUHO OSI Refurbished Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050R MIZUHO OSI - Product Usage: used with Mizuho …
Mizuho OSI
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surge…
Alcon Research, LLC
Aquas PowerFlow Tube Set - Product Usage: The device delivers sterile irrigation fluids to surgical sites during laparoscopic procedures and to evacu…
Genicon, Inc.
Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter-Shoulder Prosthesis item: 010000589 - Product Usage: intended t…
Biomet, Inc.
Tina-quant Complement C4 ver.2, Catalog 05991994190
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
GENTIAN Cystatin C Calibrator and Calibrator Kit, for the following models: 1. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 1012, UDI: (01)07…
Gentian AS
AquaBplus and AquaBplus B2 Water Purification System. For use with a hemodialysis system to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial co…
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls SALT Lounge Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CB2 Recalls Trace Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
Crate and Barrel Recalls Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
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.