2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 17 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 41 critical, 9 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (38), NHTSA (7), CPSC (3), 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.
LEXUS,TOYOTA 2017-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS,TOYOTA
VOLVO 2001-2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
VOLVO
BMW 2020-2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BMW
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Kwik Trip, Inc.
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; Blend Formula Number 2431A9KV1, 50 lb. box.
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, Monrovia, CA 91016
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 40081057017065
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 UPC 2533 3251; 2) Organics, Organic Parsley, NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41109 5 3) Clearly Organic Best Choice, Organic Parsley, NET WT. .3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Associate Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, KS, UPC 0 70038 64042 4; 4) Organic Great Value, Parsley Flakes, NET WT. 0.3 O
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 40081057014026
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, Inc., Alameda, CA UPC 2533 3107; 2) Organics, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.65 OZ (18 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41131 6 3) Organic Great Value, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, AR, UPC 0 78742 15451 0;
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 Holiday Gourmet Shipper - Item # 43142 Shipper - Organic Holiday - Item # 43143
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
High Quality Organics Organic Parsley, Medium, Organic Parsley Fines 50 lbs. 25 lbs. 20 lbs. 0.25 lbs.
High Quality Organics
The Spice Hunter Muntock White Pepper 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701792 Case UPC 40081057017928
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Gourmet Sesame Seeds 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701937 Case UPC 40081057019373
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Herbs De Provence 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701440 Case UPC 40081057014408
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Coriander 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701275 Case UPC 40081057012756
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Organic Parsley 0.23 oz. Jar UPC 8105701659 Case UPC 40081057016594
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701450 Case UPC 40081057014507
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Frozen raw Lobster Tail pastry 100 count, sold in 15LB, 24LB, 40.25LB cases
Ariola Foods Corp.
The Spice Hunter Malabar Black Peppercorns 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701700 Case UPC 40081057017003
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Cilantro 0.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701236 Case UPC 40081057012367
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Szechwan Seasoning 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701955 Case UPC 40081057019557
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Freeze-Dried Chives 0.13 oz. Jar UPC 8105701230 Case UPC 40081057012305
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Dill Weed 0.5 oz. Jar UPC 8105701348 Case UPC 40081057013487
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Saigon Organic Cinnamon 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701245 Case UPC 40081057012459
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Paprika 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701653 Case UPC 40081057016532
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701420 Case UPC 40081057014200
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Mexican Seasoning 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701541 Case UPC 40081057015412
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage); 5 lb. bag, 6 x 5 lb. bags per case Item # 60403; UPC 0 74410 60403 5 Ingredients: Back Fungus, Contains: Sulfites Product of China Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-327-01
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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.