2020 Recalls
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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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 19 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (38), FDA Food (7), FDA Drug (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Infinity ACL Tibial Elbow Guide-indicated for use in open and arthroscopic procedures for knee ligament reconstruction. Catalog Number: KTE100
ConMed Corporation
5 IN (13 cm) Appx 1.5 ml, Bag Spike Adapter, Spiros, REF: 20123-01; 75" (191 cm) Appx 9.1 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated Clave Drip Chamber, Cla…
ICU Medical, Inc.
IceFORCE" 2.1 CX 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Tuohy-Borst Side-Arm Introducer (Shuttle Select), RPN KSAW-5.0-38-90-RB-SHTL-FLEX-HC, Order Number G31133 Flexor Introducers and Guiding S…
Cook Inc.
CryoValve SG Pulmonary Human Heart Valve. The valve is cryopreserved in a tissue culture medium containing cryoprotectants within the innermost pouc…
CryoLife, Inc.
APEX Compounding System Control Panel Module, REF: 601224, Product Code AX1000 - Product Usage: intended for intravascular administration to a patien…
B Braun Medical, Inc.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6) - Product Usage: intended to be used for the controlled administration of fl…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-8.0-35-55-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G49045 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Appx 1.7 ml Bag Spike w/Integrated Clave, 2 Drop-In Spiros, REF: CH3260
ICU Medical, Inc.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-7.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56227 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
IceRod" 1.5 PLUS 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter: EVC- Catheter is designed for use in the treatment of hydrocephalus when shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CS…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 8) - Product Usage: intended to be used for the controlled administration of fl…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
76 cm (30") Appx 3.3 ml, Admin Set, 2 Spiros w/Red Cap, 20 Drop In-Line Drip Chamber w/15 Micron Filter, Bag Hanger, REF: 011-CH3261; 44 cm(17 IN) Ap…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Baxter Spectrum IQ Infusion System with Dose IQ Safety Software - Product Usage: intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-6.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56226 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Five IceRod" i-Thaw" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-6.0-35-70-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56221 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
30" (76 cm) Appx 3.2 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/Integrated Clave Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger, REF: 20124-01; Spinning Spiros Closed Male Luer, Red …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515) in combination with the operating microscopes HS Hi-R NEO …
Haag-Streit USA Inc
IceEDGE" 2.4¿ 90p¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSeed" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
APEX Compounding System Control Panel Module, REF: 601238, Product Code AX1000 - Product Usage: intended for intravascular administration to a patien…
B Braun Medical, Inc.
Three IcePearl" 2.1 CX Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
Spinning Spiros Closed Male Luer, Red Cap, REF: IB-CH2000SC; 5" (13 cm) Appx 1.5 ml, Add-On Set w/Spiros, REF: IB-CH3034; 5" (13 cm) Appx 1.5 ml, Bag…
ICU Medical, Inc.
31" (78 cm) Appx 3.4 ml, Admin Set w/20 Drop Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger, REF: 011-CL3011; 40" (102 cm) Appx 4.9 ml, Admin …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-Contains Air/Water Valve,Suction Valve and Biopsy Valve Product Code: GAR004
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-Contains Suction, Air/Water, Biopsy Valves and Auxiliary Water Connector Product Code: GAR046
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
IcePearl" 2.1 CX L 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-8.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56228 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
IceRod" 1.5 MRI Cryoablation Needle¿
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-7.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56232 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Flexor Tuohy-Borst Side-Arm Introducer (Shuttle Select), RPN KSAW-6.0-38-90-RB-SHTL-FLEX-HC, Order Number G31138 Flexor Introducers and Guiding S…
Cook Inc.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6) - Product Usage: intended to be used for the controlled administration of fl…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
IceFORCE" 2.1 CX Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-7.0-35-55-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G49043 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Stimulan Kit 10cc, Model 600-010 - Product Usage: intended for use as a bone void filler for voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of…
Biocomposites, Ltd.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56225 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Target Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard
Target Recalls Infant-Toddler Girl's One-Piece Rashguard Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Ketchup. Net Wt. 19 oz. (538g). UPC 8 60248-00254 5.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC
HOUSE RECIPE HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING & DIP NET WT 1 OZ.(28g) cup CONTAINS: EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077 UPC 0 73473 05…
Treehouse Foods
Market of Choice brand Sour Cherry Baked Brie is wrapped in a plastic shrink wrap and has a white adhesive store label. UPC 0 217241 414996. The l…
Market of Choice Inc
Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce. Net Wt. 16 oz. (473g). UPC 8 60248-00253 8.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC
Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic BBQ Sauce. Net Wt. 19 oz. (538g). UPC 8 60248-00251 4.
Out of the Kitchen, LLC
Outshine Fruit & Cream Bars - Creamy Pineapple Coconut 6 fruit and dairy bars, 14.7 fl. oz. UPC: 41548 91817 4 Distributed by Nestle Dreyers I…
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
PHARMORIGINS CORE with Natural Orange Flavor NATURAL ENERGY and IMMUNE HEALTH Dietary Supplement 30 Servings (45g) Supplement Facts***Hordenine HCL**…
Fusion Health and Vitality LLC
Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g), Distributed by The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made i…
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
BPC-157, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
TraZODONE Hydrochloride Tablets USP 100 mg, Rx Only, 1000-count Bottle, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-834-10
AVKARE Inc.
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.