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, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (15), FDA Drug (11), 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.
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947, UDI: 20884521153056 - Product Usage: i…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G, UDI: 20884521149363 - Product Usage:…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - Product Usage:…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - Product Usage: indi…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Alere iScreen Single Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): X11-IS1 BUP-DX/ "Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: B…
Ameditech Inc
Alere iScreen Multi Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): X11-IS12-DX / "Alere iScreen" Dx Multi-Drugs of Abuse Dip Test 12 Drug Det…
Ameditech Inc
Endo GIA Auto Suture Gray Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.0 mm, Item Code 030450 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have…
Covidien, LP
MicroTox (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): MTPA-6MBAU / "MicroTox (AMP300/BZO200)+(COC300/THC50)+ (MET300/MOR300) With Cr, Ni, pH, Bl, S.G.",…
Ameditech Inc
Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.0 mm, Item Code 030453 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have appl…
Covidien, LP
Control, Calibrator Verified, Triage BNP, Model ALR88755
Medline Industries Inc
AC/DC POWER SUPPLY for 7400, Part Number 151004300, XP Power Model Number AHM180PS19-XE0338, AC/DC Adapter associated with the following portable ult…
ESAOTE S.P.A
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in s…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 - Product Usage: indicated for use in …
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Oratect III Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): HM12-CE "Oratect¿ III Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device MET25+THC40+COC…
Ameditech Inc
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - Product Usage…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
CB2 Recalls Bordo Dining Tables Due to Injury Hazard
NTN CO. LTD, of Vietnam
Endliss Technology Recalls Trianium Battery Phone Cases Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Harbor Breeze Kingsbury Ceiling Fans Recalled by HKC-US Due to Impact and Laceration Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Co. LTD, of China
Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Prestone Products Corporation, of Rosemont, Ill.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
MERCEDES-BENZ
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
Microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), D…
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Wegmans Valencia Oranges, 4lb mesh bag, UPC 77890 52363
Freshouse Produce
Frito-Lay 28 count Classic Cube Mix cube box UPC 28400 15586 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger non-flexible box
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003
Freshouse Produce
Goodie Girl, Gluten Free Magical Animal Crackers, 7 ounce , paper cartons, 6 packages per case, Best By JAN 11 21 A3
Toufayan Bakery, Inc.
Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Light Butter, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 o…
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Lightly salted microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Cadia Organic Lightly Salted Popcorn, Net Wt. 9.9 oz (281 g) 3-3.3 oz (94 g) b…
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Frito-Lay 10 count Lays sack UPC 28400 31299 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger flexible bag
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Freshouse Limes, 2lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 14683 & Nature Promise Organic Limes, 1lb mesh bag, UPC 88267 53813
Freshouse Produce
Frito-Lay 18 count Flavor Mix sack UPC 28400 15443 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger flexible bag
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Trader Joe's Southwest Style Sweet Potato Saut¿ Bowl NET WT. 21.05oz (1 LB 5.5 OZ) 610g UPC 00661126 packaged in a clear plastic bowl with lid
Renaissance Food Group LLC
Frito-Lay 54 count Classic Mix cube box UPC 28400 30817, 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Cedar's Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki, 12 oz packaged in clear plastic tubs; Made with GREEK YOGURT; INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, C…
Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
Lemons, 2lb mesh bag sold under the brand names of Fresh from the Start, UPC 33383 14020 & Wegmans, UPC 77890 15917
Freshouse Produce
Frito-Lay 50 count Flavor Mix tray UPC 28400 05804 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger non-flexible tray
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Cadia Organic Unsalted Microwave Popcorn, Net Wt. 8.4 oz (238 g) 3-2.8 oz (79 g) bags, KeHDistributors LLC, Naperville, IL, UPC 15369-01289
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 oz. UPC 28400 00861; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 00300; Lay's Barbecue Flavored…
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Variety Mix tray Carton UPC 000 28400 52347 9, 1 1/2 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger tray AND Frito-Lay 30 count …
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Nature-Throid, 1 Grain, 65 mg (Thyroid U.S.P. 1 gr. (65mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 9mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 38mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 6878…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nature-Throid, 1/2 Grain, 32.5 mg (Thyroid U.S.P. 1/2 gr. (32.5 mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 4.5mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 19mch, 100-count tablets, Rx Only, Mf…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Yacana Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Topical Solution 8.5 oz (250 mL), OTC, Manufactured by: Grupo Yacana Mexico SAS de CV Ave. Alfonso reyes 714 Col. Contr…
GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS DE CV
Nature-Throid, 1.5 Grain, (97.5 mg), (Thyroid U.S.P. 1.5 gr. (97.5mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 13.5mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 57mcg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, …
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Red-E Tablet, Proprietary Blend 3000 mg**, packaged in 1-count plastic bag stapled with cardboard labeling.
The Protein Shoppe
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 metered inhalations, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions, 160 N Pharma Drive, …
Perrigo Company PLC
bio aaa Alcohol en Gel Antibacterial, Alcohol al 70% Cont. Neto 480 ml bottle, Hecho en Mexico por: AAA Cosmetica S.A. DE C.V. Recursos Hidraulicos N…
AJR TRADING LLC
Yacana Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Topical Solution 8.5 oz (250 mL), OTC, Manufactured by: Greensys of North America LLC. 5001 W Military Hwy Ste 100 McAl…
GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS DE CV
Nature-Throid, 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) Thyroid U.S.P. 3/4 gr. (48.75 mg)/Liothyronine (T3) 6.75mcg/Levothyroxine (T4) 28.5mcg, 90-count tablets, Rx Only…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Kills 99.99% Germs, EDIBLE ALCOHOL, a) 100 mL bottles, UPC code 6970495860325, b) 3…
CORGIOMED LLC
Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in a) 33.8 fl oz (1.06 qt) (1L) (NDC 69912-008-01 UPC 2 000000 531151); b) 1 gal…
Nanomateriales Sa De Cv
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.