2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 22 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 19 critical, 28 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (27), FDA Devices (19), FDA Drug (2), 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.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00310-4, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
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 Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
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, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
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 8-50489-00309-8, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Watermelon 10 oz UPC Code: 681131180672; Watermelon 32 oz UPC Code: 681131180689; Watermelon Chunks 42 oz UPC Code: 681131180658; Watermelon Spears 16 oz UPC Code: 681131180665; RaceTrac Watermelon 5.5oz UPC Code: 74641000644 all packaged in clear plastic containers
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; Pineapple chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641011862 all packaged in clear plastic containers
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 Lake City, UT 84110. 6 packages/case.
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 Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
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 containers
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 TRADER POTATO TOTS, master case is labeled as 0094 9040, frozen potatoes. There are 18/2 lbs. bags per case. The retail label is read in parts: "***SKU# 94904 *** TRADER JOE'S TRADER JOE POTATO TOTS ***KEEP FROZEN *** DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA***".
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.
Cinnamon Apple Crisps packaged under the following Brands and sizes: 1. Seneca, 2.5 ounce, UPC 0 18195-70100 8; 2. Clancy's 2.5 ounce, UPC 41498-27266. 3. Seneca, 0.7 ounce, UPC 0 18195-70140 4 4. Seneca 20 lb. 1" dices, product code 10134
Seneca Foods Corporation
Pineapple, Grapes, and Mango Blend 16oz UPC 68113118039
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Utterly Almond Muffins, 7.25 oz. plastic clam shell containing 6 muffins, UPC 8-50489-00305-0, P.O. Box 2954, Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc., Amityville, NY 11701 for Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 54482-020-01
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 70108-042-01); b) JoJo Siwa Dreamer (Item #: 92320-144, UPC 8 50016 92320 2, NDC 70108-044-01); c) Hot Wheels (Item #: 92317-144, UPC 8 50016 92317 2, NDC 70108-045-01); d) Barbie (Item #: 92318-144, UPC 8 50016 92318 9, NDC 70108-046-01); e) Trolls (Item #: 92322-144, UPC 8 50016 92322 6, NDC 70108-047-01); and f) Minions (Item #: 92319-144, UPC
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 for low end to high end intensive care, in different configurations. It supports a variety of breathing modes and can be used for Neonates, Pediatric and Adults.
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 serum or plasma on the ADVIA Chemistry systems Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10361941
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 to assist people with functional impairments in scenarios involving physical positioning.
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 or plasma on the ADVIA¿ Chemistry systems Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11097637
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. 710930; UDI No. (01) 00880304568747 (17) 230614 (10) 710930 (2) RingLoc Hip system Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 41 MM OD, 28 MM ID: Item No. 11-165206, Lot No. 649750; UDI No. (01) 00880304001923 (17) 230614 (10) 649750 (3) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 52 MM OD, 28 MM ID: It
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 OSI spinal surgery tables to provide patient head support and positioning during spinal surgery.
Mizuho OSI
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.
Alcon Research, LLC
Aquas PowerFlow Tube Set - Product Usage: The device delivers sterile irrigation fluids to surgical sites during laparoscopic procedures and to evacuate blood, tissue debris, and smoke from the surgical site
Genicon, Inc.
Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter-Shoulder Prosthesis item: 010000589 - Product Usage: intended to serve as the foundation for the reverse shoulder prosthesis head (glenosphere).
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)07090038460092 2. Gentian C E Calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, UDI: (01)07090038460108 3. Gentian C E, BCI Ref: A52763, Cystatin C calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, (01)17090038460037 4. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 8012 (Not distributed in US)
Gentian AS
AquaBplus and AquaBplus B2 Water Purification System. For use with a hemodialysis system to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminants from the water used for hemodialysis or related therapies. AquaBplus 1500 - Typ USA - 3 x 208V / 60Hz -Fresenius Part Number: 24-1500-1 AquaBplus B2 2000 / B1 2500 (Bplus DUO 2000) - 3 x 208V / 60Hz- Fresenius Part Number: 24-2000-0
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
MediCult Vitrification Cooling Media, Model Number 12284001F
CooperSurgical, Inc.
SkyVision SDS System - Video Integration Model: GC-SDS-BSCB-200 - Product Usage: is a high quality, self-contained video switching and control unit for use in the operating room.
Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc
Artis zee or Artis Q systems (listed below) - Product Usage: for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. System Name/Material Number: Artis Q BIPLANE 10848282 ARTIS Q CEILING 10848281 Artis Q floor 10848280 ARTIS Q ZEEGO 10848283 ARTIS Q.ZEN BIPLANE 10848355 ARTIS Q.zen ceiling 10848354 Artis Q.zen floor 10848353 Artis zee Biplane 10094141 Artis zee ceiling 10094137 Artis zee floor 10094135 Artis zee floor 10094135 Artis zee multi-purpose 10094139 Art
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Pediatric Nephrostomy Stent Set, Reference Part Numbers 080208-S6 and 080208-S7, Order Numbers G15034 and G15035. The set contains a radiopaque pigtail catheter and stent, retention disc with pull tie, and a 10 French, 30 cm polyvinylchloride connecting tube with one-way stopcock.
Cook Inc.
Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Set, Reference Part Number 080106, Order Number G14508. The set contains a 22 gage, 5 cm Chiba Needle; an 18 gage, 5 cm trocar needle; an .038-inch (.97 mm) diameter, 30 cm PTFE-coated stainless steel; a 5, 6, and 7 French, 10 cm radiopaque dilator; a 6 French, 7 cm radiopaque pigtail catheter; a retention disc with pull tie; and a 10 French, 10 cm clear, polyvinylchloride connecting tube with one-way stopcock.
Cook 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
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.