2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 28 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 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (19), CPSC (4), 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.
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2295, UDI: 20884521151397 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
MicroScreen (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): MSCA-6MBAU/ "MicroScreen AMP300/BZO200/COC300/MET300/OPI300/ THC50 with Cr, Ni, pH, Bl, S.G. "
Ameditech Inc
Alere iCup Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): I-DXA-10/ "Alere" iCup¿ Dx 10 Drug Detection + Adulteration AMP/BAR/BZO/COC/MET/MDMA/MTD/MOP/OXY/THC Bl, Cr, Ni, pH, SG", I-DXA-13B/"Alere" iCup¿ DX Drug Screen Cup 13 Drug Detection + Adulteration AMP/BAR/BZO/BUPG/COC/MET/MDMA/MTD/MOP/OXY/PCP/THC/TCA Bl, Cr, Ni, pH, SG", I-DXA-1127-023-N "Alere" iCup¿ Dx Drugs of Abuse Test (COC/THC)+(MET1000/OPI2000)+(MTD/TCA)+ (OXY/MDMA)+(PCP/AMP)+BAR+BZO With Cr, Ni, pH, Bl, S.G."
Ameditech Inc
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" GS-20 CV9975G, UDI: 20884521149585 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test Single Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): MF25/ "Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test Single Drug Detection: BUP10", QF09/"Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test, 4 Drug Detection: THC50+COC300+OPI300+BZO300", MF20/ "Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test Single Drug Detection: MTD300", MF21/ "Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test Single Drug Detection: TCA1000, MF23/ "Fastect¿ II Drug Screen Dipstick Test Single Drug Detection: OXY100
Ameditech Inc
First Check 1 Panel Drug Cup: (THC); AMT Item Number 990400B
Ameditech Inc
RSP Standard HUMERAL SOCKET INSERT, 40 MM plus 4MM, HXe-Plus, Part No. 509-00-440
Encore Medical, LP
Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.5 mm, Item Code 030451 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Covidien, LP
CLIA Waived Rapid Drug Test (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): X07-CLIA-SDDT-25 / CLIA Waived" Inc. Single Drug Dipstick Test BUP10, X07-CLIA-SDDT-25 / "CLIA Waived" Inc. Single Drug Dipstick Test BUP10, X07-CLIA-SDDT-13 /"CLIA Waived" Inc. Single Drug Dipstick Test OPI300, X07-CLIA-SDDT-25/"CLIA Waived" Inc. Single Drug Dipstick Test BUP10, X07-CLIA-14-RDTC-A/ "CLIA Waived" Inc. Rapid Drug Test Cup (THC50/COC150)(OPI300/MET500)(AMP500/ BZO300)(BAR300/MTD300)(BUPG10/TCA100
Ameditech Inc
Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 3.5 mm, Item Code 030455 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Covidien, LP
Software versions syngo.CT VB20 or VB20_SP1 in the following systems: SOMATOM Force (Model #10742326) SOMATOM Definition As (Model #8098027) SOMATOM Definition Edge (Model #10590000) SOMATOM Definition Flash (Model #10430603) SOMATOM Drive (Model #10431700) SOMATOM Confidence (Model #10590100) SOMATOM Edge Plus (Model #10267000)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI: 20884521149721 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
JINYINSHAN, KN95 PROTECTIVE MASK P1, 20 pieces
Office Depot Inc
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
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.
VOLVO 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY
VOLVO
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), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40611 2) Sprouts Farmers Market, Organic Salted Microwave Popcorn, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Manufactured Exclusively For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix AZ UPC 46670-31918 3) Life Smart Organic Microwave Popping Corn Original, 3 bags x 82 g 246 g, Import
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 oz (247 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40610 2) Nature's Promise, Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavor, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC Landover, MD UPC 88267-05576
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) bags, KeHDistributors LLC, Naperville, IL, UPC 15369-01288 2) Lidl, Naturally Flavored Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3-3.3 oz (94g) bags, Net Wt 9.9 oz (218 g), Distributed by LIDL US, LLC Arlington, VA UPC 40351-57962
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, CULTURED PASTEURIZED CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, STABILIZER (TAPIOCA STARCH, AGAR-AGAR, PECTIN), CUCUMBER, GARLIC, SEA SALT, ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, DILL
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 Potato Chips 2 5/8 oz. UPC 28400 32420; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 7 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 19961; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 12 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 31040; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 15 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 17514 packaged in black flexible bags
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 Classic Mix cube box UPC 28400 06241, 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Buttered microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Butter, 3-3.3 oz (94 g) bags, Net Wt. 9.9 oz (281 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40609 2) Sprouts Farmers Market, Organic Butter Microwave Popcorn,3-3.3 oz (94 g) bags, Net Wt. 9.9 oz (281 g), Manufactured Exclusively For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix AZ UPC 46670-31919 3) Life Smart Organic Microwave Popping Corn Butter Flavour, 3 bags x 94 g
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
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 68788-7604-09), b) 100-count tablets (NDC 68788-7604-01), Rx Only, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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, Mfg: RLC Labs; Cave Creek, AZ, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-9283-01
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. Contry La Silla, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Tel. +52 812473-8453, NDC # 76592-002-04, UPC 6 03765 37699 3
GRUPO YACANA MEXICO SAS 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: 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.