2020 Recalls
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2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,998 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.90% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 120 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 16 critical, 33 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 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 Food (19), FDA Drug (13), FDA Devices (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
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…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for u…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - 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.
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), 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.
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 (…
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 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
Zanilast+ Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol) Packaged in 25 kg bottles, Distributed by Fujimura Trading S.A. DE C.V. Juventino Rosas …
Nanomateriales Sa De Cv
Incredible Products Gelbac T Antibacterial Hand Gel (ethyl alcohol 80%), Kills 99.9% bacteria and germs, a) 4.2 Oz./125 mL bottle, NDC: 71761-000-00,…
Incredible Products, SA de CV
DxA 5000; Catalog Number:B50516; UDI:15099590707118 - Product Usage: The DxA 5000 is a high-speed, modular, automated sample handling system that per…
Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH
Smith&Nephew SmartStitch PerfectPasser Connector, REF # OM-8010, Rx Only, CE 0123, UDI: 00817470006971
ArthroCare Corporation
PROFEMUR Neck Long Titanium, Catalog Numbers: PHA01204, PHA01214, PHA01224, PHA01234, PHA01244, PHA01254, PHA01264. Hip prosthesis component.
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Perceval Single Use Accessory Kit, Size S, REF: ICV1349, Sterile EO, Rx Only, CE, UDI: 8022057015211 - Product Usage: he Dual Collapser is a componen…
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-81104 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology ca…
Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.
NM/CT 850 Model Number: H3907AD
GE Healthcare, 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: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2020
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2020 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.