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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 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 (21), FDA Drug (19), FDA Food (8), 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.
IceRod" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceRod" 1.5 Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceRod" i-Thaw" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceFORCE" 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSphere" 1.5 Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-7.0-35-70-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56222 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-55-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56235 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
IceFORCE" 2.1 CX L 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-4.0-35-55-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56234 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
IceRod" He-Thaw Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSeed" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
PryTime Medical - ER-Reboa Plus Catheter, Ref: ER7232PLUS, Guidewire Free, Compatabel with 7Fr introducer Sheaths, Arterial Line, Rx Only, UDI: (01) …
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc.
IceRod" i-Thaw" Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceRod" 1.5 MRI 90¿ Cryoablation Needle¿
Boston Scientific Corporation
IcePearl" 2.1 CX Prostate Cryoablation Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSeed" 1.5¿ MRI 90¿ Cryoablation Needle ¿
Boston Scientific Corporation
IceSphere" 1.5 90¿ Cryoablation Needle
Boston Scientific Corporation
CryoPatch SG Pulmonary Human Cardiac Patch. The patch is cryopreserved in a tissue culture medium containing cryoprotectants within the innermost po…
CryoLife, Inc.
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56230 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…
Cook Inc.
Spinning Spiros, Closed Male Luer, REF: 060-CH2000S; SURPLUG ChemoAccess Closed Male Luer, REF: 066-CH2000S; SURPLUG ChemoAccess 5" (13cm) Bag Spike …
ICU Medical, Inc.
STOPCON Disposable Valves Set-Single Use Valves (suction-/air-water-/biopsy-valve/auxiliary water connector) DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 …
GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED
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
Holiday Cookie Platter packaged in plastic container 20 OZ (1.25 LB) 567g. UPC 41415 88690
George DeLallo Co. Inc. New Stanton Warehouse and Production
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.
GHRP, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
TopCare Health, Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g). Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grov…
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
THYMOSIN ALPHA, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
LL-37, 2000 MCG/ML, 2 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
RiteAid Pharmacy RIngworm Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal NET W 0.5 oz. (14.2g), Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, P…
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
AOD-9604, 1200 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
CEREBROLYSIN, 107.5 MG/ML, 10 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets 15 mg, 100 Tablets (10x10 unit dose) blister pack, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healt…
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Kroger Jock Itch Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT .5 OZ (15 g), Distributed by The Kroger CO, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made …
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
THYMOSIN BETA - 4, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
CVS Health Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 1 OZ (28.4 g) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonso…
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
HIGH DOSE B12, 10 MG/ML, 10 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
CJC-1295, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) delayed-release capsule, 231 mg, packaged in a) 106-count bottle, b)120-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Bioge…
Biogen MA Inc.
Sildenafil Tablets USP 100 mg, Rx Only, 100-count Bottle, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-748-01.
AVKARE Inc.
CitruGel Hand Sanitizer Advanced Formula 70% Alcohol Fresh Lemon Scent, 33.81 FL OZ (1L), Distributed By Citru Gel Inc. Henderson, NV 89052 www.citru…
Simex Logistics 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 - 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.