2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 32 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 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (15), FDA Food (13), NHTSA (9), 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.
VOLKSWAGEN 2004-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
VOLKSWAGEN
NISSAN 2020: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NISSAN
GENESIS 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GENESIS
HONDA 2017-2020: EQUIPMENT
HONDA
SOUTHERN GROVE; MIXED NUTS; LESS THAN 50% PEANUTS; PEANUTS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS, & PECANS; with Sea Salt; NET WT 14.75 OZ (418g); INGREDIENTS: PEANUTS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS(FILBERTS), PECANS, PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SEA SALT; CONTAINS: PEANUTS, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS(FILBERSTS), PECANS).; MAY CONTAIN: OTHER TREE NUTS, MILK, WHEAT, SOY
The Superior Nut Company, Inc.
Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimp. AQUA STAR RESERVE-(1) 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs UPC:3114960591 and (2) 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs UPC:3114965212. CENSEA- (1) 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g UPC:7004160011,(2) 41/50 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g UPC:7004160012, (3) 61/70 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g UPC:7004160014. KIRKLAND Signature- (1) 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g UPC:9661925538, (2) 21/25 shrimp pe
Kader Exports Pvt. Ltd.
SCHAWS SWEET WITH HEAT BARBECUE AND BASTING SAUCE, 18oz glass jar, UPC code 7 93573 11599
Lac O' Seasons Resort,Inc
Back to Nature, Organic Rosemary and Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Cracker, 6 oz. foil bag inside paper carton, 6 packages per case .
B&G Foods North America, Inc
SCHAWS SWEET AND SASSY GOURMET BARBECUE AND BASTING SAUCE, 18oz glass jar, UPC code 6 90379 81241
Lac O' Seasons Resort,Inc
MBF-202 Carrageenan
Ingredients Solutions Inc.
Organic Yellow Popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net Wt. 5 Pounds (2.26 Kilograms), UPC 6 10708 14709 1; 2) Hometown Food Company, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 3) Lesser Evil, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2185 LBS Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 4) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 25 LB (11.34 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 5) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 50 LB (22.68 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC
Preferred Popcorn
Blanxart 82% Congo Organic Chocolate Bar. Paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight per bar: 4.4 oz. UPC 8 32924 00032 9. The product label is read in parts: "***BLANXART *** ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE 82% CONGO ***Ingredients: cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla ***Imported By: Culinary Collective, Lynnwood, WA *** BB Chocolate Group, S.A C/Tambor del Bruc 13 17 08970 Sant Joan Desp¿ *** Made in Spain***".
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
Various HelloFresh and EveryPlate meal kits containing onions received by consumers from June 25 through July 31, 2020.
HELLOFRESH US
Signature Select Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, Family Pack, 18 bars, UPC 021130-283637. 18-0.84 oz. Net Wt 15.2 oz (432g) Distributed By Better Living Brands LLC PO Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009,
Treehouse Foods
Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Popcorn, 28oz bag, UPC: 0 7433347665 8, 6 retail bags per wholesale case, case item code 1 7433347665 9
Hometown Food Company
Whole Foods Market Vegan Vanilla Cake 6 Inch NET WT 2lb 11oz (1219g) Packed for Whole Foods Market PLU 41070 packaged in plastic dome containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels
Whole Foods Market
Taylor Farms BBQ Ranch Chopped Kit Salade Coupee Chili Lime Tortilla Squares, Bacon & BBQ Ranch Dressing NET WT 277 g (13.3 oz) UPC 30223 04171
Taylor Farms Retail Inc
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, a) 100 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4177-73, b) 200 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4177-74, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Just Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 73%) Single Use-Packs 100-count NDC 78065-2020-2 UPC 703123998598 (Single packs NDC 78065-2020-1 UPC 703123998659) Distributed by: Just Hand Sanitizer
Open Book Extracts
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, a) 100 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4175-73, b) 200 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4175-74, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Vancomycin HCL 1.5 mg Edge Pharma, LLC 856 Hercules Dr. Colchester, VT 05446 NDC 05446-1458-01
Edge Pharma, LLC
Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer (73% Alcohol) 0.04 FL OZ (1.2 mL) packaged in a) Single snaps (NDC 75091-2020-1 UPC 375091202016); b) 100-count boxes (NDC 75091-2020-2 UPC 375091202023); c) 25-count boxes (NDC 75091-2020-3 UPC 375091202030)
Open Book Extracts
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, 100 mL bottle when mixed, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-4177-73.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Shine & Clean Hand Sanitizer gel, (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottle, Made in Mexico By: Maquiladora Miniara S.A. de C.V. Carrerera Teoloyucan Huehuetoca km: 22 S/N La Planada Mexico C.P.: 54665 NDC 76753-001-01
Maquiladora Miniara Sa De Cv
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item Number Description Description 2 PHAC1202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1232 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG SHORT COBALT C
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
BD Alaris System PC Unit Model 8100 (Pump Module) and Pump Module Door Assembly Replacement Kits (P/N 49000239, 49000346, 49000438, 49000439) infusion pump.
CareFusion 303, Inc.
SINGLES Carbide US-No. FG556; UDI +E0HM26000313140091; STERILE R; Size 009, Length 3.8; 2025-03-18 - Product Usage: Cutting of hard structures in the mouth, such as teeth or bone, it is also intended to cut hard metals, plastics, porcelains, and similar materials intended for use in the fabrication of dental devices.
Hager & Meisinger Gmbh
EVOS Screws - Product Usage: is a part of the EVOS MINI plating system, indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis, reconstruction, replantation or reduction of small bones and small bone fragments.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Talladium Luminesse Zirconia Discs, Zirconia HT Disc 98x20mm A1, Shaded Zirconia Blend 2.0 50# A1, Model No. 5147-A1;(UDI): D7915147A10 - Product Usage: are intended for CAD/CAM fabrication of all-ceramic (no metal) dental restorations. Luminesse ZR Blanks are partially sintered Yttria stabilized zirconia blanks for use as CAD/CAM milling blanks.
Talladium Inc
BD Alaris System; Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110; BD Alaris System; Alaris PCA Module Model 8120; BD Alaris System; Syringe/PCA Sizer Sensor Replacement Kit, P/N 122278652
CareFusion 303, Inc.
SICAT IMPLANT V2.0
SICAT GMBH & CO. KG
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel REF 691223 (US IVD under FDA EUA) - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of nucleic acid from multiple respiratory viral and bacterial organisms, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) eluted in universal transport media collected from patients suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
Qiagen Sciences LLC
Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover, IF1000 (Part Number:490114-02) UDI:00886874116845.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Medcomp 15.SF X 24CM Titan HD CATHETER (CUFF 19CM FROM TIP) Ref: THD155024
Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp
PC Unit Front Case with Keypad Replacement Kits: TC10008389 ASSY CASE FRONT W/KEYPAD 8015LS, TC10010217 ASSY FRT CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2, TC10012515 ASSY FR CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2, TC10013702 ASSY, CASE, FRONT W/KEYPAD, 8015LS, TC10013664 ASSY FR CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Bivona Mid-Range Aire-Cuf Adult Tracheostomy Tube This tube is intended to provide direct airway access for a tracheotomized patient for up to 29 days. It may be reprocessed up to 10 times for single patient use.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
ION Reprocessing Accessories Kit, IF1000 (Part Number: 490024-03) UDI:00886874119129. The kit includes an ION Catheter Reprocessing Cover (Part Number: 490114-02).
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Merge PACS
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Monoprice Recalls Ethernet Cables Due to Fire Hazard
MWE Investments Recalls Westinghouse Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
RH Recalls Industrial Three-Panel Mirrors Due to Injury Hazard
VOLKSWAGEN 2016-2018: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VOLKSWAGEN
KIA 2020-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
KIA
Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM, INC.
JAGUAR 2011-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
JAGUAR
Medique Recalls 31 Different Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla.
NISSAN 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NISSAN
ISUZU 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ISUZU
Cher-Make Sausage Company Recalls Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Cher-Make Sausage Company
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.