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, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (15), FDA Food (14), NHTSA (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.
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…
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)…
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…
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 …
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 U…
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 Teoloyu…
Maquiladora Miniara Sa De Cv
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item Number Description Description 2 PHAC1202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUT…
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) infusio…
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…
Hager & Meisinger Gmbh
EVOS Screws - Product Usage: is a part of the EVOS MINI plating system, indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis, reconstruction, replantation or…
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 Usa…
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 Re…
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…
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, TC1001251…
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 …
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
ION Reprocessing Accessories Kit, IF1000 (Part Number: 490024-03) UDI:00886874119129. The kit includes an ION Catheter Reprocessing Cover (Part Numbe…
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
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…
Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla.
NISSAN 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NISSAN
ISUZU 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ISUZU
Organic Aromas Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Organic Aromas, of Taiwan
Residential Elevators Recalls Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
FORD,LINCOLN 2019-2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD,LINCOLN
FORD 2020: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,RAM 2019-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP,RAM
MD Salad Bar- Cucumber Tomato Salad. Expiration 07/31/2020. Ingredients:SALAD [CUCUMBER, TOMATOES, OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), ON…
Giant Eagle
"SUNDIAL***Traditional Herbal Products***TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HERBS***WHITE JOINTA***1 oz.***USES: NERVES, COLD, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, MUCOUS FEVER MENS…
Sundial Herbal Products
Cajun Style Chicken Meal PLU# 24658700000. Expiration date 8/5/2020.Ingredients: MEAL [CAJUN STYLE BOWTIE PASTA (BOWTIE PASTA (COOKED ENRICHED MACARO…
Giant Eagle
MD Philly Style Steak Stromboli Cold PLU#23676600000. Expiration date: 8/3/2020 Ingredients: STROMBOLI [DOUGH (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MAL…
Giant Eagle
MD G&G Greek Salad PLU#23662500000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients: SALAD [ROMAINE LETTUCE, PEPPERONCINI (PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR, CITRI…
Giant Eagle
SUNDIAL NIGERIAN MORINGA LEAF POWDER; "***Anti-inflammatory, builds Red Blood cells***" 4oz and 8oz jars
Sundial Herbal Products
GE Egg & Bacon Salad With French Dressing PLU# 23665100000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients: SALAD [ROMAINE LETTUCE, FRENCH DRESSING (SOYBEAN O…
Giant Eagle
MD S&F: SMOKE-STACKED SANDWICH PLU#29662600000. Expiration date 8/1/2020. Ingredients: SANDWICH [BUN (ROLL [ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT, MALTED BARLEY, NIA…
Giant Eagle
"SUNDIAL***Traditional Herbal Products***TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HERBS***DOG BLOOD***1 oz.***USES: FIBROIDS, CYST, CLEANS WOMB, WOMAN IMBALANCE, PREVENT …
Sundial Herbal Products
Jamaican Bissy Powder; "***Bissy regulates the heart, removes and prevents water from settling around the heart, lessens the desire for drugs, cigare…
Sundial Herbal Products
"SUNDIAL***Traditional Herbal Products***TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HERBS***WHITE SAGE***2 oz.***USES: EXCESS SWEATING, FEMALE HORMONE, SINUS INFECTION, IND…
Sundial Herbal Products
"SUNDIAL***Traditional Herbal Products***TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HERBS***BREAD NUT***1oz.***USES: CHOLESTEROL, OMEGA 3, BI POLAR, ANTIOXIDANT, BUILDS BON…
Sundial Herbal Products
12" DELUXE PIZZA (INDEPENDENT PLU) .PLU# 25071800000. Expiration date 8/7/2020. Ingredients: 12" DELUXE PIZZA [PIZZA DOUGH [FLOUR (ENRICHED WHEAT FLO…
Giant Eagle
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.