2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 5 of 97
2020 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,819 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2020. That represents about 5.74% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 97 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, 35 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Food (14), FDA Drug (10), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Victoria Taylor Seasonings Sicilian Seasoning/Assaisonement Sicilien; Italian style seasoning blend; 2.5oz; packaged in a glass jar. Canadian product…
Victoria Gourmet, Inc.
Golden Boy brand Custard muffin Pandan 7.76 ounce, rigid clear plastic packages
Hong Thai Foods Corp
Golden Boy brand Custard muffin Original; 7.76 ounce, rigid clear plastic packages
Hong Thai Foods Corp
Chef Myron's Tangy Teriyaki Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023221, 4 bottles/case
JMH International, LLC
Whole Foods Market Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili Variable weight sold by lb. Packed For Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
Chef Myron's Premium Teriyaki Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023118, 4 bottles/case
JMH International, LLC
Hy-Vee, Short Cuts, Pot Roast Mix sold by weight in approximate 1 lb containers, Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc, West Des Moines, IA UPC 272083 XXXXXX
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli. 29 ounce.
The Kroger Co
HomeChef Meal kit:One-Sheet Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with roasted broccoli and honey mustard..31.0 OZ (1 LB 15 OZ) 879g
The Kroger Co
Chef Myron's Yakitori Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023316, 4 bottles/case
JMH International, LLC
Chef Myron's Premium Shoyu Sauce, 1 GAL (3.78 L), Item # 400023077, 2 bottles/case; 5 GAL (18.92 L), Item # 400023279, plastic pail
JMH International, LLC
Chef Myron's Ponzu Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023110, 4 bottles/case
JMH International, LLC
Chef Myron's Eurasian Fusion Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023288, 4 bottles/case.
JMH International, LLC
1. Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach, 11 oz. 2. Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach, 5 oz.
Veg Pro International Inc
V-Klean Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 70% packaged as a)8.5 fl oz (250 ml), UPC 7 16053 70499 3; b) 16.9 fl oz (500 ml), UPC 7 16053 70499 3; c) 33.8 …
Asiaticon, SA de CV
Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial, For Subcutaneous and Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, One Single Dose Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Sh…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 400 mg, Rx Only, 30-count Bottle, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals In…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Scandonest 3% Plain (Mepivacaine Hydrochloride 3% without Vasoconstrictor), packaged in cartons of 50 cartridges (1.7 mL each), Rx only, Manufactured…
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial, For Subcutaneous and Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, One Single Dose Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Sh…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Docetaxel Injection USP 160 mg/8mL (20 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, 8 mL Single Use Vial, Cytotoxic Agent, Manufactured by: Shilpa…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Busulfan Injection 60 mg/10 mL (6 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Must be diluted before use, Single Dose Vial, Sterile, Cytotoxic Agent, Rx O…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg / 50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 100 mg, Rx Only, 90-count Bottle, Manufactured by: Shilpa Medicare Limited, India, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals In…
Shilpa Medicare Limited
Protz real protection Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Ethyl Alcohol 70%, 13.5 FL OZ (400 mL), Distributed by: Safety-Med Products, Inc. Burlington, WI …
Asiaticon, SA de CV
MAC VU360, Electrocardiograph
GE Healthcare, LLC
Instruction Manual for Mayfield A2000 Skull Cap - Product Usage: intended for or rigid skeletal fixation during neurosurgical procedures. P/N: 451A20…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Evolut (TM) PRO System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTPRO-23, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE…
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level I, Order No. 0471 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confirm…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
PROKERA Plus, non-sterile - Product Usage: Biologic corneal bandage.
TissueTech, Inc.
Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT screw by rocking the instrument back and f…
K2M, Inc
3PLUS1 Multilevel Plasma Calibrator Set, Order No. 75128 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confirmation of a t…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
CORFLO NG/NI Pediatric Neonatal Feeding Tube w/ Anti-IV Connector
Avanos Medical, Inc.
MH-200S, system with Ceiling Suspended C-arm Support - Product Usage: intended to be used for cardiac angiography, neurovascular angiography, abdomi…
Shimadzu Medical Systems
PROKERA, non-sterile - Product Usage: Biologic corneal bandage.
TissueTech, Inc.
Shimadzu Mobile X-Ray System, MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version), with adjustable handle option, Made in Japan - Product Usage: The device is intende…
Shimadzu Medical Systems
PROKERA Slim, non-sterile - Product Usage: Biologic corneal bandage.
TissueTech, Inc.
Evolut (TM) PRO+ System. With the following model numbers: a. EVPROPLUS-23US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-23US COMM JPN, VLV EVPROPLUS-23 COMM US;…
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
ELI 380 Electrocardiograph - Product Usage: intended to be a high-performance, multichannel resting electrocardiograph. As a resting electrocardiogra…
WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level III, Order No. 0473 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confi…
Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH
VNS Therapy SENTIVA DUO # 1000-D - Product Usage: indicated for the treatment of chronic or recurrent depression in patients who are experiencing a t…
LivaNova USA Inc
Bransist Safire, Digital Angiography System containing a MS-200 Ceiling Suspended C-arm Support - Product Usage: designed to provide fluoroscopic ima…
Shimadzu Medical Systems
Philips IntelliVue MP2 Patient Monitors (865040) - Product Usage: intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple phys…
Philips North America Llc
Randox Mg R1 - Product Usage: For the quantitative in vitro determination of Magnesium in serum, plasma and urine Catalogue Number: MG3880
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard
Camp Chef Recalls Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard
Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation
LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
AUDI 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
AUDI
MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2020
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.