2020 Recalls
4,819 recalls · Page 55 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 6 critical, 38 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (30), FDA Food (7), FDA Drug (5), 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.
Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, and APYX-…
Bovie Medical Corporation
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90127, UDI # 10888857108400, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90163, UDI # 10888857108769, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-R, UDI (01)07613327012446(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000025
Becton Dickinson & Company
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90135, UDI # 10888857108486, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Primark Recalls Kitten Heel Court Shoes Due to High Levels of Chromium; Risk of Skin Irritation
Sanvall Enterprises Recalls Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Sanvall Enterprises Inc., of Doral, Fla.
FORD 2020: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
FORD
FORD 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FORD
MERCEDES-BENZ 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Rest…
Viva Doria Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Viva Doria, Inc. of Redmond, Wash.
CHEVROLET 2021: TIRES
CHEVROLET
Whole Foods Market Queso Sauce PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 74135 sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of vario…
Whole Foods Market
The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED …
Essential Baking Company, The
Natural by Nature 1 % Milk (gallon, 1/2 gallon, and quart)
Natural Dairy Products
Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix. Salad and topping Net Wt.7.7 OZ (218g), Dressing Net 2.2 FL OZ (65ml), Total Net Wt. 10 OZ (283g), Th…
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Fairway Market 1 % Milk (1/2 gallon and gallon)
Natural Dairy Products
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Very Berry Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA NDC 0573-0872-08
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA NDC 0573-0873-08
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Peachy Keen Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA, NDC 0573-0871-08
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 28 mg, 100 capsules per unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P…
The Harvard Drug Group
Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg Capsule, a) 30-count bottle, b) 90-count bottle, Compounded Product Not for Resale, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmon…
MasterPharm LLC
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-07 - Product Usage: Microbore Tubing …
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Siemens Cios Alpha VA30-mobile X-Ray system, Material # 11105200 The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray i…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-04 (OUS Only) - Product Usage: Microb…
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 16FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50516ICT - Product Usage: for Drainage…
Covidien Llc
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 5Fr 8cm Max Barrier Kit. REF/UDI / 94116/10859821006237 - Product Usage: is used to g…
Access Scientific LLC
DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits packaged as a Piggy Back with the BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe, labeled as follows: a. H* Vein Pack Pgybk, 89-62…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Central Venous Catheters are indicated for the assessment of hemodynamic status through right atrial, right ventricular, and pulmonary artery and/or …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Inpeco FlexLab, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: FLX-208-00, FLX-208-10 - Product Usage: The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a…
Inpeco S.A.
VERTEX SELECT MULTI AXIAL SCREW. 4.0 X 38MM MULTI AXIAL SCREW. Lot H5517628
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System-
Beckman Coulter Inc.
TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: TandemLung Kit - DL31, Product: 5730-3118 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory s…
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Siemens Cios Alpha VA20-mobile X-Ray system Material # 10308191 The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray im…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray 400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected…
Covidien Llc
da Vinci Xi Surgical System
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Dover 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 400mL, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Samp…
Covidien Llc
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 3Fr 6cm Pediatric Kit. REF/UDI / 94124/10859821006480 - Product Usage: is used to gai…
Access Scientific LLC
TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: TandemHeart Kit - TS62/A17, Product: 5710-6217 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulat…
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Philips Zenition 70, System code 718133 - Product Usage: The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interven…
Philips North America, LLC
Genicon EZee Single Use Specimen Retrieval Bag - Product Usage: This device is disposable and is packaged and sterilized for single use only. The bag…
Genicon, Inc.
Dover 400mL, 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sam…
Covidien Llc
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND"XL Alternate Site Kit, 4Fr . REF/UDI 80701/10859821006213 - Product Usage: is used to ga…
Access Scientific LLC
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 5Fr 10cm Quick Kit. REF/UDI / 94115/10859821006251 - Product Usage: is used to gain a…
Access Scientific LLC
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 4Fr 10cm Extended Dwell Catheter. REF/UDI / 94108/00859821006773 - Product Usage: is …
Access Scientific 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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2020
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.