2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 55 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 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (17), FDA Food (15), FDA Drug (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.
Pump Tube Set for MMS Libra and Solar Systems - Product Usage: Intended for use during water perfusion urodynamic procedures to study the function of the bladder and urethra during filling and voiding, by monitoring pressure and pressure changes.
LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CANADA ULC
Curaplex Ambu King LTS-D Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET Tube Part Number: KLTSD404K Curaplex Ambu¿ King LTS-D" Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET Tube (hereafter the Kit which contains all of the components necessary to successfully obtain an open patient airway with an Ambu¿ King LTS-D" Supraglottic Airway.
Bound Tree Medical
Prodimed Combicath Paediatric catheters for blind protected distal bronchial sampling-" COMBICATH PE 35 cm Product Code: 58 223 19
Prodimed Plastimed Division
Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177 (VACUTAINER GREEN TOP) and 84815 (VACUTAINER 3ML LT. GREEN). Centurion Kit Code: IV8860
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H8mm, Part #018.1308.
CTL Medical Corporation
Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms having morphology suitable for endovascular repair.
Cook Inc.
CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H7mm, Part #018.1307.
CTL Medical Corporation
Solara CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR03, b) W1TR06, c) W4TR03, d) W4TR06
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Irix-C Forceps Inserter; Product Code/UDI: T066-0059/ M697T06600591
XTANT Medical
Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-80 (6 fr. 80 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube with Y-Port).
Kentec Medical, Inc
Extra corporeal circuit with bio-active surface.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube).
Kentec Medical, Inc
ACTIV.A.C Therapy System; Model Numbers; US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN UDI (01)00878237008188 - Product Usage: is an integrated wound management system for use in the acute, extended, and home care settings. When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate a
KCI USA, INC.
Prodimed Combicath catheters for blind or fibrescope-guided protected distal bronchial sampling (PDBS)- COMBICATH 90 cm x 1.9 mm Product Code: 58229 19US
Prodimed Plastimed Division
Cardinal Health NPWT Occlusion Detection Canister 300cc, Prescription Only - Product Usage: The systems are intended for use on patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts. The Cardinal Health NPWT PRO family of systems provides care in the acute, extended and home care settings.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
3COR DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC
Philips M3015A Microstream CO2 Extension Model No. 862393 -used with an lntelliVue X3 Patient Monitor (Model No. 867030) or a lntelliVue MMX Multi-Measurement Module (Model No. 867036)
Philips North America, LLC
Crate and Barrel Recalls Parke Twin and Full Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Nutraceutical Recalls Simplers Botanicals Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Nutraceutical Corporation, of Park City, Utah
TOYOTA 2018-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TOYOTA
MITSUBISHI 2014-2019: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI
Ananda Apothecary Recalls Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Ananda Apothecary, of Boulder, Colo.
Cooper Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cooper Lighting, LLC, (Cooper Lighting Solutions), of Peachtree City, Georgia
DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Miracle Botanicals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Miracle Botanicals, of Pahoa, Hawaii
RH Recalls Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hill Country Fare Citrus Punch Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains 0% Juice UPC 4122081863
He Butt
NORTH STAR TRADING COMPANY SWEET & SALTY CARAMEL TRAIL MIX NET WT 14OZ (396g) MANUFACTURED FOR YOUR MILITARY EXCHANGES BY FLAGSTONE FOODS, INC. SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 UPC 0 80948 63064 4
Flagstone Foods LLC
Hill Country Fare Grape Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005176
He Butt
TOUFAYAN BAKERIES SMART POCKETS EVERYTHING 6 COUNT NET WT 7.4 OZ. (210 g), UPC 0 7312400792 7. 12 packages per case. Product expiration date or shelf life date is not added to package by firm but may be added by retail store. According to the recalling firm, shelf life is approximately 14 days but can be extended through refrigeration or frozen storage.
Toufayan Bakery, Inc.
Coke Zero Sugar 20 oz UPC 049000040869
Coca Cola
Hill Country Fare Fruit Punch Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005172
He Butt
Brill 30 lb. cases of 480 1.0 oz. chocolate chip with mini colored candy pieces frozen cookie dough, MDM # 10194626, Manufactured by Brill, Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
Brill Inc
Dr Pepper 20 oz UPC 078000082401
Coca Cola
Enlightened Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert, one Pint (473 ml). Case GTIN: 1-08-52109-33106-9. Item UPC:8-52109-33150-5. Produced exclusively for: Beyond Better Foods, LLC, Bronx, NY
Beyond Better Foods Llc
Gordon Choice Imitation Crab Supreme Style, Net Wt 40 oz (2 lb 8 oz) Keep Frozen. UPC 93901-71212. For Distribution exclusively by Gordon Food Service Wyoming, MI 49509
Trident Seafoods Corporation
Hill Country Fare Pink Lemon Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005174
He Butt
Cherry Coke 20 oz UPC 049000018011
Coca Cola
7-Select Yogurt Pretzels Naturally Flavored Vanilla Crunchy Pretzel Covered in a Vanilla Yogurt NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) UPC 5254856657
Mount Franklin Foods LLC
Dr Pepper Cherry 20 oz UPC 078000098402
Coca Cola
Simply Nature Sweet Potato Bites, 12oz retail boxes variety pack, Expiration date 4/9/2022. Lot code R20AJ-01A.
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.
Koala Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Eucalyptus, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 68%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
Beaming White Llc
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
The Harvard Drug Group
Koala Hand Sanitizer, Menthol, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 69%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
Beaming White Llc
Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ 07940, Made in Canada, UPC: 60300312234196, NDC: 0031-2234-19.
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32mg per vial, 5mL vials, Single-dose Kits, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. 10 Mall Road, Suite 301, Burlington, MA 01803, NDC 70801-003-01
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone 1.25/5/25 mg capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, This is a compounded drug not for resale, Store at room temperature, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.
MasterPharm LLC
Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap, Labs Inc., Farmingdale, NY, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Anaheim, CA NDC: 68788-6932-01
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Koala Hand Sanitizer, Unscented, 16 FL OZ., Antibacterial, (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), Manufactured by Beaming White LLC, 1205 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98665
Beaming White Llc
Childrens Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM, dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), guaifenesin (expectorant), 4 FL OZ. bottle (118 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA, UPC: 50300318760128, NDC: 0031-8760-12.
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
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.