2020 Recalls
6,048 federal recalls indexed for 2020 · Page 57 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 11 critical, 35 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (16), FDA Devices (13), CPSC (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
(1) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.0 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11314237 (2) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.1 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11316888 Product Usage: are clinical laboratory information modules which consolidate test orders and test results, provide test ordering and priority routing information to automation, apply rules to test orders and auto-verification rules for test results, and provide integrated management of quality control of test system.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
uCT 530 Computed Tomography X-Ray System
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802413 Unique Identifier: 10758750002740
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Siemens IMMULITE 2000 XPi Immunoassay System - In vitro Chemistry Analyzer SMN #10373214 - Product Usage: are intended for professional use in a laboratory environment only.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841 Box Label, REF 393-841, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938417 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
Radiometer Medical ApS
Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY ASY STR CONN 3/8 STRLE 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050506000/ 00803622123238
LivaNova USA Inc.
Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY STR CONN 3/16 STRLE 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050503000/ 00803622123214
LivaNova USA Inc.
Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Neonatal Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF 0421, Qty:10, Length: 60" (1.5cm), Rx Only.
Westmed, Inc.
Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY 1/4 X 3/8 REDUCER W/LL 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050434000/ 00803622123207
LivaNova USA Inc.
ABL80-FLEX-393-839 Box Label, REF 393-839, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938394 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or point-of-care setting.
Radiometer Medical ApS
VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System - Refurbished Product Code: 6802914 Unique Identifier: 10758750007103
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN Y 1/2X1/2X3/8 STR 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:029165000/ 00803622123153
LivaNova USA Inc.
Vein Irrigation Cannula with blunt tip. ASY BIC, STERILE 25/CS REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:BIC/ 00803622133091
LivaNova USA Inc.
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Recalls GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.
Lidl US Recalls Silvercrest Bread Makers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Pranarom Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Pranarom, of Minneapolis, Minn.
KIA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
KIA
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Diced Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
BrucePac
AUDI 2013-2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
AUDI
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CHRYSLER,DODGE
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
A Better You! Recalls Belecoo Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards (Recall Alert)
Avalon Furniture Recalls Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture Sold at Rooms To Go Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Avalon Furniture, of Houston, Texas
Edens Garden Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Edens Garden, of San Clemente, Calif.
Polaris Recalls Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Recalls Ranger and General Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
HYUNDAI 2011-2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HYUNDAI
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
FREIGHTLINER
KIA 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
KIA
LAND ROVER 2013-2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LAND ROVER
Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee and Chocolate with Oatmilk. Product is TetraPak Prisma Pak aseptic packaging. Keep refrigerated. Net 11 fl. oz (325 mL). UPC on the single unit is 8 55186 00688 5.
Stumptown Coffee Corp
NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted 8 oz retail bag UPC 733739071194 Item number 7119
NOW Health Group Inc.
"Radhuni Curry Powder, 400 grams (14.11 oz.)***Ingredients: Coriander, Tumeric, Chili, Bitsalt, Aniseed, Sodium Chloride, Garlic, Cumin, Bay leaf, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamon***Product of Bangladesh***Imported by New Hoque & Sons Inc., NY USA***"
New Hoque & Sons, Inc.
Xi Zhi Liang Fruit Jelly Cups; 21.1oz (600g); packaged in pink, yellow, and blue plastic backpacks with numerous individual plastic jelly cups inside each backpack and a toy car in a pouch on the front of the plastic backpack; the product contains konjac powder
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-571-01) and b) 1,000 (NDC 62037-571-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg Rx Only 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No, L-82, L-83, Verna Intl. Estate, Verna, Goa-403 722, India NDC 49483-623-01
Marksans Pharma Limited
Nabumetone Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10 tablets x 10 blister cards), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC carton: 60687-374-01, NDC unit dose: 60687-374-11
American Health Packaging
Duavee (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene) tablets 0.45/20 mg, packaged in 2 blister cards containing 15 tablets each (30 tablets), Rx Only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC A subsidiary of Pfizer In Philadelphia, PA 19101 Made in Ireland, NDC 00008-1123-12
Pfizer Inc.
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, Rx only, 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, 388213, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 65162-179-10
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Sterile Cannabidiol (CBD) + Curcumin 50mg/mL, 10 mL vial
BIOTA Biosciences LLC
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg Rx only 100 Tablets bottles, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-01
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Timolol Maleate USP, 0.5%, 5 mL, Sterile Opthalmic Solution, Rx Only, For Topical Application in the Eye, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangbad - 431 136 Marahastra, India, NDC 64980-514-05
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clozapine Tablets USP tablet, 100mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 65862-846-05
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg USP, 500 tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0178-05
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Nystatin Cream, USP 100,000 units per gram, 30 grams, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Crown Laboratories, Inc. Johnson City, TN 37604, NDC 0316-0221-30
Crown Laboratories
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-BULK
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets USP, 500 mg, 60 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Goa INDIA (NDC 68180-336-07)
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0178-BULK
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Timolol Maleate Sterile Opthalmic Solution,USP 0.25%, 5 mL, Rx Only, For Topical Application, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07863, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangabad - 431-136 Maharashtra, India, NDC 64980-513-05
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sterile Curcumin 50mg/mL, 10 mL vial
BIOTA Biosciences 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: 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.