2020 Recalls
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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 9 critical, 36 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (25), FDA Devices (8), FDA Food (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Titan Pump - Product Usage: indicated for male patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (impotence) who are considered to be candidates for impla…
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
MEVION S250i, MEVION S250; Proton Radiation Treatment System - Product Usage: intended to deliver proton radiation treatment to patients with localiz…
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC…
Luminex Corporation
AB PowerCel 230 (velvet black), REF: CI-5523-150, UDI: (01) 07630016832956 used to power the following devices: Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor (CI-528…
Advanced Bionics, LLC
iTotal Hip Replacement System, Model number HAA-050-D020-020102 The Conformis Hip System includes standard hip replacement components as well as t…
Conformis, Inc.
Life2000 Ventilation System, including Life2000 Ventilator and Life2000 Compressor, Model MS-01-0118 - Product Usage: use in home and institutional s…
Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc.
ADCO Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Tree
Adco Trading Inc., Missouri City, Texas
Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
KIA 2011-2015: ENGINE
KIA
AUDI 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUDI
HYUNDAI 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
HYUNDAI
NISSAN 2002-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NISSAN
HYUNDAI 2011-2016: ENGINE
HYUNDAI
FREIGHTLINER 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
MITSUBISHI 2016: PARKING BRAKE
MITSUBISHI
Rosebud's brand Elderberry Syrup Kit in a 3 oz. clear stand-up pouch (GS1 Code 852782007834).
Rosebud's Ranch and Garden, LLC
John Nagle Steelhead Fillets; 1/3 lb; Iceland; N44515; Habrun ehf; Packaging date: 29 10 2020
John Nagle Co.
Frozen French Cut Green Beans. Packaged in 20.5 lb boxes. Expiration date 11/25/2022
National Food Trading Corporation
1. Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** 64 fl. oz. (Half Gal) 1.89L***Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD 20785" 2. "Nature's Nectar 100…
Mayer Brothers Apple Products, Inc.
Art Of Tea - Feel Better tea; Produced and Distributed by: Art of Tea LLC, Monterey Park, CA Directions: 1 Tbsp of tea in 8 oz. of water at 20…
Art Of Tea
Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut, SKU 00503822. Product of USA. Frozen product is packed in plastic bag and sold in retail carton box …
Orca Bay Foods LLC
Denali Ingredients Supreme1251Coffee Cream Stabilizer, Item 501251-1014, 50 lb. bag. Storage: For maximum Performance Store at Ambient Temperature…
Denali Ingredients LLC
Denali Ingredients Cream Tech 250 Sour Cream Stabilizer, Item 500120-1014, 50 lb. bag. Storage: For maximum Freshness Store at Ambient Temperature…
Denali Ingredients LLC
Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe & Moisturizers (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v) 8 fl oz / 237 mL bottle, Distributed By: Greenbrier International, Inc. 50…
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Homeopathic Energy Catalyst, 1 fl oz (30 mL) Distributed by: Deseret Biologicals, Inc. 469 W. Parkland Drive Sandy, UT 84070. NDC 43742-0756-1.
Grato Holdings, Inc.
DCL B Prox10 Anti-Blemish Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 200 ml/6.7 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 0357486500…
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP 15 mg tablets, packaged in a) 1000 count bottle, NDC 60505-2675-8; b) 30 count bottle, NDC 60505-2675-3; Rx Only, Manufactu…
Apotex Corp.
DCL T Shampoo for Hair and Body ( Solution Coal Tar U.S.P. 3% and 0.6% Coal Tar), 300 ml/ 10.1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven,…
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Salicylic Acid Shampoo 3%, Bulk Product, 360 Therapeutics
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin + Goetz) dandruff Shampoo Psoriasis and Sebborrheic Dermatitis (1.9% Pyrithione Zinc) 8 fl.oz bottle, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seve…
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets USP 500 mg, Generic for : Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Labs, Inc.; Farmingdale, NY, NDC #: 68788…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Willa Pore Perfector (Salicylic Acid 2%) pads, 30 pads
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Clear Skin Anti-Blemish Hydrator (2% Salicylic Acid), 50ml/1.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Modesa INSTANT HAND SANITIZER with Moisturizers and Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Midwood brands, LLC 10…
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 0.308 mOsmol/mL, 2mL Single Dose Vial, Preservative Free, For use as a sterile diluent, Rx Only, Mfd. by. West-…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
DCL Alpha Beta Gel Toner (1.95% Salicylic Acid) 200 mL/6.7 fl. oz, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486500471
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
NuuxSan Instant ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER, 70% Ethyl Alcohol (ethyl alcohol 70%), 8 fl oz. 237 mL bottle, Distributed by PCM North America LLC 954…
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Willa Clear Skin (Salicylic Acid 2%), 4.2 fl oz 124ml tubes, WBC Group LLC, Dist. Chandler, AZ 85226
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for : Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscata…
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, packaged in 2.5 gram Unit-Dose Packets (NDC 0591-3216-17); 30 Unit-Dose Packets per carton (NDC 0591-32…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NEXT ADVANCED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 8 FL OZ (236 ML) bottle, Made in Mexico, Distributed by: Genomma Lab USA Inc., Housto…
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v), 8 fl oz/ 237 mL bottle, Distributed By: Greenbrier International, Inc. 500…
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
MD Complete Breakout Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 4.5%) 1 fl. oz. (30mL) bottles, MD Professional LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL Active Mattifying Cleanser (Salicylic Acid 2%), 125mL/4.2 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486509627
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
DCL SA Scalp Therapy Shampoo (Salicylic Acid 3%) 300 ml/10.1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486503120
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin + Goetz) Salicylic Gel (2% Salicylic Acid) 0.5 fl.oz. 15 mL tube, Distributed by: Malin+Goetz Inc 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, 10001
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
(Malin+Goetz) spf 30 face moisturizer (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10 %, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 2.75%, Oxybenzone 5%) 1.7 fl. oz. 50 ml tubes, Dis…
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later, PKA 3.0 and later, and TKA 1.0 - Produc…
Mako Surgical Corporation
Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - Product Usage: indicated for use in flexible Endoscopy to pro…
Micro-Tech Usa
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.