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2021 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2021 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,168 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.08% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 104 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 2021.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 14 critical, 36 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (16), FDA Devices (13), NHTSA (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 2021 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 15/PHENTOLAMINE 0.5/PGE-1 5 INJ INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, T…

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

METHYLCOBALAMIN 5MG/ML (5000MCG/ML) INJ 5MG/ML INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas …

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

ALPROSTADIL 30MCG/ML INJ 30MCG/ML INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

ALPROSTADIL 32MCG/ML 32MCG/ML INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

TESTOSTERONE BI-BLEND 100/100MG/ML INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Tadalafil Tablets, USP 20 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

ALPROSTADIL 25MCG/ML 25MCG/ML INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 30/PHENTOLAMINE 2/PGE-1 30 INJ INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Te…

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

T4 EIA Kit, Cat No: BC-1007, Store at 2-8C, For in vitro diagnostic use only This product s intended use is For the quantitative determination of t…

BioCheck, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Hemodialysis Delivery System, Software Version 2.x.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 21Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2067, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Winged Blood Collection Needle with Tube Holder, MFR # 16-NBCH21GS

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 17, 2021

Ellume COVID-19 Home Test

ELLUME LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Software version 2.1.x, Model numbers 722063, 722064, 722067, 722068, 722078, 722079, 72222…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis Procedural Kit PRODUCT CODE: CLXUSA

Therakos, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 22Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2068, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Winged Blood Collection Needle with Tube Holder, MFR # 16-NBCH22GS

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Blood Collection Needles, 22G 1 1/4 inch, MFR # 16-NBC22GS

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

QuikClot Combat Gauze-For Temporary External Use To Control Traumatic Bleeding Model / Part# 200

Z-Medica, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Covidien Emprint Ablation Catheter with Thermosphere Technology Bronchoscopic Ablation, CFN CA108L1

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Blood Collection Needles, 21G 1 1/4 inch, MFR # 16-NBC21GS

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

NHTSA Critical Nov 17, 2021

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2012-2022: TIRES

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

NHTSA Critical Nov 17, 2021

VOLKSWAGEN 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA Critical Nov 17, 2021

TOYOTA 2018-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

TOYOTA

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2021

Hanna Andersson Recalls Baby Long Sleeve Wiggle Sets Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2021

Hanna Andersson Recalls Baby Ruffle Rompers Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2021

RH Recalls Outdoor Torches Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2021

VidaXL Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall and Drowning Hazards (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

WESTERN STAR 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WESTERN STAR

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

VOLVO 2021: ENGINE

VOLVO

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

RAM 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

RAM

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

FIAT 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FIAT

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

ALFA ROMEO 2020-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR

ALFA ROMEO

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2021

MAZDA 2018-2019: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MAZDA

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, IA, Chocolate Cherry ice cream, in Quarts, Pints, and 1/2 Pints

Picket Fence Creamery L.L.C.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, IA, Mocha! ice cream, in Quarts, Pints, and 1/2 Pints

Picket Fence Creamery L.L.C.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Mountain View Bakery Chocolate Cake Roll 4oz or 8oz packaged in plastic clamshell sold individually

Mountain View Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, IA, S'mores! ice cream, in Quarts, Pints, and 1/2 Pints

Picket Fence Creamery L.L.C.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Hotdog buns, in unlabeled clear plastic bags, 30 or 12 buns per bag.

Kansas City LLC., DBA Best Harvest Bakeries

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, IA, Luscious Lemon ice cream, in Quarts, Pints, and 1/2 Pints

Picket Fence Creamery L.L.C.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Fresh From Meijer, Honey Ham & Cheddar Pretzel Roll Sliders, 6.24 Oz., Plastic clam-shell - clear lid, black bottom, UPC 7-13733-76501-5

Meijer Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 10, 2021

Cedar s Organic Mediterranean Hommus 10 oz.

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Hamburger buns, 4.5" in unlabeled clear plastic bags, 30 or 12 buns per bag.

Kansas City LLC., DBA Best Harvest Bakeries

FDA Food Critical Nov 10, 2021

Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9.

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Picket Fence Creamery, Woodward, IA, Maple ice cream, in Quarts, Pints, and 1/2 Pints

Picket Fence Creamery L.L.C.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Mountain View Bakery Peaches and Cr¿me Cake 4oz or 8oz packaged in plastic clamshell sold individually

Mountain View Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough packaged in 1 case, 6 bags/case, and 30 frozen pies of dough/bag. Labeling reads "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough***Tiff's Tr…

Craftmark Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 10, 2021

Whole raw YELLOW onions are imported from Chihuahua of MEXICO. Products are packaged in 50 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., 5 lb., 3 lb., and 2 lb. mesh sacks …

ProSource Produce LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 10, 2021

Whole raw RED onions are imported from Chihuahua of MEXICO. Products are packaged in 50 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., 5 lb., 3 lb., and 2 lb. mesh sacks and…

ProSource Produce LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 10, 2021

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso, Espresso & Light Cream, 6.5 FL OZ UPC 012000008801

Pepsico Inc

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2021

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.