2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 19 of 105
2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,231 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.01% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.3 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 105 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 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), FDA Food (18), NHTSA (7), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
ASC PneumoLiner device, Part No. WA90500US (US market only) The Pneumoliner device is intended for use as a multiple instrument port and tissue containment system during minimally invasive gynecologic laparoscopic surgery to enable the isolation and containment of tissue, considered benign, resected during single-port or multi- site laparoscopic surgery during power morcellation and removal.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Pneupac paraPac plus 300 ventilator kit, REF P300NGB
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Bivona Aire-Cuf Endotracheal Tube
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSX0025A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631025 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
BD Syringe Tip Cap Bulk Sterile Convenience Pak-1000 units/shelf carton. Used to seal syringes and maintain container closure integrity throughout the shelf life of the BD WWD syringe. Catalog Number: 305822
Becton Dickinson & Company
RAPTAR Laser Range Finders
Potomac River Group, Corp.
C315-HIS Delivery Catheter
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0030, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617661 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Advia Chemistry Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11319151
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSX0020A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 20 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631018
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0025B, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132620111 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Cliquid MD version 3.4 software used in conjunction with Analyst MD software on SCIEX Citrine & 4500MD series liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) systems. Model No. 5088288
AB SCIEX
ROSA One 3.1 Brain application The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instruments holders or tool guides to be used by trained surgeons to guide standard surgical instruments during brain and spine surgeries.
MEDTECH SAS
Oncentra Brachy users using version 4.0 and above with Applicator Modeling license 170283-00
Elekta, Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0030B, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132620128 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Atellica CH Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP), SMN 11097543
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Bivona Uncuffed Wire Endotracheal Tubes,
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Concerto User Interface Software provided with the following systems: (1) Xstrahl 100 Electronic Brachytherapy - 100kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (2) Xstrahl 150 Electronic Brachytherapy - 150kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (3) Xstrahl 200 - 225kV Superficial / Orthovoltage X-Ray Therapy System; (4) Xstrahl 300 - 300kV Orthovoltage X-Ray Therapy System; (5) Xstrahl X 80 Photoelectric Therapy System.
Xstrahl Limited
REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0020, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 20 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617630 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSX0030A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631032
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0025, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617647 *Not distributed within the US
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Power Handles Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Elektron Music Machines
Elektron Music Machines MAV AB, of Sweden
Usines Giant Factories Recalls Gas Water Heaters with Emerson Control Valves Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., Saint Louis, Missouri (control valve)
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
MERCEDES-BENZ
VOLKSWAGEN 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLKSWAGEN 2021: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VOLKSWAGEN
ALFA ROMEO 2020: TIRES
ALFA ROMEO
TESLA 2017-2021: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
TESLA
KIA 2017-2018: ENGINE
KIA
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Salame Stick Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Design Within Reach Recalls Arc Collection Furniture Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban (Recall Alert)
DODGE 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY
DODGE
Chocolate & the Chip Boozy Banana Walnut: Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Not provided Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy sulfites. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip Peanutbutter Spice Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: All purpose flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid) unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecit
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treat - Chocolate: Rice crispy treats: 6 oz / 171 grams Packaged in a food grade clear poly tubing, heat sealed with label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: rice cereal (rice, sugar, malt extract, salt, preservative (tocopherols), mini marshmallows (corn syrup, sugar, modified cornstarch, dextrose, water, contains less than 2% of gelatin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (whipping aid), natural and artificial flavor, blue 1), unsalted butter (pasteu
Chocolate and the Chip
Whataburger Picante Sauce NET WT 0.6 oz (17g) packaged in high impact polystyrene cups; 400 cups per case
Golden State Foods Corp.
Kalona Supernatural Organic Half & Half, Manufactured in Iowa for Kalona Organics, LLC. Kalona IA in 16 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12516-7, 8 bottles per case) and 32 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12532-7, 6 bottles per case)
Farmers' All Natural Creamery LLC
Whole Foods Market Everyday Double Crust Apple Pie sold in clear plastic clamshell with scale label applied. Sold as whole pie or by the slice. PLUs 33404, 74272, 74259
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Chocolate & the Chip Gluten free original chocolate chip: Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: Gluten free flour (sweet white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain sorghum flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum), unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip The Big Cookie Cake Cookie cakes: 1LB 1.4oz / 494 grams Packaged in a brown bakery box with window and labeled.1 unit per package. Corrected Ingredients: Not provided Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy, treenuts (hazelnuts). Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Chocolate and the Chip
Kalona Supernatural Organic Whole Chocolate Milk, Manufactured in Iowa for Kalona Organics, LLC. Kalona IA in 16 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-10516-9, 8 bottles per case) 32 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-10532-9, 6 bottles per case) and 64 FL OZ (UPC8-81245-10564-0, 6 bottles per case)
Farmers' All Natural Creamery LLC
Mountain Trail Mix, 44 oz. containing 22 packs , UPC 814314024153 (inner unit), 814314024160 (outer unit). 4 master bags/case.
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC
Salted Cashews Halves & Pieces, 16 oz. , UPC 842379195303. 6 bags/case.
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC
Chocolate & the Chip Lavender chocolate chip cookies: Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: All purpose flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid) unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, mi
Chocolate and the Chip
Mountain Trail Mix, 28 oz. , UPC 814314024146. 6 bags/case.
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC
Lake Wolf Creamery Queso Oaxaca, ribbon cheese, refrigerated, vacuum packaged in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 3 lbs., 2 lbs., 1.5 lbs., and 0.5 lbs. No UPC.
Lake Wolf Creamery
Roasted Salted Cashew Halves and Pieces, 32 oz. , UPC 072036734907. 6 jars/case.
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC
Chocolate & the Chip Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treat - Salted Caramel: Rice crispy treats: 6 oz / 171 grams Packaged in a food grade clear poly tubing, heat sealed with label Corrected Ingredients: rice cereal (rice, sugar, malt extract, salt, preservative (tocopherols), mini marshmallows (corn syrup, sugar, modified cornstarch, dextrose, water, contains less than 2% of gelatin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (whipping aid), natural and artificial flavor, blue 1), unsalted butter (pasteurized cr
Chocolate and the Chip
Tropical Trail Mix, 15 oz. , UPC 072036735003. 8 bags/case.
Suntree Snack Foods, LLC
Lake Wolf Creamery Queso Fresco, crumbling fresh cheese, refrigerated, vacuum packaged in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 1.5 lbs. or 0.5 lbs. No UPC.
Lake Wolf Creamery
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 2021
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 2021 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.