2021 Recalls
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2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,225 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.03% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.6 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 85 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 5 critical, 42 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 25 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (21), FDA Devices (20), NHTSA (4), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Rompe Pecho Ex Expectorant, packaged in a) 4 Fl. Oz. (118 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-04 and b) 6 Fl. Oz. (178 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-06, Distribut…
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
Rompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu Advanced Formula, 6 Fl. oz. (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-235-…
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
Rompe Pecho DM, 6 Fl Oz (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-275-06
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
Torosa Saline-Filled Testicular Prosthesis (Size Small)
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
These are communication systems, labeled as: a. NaviCare Nurse Call, Part Numbers: 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 b. Voalte Nurse Call, Part Number 4.0 *Produ…
Hill-Rom Inc.
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 14 Ga VirtuTRAX
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
Custom Assemblies, Inc., Single Spike Tumescent Set w/o Chamber, Reorder Number CMS-1212NS Bulk
Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare
Malosa Core SMILE Pack 1-Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK884
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Stryker DARCO Screw, Locking, Ti6A14V, REF DC2825016, 2.7mm x 16mm.
Wright Medical Technology Inc
SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol (CHOL) Reagent, REF: 467825
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Stealth Autoguide Tracker, Model: 28248, which is an instrument in the Stealth Autoguide Basic Instrument Kit, Mode: 9736188, and the Bundle Autoguid…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 14 Ga VirtutTRAX
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
Malosa Core SMILE Pack 2-Beaver-Visitec- A Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number…
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Wright Medical Technology Inc. CHARLOTTE MTP Hex Screw, Model #41122718, 2.7mm x 18mm, a component of the CHARLOTTE Lisfranc Reconstruction System.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Stealthstation System w/ Stealthstation Cranial Software 3.1.1,3.1.2,3.1. or SynergyCranial Software. Synergy Cranial, Model: 9733763, and Stealt…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Hemashield Gold Knitted Bifurcated, 18 mm x 9 mm; reference number M002020851890
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Philips Allura Xper FD series with Software Version Number: 2.1.x- intended for Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, incl…
Philips North America Llc
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 10 17 GA VirtuTRAX
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
Skinny Needle with Chiba Tip. RPN 090010, 090010-ET; GPN G14254, G15290. Rigid needle available with EchoTip to provide enhanced visualization of …
Cook Inc.
Malosa Core LASIK Pack 2-Medical Refractive Kit- intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK100/2
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Malosa Core Phaco Pack 1-Medical Cataract Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK833/2
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Malosa Core Phaco Pack 2- Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK834/1
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Stryker CLAW II ORTHOLOC 3DSi Plate, Hole Qty: 4, 30mm, REF 40240430.
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (RTI), of China
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2016-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
HYUNDAI 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
HYUNDAI
MERCEDES-BENZ 2022: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
MERCEDES-BENZ
Polaris Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Livia One Organic Daily Topical Spray Probiotics; 4 oz. (120 ml) UPC: 0 30915 10710 5 Recommended use: Topical: Spray affected area 2-5 times …
Livia Global
Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000953532 19 oz. UPC 043000034163 63 oz. UPC 043000082201
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Country Time Lemonade drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000951170 29 oz. UPC 043000951194 63 oz. UPC 043000082195 82.5 oz. UPC 043000928608 116 oz…
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Krispy Kreme DOUGHNUT Bites ORIGINAL GLAZED 5 1.6 OZ (45g) POUCHES NET WT. 8 OZ (227g) Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp…
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATIO
Tang orange drink mix powder 20 oz. UPC 043000032275 58.9 oz. UPC 043000082171 72 oz. UPC 043000032268
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas 817-810-0071 Pasteurized Donor Human milk Volume: 100mL 1.00 g/dL Protein packaged in sterile BPA free plastic bott…
MOTHERS MILK BANK OF NORTH TEXAS
Yeast Extract Ajirex in 15 kg PE bag in carton box
Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients, Inc.
Tang guava pineapple drink mix powder 18 oz. UPC 043000064511
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
The Mustard Man Inc Simply Peppered Mustard 8oz plastic bottles, 6 bottles per case
The Mustard Man Inc
Country Time Pink Lemonade powder drink mix 19 oz. UPC 043000951149 63 oz. UPC 043000082188 82.5 oz. UPC 043000928615
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Country Time Half lemonade and Half iced tea drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000046005 82.5 oz. UPC 043000046012
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Kool-Aid Tropical Punch powder drink mix 19 oz. UPC 043000953501 63 oz. UPC 043000953501 82.5 oz. UPC 043000957400
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Arizona Arnold Palmer Half Iced Tea & Half Lemonade drink mix powder 73 oz. UPC 043000086643
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Kool-Aid ice blue raspberry lemonade drink mix powder 20 oz. UPC 043000954072
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Country Time Original Lemonade drink mix powder 2.4 KG UPC 661880533800
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Kool-Aid strawberry drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000953556
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Livia One Organic Probiotic Nasal Spray; 1 oz. (30 ml) UPC: 0 30915 10719 8 Suggested use: Adult - 102 pumps in each nostril as needed 1-3 tim…
Livia Global
Country Time "on the go" Lemonade 10 pack net wt. 6.7 oz. drink mix powder UPC 043000010983
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Morton Iodized Salt, Net Wt. 26 oz (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g, Morton Salt, Inc. Chicago, IL 60606
MORTON SALT INC
Al Kanater Tahini Sesame Seeds. 1 Lb plastic bottle. UPC 6-92551-00002-0
International Golden Foods Inc
Kool-Aid Tropical Punch "on the go" 10 pack net wt. 6.6 oz. drink mix powder UPC 043000023464
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
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 2021
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.