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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 5 critical, 40 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (31), FDA Food (15), NHTSA (3), 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.

NHTSA Moderate Oct 13, 2021

GENESIS,HYUNDAI 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

GENESIS,HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Oct 13, 2021

PORSCHE 2020-2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

PORSCHE

CPSC Moderate Oct 7, 2021

Joovy Recalls Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Strollers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2021

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2008-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BUICK,CHEVROLET

FDA Food Critical Oct 6, 2021

Velvet Ice Cream Raspberry Fudge Cordial 1.75 quarts (56oz) 6 quarts per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical Oct 6, 2021

Vanilla Flavor Imitation (White), Net Contents 128 FL. OZS. (1 Gallon)

Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 6, 2021

Dairy Free Co. Dollup Lama Sour & Creamy Cashew Topping 4oz, 6 containers per case

Central Kitchen Food Hub

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Driscoll's Only the Finest Berries - Blueberries/ Bluets 6 oz. and 1 pt. plastic clamshell containers. Product of Peru

Driscoll's Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Little Debbie Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies 2.5oz plastic packaging 72 pouches per case

Mckee Foods Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

De Wafelbakkers 18 ct Buttermilk Pancakes NET WT 1 lb. 8.7 oz. (703g) KEEP FROZEN packaged in clear flexible plastic UPC 679844104573

De Wafelbakkers, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Enrico Biscotti - Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti 8 ounce bags 6 bags per case

The Enrico Biscotti Company

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Ferretts IPS Iron Liquid Dietary Supplement Iron Protein Succinylate 40 mg (elemental iron) / 15 mL 8 oz. White Round PET 24/410 bottle

Monarch PCM, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Enrico Biscotti - Anise Almond Biscotti 8 ounce bags 6 bags per case

The Enrico Biscotti Company

FDA Food Low Oct 6, 2021

Crunchy Cones, Chocolate, 12, NET WT 40oz (113g)

Borinquen Cones of Puerto Rico, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 6, 2021

Chocolate Flavor, 1 QT

Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells; Jumbo Shells Filled with Creamy Ricotta and Romano Cheese; NET WT. 22 OZ (1 LB 6OZ) 624g

SEVIROLI FOODSVERTULLO IMPORTS

FDA Food Low Oct 6, 2021

Crunchy Cones, Mix Choco-Vanilla, 12, NET WT 40oz (113g)

Borinquen Cones of Puerto Rico, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Grab & Go Bistro Pimento Cheese Sandwich 5oz plastic container 1 sandwich per package

Modern Distributors, Inc. dba Modern Vending

FDA Food Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Rc Cola 12 Oz (355 mL) packaged in an aluminum can 12 can to a pack

KEURIG DR PEPPER

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ceFAZolin, 2 G/20 mL in Sterile Water, 20 mL Sterile Syringe for Injection, IntegraDose Compounding Services, LLC, 719 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN…

IntegraDose Compounding Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Occular Allergy Blend 87% Alcohol; In Equal Parts of Apis Mellifica 7x Allium Cepa 7x Euphrasia Officinalis 7X Sabadilla 7X, WHP Homeopathic Medicine…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense body spray sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%)…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water + sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Testosterone Cypionate Testosterone Propionate, 180mg/mL, 20mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx only, New Vitalis Pharmacy 4139 Cadillac Ct # 201 Louisville, KY 40…

New Vitalis Pharmacy LLC dba New Vitalis Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 5X, 6X,15X, packaged in 1 oz containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 7X, 12…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene …

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 5.0 O…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ZTE-105 Formula Gentle Detoxing. Contents 1000 mL, RX Only, REMEDY: Bryoni Alba 10X, Chelidonium Majus 10X, Carduus Marianus 10X, Dolichos Pruriens 1…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT 5.0 OZ …

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ZTE-1034 Formula Antimicrobial Bowel. Contents 1000ml. WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only, REMEDY: Arsenicum Album 10X, Baptisia Ti…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Verbena Officinalis 6X, Nervousness* Sucrose/Lactose Pills, Packaged 2 Dram, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Hoemopathis Producs, 260 JR Hawverm…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Humulus 6X, 15X, Sucrose/Lactose Pills, 6X Packaged as a) 4dr, UPC 7 40640 33969 5; 15X Packaged as b) 4 dr; WHP Homeopathic Medicine. Washington Hom…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 6, 2021

CVS Health Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief Single-Use Vials Mixed Berry Flavor 8 Pre-Measured Vials 0.51 FL OZ (15 mL) Each 4.06 FL OZ (120 mL) Tota…

New Vision Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT WITH MICROMESH SUNSCREEN SPRAY Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybe…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Kali Sulphuricum 3X, 960ml 20% Alcohol, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only. Manufactured by Washington Homeopathic Products 260JR h…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, 2 mg per mL, 1 mL single dose vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-452-01. 25 vials per …

Fresenius Kabi USA LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ZTE-1035 Formula, Antimicrobial Combination, Contents 1006 ml, REMEDY: Arsenicum Album 10X, Baptista Tinctoria 10X, Phosphorus 10X, Arnica Montana 10…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), a) Net Wt 5.0 oz (141g) (UPC 0 …

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Aconitum nap Fear* 87% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 7X, 18X, 30X, packaged in 30 mL containers, Aconitum nap Fear* 87% Alcohol HPUS: 24X, packaged in 50 mL cont…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ZTE 1013 Formula Antimicrobial - F&M , Contents 1000 ml, REMEDY: Bryonia Alba 10X, Antimonium Crudum 10X, Iodium 10X, Lycopodium Clavatum 10X, Pulsat…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Viola Odorata 4X, 10X, 12X, Bee Stings*, Sucrose/Lactose Pills, 4X Packaged in a) 2 Dram; 10X Packaged in b) 2 Dram; 12X Packaged in c) 2 Dram; d) 4…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Cedar Fever Drops, 20% USP ALCOHOL, 30 mL, homeopathic drug for symptoms of cder allerges, Manufactured for Peoples RX, 3801 S Lamar, Austin, TX 7870…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 6, 2021

Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief 8 Pre-Measured Vials 0.51 FL OZ (15 mL) Each 4.06 FL OZ (120 mL) Total/Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu Relief 8 Pre-Meas…

New Vision Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 6X, 26X, 30X, packaged in 15mL containers, Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 6X, 10X, packaged …

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 45, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), a) Net Wt. 5…

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Althaea Officinalis 6X, Iritable Bladder* Sucrose/Lactose Pills, packaged as 4 Dram, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 J…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene …

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Yeast Guard Blend, Calcarea Carbonica 6X, Collinsonia Canadensis 3X, Kali Muriaicum 3X, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only. 1.957 …

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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

Compare 2021 with 2020 →

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.