2021 Recalls
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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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (17), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of pa…
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 40mm Neutral Offset, Taper Size 4, REF 322.04.640, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 36mm Neutral…
Corin Ltd
PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE US Catalog Number: FG-000001-13
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
AMX Navigate Mobile X-Ray System
GE Healthcare, LLC
Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology/Kit 5 F-55cm; (Maximum Flow Rate 3.5 mL/Sec)-indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central …
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Corin Trinity Dual Mobility, Size 4, Dual Mobility CoCr Liner, REF 321.04.540, Sterile, and Corin Dual Mobility, Size 4 42 insert/28 head, REF 325.04…
Corin Ltd
Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 35mm Length, Cancellous Bone Screw, REF 321.035, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 50mm Length, Ca…
Corin Ltd
BF-XP160F EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-XP160F
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) console, for use as a vasodilator.
Vero Biotech, LLC
Operating room table - Product Usage: intended for use during diagnostic examinations, radiologic procedures or surgical procedures to support and po…
Deerfield Imaging, Inc.
NAMIC Manifolds. (1) NAMIC Angiographic MANIFOLD, Medium Pressure, REF 64038301, UPN H965640383011, 3 Valve Manifold, Off Star Handles, Ports o…
Medline Industries Inc
Elekta Monaco - Product Usage: used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.
Elekta Inc
OUTLOOK PUMP SET, 3 CARESITE LADS, 115 IN-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parente…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Outlook¿ Pump 15 Drop 0.2 Micron Filtered IV Set with 2 CARESITE¿ Y-Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon …
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Outlook Pump Sets w/3 CARESITE Needle-Free Injection Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for in…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Flow sensors kept as stand-alone user replaceable spare parts for the GEHC anethesia machines: 2089610-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG (blue, …
GE Healthcare, LLC
BF-P180 EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-P180
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
ElliptiGO Recalls Arc Model Stand-Up Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
VOLVO 2022: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES-BENZ
INFINITI,NISSAN 2014-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
INFINITI,NISSAN
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ
FORD 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FORD
VOLVO 2001-2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
VOLVO
FORD 2020-2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FORD
MINOR'S SEAFOOD BASE NO MSG GF 6/16 OZ (1 lb) 453 G UNITS Plastic container (pint) gluten free DISTRIBUTED BY NESTLE PROFESSIONAL NORTH AMERIC, SOLON…
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
DAIYA CHEESE VEGAN CHEDDAR STYLE SLICE 8/7.8oz Plastic bag MANUFACDTURED BY: DAIYA FOODS INC., BURNABY, BC CANADA VSA 4R4 PRODUCT OF CANADA KEEP REFR…
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
KEN'S STEAKHOUSE DRESSING ASIAN SESAME DRESSING 4/1gallon Plastic container Ken's Foods Inc Marlborough, MA 01752 MUST BE REFRIGERATED
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
1. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12 oz) UPC 5240700804 Sell by 9/8/2021 & 9/12/2021. Labeled containers 2. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spic…
SSPI Mid-Atlantic, Inc
GORDO'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT STYLE CHEESE DIP NET WT. 5LBS METRIC WT. 1.81 kgs (4/5lbs Plastic tub) KACHWA ENTERPRISES LAKE CITY, GEORGIA 302…
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
IMPERIAL FRESH TOMATO ROMA DICED 3/8 TRAY 1/5lbs Plastic overwrap tray
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
Phillips Majestic Blue Colossal Clawfingers 20/40 6/12 oz CANS UPC 10070057145068 & Phillips Majestic Blue Large Clawfingers 50/70 6/12oz CANS UPC 10…
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
Golden Natural Product Inc. brand Dried Apricot Subkhon with Bone, Net Wt. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g; and Golden Natural Product Inc. brand Dried Apricot Su…
Golden Natural Products
Alfalfa Sprouts 12/4oz Plastic container, sold under the the brand names of: Sunny Creek UPC 7 38015 77740 1 SUNNY CREEK FARM Tryon, NC 28782 and BL…
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
Daniele - PLAIN BULK (28 LB.); Plain Breadsticks; Case Pack 4/7lb bags; Item #1383; PLAIN: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (CONTAINS MALTED BARLEY FL…
JAG SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC
"***JOY***Green Chilli Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***INGREDIENTS: GREEN CHILLIES, VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE**…
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie, packed in closed bags, 12oz net wt. The label of affected product is read in parts: "***Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie*** Ingred…
Baker's Corner Bakery
IMPERIAL FRESH POTATO SWEET DICE 1/2, 4/5lbs Plastic overwrap tray
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
Lemon Thyme Cookies, packed in closed bags, 12oz net wt. The label of affected product is read in parts: "***Lemon Thyme Cookies*** Ingredients: She…
Baker's Corner Bakery
Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie, packed in closed bags, 12oz net wt. The label of the affected product is read in parts: "***Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie…
Baker's Corner Bakery
TULKOFF Ginger Puree 6/32oz Tubs UPC 1 00 70607 50015 6 Tulkoff Food Products, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21224 KEEP REFRIGERATED
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST COMPRESSED FRESH ESL 24/1lbs Paper/Foil overwrap
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
Chocolate Chip Cookie, packed in closed bags, 12oz net wt. The label of affected label is read in parts: "***Chocolate Chip Cookie***Ingredients: Sh…
Baker's Corner Bakery
2. "***JOY***Coriander Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***07 28 BEST BY 073022***INGREDIENTS: CORIANDER, GREEN CHILLIES, COCONUT, SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, VI…
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
I SICILIANI PRIMOSALE PEPATO sheep's milk cheese with black pepper 2/5lbs Plastic overwrap PRODUCT OF ITALY
Sysco Atlanta, LLC
1. "***JOY***Tamarind Chutney***NET WT 8 OZ (228g)***06.19 BEST BY 093022***INGREDIENTS: TAMARIND TOMATOES, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, STABILIZERS (GUAR, T…
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Banquet Cut European Style Cold Smoked Salmon, Item Number 2-92845, brand Gerard and Dominique Seafoods, packaged in pouch, net wt. per pouch is rand…
Seabear Company
Lemon Blueberry Scones, packed in closed box, net wt. 12 oz. The label of affected product is read in parts: "*** Lemon Blueberry Scones*** Ingredie…
Baker's Corner Bakery
Carrot cake (no brand), 6 inch and 8 inch sizes, on plastic base, with clear plastic dome. UPC code: 8 13749 01001 4 6-inch cake 8 50024 83623 5…
The Baking Institute Baking Co.
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 - 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.