2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 31 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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (26), NHTSA (11), CPSC (6), 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.
Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE¿ TUBE 2 ml 9NC Coagulation sodium citrate 3.2% 13x75 blue cap-white ring, sandwich tube, non-ridged
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab) - Product Usage: intended for use as an external, non-viable control material to evaluate the performance of nucleic acid tests that detect SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Microbiologics Inc
Ad-Tech TECH ATTACH Cable- Product Usage: Designed for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation
Kohl's Recalls SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Luyuan Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard
Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets Due to Laceration Hazard
Venom Motorsports Recalls Youth Model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal Safety Standard; Sold Exclusively on VenomMotorsports.com
HONDA 2022: TIRES:SIDEWALL
HONDA
CADILLAC 2016-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CADILLAC
CHEVROLET,GMC 2021-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
CHEVROLET,GMC
Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken and Pork Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Espi's Sausage and Tocino Co.
MAZDA 2020-2021: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
MAZDA
TOYOTA 2019-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TOYOTA
Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc Recalls Raw, Frozen Chicken and Vegetable Potsticker Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
HYUNDAI 2015-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
HYUNDAI
MAZDA 2006-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MAZDA
Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths; Suffocation Risk
NISSAN 2022: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NISSAN
NISSAN 2022: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
NISSAN
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
VOLKSWAGEN 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
VOLKSWAGEN
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready to Eat Salad Products Containing Meat and Poultry Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Vita Aid SynerClear (Unflavoured), VA-925. The product is a powder, packaged in a plastic bottle and a white cap, with a net weight of 650g.
Naturo Aid Pharmaceutical Inc.
Huckleberry Chip, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Backyard mint chip, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container: 00856962005054.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Purim Health Products: EpiGenius Kids Creamy Chocolate; 630 Grams, individually packed pouches. Daily Superfoods. This high protein, whole-food blend is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, D and E and contains superfruits and superveggies, along with healthy fat, fiber and probiotics. UPC: 7 64934 04600 7 Distributed by Purim, 2610 Homestead Place, Rancho Dominguez, CA Mix approximately 3 tablespoons with 8-10 oz. of cold water. i. MCT powder as a whole is 6% of the formula (37
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Vita Aid SynerClear (Chocolate), VA-012. The product is a powder, packaged in a plastic bottle and a white cap, with a net weight of 650g.
Naturo Aid Pharmaceutical Inc.
Whole Foods Market - Vegan Croissant 4 Count CONTAINS WHEAT, SOY May contain other allergens due to shared production areas, NET WT 0lb 11oz (312g) PLU 69435 packaged in clear plastic container
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Vanilla Bean, Full Tilt Ice Cream, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint containers only: 00856962005283
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake, 24 oz. 12 x 12 black tray with clear lid.
Jimmy's Cookies, LLC
Jimbo's BLOODY MARY MIX; 2.5OZ MAKES ABOUT 45 SERVINGS; Ingredients: Horseradish Powder, Parsley, Worcestershire Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon Peel, Black Pepper, Celery Seed Powder, Lemon Juice Crystals, Sea Salt; Hand made in a facility that contains wheat, dairy, eggs and nuts; New England Cupboard 30 Liberty Drive Hermon, ME 04401
Jimbo's Kitchen
Loki Fish Wild Keta Salmon Lox, packaged in a 4 oz. plastic pouch, sliced on a coated board, 24 packages to a case. UPC 92103 00111. The label is read in parts: LOKI FISH *** WILD KETA LOX *** Ingredients: Wild Keta salmon, honey, salt and spices *** PRODUCT OF USA *** KEEP REFRIGERATED BELOW 38F ***lokifish.com***SEATTLE WA***".
Loki Fish Company - Office
Coffee Oreo, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Vita Aid Keto-Elemental Nutrition (Chocolate), VA-958. The product is a powder, packaged in an aluminum bag , with a net weight of 315g.
Naturo Aid Pharmaceutical Inc.
Mexican Chocolate, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container only: 00856962005023.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Salted Caramel, brand Full Tilt Ice Cream, packaged in 16oz pre-packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container only: 00856962005009.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Strawberry, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container: 00856962005290.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
All The Chocolate, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Albanese World's Best Mini Gummi Butterflies 7.5oz UPC 634418523525
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Dark Chocolate, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container only: 00856962005276.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Thai Tea, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 16oz pre packed pints and 3 gallon tubs. UPC on pint container: 00856962005290.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
$7 Crab Cake Meal packaged in a 3 compartment plastic container. 14oz, UPC 2 07879400700 8. Refrigerated product.
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Ube, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Vita Aid SynerClear (Vanilla), VA-924. The product is a powder, packaged in a plastic bottle and a white cap, with a net weight of 650g.
Naturo Aid Pharmaceutical Inc.
Peanut Butter Chip, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
Roasted Red Pepper 12" Supreme Flour Wraps, Tortilleria Sonora, Inc.
Tortilleria Sonora
Vita Aid Keto-Elemental Nutrition (Thai), VA-958. The product is a powder, packaged in an aluminum bag , with a net weight of 315g.
Naturo Aid Pharmaceutical Inc.
Mint Chip, Full Tilt Ice Cream brand, packaged in 3 gallon tubs. No UPC.
Full Tilt Ice Cream, LLC
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.