2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 38 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 20 critical, 29 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (29), FDA Drug (8), 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.
Ingenia CX 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities Model Number: 78127 (OUS)
Philips North America Llc
Ingenia Elition S-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities Model Number: 781357 (OUS)
Philips North America Llc
PetSmart Recalls Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
SKE Outdoors Recalls Kids Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Dongguan Flying Sports Goods Co. Ltd., of China
VOLVO 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
VOLVO
PORSCHE 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PORSCHE
SUBARU 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SUBARU
Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Uncured Antipasto Meat Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc.
Ryan and Rose Recalls Children's Eating Utensils Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
LAND ROVER 2020-2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
LAND ROVER
JAGUAR 2020-2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
JAGUAR
JEEP 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
JEEP
DODGE 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
DODGE
Lebenswert Anfangsmilch Stage 1 Organic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP HA Germany Hypoallergenic Stage 1 Combiotic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Holle Goat Stage 1 Organic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP Comfort Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Cotton Blues Cheesecake Co. Strawberry Swirl Single Slice 6oz plastic container 36 packages per case
CB DISTRIBUTION LLC
HiPP HA Germany Hypoallergenic Stage PRE Combiotic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP Dutch Stage 2 Combiotic Follow-on Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Lebenswert Folgemilch Stage 3 Organic Toddler Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Holle Bio Stage 2 Organic Follow-On Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Kendamil Organic Stage 2 Follow on Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Holle Goat Stage 2 Organic Follow-On Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP HA Germany Hypoallergenic Stage 2 Combiotic Follow-On Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Holle Bio Stage 1 Organic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP UK Stage 2 Combiotic Follow-On Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Holle Bio Stage PRE Organic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips Ballreich Snack Food Company 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce flexible plastic packaging 1.5 ounce/72 case, 2.75 ounce 32/case, 7 ounce 14/case
Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC
Vegetable egg rolls packaged either 96 3oz per case or 120 2oz per case, Manufacturer T&R Enterprises St. Louis MO.
T & R Enterprises USA, Inc.
HiPP German Stage 1 Combiotic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Moonwalk 70% dark chocolate bar. It is packaged in white shiny paper with blue print. Net Weight: 1.2 oz / 35gr. No UPC. The label is read in parts: "***Moonwalk ***a 70% dark chocolate bar ***chocolate, cacao nibs and pop rocks ***Contents: cacao beans, cacao butter, cane sugar, pop rocks (sugar, lactose, corn syrup, flavoring)***cloudforest Portland, OR***cloudforest.shop***".
Cocanu LLC
Lebenswert Folgemilch Stage 2 Organic Follow-On Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
BBQ Seasoning Packaged in 50lb poly bag/cardboard box combo and kraft paper bags
Mane Inc
Flavored Bacon Ranch Seasoning Packaged in 25lb kraft paper bags
Mane Inc
HiPP AR Germany Anti-Reflux Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
SWEET & SMOKY BBQ Packaged in 50lb kraft paper bags
Mane Inc
Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit; Kits include dry whole wheat pasta, dried basil and parsley, 2 cans of Genova Tuna, pesto, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, dates.
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
HiPP UK Stage 1 Combiotic First Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Kendamil Organic Stage 1 First Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP German Stage 2 Combiotic Follow-on Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
HiPP Dutch Stage 1 Combiotic Infant Milk Formula
Able Groupe Inc
Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 1.5 mg/vial, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-1995-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
DAUNOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection 20 mg/4mL, 4mL Single Dose vials, 10 in 1 carton, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 Vial NDC# 0703-5233-11, Carton NDC # 0703-5233-13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.1% 80 g cartons, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-014-80 ; packaged in tubes.
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP 350 mg/vial, 17.5 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-5145-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-Dose vials (0703-0031-01), and b) 5mL Multi Dose Vials (NDC 0703-0043-01), and c) 10 mL Multi-Dose Vials (NDC 0703-0045-01), Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP 4 mg/4 mL, 4 mL single dose vials, packaged in 10 vial cartons (NDC 0703-1153-03) Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, vial NDC 0703-1153-01
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Tizanidine HCl Tablets, USP 4 mg, 150-count bottles, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories limited, Srikakulam District, 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111-180-15.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.14 mg per day, 50/140 Twice Weekly, Rx Only a) 2 Systems NDC 68968-0514-2 b) 8 Systems NDC 68968-0514-8, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186, Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics LLC, Miami, Florida 33186
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
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.