2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 4 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 21 critical, 27 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 32 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (15), FDA Food (14), FDA Devices (11), 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.
Miami J Select Collar, Item: MJS-101, and Miami J Select Collar Set, Item: MJSR-101 Instructions for Use
Ossur Americas
Medical Device Identification Cards associated with Astra XT DR Implantable pulse generator
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Flexor Check-Flo Introducer Ansel Modification Model Number: KCFW-6.0-18/38-45-RB-ANL0-HC Order Number/GPN: G44154 Intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
Cook Inc.
activforce 2 package labeling: Model: Activ5-M R 201-200563
Activbody, Inc.
RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9578
Cardinal Health
Neuro Convenience Kit
Medline Industries Inc
Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9070
Cardinal Health
BioGlue Surgical Adhesive, Model BG3510-5-G
CryoLife, Inc.
SmartGown Breathable Surgical Gowns with raglan sleeves X-large, X-long, A-line SKU: 32474
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns X-large SKU: 9040
Cardinal Health
RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XXX-large, X-long SKU: 95998
Cardinal Health
Big Game Treestands Recalls 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Big GameTreestands, of Irving, Texas
Compass Health Brands Recalls Carex Adult Portable Bed Rails After Three Deaths; Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards
Essential Medical Supply Recalls Adult Portable Bed Rails Due to Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard; One Death Reported
Longwood Forest Recalls Angel Line Bunk Beds with Angled Ladders Due to Serious Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; 2-Year-Old Child's Death Reported
Pearl River Propane Hoses Sold with Flame King Torches and Accessories Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co. Ltd, of China (hoses)
Royal Sovereign Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2010-2013: SUSPENSION:REAR
BUICK,CHEVROLET
TESLA 2017-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
TESLA
TESLA 2014-2021: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
TESLA
JEEP 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
JEEP
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Wonton Soup Products Due to Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding
Fortune Avenue Foods, Inc.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Summer Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Swiss Processing Plant Inc.
MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT
MERCEDES-BENZ
Karmas Far Recalls Infant Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)
Northern Lights Recalls Alaura Two-Tone Jar Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. of Wellsville, N.Y.
HONDA 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HONDA
FORD 2021-2022: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FORD
CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2021: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
CHEVROLET,GMC
FORD 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
FORD
FORD 2021: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
FORD
FORD 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
FORD
FORD 2021-2022: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
FORD
FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FORD
FORD 2014: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
FORD
FORD 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FORD
TaDah! FALAFEL STREET WRAP WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR HARISSA HUMMUS NET WT. 7.5 OZ. UPC Code:8-5019800307-5
The Fillo Factory Inc.
Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls, 1-pound (lb.) bags, clear plastic bags lot #211007 MB and 210917 MB , Item Code 200171-16
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.
GERBER Macaroni and Cheese with a side of peas and carrots, 6.6 oz. (187 g) drained weight 5.3 oz. (150 g), 8 units per case.
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
North Coast Traditional Nova Lox, cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2-3lb average per side. UPC 008603005200. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Wild Pacific salmon, corn oil, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".
Oregon Lox Company
The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240
Spice House
Birds Eye Broccoli Tots, frozen, 12OZ bag UPC 00-0-14500-00125-2
CONAGRA BRANDS
Mango Real Greek Yogurt, 16 oz., refrigerated item and packaged in a clear plastic container with a blue foil seal and can be identified by the blue lettering on front panel display. UPC on 16 oz. CUP is 8 57290 00612 6. The Mango Real Greek Yogurt label is read in parts: "***MANGO REAL GREEK YOGURT *** ELLENOS ***INGREDIENTS: Yogurt (Grade A Pasteurized Milk, Live Active Culture ***Cane Sugar, Honey, Mango Puree (Mangos, Pectin)***Allergen Information: Contains Milk. *** Made in a facility
ELLENOS REAL GREEK YOGURT - SEAT
Mountain Meadow Herbs Brand Candida Flush Endotoxin Cleans3, 500 mg per capsule, 240 capsules per bottle. UPC 8 13086 01593 2. This product is sold as part of our Total Yeast Detox Package or it can be purchased separately.
Mountain Meadow Herbs, Inc.
Renata Plant-Based Suprema Pizza, frozen & vacuum packaged in plastic bags. Net wt: 420 gr (14.8 oz); UPC: 6 53467 38864 0; Manufactured by Renata Restaurant, 626 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214; Product label, "Contains Wheat, Milk, Nuts, Coconut"
Mi Piace LLC
Whole Foods Market Cookies and Cream Single Layer Cake 8 inch NET WT 3lb 0 oz. (1361g) PLU: 39544 packaged in a clear plastic dome
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 59 fl. oz.(1.8 QT)1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047725, Case UPC: 025000047732
The Coca Cola Company
Minute Maid Berry Punch, 59 Fl. oz. (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047664; Case UPC: 025000047671
The Coca Cola Company
H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup NET WT 32 oz. packaged in a clear glass jar UPC 4122070619
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc.
Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade, 59 Fl. oz.(1.8 Qt) 1.75L, Unit UPC: 025000019708, Case UPC: 025000019760
The Coca Cola 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: 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.