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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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 17 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), CPSC (12), FDA Devices (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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Electric MedSurg Bed FL23 - AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical purposes, Model Number: FL23, Part #FL23SE

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

TruRize Clinical Chair - support structure that places human occupants in upright, seated, recline, supine, and trend positions, Model Number: 3333, Part #¿3333000000

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Isolibrium Support Surface - support surface assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure injury stages (including stages 1, 2, 3, 4, Unstageable and Deep Tissue Pressure Injury, Model Number: 2972, Part # 2972000000

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Covidien Sonicision Reusable Generator-converts electrical power from the battery pack to ultrasonic energy to drive the active blade. Product Number: SCGAA

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Spectrum Medical Quantum Standard heat exchanger

QURA S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Prime TC-transport chair intended for medical purposes to assist a person in performing an activity that the person would find difficult to do or be unable to do Model Number: 1460, Part #1460000000¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021

Edwards PediaSat Oximetry Catheter Kit, REF: XT358SJ, Usable Length 8 cm, Number of Lumens 3, Exterior Diameter 5.5F, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: (01)00690103197495 *NOT DISTRIBUTED WITHIN THE US

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Hallmark Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Crash Hazards

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Nordstrom Recalls Children's Socks Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported

Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis.

CPSC No agency class Aug 18, 2021

TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores

NHTSA No agency class Aug 18, 2021

BENTLEY 2021: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

BENTLEY

NHTSA No agency class Aug 18, 2021

BMW 2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

BMW

CPSC No agency class Aug 17, 2021

Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard

Zen Magnets LLC, of Denver, Colorado

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2011-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2021

Area Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Pacapet; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2021

Rossignol Recalls All Track DH Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2021

Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Suellen Roosevein; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Aug 12, 2021

Tye Dye Area Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by And Beyond; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Aug 12, 2021

LAND ROVER 2010-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Aug 12, 2021

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR

BUICK,CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Aug 12, 2021

RAM 2015-2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

RAM

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

7 Eleven Selects Chocolate Chip 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6 oz., 16 units per tray, 6 trays per case; UPC: 0 52548-62095 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Blueberry - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-89104 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel/Strawberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-32200 1

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Organic Baby Rainbow Carrots Brand name: O Organics 12 oz. (340 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989398162 8 12 oz. bag - Wegmans. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. bag - GreenWise. Dis not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Double Chocolate - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49135 6

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12oz, 10 per case; UPC: 078742-08937 9

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz.

Eillien's Candies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Great Value Chocolate Chip Brownie Snack Cup - 12 oz., 8 per case; UPC: 078742-33099 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Banana Nut - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49137-0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Marketside Triple Chocolate Muffins - 14 oz, 9 per case; UPC: 681131-40073 2

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Marketside Strawberry & Creme Muffins - 14oz, 8 per case; UPC: 681131-41133 2

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

7 Eleven Selects Banana Nut 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6 oz. / 16 units per tray / 6 trays per case; UPC: 0 52548-67883 8

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Shredded Carrots Brand name: Grimmway Farms 10 oz. (284g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7878350610 1 10 oz. plastic bags - Kroger - did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 10 oz. plastic bags - LIDL - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 5 lb. bags - Food Service - Brand Names - Grimmway Farms, Markon, Cross Valley Also sold to bulk customers: 500 lb. bags

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 12/12oz Steam-to-Serve

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Stop n Shop 12ct Mini Corn Muffins - 12 oz.; UPC: 216053 003992

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Paximune Dietary Supplement Contains Bovine Proteins that help Promote Health and help Modulate Immunity 2 Fl. Oz. (60ml) packaged in dark glass bottle 12 bottles per case UPC 64395 00001

Bomunity Ltd Co

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Party Cake Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-36778 1

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Chocolate Chip - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-04104 9

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Organic Petite Carrots Brand name: Cal-Organic, 12 oz. (340g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7878390810 3 Organic Premium Petite Carrots; Brand name: Bunny Luv 3 lb. (1.36kg) bag; UPC: 0 7878351301 7 12 oz. plastic Bag -whole Foods 365 brand 12 oz. plastic bag - Whole Foods 365 brand - did not reach retail, destroyed at DC.

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Blueberry Streusel - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49136 3

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Oreo 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6oz, UPC: 7 70981-16726 8

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Great Value Blueberry Snack Muffins - 12oz, 8 per case; UPC: 078742-20120 7

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Stop n Shop 12ct Mini Muffin Blueberry Streusel - 12 oz.; UPC: 216055 003990

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Banana Nut Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-36779 8

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Organic Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots Brand name: O Organics 1 lb. (454 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989340850 7 12 oz. packages - O Organics. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. packages - Bunny Luv - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. packages - HEB - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. and 1 lb. packages - Market Basket. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. and 1 lb. packages - Greenwise. Did not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's 1 lb. packages- Pur

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms

Nearby Recall Years

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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.