2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 43 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 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.
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
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
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
Covidien Sonicision Reusable Generator-converts electrical power from the battery pack to ultrasonic energy to drive the active blade. Product Number: SCGAA
Covidien Llc
Spectrum Medical Quantum Standard heat exchanger
QURA S.R.L.
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
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
Hallmark Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
Nordstrom Recalls Children's Socks Due to Choking Hazard
Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation
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.
TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
BENTLEY 2021: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BENTLEY
BMW 2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
Zen Magnets LLC, of Denver, Colorado
MERCEDES-BENZ 2011-2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
MERCEDES-BENZ
Area Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Pacapet; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Rossignol Recalls All Track DH Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Rugs Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Fire Hazard; Imported by Suellen Roosevein; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
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)
LAND ROVER 2010-2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE
LAND ROVER
BUICK,CHEVROLET 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR
BUICK,CHEVROLET
RAM 2015-2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
RAM
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)
Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Blueberry - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-89104 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel/Strawberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-32200 1
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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
The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Double Chocolate - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49135 6
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12oz, 10 per case; UPC: 078742-08937 9
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz.
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Great Value Chocolate Chip Brownie Snack Cup - 12 oz., 8 per case; UPC: 078742-33099 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Banana Nut - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49137-0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Marketside Triple Chocolate Muffins - 14 oz, 9 per case; UPC: 681131-40073 2
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Marketside Strawberry & Creme Muffins - 14oz, 8 per case; UPC: 681131-41133 2
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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)
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
Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 12/12oz Steam-to-Serve
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
Stop n Shop 12ct Mini Corn Muffins - 12 oz.; UPC: 216053 003992
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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
Freshness Guaranteed Party Cake Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-36778 1
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Chocolate Chip - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-04104 9
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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
The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Blueberry Streusel - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49136 3
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
The Worthy Crumb Oreo 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6oz, UPC: 7 70981-16726 8
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Great Value Blueberry Snack Muffins - 12oz, 8 per case; UPC: 078742-20120 7
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Stop n Shop 12ct Mini Muffin Blueberry Streusel - 12 oz.; UPC: 216055 003990
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Banana Nut Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-36779 8
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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
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.