2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 5 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 26 critical, 15 moderate, and 9 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Drug (12), NHTSA (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.
Aqua Nova - Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 oz. UPC 008603001608. Aqua Nova -Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 1 lb. UPC 008603001400. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (Sliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt 2-3 lbs per side. UPC 008603001202. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (UnSliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2.5-3.5lb average per side. UPC 008603001103. Tony's Smoke House and Cannery - Smoked Salmon Lox, cold smoked - Nova St
Oregon Lox Company
North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim - Partial Slices of Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 lb. UPC 008603002551. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Salmon, 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
Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case
Trader Joes Company
12 HR Allergy & Congestion Relief Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg Antihistamine I Nasal Decongestant, 20 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43107, Made in India, NDC 70000-0518-1.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Central Islip, NY 11722, NDC 31722-997-01.
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0638-1242-07.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0536-1242-34.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
VANComycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Injection for Intravenous Use Only), 260 mL per bag, Rx Only, This is a Compounded Drug, Hospital/Office Use Only, Apollo Care 3801 Mojave Ct, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25
Apollo Care
AmericanScreening HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 70%) ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULA Vitamin E & Moisturizer, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle with either a black or clear top, Distributed by American Screening LLC Shreveport, LA, 71106 UPC 8 40050 51579 2
American Screening LLC
Allergy & Congestion Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 20 Extended-Release Tablets, Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-7388-5.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy and Congestion, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., Princeton, NJ, 08640, Made in India NDC Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 43598-823-31.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy & Congestion Relief Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets, 20 extended-release tablets, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-20
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02985, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-30
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets USP Allergy & Congestion, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 43598-823-14.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, USP, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 49035-273-30.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X2ESDIEC
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980U1ESDIUC
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980U1ENASAA
Covidien Llc
BV Endura with Software Release 2.3- A mobile, diagnostic X-ray image acquisition and viewing system. Model Number: 718075
Philips North America Llc
Covidien Sonicision Battery Charger-intended to charge the Sonicision Reusable Battery Pack and to provide information on the battery charging progress and battery pack status Item Code: CBCA
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X3ENDIUU
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1ENNISB
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980S3ENDICU
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980A3ENNISB
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1ENDIPC
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980S1ENDICU
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1ENDIUU
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980A1ENNISB
Covidien Llc
Veradius Unity with Software Release 2.1- Amobile, diagnostic X-ray imaging and viewing system. . Model Number: 718132
Philips North America Llc
Boston Scientific AUTOLITH TOUCH Bipolar Electrohydraulic Lithotripter, REF M005466800. The device is designed to be used with Northgate Technologies Inc. bipolar disposable EHL probes for the fragmentation of calculi.
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
BV Pulsera with Software Release 2.3-A mobile, diagnostic X-ray image acquisition and viewing system. Model Number: 718095
Philips North America Llc
O3D ORCHESTRATE Orthodontic Technologies User Manual and Data Processing Instructions (model preparation for tooth movement) MKT-LB-002 Rev 1 for Orchestrate3d Software v.3.1 - v5.0.4
Orchestrate Orthodontic Technologies, Inc.
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1JADIJJ
Covidien Llc
OsteoMed OsteoPower Power Console: -OsteoMed OsteoPower Power Console 2 REF 450-0021-00 -OsteoMed D-Power Control Console 2 REF 450-0021-01 -Power Control Console 2 REF ECOS-450-0021-00 -OsteoMed OsteoPower Power Console 2i REF 450-0005-00 -OsteoMed D-Power Control Console 2i REF 450-0005-01 -Power Control Console 2i REF ECOS-450-0005-00 OsteoMed Footswitches: -OsteoMed BMF Footswitch REF 450-0390 -D-Bi-Directional Master Footswitch REF 450-0380 -D-Uni-Directional Footswitch II R
Osteomed, LLC
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator,980X1ENAIQC
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980U3ESDIUU
Covidien Llc
SuperCore Biopsy Instrument: REF/Product Description: 701114090/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 14GA X 9CM; 701114150/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 14GA X 15CM; 701116090/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 16GA X 9CM; 701118060/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 18GA X 6CM; 701118090/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 18GA X 9CM; 701118150/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 18GA X 15CM; 701118200/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 18GA X 20CM; 701120090/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 20GA X 9CM; 701120150/SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTR 20GA X 15CM; 701120200/SUPERCORE BIOP
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X3JADIJJ
Covidien Llc
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1PLDIPC
Covidien Llc
Hisun Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls 250cc Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rural King
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Zhongshan Kong Luen Wah Hoi Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., of China
Pacific Cycle Recalls Schwinn Electric Scooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Mast Work Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China
BENTLEY 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BENTLEY
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Dba Margherita Meats Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Products Due to Possible Bacillus Cereus Contamination
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2020-2022: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
TOYOTA 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TOYOTA
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MERCEDES-BENZ
Target Recalls Decorative Mailbox Due to Laceration Hazard
Mast Work Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China
NISSAN 2022: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NISSAN
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.