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2021 Recalls

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2021 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,225 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.03% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 85 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 9 critical, 38 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (15), FDA Food (15), FDA Devices (10), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

Imperial Platinum 2000, 1 capsule, UPC 718122040702

QMart

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

Burro en Primavera, 2 capsules, UPC 638632431055

QMart

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

DJO EMPOWR KNEE Femoral Sizer

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Intellis Model 97755 Recharger - Product Usage: designed to charge the following Medtronic rechargeable neurostimulators:  Intellis with AdaptiveSti…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Grace Medical REF S-3500 *** COX BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** 2 stainless steel filters - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube duri…

Oto Med Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide car…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

VACUETTE¿ Blood Collection tube 9NC Coagulation sodium citrate 3.2% 13x75 blue cap-white ring, sandwich tube, non-ridged - Product Usage: indicated …

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Implantable Pulse Generators - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac …

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

CRT-P Quad Models (CRT-Ps): a. Percepta CRT-P MRI: W1TR01, W1TR04, W4TR01, W4TR04 b. Serena CRT-P MRI: W1TR02, W1TR05, W4TR02, W4TR05 c. Solara C…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Programmers - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

LeverEdge Contrast Injector: 35 cc syringe with ISO 594 female luer lock - Product Usage: intended to be used to perfuse contrast medias into the ves…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

CPSC Moderate May 12, 2021

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard

Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)

CPSC Moderate May 12, 2021

K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2021

BMW 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

BMW

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2021

AUDI 2021: ENGINE

AUDI

NHTSA Critical May 10, 2021

KIA 2013-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

KIA

NHTSA Critical May 10, 2021

PETERBILT 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical May 7, 2021

FREIGHTLINER 2020-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical May 7, 2021

FORD 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD

CPSC Moderate May 6, 2021

CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate May 6, 2021

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz glass jars, 12 jars per case

Michael Zakany LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunny***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (*SUGAR, *MILK POWDER, *COCOA BUTTER, *CHOCOLA…

Champlain Chocolate Company

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Melatonin 140ct, 3 Pack 140 CT vitafusion Melatonin 44ct , 3Pack 44CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Dark Chocolate Expresso Beans; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Best if used by 11-19-2021. Contains Soy, May Contain Milk. Packed in a facility that pro…

Torn & Glasser, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

G4G Low Carb Pancake & Waffle Mix, Keto Friendly Just Add Water Net Wt 12 ounces, 6pack Case UPC 860000241427 packaged in a rigid cardboard box

Backcountry Mills LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

"Basket Country Bunny ORG" that contains the Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunyy***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (…

Champlain Chocolate Company

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Raley's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips 9.5oz flexible plastic packaging 11 bags per case

Shearer'S Snacks

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Fiber Well 220ct, 10 / 220 CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Signature Select Golden Corn Sweet, frozen, packed in poly film bags. 12/16 oz. packages per case. UPC 2113009152. Signature Select Golden Corn Swee…

Twin City Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Ample Hills Creamery Chocolate Milk and Cookies Ice Cream, 14 oz.

Ample Hills Manufacturing LLC.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion SleepWell 250ct / 24 / 250 CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, packaged in 16 oz bottles, Dist. & Sold Exclusively by ALDI, Batavia, IL packaged in 12 bottles per case

Richelieu Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Fiber Well 90ct, 4/3 Pack 90CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion MultiVites 150ct,

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Kids Melatonin 50ct, 4 / 3 PACK 50CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250 mg/5mL, Pkg Size 100, Rx only, Repackaged by Preferred Pharm…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Imperial Extreme 2000 Capsules, 2000 mg, 1 count blister cards, distributed S&B Shopper LLC. Little Ferry, NJ UPC 7 18122 04073 5

S & B Story LLC

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL), 80 mL total volume after constitution, Rx only, Distributed by: Genentech, Inc. NDC:50…

Genentech Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Triple SupremeZen Gold 3500, Packaged in paper packaging with a pill blister,1 capsule per box, Distributed by VIEW LIFE Distributors Los Angeles CA …

Na Na Collection

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

PremierZen Black 5000 capsules, 1 capsule per card/24 capsules per box, Distributed by New Premier Group Los Angeles CA 90006 UPC 7 2817542189 4

Namoo Enterprise LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicat…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 …

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 083…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 0831…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Losartan Potassium USP, 50 mg, RX Only, Pkg By PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 a) 60 Tablets NDC: 43063-854-60; b) 90 Tab…

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2021