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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, 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 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 14 critical, 35 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Food (12), FDA Drug (5), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Food Critical Apr 7, 2021

Wilton Valentine Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 3.46 oz (98g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-4277 UPC 070896042774

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Haug Fresh Taco Tray, Net Wt. 29 oz. (823g), UPC 6 10014 16416 4; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16383 9; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16415 …

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Earthgrown Mini Taco Dip, Net Wt. 8oz. (227g), UPC 6 10014 22341 0, Packed By J&J Distributing Inc. 653 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55103

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g)

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Critical Apr 7, 2021

Wilton Autumn Assorted Treat Toppings Sprinkles, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-9722 UPC 070896097224

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Taco Platter [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 36090 6, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

AMPI Buttermilk Powder, formula 219. 25 KG Net (55.12 Lbs Net). Distributed by: Associated Milk Producers, Inc., New Ulm, Minnesota 56073. Packa…

AMPI

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min. Net wt.7 oz. Product is packaged with paper and internal foil wrapper. UPC 6 66785 20322 9. Th…

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

tastebuds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g), UPC 0 38232 31611 8, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

La Fe Brand Frozen Peppers and Onions 16 oz bags.

Grace Kennedy Foods USA LLC

FDA Food Critical Apr 7, 2021

Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub

KAREEM MART INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Land O Lakes Queso Bravo White Cheese Dip with Jalapeno and Red Peppers. Net Wt 5 lbs. (2.26kg), UPC 34500-48238. Shipping Case: 6 - 5 lb Pouches…

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 7, 2021

Tremfya (guselkumab) Injection, 100 mg/mL, one single-dose prefilled syringe per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Horsham, PA…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kit, Needle-free delivery device for use with ZOMACTON (somatropin) for injection 10 mg vial, ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kit…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ZOMA-Jet 5 Demonstration Kit, Needle-free delivery device for use with ZOMACTON (somatropin) for injection 5mg vial, Rx only, ZOMA-Jet 5 Demonstratio…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 7, 2021

Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1000mg/20mL (50mg/mL) vial NDC 68382-049-01, For Intravenous Infusion Only MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO USE, packaged in 10 x …

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 7, 2021

Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500mg/10mL (50mg/mL) vial NDC 68382-048-01, For Intravenous Infusion Only MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO USE, packaged in 10 x 1…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

PRECICE PLATE - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone t…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB400L, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D): 1) Viva family: Viva XT CRT-D, Viva XT Quad CRT-D, Viv…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natura…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Small Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT100S,Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Stryker Sustainability Solutions REF HARH36 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7, Shears with Advanced Hemostasis 5mm Diameter x 36cm - Product…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

BD Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Pump Module Keypad; and Pump Module Door Assembly Replacement Kit with Pump Module Keypad, Parts: 49000239;…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

PRECICE STRYDE - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone …

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Product Label - ACUSON Sequoia *** Power Input: 100-240V~, 13.0-5.4A, 50-60Hz *** (240)11148775 Model User Manual states - ACUSON Sequoia Diagnost…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

The ATTUNE¿ Rotating Platform (RP) Total Knee System - Product Usage: consists of multiple components intended to replace the femoral, tibial, and pa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Large Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT200L, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

The LCS COMPLETE P.F.C.TM SIGMA RP Mobile Bearing Total Knee System - Product Usage: consists of three components intended to replace the femoral, t…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

CF Delivery Dev Caps Bravo x5, FGS-0635/FGS 0636 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric r…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB300S, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary by…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF CEDT100S, Ster…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

BRAVO PH CAPS DELIVERY DEV5-PK, FGS-0312/FGS-0313 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric …

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures.

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Alcon Custom Ophthalmic Surgical Procedure Packs

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Device (VTAD) (Gastrointestinal tube and accessories) - Product Usage: designed to stabilize and secure a variety of c…

Hollister Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Precice Bone Transport - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, …

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Philips SureSigns VM4, VM6 and VM8 - Product Usage: patient monitors-for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of a…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF: CEDT200L, St…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2021

One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2021

RH Recalls Children's Bath Wraps Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

NHTSA Critical Apr 6, 2021

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 5, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 5, 2021

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 4, 2021

INFINITI 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

INFINITI

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 — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2021