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.
Wilton Valentine Chip Crunch Sprinkles, 3.46 oz (98g) clear plastic bottle, SKU 710-4277 UPC 070896042774
Wilton Industries Inc
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
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
Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g)
J & J Distributing Company
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
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
AMPI Buttermilk Powder, formula 219. 25 KG Net (55.12 Lbs Net). Distributed by: Associated Milk Producers, Inc., New Ulm, Minnesota 56073. Packa…
AMPI
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
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
La Fe Brand Frozen Peppers and Onions 16 oz bags.
Grace Kennedy Foods USA LLC
Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natura…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
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
Stryker Sustainability Solutions REF HARH36 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7, Shears with Advanced Hemostasis 5mm Diameter x 36cm - Product…
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
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.
PRECICE STRYDE - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone …
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc
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.
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.
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
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.
ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC
ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC
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
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
Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary by…
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
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
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
Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures.
Arthrex, Inc.
Alcon Custom Ophthalmic Surgical Procedure Packs
Alcon Research, LLC
Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Device (VTAD) (Gastrointestinal tube and accessories) - Product Usage: designed to stabilize and secure a variety of c…
Hollister Incorporated
Precice Bone Transport - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, …
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc
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
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
Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard
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
RH Recalls Children's Bath Wraps Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES-BENZ
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ
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.
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.