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2021 Recalls

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2021 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,086 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 6.06% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.9 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 102 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 22 critical, 27 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (17), FDA Devices (15), FDA Drug (8), 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 May 12, 2021

Velvet Triple Chocolate Chunk 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Campfire Smores 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Whale of Pail Cookies n Cream Gallon Plastic Tub

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Homemade Vanilla 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Buckeye Classic 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 56oz - 4 cartons to a case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Bueno Coffee Substitute Creamy Hazelnut, Gluten-Free, net wt. 7 oz. (200g), UPC 6 79345 10020 3. INGREDIENTS: Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) and Natural …

Creative Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Whale of Pail Vanilla Chocolate Gallon Plastic Tub

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Discount Drug Mart Neapolitan Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Ice Cream Buckeye Sandwich 10 bars per box - 12 boxes per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Jule's Cashew Brie (Classic) Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001507

Jule's Foods

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Jule's Black Garlic Cashew Brie, Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001552

Jule's Foods

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Cotton Candy 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Super Dip Vanilla/Orange Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Super Dip Neapolitan Pail Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Drug Critical May 12, 2021

Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, Aspirin Free, 500 MG Tablets, 100-count bottles, Mfr: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152; Packaged Exclusively B…

A-S Medication Solutions LLC.

FDA Drug Critical May 12, 2021

heal the world, moisturizing original hand sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, Alcohol Antiseptic, 70% Topical Solution, 9.6 FL OZ. (285 mL) bottle, Hea…

PNHC, LLC.

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

IMPERIAL GOLD 2000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 718122040702

QMart

FDA Drug Low May 12, 2021

Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-227-01. Packa…

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K, 10 count blister pack cartons, Distributed by Ummzy LLC., Made in USA, UPC 6 17135 89467 3.

Antoto-K

FDA Drug Moderate May 12, 2021

PremierZen Extreme 3000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 728175421887

QMart

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Grace Medical REF S-4500 *** spineX BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** 2 stainless steel filters - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube d…

Oto Med Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-P) - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT…

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Grace Medical REF S-2500 *** SHEEHY BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** Stainless steel filter - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube duri…

Oto Med Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Centricity Universal Viewer - Product Usage: intended to assist in the viewing, analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and sharing of images and other…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 12, 2021

Medtronic Abre Venous Self-expanding Sent System, Catalog number REF AB9U16080090 - Product Usage: intended for use in the iliofemoral veins for the …

Medtronic 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

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