2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 74 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 19 critical, 30 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Velvet Homemade Vanilla 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Buckeye Classic 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 56oz - 4 cartons to a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Bueno Coffee Substitute Creamy Hazelnut, Gluten-Free, net wt. 7 oz. (200g), UPC 6 79345 10020 3. INGREDIENTS: Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) and Natural Hazelnut Flavoring. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc. Prineville, Oregon. Bueno Coffee Substitute Creamy Hazelnut, Gluten-Free, net wt. 3 lbs. (1360g), UPC 6 79345 10023 4. INGREDIENTS: Simply Garbanzo Beans. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc.***".
Creative Foods Inc
Whale of Pail Vanilla Chocolate Gallon Plastic Tub
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Discount Drug Mart Neapolitan Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Ice Cream Buckeye Sandwich 10 bars per box - 12 boxes per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Jule's Cashew Brie (Classic) Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001507
Jule's Foods
Jule's Black Garlic Cashew Brie, Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001552
Jule's Foods
Velvet Cotton Candy 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Vanilla/Orange Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Neapolitan Pail Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, Aspirin Free, 500 MG Tablets, 100-count bottles, Mfr: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152; Packaged Exclusively By: A-S Medication Solutions LLC, Libertyville, IL 60048, Product # 6967-0; NDC: 50090-5350-0; contained within Health Essentials Kit, Kit Contains: 1 bottle hand sanitzer, 1 reusable face mask, 1 bottle Acetaminophen 500 mg, 1 bag cough drops, 1 digital thermometer, 50 disposable gloves.
A-S Medication Solutions LLC.
heal the world, moisturizing original hand sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, Alcohol Antiseptic, 70% Topical Solution, 9.6 FL OZ. (285 mL) bottle, Heal The World, LLC, Draper, UT 84020, UPC 6 19988 44038 0.
PNHC, LLC.
IMPERIAL GOLD 2000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 718122040702
QMart
Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-227-01. Packaged in 150 cc white HDPE bottle
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K, 10 count blister pack cartons, Distributed by Ummzy LLC., Made in USA, UPC 6 17135 89467 3.
Antoto-K
PremierZen Extreme 3000, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1 Capsule, UPC 728175421887
QMart
Imperial Platinum 2000, 1 capsule, UPC 718122040702
QMart
Burro en Primavera, 2 capsules, UPC 638632431055
QMart
CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
DJO EMPOWR KNEE Femoral Sizer
Encore Medical, LP
Intellis Model 97755 Recharger - Product Usage: designed to charge the following Medtronic rechargeable neurostimulators: Intellis with AdaptiveStim Technology Model 97715 Implanted Neurostimulator Intellis Model 97716 Implanted Neurostimulator.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Grace Medical REF S-3500 *** COX BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** 2 stainless steel filters - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube during the early stages of otologic surgery to collect bone particles for future use.
Oto Med Inc
CareLink SmartSync Device Manager - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure, Model Number 24970A
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
VACUETTE¿ Blood Collection tube 9NC Coagulation sodium citrate 3.2% 13x75 blue cap-white ring, sandwich tube, non-ridged - Product Usage: indicated for use in collection and transport of venous whole blood for coagulation testing.
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Implantable Pulse Generators - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure. 1. Azure family: Azure XT DR MRI SureScan", Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Azure XT SR MRI SureScan, Azure S SR MRI SureScan. 2. Astra family: Astra XT DR MRI SureScan, Astra XT SR MRI SureScan.
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
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 CRT-P MRI: W1TR03, W1TR06, W4TR03, W4TR06. implantable medical devices used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Programmers - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure. 1. 2090 Carelink 2. 29901 Encore
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
LeverEdge Contrast Injector: 35 cc syringe with ISO 594 female luer lock - Product Usage: intended to be used to perfuse contrast medias into the vessels for angiographic procedures, Catalog #: 4100-00.
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Grace Medical REF S-4500 *** spineX BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** 2 stainless steel filters - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube during the early stages of otologic surgery to collect bone particles for future use.
Oto Med Inc
Implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-P) - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure. 1. Percepta family: Percepta CRT-P MRI SureScan, Percepta Quad CRT-P MRI SureScan. 2. Serena family: Serena CRT-P MRI SureScan, Serena Quad CRT-P MRI SureScan. 3. Solara family: Solara CRT-P MRI SureScan, Solara Quad CRT-P MRI SureScan.
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Grace Medical REF S-2500 *** SHEEHY BONE DUST COLLECTOR *** Stainless steel filter - Product Usage: intended to be inserted into a suction tube during the early stages of otologic surgery to collect bone particles for future use.
Oto Med Inc
Centricity Universal Viewer - Product Usage: intended to assist in the viewing, analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and sharing of images and other information.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Medtronic Abre Venous Self-expanding Sent System, Catalog number REF AB9U16080090 - Product Usage: intended for use in the iliofemoral veins for the treatment of symptomatic venous outflow obstruction.
Medtronic Inc.
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
BMW 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BMW
AUDI 2021: ENGINE
AUDI
KIA 2013-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
KIA
PETERBILT 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
PETERBILT
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR
FORD 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz glass jars, 12 jars per case
Michael Zakany LLC
Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunny***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (*SUGAR, *MILK POWDER, *COCOA BUTTER, *CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, *COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), *SOYBEAN LECITHIN, *VANILLA EXTRACT, AND *VANILLA POWDER). CONTAINS MILK AND SOYBEAN. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT. *ORGANIC. Product is packaged in a clear plastic cellophane UPC 769933054510
Champlain Chocolate Company
vitafusion Melatonin 140ct, 3 Pack 140 CT vitafusion Melatonin 44ct , 3Pack 44CT
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center
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 processes on share equipment with Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Egg. UPC: 0 72488 99868 1 Packed by Torn & Glasser, Los Angeles, CA
Torn & Glasser, Inc.
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
"Basket Country Bunny ORG" that contains the Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunyy***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (*SUGAR, *MILKK POWDER, *COCOA BUTTER, *CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, *COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), *SOYBEAN LECITHIN, *VANILLA EXTRACT, AND *VANILLA POWDER). CONTAINS MILK AND SOYBEAN. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT. *ORGANIC. UPC 76993305239
Champlain Chocolate Company
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 October 2026.