PlainRecalls

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 10 critical, 32 moderate, and 8 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 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 (21), FDA Devices (12), CPSC (9), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

InCore Lapidus Disposable Kit 28mm Right, Part Number: IC-LAP-28R - Product Usage: Intended as a three-part construct intended for internal fixation for First Metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis.

Nextremity Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

CANNU-Flex SILK Interference Screws 6 mmx 30 mm - Product Usage: used for interference fixation of bone-tendon-bone of soft tissue grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Part Number: 014208

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Philips Xper Flex Cardio (FC2010, Procedure Room and FC2020, Bedside Monitor) devices - intended for use by professional healthcare providers for complete physiologic/hemodynamic monitoring Service numbers associated with FC2010: Xper Flex Cardio 2010 Rev A 453564241901 Xper Flex Cardio 2010 Rev B 453564483321 Flex Cardio FC2010 Rev C 453564621791 Xper Flex Cardio 2010 REV C RUEXCHANGE 453564675021 Xper Flex Cardio 2010 Rev D 453564669081 Xper Flex Cardio 2010 Rev D Russia 453564674581

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Low May 5, 2021

Cardiosave Hybrid IABP - Product Usage: used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons. It provides temporary support to the left ventricle via the principle of counterpulsation, Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35, 0998-00-0800-45, 0998-00-0800-52, 0998-00-0800-53, 0998-00-0800-55, 0998-00-0800-65

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Palm Cups - Product Usage: intended to be used to percuss the chest wall to mobilize the secretions within the bronchial tree.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

DONJOY REF:11-0447-9-ULTRASLING PRO, UNIVERSAL, Rx ONLY, UDI:(01)00190446673552 - Product Usage: intended for medical purposes to immobilize the arm, by means of a fabric band suspended from around the neck.

DJ Orthopedics de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Stryker Medela REF 077.0193 AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing (01)07612367053921 - Product Usage: AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is used with the Dominant Flex Surgical Suction Pump.

Medela AG Medical Technology

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

DONJOY REF:11-0471-9 ULTRASLING PRO ER/IR 15, UNIVERSAL, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01) 00190446683667 - Product Usage: intended for medical purposes to immobilize the arm, by means of a fabric band suspended from around the neck.

DJ Orthopedics de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Spectrum IQ - Infusion Pump - Product Usage: intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Omnia Soft Tissue Punch is a dental instrument designed to remove with precision a circular section of oral soft tissue (e.g., gum, palatal mucosa) during dental surgery, typically to allow access to a site for drilling and dental/orthodontic implant placement without the use of a scalpel. Model: 32.Z2000.00, 32.Z2002.00, 32.Z2004.00, 32.Z2006.00, 32.Z2007.00, 32.Z2008.00, 32.Z2009.00, 32.Z2020.00, 32.Z2022.00, 32.Z2024.00, 32.Z2026.00, 32.Z2027.00, 32.Z2028.00, 32.Z2030.00, 32.Z2032.00, 32

Omnia SRL

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

Trinity Biotech Captia Measles IgM Kit, Catalog No. 2326060 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of Measles igM antibodies in human serum of patients suspected of measles (rubeola) infection.

Clark Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

VERIGENE Processor SP - Product Usage: intended for processing and identifying nucleic acids utilizing gold nanoparticle probe technology.

Luminex Corporation

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

Peloton Recalls Tread Treadmills Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

Peloton Recalls Tread+ Treadmills After One Child Died and More than 70 Incidents Reported

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company d/b/a Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands, of Harrison, Ohio

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

Signature Hardware Recalls Towel Grab Bars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

TJX Recalls Infant Sleep Bags Due to Suffocation Risk; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2021

TJX Recalls Outdoor Wooden Folding Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra

NHTSA No agency class May 5, 2021

VOLKSWAGEN 2016-2019: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class May 5, 2021

PORSCHE 2020-2021: SEATS

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class May 5, 2021

FORD 2016-2019: STRUCTURE:BODY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 4, 2021

JEEP 2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class May 4, 2021

ALFA ROMEO 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ALFA ROMEO

USDA FSIS Critical May 4, 2021

Bellisio Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Pasta Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Bellisio Foods, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class May 3, 2021

HYUNDAI 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYUNDAI

USDA FSIS Moderate May 1, 2021

Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Hempstead Foodservice Inc.

CPSC No agency class Apr 29, 2021

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine

CPSC No agency class Apr 29, 2021

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g,

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

KeVita Cucumber Rosemary (primary package), 15.2 oz., glass bottles, 6 packages per case, refrigerated storage

Tropicana Products, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Panang Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 0861608000485 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1640 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Glutenull Goji Berries & Chocolate Cookies, packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container, net wt. 11 oz. (320g). UPC 628451529132. The label also states "Non-GMO * Gluten Free Certified * Vegan * GluteNull Bakery Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 ***".

Amra Services Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Trader Joe's Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g)

Snak King Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Orange Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Mountain West Mothers' Milk Bank - Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, 3 fluid ounce BPA free plastic bottles, embossed with "Donor Human Milk" and graduation marks on the front side Unique identifier label which includes distributing Milk Bank Code (MWMMB), Batch ID, Unique Bottle number, Expiration Date, QR Code, Total Calorie content (kcal./oz), Fat content, Protein Content, and Calculated Lactose. EXP: 09/01/2021 Store at or below -18 C until ready to thaw for dispensation for baby feed. Unique Q

Mountain West Mothers' Milk Bank Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Yellowfin Tuna portions Frozen IVP-CO Treated, Net WT 20 LBS, Size 1 LB.

QUIRCH FOODS

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Satay Peanut Sauce packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004078 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Macaroni Salad Amish, item # 579284, refrigerated, packaged in a clear cup with clear snap on lid, net wt. 32 oz. UPC 0 78742 13235 8. Each master case containing 6/32 oz. packages. Distributed by: Walmart Inc, Bentonville, AR. The CORRECT label is read in parts: "***FRESHNESS GUARANTEED MACACONI SALAD Amish *** INGREDIENTS: COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI (SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES ***), HARD COOKED EGG***CONTAINS EGGS AND WHEAT***". The INCORRECT bottom label is read parts: "

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Mango Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly , Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Dawn Food Products, 7 2 Layer Vanilla Bean Waterfall Cake, 35 oz., cake is placed on a cardboard plate which is then placed on a plastic plate and closed in a plastic dome, 6 cakes per case , Keep frozen for storage. Store refrigerated or ambient for sale and use.

RISE BAKING COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Dawn Food Products,8 3 Layer Cookies and Creme Cake , 35 oz., cake is placed on a cardboard plate which is then placed on a plastic plate and closed in a plastic dome, 6 cakes per case , Keep frozen for storage. Store refrigerated or ambient for sale and use.

RISE BAKING COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Real Alkalized Water, concentrate. 4 oz. glass bottle . Drinkrealwater.com

Real Water, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Snowville Creamery Whipping Cream 64oz Paperboard Carton Sold as individual Units

Snowville Creamery, LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Yellow Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004030 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Mussaman Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004047 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Red Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004016 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

365 Whole Foods Market Farm Raised Cooked Shrimp 2 lbs/Ready- to - Serve Tail-On/Peeled & Deveined/41-55 Shrimp/lb NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g packaged in clear plastic bag

Avanti Frozen Foods Private Limited

Nearby Recall Years

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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.