2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 78 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 15 critical, 32 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (13), FDA Drug (13), NHTSA (10), 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.
ELI 280 Electrocardiograph, with AM12M Acquisition Module accessory. Impacted software version of the AM12M is version 1.5.1 - Product Usage: indicated for use on adult and pediatric populations.
Welch Allyn Inc Mortara
ANGIOGRAPHIC KIT W/MX123-3MR MANIFOLD, Model Number MX1030. for use during angiography and other special procedures.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
ELI 380 Electrocardiograph, with AM12M Acquisition Module accessory. Impacted software version of the AM12M is version 1.5.1 - Product Usage: indicated for use on adult and pediatric populations.
Welch Allyn Inc Mortara
BIOTRONIK Iperia 7, DR-T, DF-1, ProMRI REF 392409, UDI: 04035479128777 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK ILIVIA NEO 7 VR-T DF-1 ProMRI, REF 429531, UDI: 04035479156763 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK INVENTRA 7, VR-T DX DF-1, REF 399437, UDI: 04035479136321 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK INTICA NEO 7 VR-T DX DF-1 ProMRI, REF 429559, UDI: 04035479156855 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK ILIVIA 7, VR-T DF-1 ProMRI, REF 404625, UDI: 04035479142124 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK INVENTRA 7, VR-T DX DF-1 ProMRI, REF 399436, UDI: 04035479136314 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
Assure COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device that include: 1) Pouch Label - FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test *** Rapid Reliable Simple *** COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device (Whole blood/Serum/Plasma) *** For Emergency Use Authorization Only, Box Label - FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test *** COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device (Whole blood/Serum/Plasma) *** For Emergency Use Authorization Only *** For in vitro diagnostic use only, and 2) Pouch Label - ECOTEST RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST *** /Rapid / Reli
AZURE BIOTECH INC
BIOTRONIK IPERIA 7, DR-T DF4 ProMRI, REF 392423, UDI: 04035479128913 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
BIOTRONIK ITREVIA 7, VR-T DX DF-1, REF 393037, UDI: 04035479129521 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
BIOTRONIK Inc
Mark 910 LogiCal, Model Number DPS567201. for blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard
Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Sanford, N.C.
Sauder Woodworking Recalls Counter Height Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Color Star Products Co. LTD, of China
UST Recalls Bottles of LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
UST Mfg. LLC., of Layton, Utah
HYUNDAI 2013-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2021: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2019-2021: ENGINE
HYUNDAI
BMW 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BMW
AUDI 2019-2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUDI
MACK 2019: STEERING
MACK
More Than Gourmet, Inc. Recalls Beef And Veal Broth And Stock Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MERCEDES-BENZ
Super World Trading Inc. Recalls Ineligible Ready-To-Eat Siluriformes Products Imported From China
Kawasaki USA Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.
YYBA Recalls Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Yash Pharmaceuticals, of India
NISSAN 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NISSAN
INTERNATIONAL 2019-2021: ENGINE
INTERNATIONAL
DODGE 2020-2021: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
DODGE
El Sembrador Peas and Carrots, poly bags, 12/16 oz
Bonduelle USA Inc.
EL Sembrador MIxed vegetables, Poly bags, 12/ 32 oz.
Bonduelle USA Inc.
Starwest Botanicals Item#: 209617-34, Item# 209617-31 Wood Betony Herb C/S Organic Stackys Officinalis Origin: Croatia Daily serving size: Pour 8-12 oz of boiling water (212F) over 1 tsp. of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Net. weight: 4 oz. (113.4g) Lot#: P92769, Net weight: 1 lb (453.6) Lot# P92770 7 67963 12755 6, 7 67963 08172 8 Starwest Botanicals, Inc. 161 Main Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838 USA www.starwest-botanicals.com Certified Organic by QAI, Inc.
Starwest Botanicals, Inc
J-Basket Premium Korean Seaweed Snack - Wasabi flavor on outer wrap for 3 inner packages Inner packages labeled J-Basket Premium Seaweed Snack - Original. Net Wt 0.52 oz. (15g) 3-0.17 oz. (5g) packs Distributed by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90040 Wasabi outer package UPC 0 11152 29507 7 Ingredients: Wasabi: Seaweed, corn oil, sesame oil, wasabi powder (mustard {Ally Isothiocyante, Maltodextrin, arabic gum, palm oil, rosemary oleoresini}, dextrin, wasabi, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Blue
J F C International Inc
Oreo 3-Milk Cake (Oreo Tres Leches Cake). Cake net wt. 2.80 lbs. (1.27kg). Cake is packaged in rigid plastic dome, individually labeled, and sold in grab and go retail refrigerated display case.
Surtidoras Bakery Inc
HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET 3 Layer COOKIES & CREME CAKE NET WT 48 OZ (3 LB) 1.36kg packages PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC: 0 72036 95224 0
Harris Teeter
Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale., Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2800-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-2800-97 (Kit)
Novo Nordisk Inc
NovoLog FlexPen (insulin aspart) Injection, 100 units/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Insulin Syringe pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-6339-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-6339-98 (Kit)
Novo Nordisk Inc
Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, NET WT 35.44 g (1 1/4 Oz) tube, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-008-14.
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
foamyiQ Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%), Net Contents: 42.27 oz/1250 ml per foam pump cartridge, For Institutional and Industrial Use Only, Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., 1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537 USA. UPC 7 53727 26454 4 NDC: 64009-202-06
Spartan Chemical Co Inc
Distributed by: DocRx, Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP 4 mg, Rx, 21 Count Blister, NDC: 69306-004-21, Relabeled by: Enovachem Pharmaceuticals 379 Van Ness Ave. Suite 1403-1406, Torrance, CA 90501, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Source NDC: 59746-001-03, DocRx, Mobile, AL 36608
Asclemed USA Inc. dba Enovachem Pharmaceuticals
OZEMPIC (semaglutide) injection, 2 mg/1.5 mL (1.34 mg/mL) Prefilled pen, 1 pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-4132-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-4132-97 (Kit)
Novo Nordisk Inc
ViCTOZA (liraglutide) injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), contains: 1 Victoza Pen, Sample Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagesvaerd, Denmark NDC 0169-4060-90 (Pen), 0169-4060-99 (Kit)
Novo Nordisk Inc
Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473 mL bottles Rx Only, Manufactured by: Mikart, LLC, Atlanta, GA 30318, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 10631-206-02.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
TRESIBA (insulin degludec injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2662-90
Novo Nordisk Inc
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman (U.T.), India, NDC 33342-114-10
Macleods Pharma Usa Inc
Fiasp PenFill (insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL cartridge, 5 cartridges per package, Sample Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-3205-91
Novo Nordisk Inc
Cefprozil for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, packaged as a) 50 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-01); b) 75 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-02); and c) 100 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-03); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceutical, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046, India.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Xultophy 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide injection), 100 units/mL and 3.6 mg/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Pen, SAMPLE, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-2911-90 (Pen) NDC 0169-2911-97 (Kit)
Novo Nordisk Inc
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.