2021 Recalls
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2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,168 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.08% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.2 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 104 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 8 critical, 40 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (24), FDA Devices (16), FDA Food (7), 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.
Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip, 1.5 oz pillows (pouches), item # 16002. The front label states "***BRITE HARBOR CAESAR DRESSING & DIP***" and th…
Litehouse Inc
Publix Steam in Bag Season Butternut Medley
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Macey's Kong Popcorn, 24 oz., in plastic zip pouch. UPC: 0-41172-00046-7, Manufactured By: Water Gardens Confections, LLC, Orem, Utah, 84057.
Water Gardens Confections LLC
Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Milk Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts No Brand Name 7.5oz Non-Flex Plastic Tub
Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc
Aaron's Gourmet Smoked Fish (King, Sockeye, or Steelhead) packaged in glass jars or in vacuum plastic bags. The label on GLASS JAR is read in part…
Aaron's Gourmet Smoked Fish
Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 1.5 mg/vial (1,500,000 ng), 10 mL vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Sterile Diluent for Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 50 mL vial (NDC 0703-9258-01), packaged in 2X50ML per tray (NDC 0703-9258-09), Rx only, TEVA P…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 100mg, packaged as a) 90-count bottles (NDC 43598-344-90); and b) For Institutional Use Only 30-count (3 x 10 unit-dose) ta…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 …
CareFusion 213, LLC
Desmopressin Acetate Injection USP, 4 mcg/mL, 1 mL Preserved Vial (NDC 0703-5051-01), packaged in 10X1 mL Vials per Tray (NDC 0703-5051-03), Rx only,…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Dacarbazine for Injection USP, 200 mg, Single Use Vial (NDC 0703-5075-01), packaged in 10X20 ML Single Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-5075-03); Rx only…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 10 mg, 1 mg/mL when reconstituted to 10 mL, 10 mL Vial (NDC 0703-2914-01), packaged in 10 x 10 mL Vials per tray (N…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0703-0031-01), packaged in 25X1ML per tray (NDC 0703-003…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 80 mg/mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0703-0051-01), packaged in 25X1ML vials per tray (NDC 0703…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicat…
CareFusion 213, LLC
Toposar (etoposide injection USP), 1 gram/50 mL (20 mg/mL), 50 mL Multiple-dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.01 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25…
CareFusion 213, LLC
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, 20-300 mCi/mL at End of Synthesis (EOS) Solution, 50 mL glass vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Massachusetts General Ho…
The General Hospital Corporation
Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 0.5 mg/vial (500,000 ng), 1X10ML vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
ManukaGuard Medical Grade Manuka Honey Allercleanse Nasal Spray, 1.3 FL OZ (40mL) bottle, 270 measured sprays, Distributed by Ndal Laboratories, 449 …
NDAL Mfg Inc.
MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/5 mL (80 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/10 mL (40 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Nor…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gerogeto…
Areva Pharmaceuticals Inc
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP, 10mg per 5mL (2 mg per mL), Single-Dose Vial (NDC 71288-712-05), packaged as 10 x 5 mL Single-Dose Vials per c…
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP, 350 mg/vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, and b) Manufactured By…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25…
CareFusion 213, LLC
Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-5140-01.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 200 mg/5 mL (0 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North …
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
PHILIPS BATTERY, V60 14.4V, 11.0 Ah, 163 Wh, REF 1076374(1058272), LOT M94663-P1 - Product Usage: The ventilator is intended to be used only with var…
Respironics California, LLC
Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventric…
Natus Manufacturing Limited
Steris CO2MPACT Endoscopic Insufflator system, Catalog Number 72-00310-0 / 710300 - Product Usage: designed to use CO2 as a distention media in the g…
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
Open Heart Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-7483.07 b) 89-7483.08 c) 89-7483.09 d) 89-7483.10 Custom surgical procedure packs including sternum sa…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
OT1000 Series Orthopedic Surgical Tables
Steris Corporation
CV Basin Set Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-7935.11 b) 89-7935.12 c) 89-7935.13 d) 89-7935.14 e) 89-7935.15 f) 89-7935.16 Custom surgical proce…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
ConMed 50L abdominal insufflator, Catalog Number 72-00258-0 / GS2000 - Product Usage: The device will maintain an expanded cavity (pneumoperitoneum) …
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
Slush + Warmer Disc Drape; Model ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes - Product Usage: single-use equipment cover intended for use during various surge…
Ecolab Inc
ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and b…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Heart Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-9194.07 b) 89-9194.09 c) 89-9194-10 d) 89-9194-11 Custom surgical procedure packs including sternum saw blade…
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparosco…
Covidien Llc
VITROS Chemistry Products VersaTips - Product Usage: used to dispense samples to MicroSlide assays and sample and reagent fluid for MicroWell assays.…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System REF SR-XXYY-CS
Silk Road Medical Inc
Tube Tracheostomy and Tube Cuff, Bivona¿ Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 3991171, 3991172, and 3988103) …
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Infusion Pump
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
S-O303000 CONTROL, STAT-SITE B-HB, 2X3ML,1LOW,1HIGH - Product Usage: intended for the quantitative determination of the ketone body ¿-Hydroxybutyrate…
Medline Industries Inc
Haro Bicycles Recalls Masi Evoluzione and Gran Corsa Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Injury
NISSAN 2016-2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NISSAN
VOLKSWAGEN 2021: WHEELS:RIM
VOLKSWAGEN
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
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.