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 11 critical, 38 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (26), FDA Drug (10), FDA Food (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.
20 Mile Holiday EggNog, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48815. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC,…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Raspberry, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48812. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-M…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Cookies-N-Cream, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48802. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Strawberry, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48813. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Salted Caramel with Cashew Praline, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48800. Made by Barron C…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Coffee, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48806. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-Mile…
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Pumpkin Spice, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48814. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, …
Barron County Organics
20 Mile Coconut, Organic Frozen Custard, Contents: One U.S. Pint and 86 oz. Scoopers. UPC 50005-48810. Made by Barron County Organics, LLC, 10-Mil…
Barron County Organics
Meclizine HCl Tablets, USP, 12.5 mg, 100 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30328, Product of India, NDC…
Wilshire Pharmaceuticals Inc
Sulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabricado por: De La Cruz Products, A Division of DLC Laboratories, Inc. …
DLC Laboratories, Inc
Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg*, 200 tablets bottle, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 245 Firs…
Akebia Therapeutics dba Keryx Biopharmaceutials, Inc
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, 100 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Dis…
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Dist…
Ascend Laboratories LLC
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. …
Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 55 Gal (208 L) drum, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col.. L…
Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 1 Gal (3.78 L) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col…
Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 275 Gal (1040 L) tank with spout dispenser, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto …
Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
Meclizine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30328, Product of India, NDC 5…
Wilshire Pharmaceuticals Inc
Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set (P/N 80-801-D NSN 6515016640306) . Blood convenience kit. The Fresh Whole Blood Doner Set contains everything needed…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
Getinge CM320 Series Washer Disinfector - Product Usage: A multi chamber washer disinfector intended for washing, disinfecting and drying of surgical…
Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC
Gambro Cartridge Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 109536 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis tr…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
AntIbody to SARS-CoV-2 - Product Usage: (Colloidal Gold) for IgG/IgM Diagnostic Kit, RAPID TEST DEVICE, Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma, SKY Medical Supplie…
Sky Medical Supplies and Equipments LLC
Valkyrie LTOWB Collection (P/N 80-820, NSN 6515016862423). Blood collection convenience kit. The Valkyrie LTOWB Collection Set includes the item…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Gambro Cartridge Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 106289 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis tr…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
IOLMaster 700
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA N…
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Medtronic PS Medical Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF)-Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs: 22011 L- SHUNT 22011 L INTL ONLY ULTRA SM LOW 22011…
Medtronic Neurosurgery
LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Ag Test Strip Kit US EUA (48 Tests / EN). LumiraDx Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Test Strips, Cata…
LumiraDx
Gambro Cartridge Blood Set Prime Line, product code 101025 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Phoenix Dia…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Gambro Cartridge Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114434 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemo…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Gambro Cartridge Low Weight-Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114435 - Product Usage: intended for single us…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
SenTec Digital Monitor, Model SDM, is a portable stand-alone patient monitor indicated for continuous, noninvasive patient monitoring of carbon dioxi…
SenTec AG
Medtronic Delta CSF (Cerebro Spinal Fluid) -Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs/REF numbers: 24048 - VALVE 24048 DELTA RGL PL 0.5, 24053 …
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Gambro Cartridge Single Needle Conversion Kit, product code 101290 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Pho…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set (P/N 80-801 NSN 6515016574750) . Blood convenience kit. The Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set contains everythi…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and …
Cairn Diagnostics
System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition
GE Healthcare, LLC
Valkyrie LTOWB Administration (P/N 80-821 NSN 6515016862401). Blood convenience kit. The Valkyrie LTOWB Administration Set contains the items ne…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
Healgen COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCC)V-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for th…
Confirm Biosciences Inc
Low Titer Type O FWB Transfusion Set (P/N 80-875 NSN 651501684994). Blood convenience kit. The Transfusion Set includes the items necessary to ad…
Combat Medical Systems, LLC
Central Screw 6.5x25mm - Product Usage: used as a sterile screw that is intended for implantable shoulder prosthesis assembly and/or fixation.
Biomet, Inc.
Orient Gene COVID- 19 IgG/ IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCCOV-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended…
Confirm Biosciences Inc
BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482
Becton Dickinson & Company
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo.
SmartPool Recalls Children's Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Shenzhen Haochen Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Urban Outfitters Recalls Margo Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
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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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.