2021 Product Recalls (5,231)

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 8 critical, 40 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Drug (24), FDA Devices (16), 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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FDA Food Critical Mar 3, 2021

Panang Curry Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406711

Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip, 1.5 oz pillows (pouches), item # 16002. The front label states "BRITE HARBOR CAESAR DRESSING & DIP" and the back label states "BLUE CHEESE DRESSINGCONTAINS Egg, Milk ***".

Litehouse Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Publix Steam in Bag Season Butternut Medley

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Low Mar 3, 2021

Milk Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts No Brand Name 7.5oz Non-Flex Plastic Tub

Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

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 parts: "AARON'S GOURMET SMOKED FISH Portland Oregon (503) 372-9849 Quinault Tribal Seafoods Traditional Native American Smoked Wild SalmonSockeyeFully Cooked Ready To Eat PERISHABLE Keep refrigerated at or below 38F ".Salmon, brown sugar, salt, spices, and natural hardwood smoke*** . The label on VACUUM BAG is read in p

Aaron's Gourmet Smoked Fish

FDA Food Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

2021 Recall Year Insight

Panang Curry Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406711

Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip, 1.5 oz pillows (pouches), item # 16002. The front label states "***BRITE HARBOR CAESAR DRESSING & DIP***" and the back label states "***BLUE CHEESE DRESSING***CONTAINS Egg, Milk ***".

Publix Steam in Bag Season Butternut Medley

Macey's Kong Popcorn, 24 oz., in plastic zip pouch. UPC: 0-41172-00046-7, Manufactured By: Water Gardens Confections, LLC, Orem, Utah, 84057.

Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan

Milk Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts No Brand Name 7.5oz Non-Flex Plastic Tub

Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash

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 0703-1995-01.

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 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.

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 PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454.

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) tablets per carton (NDC 43598-344-31); Rx only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540; Made in India.

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 ml) each, 25 applicators in carton, CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-11 Cat. No. 260415

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, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.

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, INC., North Wales, PA 19454.

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 (NDC 0703-2914-03), Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.

MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0703-0031-01), packaged in 25X1ML per tray (NDC 0703-0031-04), Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454.

MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 80 mg/mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0703-0051-01), packaged in 25X1ML vials per tray (NDC 0703-0051-04), Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.

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 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400

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, NDC 0703-5657-01.

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 Applicators in carton, CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, 20-300 mCi/mL at End of Synthesis (EOS) Solution, 50 mL glass vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Massachusetts General Hospital PET Center, Boston, MA NDC 76318-334-50

Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 0.5 mg/vial (500,000 ng), 1X10ML vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-1985-01.

MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/5 mL (80 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-0063-01.

MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/10 mL (40 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-0045-01.

Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gerogetown, IN 47122, Made in India, NDC 59923-714-02.

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 carton (NDC 71288-712-06), Rx only, Mfd. for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Chicago, IL 60631.

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, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, novaplus+, NDC 0703-5145-01.

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 applicators per carton. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-01 Cat. No. 260400

Leucovorin Calcium for Injection, USP, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-5140-01.

MethyIPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 200 mg/5 mL (0 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-0043-01.

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 various combinations of Respironics-recommended patient circuits, interfaces (masks), humidifiers, and other accessories.

Steris CO2MPACT Endoscopic Insufflator system, Catalog Number 72-00310-0 / 710300 - Product Usage: designed to use CO2 as a distention media in the gastrointestinal tract when used in conjunction with a gastrointestinal endoscope.

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 saw blades.

OT1000 Series Orthopedic Surgical Tables

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 procedure packs including sternum saw blades.

Slush + Warmer Disc Drape; Model ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes - Product Usage: single-use equipment cover intended for use during various surgeries where warm irrigation, slush and/or cold solution is required.

ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.

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 blades.

Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparoscopic or posterior open procedures Item Code: TECT1510AL

VITROS Chemistry Products VersaTips - Product Usage: used to dispense samples to MicroSlide assays and sample and reagent fluid for MicroWell assays. In addition, VersaTips are used to dispense R1 Reagent Fluid into cuvettes in combination with sample fluid for Micro Tips Assays.

ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System REF SR-XXYY-CS

Infusion Pump

S-O303000 CONTROL, STAT-SITE B-HB, 2X3ML,1LOW,1HIGH - Product Usage: intended for the quantitative determination of the ketone body ¿-Hydroxybutyrate in serum or plasma. For laboratory use only.

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

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Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip, 1.5 oz pillows (pouches), item # 16002. The front label states "BRITE HARBOR CAESAR DRESSING & DIP" and the back label states "BLUE CHEESE DRESSINGCONTAINS Egg, Milk ***".