2021 Recalls
5,231 federal recalls indexed for 2021 · Page 97 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 11 critical, 37 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 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 (17), NHTSA (6), 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.
Lake Champlain Chocolates - gift basket- BE MINE; Net Wt. 2lbs.; UPC: 76993305237 Gift basket contains the following items: 21 piece Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart Assortment " 1 3oz Organic 57% Dark Chocolate Bar " 1 3 oz Raspberries and Dark Chocolate Bar " 1 1.9oz Fruit & Nut Five Star Bar " 1 1.9oz Granola Five Star Bar " 1 6oz Milk Chocolate Caramel Hearts Gift Bag " 1 5.9oz Milk Chocolate Hearts Gift Bag https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/chocolate-gifts/gift-baskets-
Champlain Chocolate Company
RUFFLES "PARTY SIZE" ORIGINAL POTATO CHIPS 13 1/2 oz. UPC 028400034005 packaged in flexible bags
Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
Amy's Soups made with organic Lentils - Golden Lentil - Indian Dal. Net Wt. 14.4 oz (408g) Ready to serve - do not add water Ingredient: Filtered water, Organic Yellow Split Peas, Organic Red Lentils, Organic Carrots, Organic Tomato Puree, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shallots, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Ginger, Organic Tumeric, Organic Black Pepper. Individuals with Food Allergies: This product is made in a facility that also processes foods containing wheat,
Amys Kitchen Inc
Own Brands , Butternut Squash Noodles, 12 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 6 88267 17259 5
Lancaster Foods LLC
Own Brands , Squash Noodle Medley, 20 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 6 88267 18585 4
Lancaster Foods LLC
"Wildtree***Leslies Chili Blend***Organic & Gluten Free***Net Wt. 3.7 oz. ***Distributed by: Wildtree"
Wildtree Inc.
Door County Coffee & Tea Co. French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino. 10 Single Serve cups .51 oz (14g)/EA. Net Wt. 5.1 oz. (144g)
Door County Coffee & Tea Co., Inc.
Pisiva Pea Protein 80% 20 kg (44 lbs) packaged in poly lined kraft paper bags.
Hill Pharma Inc
Chocolate Selection (Holiday and regular) 1.Holiday Selection label reads in part: "Lake Champlain Chocolates ***Chocolate Selection***Net Wt 9 oz. (255g)***An Irresistible 'BEST OF' Holiday Collection***Ingredients: DARK, MILK, AND 'WHITE CHOCOLATE...***Lake Champlain Chocolates***750 Pine Street***Burlington, Vermont 05401***15 PIECES" Online Stock Code: 1X301-015001-1 1. UPC: 76993304604 2. Holiday selection label reads in part: Lake Champlain Chocolates Chocolate Selection 1.1 lbs.*
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lancaster Butternut Squash Chunks, 12, 20, 24, 40 Ounces and 2.5 lbs. in a PET Clamshell, 2 per case, 4 per case, 6 per case . UPC: 8 13055 01596 3; 8 13055 01150 7; 8 13055 01300 6; 8 13055 01391 4
Lancaster Foods LLC
Lake Champlain chocolates - FIVE STAR BAR 6 PACK - Five Star Bar Collection 11.4oz - online stock code 1Y304-006002-1; UPC: 76993385688
Champlain Chocolate Company
Dole Endless Summer Salad Kit; 13 oz. bag UPC: 0-71430-01073-0 Contains Milk, Wheat Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., Monterey, CA 93940 Contains Swiss cheese, Sunflower seeds, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, summer vinaigrette, herbs & spices, artisan croutons, carrots.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Lake Champlain chocolates -FIVE STAR BAR FRUIT&NUT Dark chocolate 1.9oz - online stock code 1Y304-024002-1; UPC: 76993300502
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lake Champlain chocolates -FIVE STAR BAR GRANOLA Dark Chocolate 1.9oz - online stock code 1Y304-024005-1;UPC:76993385318
Champlain Chocolate Company
Chocolates of Vermont 1.Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - Assorted Bulk 2.5 lbs. - Online Stock code: 1Y302-000000-1 UPC: 76993305399 2. Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - 4 Piece Sampler - 1.9 oz.- Online Stock Code -1Y302-004001-1 UPC: 76993302007 3. Lake Champlain Chocolates - Chocolates of Vermont - 8 piece sampler - 1.9 oz.- online stock code 1Y302-008001-1 UPC: 76993302010 4. Lake Champlain Chocolates - CHOCOLATES OF VERMONT ASST 12PC BAG
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lake Champlain chocolates -Classic Chocolate Bar Library 1.1 lbs.- online stock code 1Y515-000004-1; UPC: 76993385760
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lancaster Autumn Squash Medley, 16 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01115 6
Lancaster Foods LLC
Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, 15 Ounces, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the header, UPC 8 13055 01014 2
Lancaster Foods LLC
Lake Champlain chocolates -FIVE STAR HAZELNUT BAR Milk Chocolate 1.8oz - online stock code 1Y304-024004-1; UPC: 76993300504
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lancaster Squash Noodle Medley, 20 Ounces, in a PET Clamshell, UPC 8 13055 01836 0
Lancaster Foods LLC
"Wildtree***Taco Seasoning***Organic & Gluten Free***Net Wt. 8 oz.***Distributed by: Wildtree"
Wildtree Inc.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC: 29033-056-01
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL, 60 mL (usable volume after constitution), Rx only, Manufactured for:Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. NDC: 68180-678-01
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Nortriptyline HCl Capsules, USP equivalent to 10mg base Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761 Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532 NDC 51672-4001-1
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Acetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mL Single Dose Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520 Made in India NDC 55150-307-01
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi. MOD EPIQ Elite DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only,100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA
Philips Ultrasound Inc
Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Models EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi - Product Usage: the systems can assist the interventionist and surgeon with image guidance during treatment of cardiovascular disease in which the procedure uses both live X-ray and live Echo Guidance.
Philips Ultrasound Inc
Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions Product Code: DNX12
Ethicon, Inc.
Liko Multirall 200 overhead lift- overhead lift is a general-purpose lift with the intended use in healthcare, intensive care and rehabilitation. Affected devices: Liko Multirall 200 (product number 3130001) Universal SlingBar 450 R2R (product number 3156095) Universal SlingBar 350 R2R (product number 3156094) Carriage D45 with Double Hook (product number 3136100) Extension belt 300-400 mm (product number 3136226) Extension belt 400-600 mm (product number 3136227) Extension belt 600-100
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Medtronic HVAD Pump Implant Kits, labeled as: a. PUMP 1103, b. PUMP 1104, c. PUMP 1104JP, d. PUMP 1100, e. Model 1101, f. Model 1102, g. Model 1104CA-CLIN, h. Model 1205, i. Model MCS1705PU
Heartware, Inc.
Tourni-Cot - Universal, UDI 00855364004085, Model Number TCU, Non-pneumatic Tourniquet - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in surgery on fingers or toes to provide a blood-less field.
Mar-Med Co
VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Fresenius Medical Care NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate-Liquid Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Hemodialyis Part Number: 08-3251-9
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic devices for the detection of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and/or diagnosis of 2019-nCoV infection in human clinical specimens. The RT-PCR test runs on a Franklin Real-Time PCR Thermocycler Device (Reference/Catalog Number 1000003,1000018) with the Software Controller version 6.4.3. The cycler has a "baseboard" unit with firmware and associated software component that control motorized movements of the optical filter carriage used for PCR detection.
Biomeme, Inc.
Optilite Freelite Mx Kappa Free Kit REF LK016.M.OPT.A
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
FLOW COUPLER Monitor Flow Coupler devices are sold in 5 sizes (2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm). Implantable device for vascular use.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Harmony Referral System (aka Harmony RS)/ Medical Device Data System - Product Usage: intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals and clinicians to access archived multimedia data, forms and patient information.
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
Neuroreader Medical Image Processing Software - Product Usage: intended to automate the current manual process of identifying, labeling, and quantifying the volume of segmentable brain structures identified on MR images.
Brainreader ApS
Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 10884521151307
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test
Qiagen Sciences LLC
REFRESH CONTACTS¿ Contact Lens Comfort Drops 0.4 fl oz (12 mL) Sterile
Allergan PLC
ALung Technologies Hemolung Respiratory Assist System (RAS) with CME BodyGuard 323 Infusion Pump(EUA) - Product Usage: an off-the-shelf infusion pump and administration set to provide a 30 mL/hr continuous saline flush to the integrated blood pump bearing.
Alung Technologies Inc
Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
BMW 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW
BMW 2011-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
MERCEDES-BENZ
MERCEDES-BENZ 2016-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC
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 November 2026.