2021 Recalls
5,168 recalls · Page 99 of 104
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 15 critical, 35 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (23), FDA Food (13), FDA Drug (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.
Spinach and Basil Pasta Salad Kit 2/5 lb. UPC: 20826766811438 Sold at Whole Foods Stores
GH Foods CA LLC
JTM FOOD GROUP brand READY TO EAT WHITE CHEDDAR MACARONI & CHEESE in 5 lb. plastic bags, 6 bags per case.
JTM Provisions Co Inc
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN 1,250 IU per vial Aso contains Mannitol 9%, Sodium Phosphate 2% in water for injection. Lyophilized, Unpreserved. Comple…
Complete Pharmacy and Medical Solutions, LLC.
Nitrofurantoin Capsules USP (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals), 100 mg, 100 per carton (10 capsules x 10 blister cards), Rx only, Distributed by: American H…
American Health Packaging
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN 11,000 IU per vial Aso contains Mannitol 9%, Sodium Phosphate 2% in water for injection. Lyophilized, Unpreserved. Compl…
Complete Pharmacy and Medical Solutions, LLC.
Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops 0.33 fl oz (10 mL) Sterile Distributed by: Allergan, an AbbVie company Madison, NJ 07940 UPC…
Allergan, PLC.
Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection Preservative Free 11.25mg / 0.5ml (22.5mg/ml) 0.5ml per syringe. KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USE AND PROT…
Edge Pharma, LLC
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN 6,000 IU per vial Aso contains Mannitol 9%, Sodium Phosphate 2% in water for injection. Lyophilized, Unpreserved. Comple…
Complete Pharmacy and Medical Solutions, LLC.
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN 5,000 IU per vial Aso contains Mannitol 9%, Sodium Phosphate 2% in water for injection. Lyophilized, Unpreserved. Comple…
Complete Pharmacy and Medical Solutions, LLC.
EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode Model 3501. Component of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridges - IVD Intended for quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, glucose, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocri…
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU 4), Catalog Numbers 880051, 880061, 881151, 880052, 880062, 881152 - Product Usage: It is intended for intermitt…
Laerdal Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies a…
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex…
Penumbra Inc.
A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating System, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Item Number 233500004 - Product Usage: indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and …
Biomet, Inc.
Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a componen…
Penumbra Inc.
REF 27219-5 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.5, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies a…
Medtronic Neurosurgery
OsteoVation, Inject Bone Filler Kits, 5cc (part number 390-2005, manufacturing lot number 1129957) - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void …
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
uPath software 1.1 and uPath software 1.1 IVD-INSW, Material numbers 08991871001 and 09077332001
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Equinoxe Humeral Stem, Primary, Press Fit, 11mm
Exactech, Inc.
Neurosign 100, Product Number 9883-01. Intraoperative Nerve Monitor - Product Usage: indicated for use in stimulating and monitoring cranial motor ne…
The Magstim Company Limited
Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector - Product Usage: intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate level disinfection of soiled reu…
Steris Corporation
Abbott i-STAT EG7+ cartridge-IVD. Intended for the quantitative measurement of sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, pH, pCO2, pO2 and hematocrit in v…
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
A calculator/data processing module for clinical use is an electronic device intended to store, retrieve, and process laboratory data Catalog Numb…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Portex Acapella DH Vibratory PEP Device - Product Usage: a single patient use device that provides Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Therapy for pat…
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
REF 27219-1 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies a…
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Penumbra JET 7MAX KIT Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter+ MAX Delivery Device + Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF J7XKIT132 The Penumbra JET 7 Reper…
Penumbra Inc.
ACCESS SARS-CoV-2 IgG QC SARS-CoV-2 IgG REF C58964 - Product Usage: use on the Access Family of Immunoassay Systems only.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
OsteoVation, Inject, Bone Filler Kits 10cc (part number 390-2010, manufacturing lot 1130303) - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler…
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
ACUITY Universal Cutter, MODEL 7060 - Product Usage: intended to facilitate guide catheter removal after the Boston Scientific coronary venous lead i…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7L138KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra …
Penumbra Inc.
Synapse PACS Software Versions 5.1 and higher
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
CB2 Recalls Junction Tall Chests and Low Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
AUDI 2019: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
AUDI
VOLKSWAGEN 2020-2021: STEERING
VOLKSWAGEN
INFINITI 2020: TIRES
INFINITI
SUBARU 2021: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
SUBARU
RAM 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RAM
Frozen Ground Tuna, Wild Caught, Production Date: 06/01/2020. Product of Vietnam, Net Wt: 11 lbs. x 2: 22 lbs. Imported by Khee Trading, Inc., Comp…
Ocean Providence Minneapolis LLC
SAMYANG Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce, Hot Chili Sauce, Net Wt.: 200g (7.05oz)
BLUE STONE IMPORT USA INC
Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PRODUCT OF: MEXICO UNIT OF MEASURE: 440 +/- 5 LBS packaged in 50…
SUN VALLEY FOODS LLC
"Divvies Vegan and Nut Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting ***Net. Wt. 6 oz. "
Divvies LLC
NETUNO Caribbean Red Snapper, Net Weight 10 Lbs (4.54 Kg), Item 101229, Product Must be Fully Cooked Prior to Consumption, 1.5-2.0 LB
Netuno USA, Inc.
SAMYANG Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce - Carbonara, Hot Chili Sauce, Net Wt.: 200g (7.05oz)
BLUE STONE IMPORT USA INC
Herring in Oil with Italian Spices: Ingredients: Herring fillet pieces (fish) sunflower oil refined deodorized, edible salt, ground spices (chili, m…
B & I Overseas Trading Inc.
"Divvies Vegan and Nut Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting ***Net. Wt. 6 oz.***"
Divvies LLC
Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 19 22 / Best 325A0 By NOV 20 22
B&G Foods North America, Inc
SAMYANG Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce - Extremely Spicy, Hot Chili Sauce, Net Wt.: 200g (7.05oz)
BLUE STONE IMPORT USA INC
First Street Goody Goody Trail Mix 10 oz. (283g)S&F Item#52892 Unit UPC# 797565204201; First Street Goody Goody Trail Mix 16 oz. (454g) S&F Item#52…
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc.
Paroex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) N…
Sunstar Americas, 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: 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.