PlainRecalls

2017 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,681 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 7.36% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.0 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 154 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 2017.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 35 critical, 9 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (34), NHTSA (9), USDA FSIS (4), 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 2017 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.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2017

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2017

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2017

JEEP 2017-2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Nov 21, 2017

JEEP 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Nov 20, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2017: EQUIPMENT

FREIGHTLINER

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 20, 2017

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection

Productos Dany Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 18, 2017

Green Cuisine Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

CPSC No agency class Nov 17, 2017

Sleep Number Recalls Foot Warmers Sold with Sleep Number 360 Smart Beds Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Sleep Number Corporation (formerly Select Comfort Corporation), of Minneapolis, Minn., (smart bed); BriskHeat Corporation of Columbus, Ohio (foot warmer)

NHTSA No agency class Nov 17, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Nov 17, 2017

BMW 2018: SUSPENSION

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Nov 17, 2017

HONDA 2011-2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

HONDA

CPSC No agency class Nov 16, 2017

Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.

CPSC No agency class Nov 16, 2017

Precision Shooting Recalls Archery Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Nov 16, 2017

BMW 2014-2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 16, 2017

Missa Bay LLC Recalls Chicken Wrap Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Missa Bay LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 16, 2017

Trafon Group Recalls Chicken and Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 16 oz bags - UPC 716519012174- US 12 oz bags - UPC 716519013034 - US and Canada Also sold under brand names of: US Archer Farms - 12 oz. bag: UPC - 085239341148 HEB - 12 oz. bag UPC - 4122097503 Signature Farms - 12 oz. bags UPC - 021130983407 28 oz. bags UPC -021130984497 Walmart - 12 oz. bag UPC 681131328852-

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/18 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-15000-6 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 6/18oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-15000-6 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/24 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-12400-7 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro Canadian brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/24 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-12400-7 Traditional polenta, Sun

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Snacking Favorites Honey Turkey Cheddar, 20.3 oz Tray; UPC - 716519020483- US

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Market District Coffee Beans covered in Dark Chocolate; Net Wt. 8 OZ.; Contains Soy; May Contain: Milk Manufactured in a plant that processes wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and eggs.; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2809

Giant Eagle, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Western Family Spicy Southwester Kale Kit, 22.8 OZ bags UPC 062639352301- Canada

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

HEB Fiesta Salad, 12 OZ bags; UPC -4122097501

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Red & Black Quinoa Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-cooked ready-to-heat, 12/18oz packages, UPC# 6-59201-10207-7 Organic red & black quinoa polenta, Anna's Country Kitchen brand, Ready to heat and serve Pre-cooked, 12/24oz packages, UPC# 6-63221-10181-1 Ingredients: Water, Organic Yellow Cornmeal, Organic Red Quinoa, Organic Black Quinoa, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Signature Farms Meat & Cheese Tray, 36 OZ trays UPC 021130110964

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Broccoli/Cauliflower, 14 oz.. UPC 24220900000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Snacking Favorites Hummus Tray, 16.5 oz trays; UPC -716519014758- US and Canada Signature Farms brand Veggie & Hummus Tray, 16.5 OZ trays UPC 021130984282

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Fiesta Vegetable Tray, 35.5 oz tray; UPC -716519088728 - US; UPC - 716519020490 - Canada

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Broccoli Carrots Snap Peas & Dip 340 cal, 9 oz.. UPC 24219100000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Vegetable Tray, 54 oz tray; UPC -716519014055- US and Canada; 2.5 lb. tray UPC 716519014079 US and Canada Also sold under Compliments Brand - Canada; 24 oz. trays UPC -055742534900

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Italian Herb Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz packages UPC# 0-45255-11892-6 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Tomato Powder, Organic Onion, Organic Parsley, Organic Oregano, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann Veggie Power Blend 4/2 LB SS - US and Canada

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Nourish Bowls Bacon Maple Brussels, 7.15 oz Tray; UPC -716519036941 - US;

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Cauliflower, 10 oz.. UPC 24222400000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Harmless Coconut Probiotics Blueberries & A¿a¿; Coconut Cultured Beverage; UPC 859078-002702; 11 lf. oz. HDPE Bottle; Keep refrigerated Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water, Water, Organic Coconut Meat, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Blueberries, Organic Acai, live and active cultures. Harmless Harvest

Harmless Harvest

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Broccoli Florets, 14 oz.. UPC 24221000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Nourish Bowl Monterey Risotto, 8.75 oz Tray; UPC -716519036798- US;

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Round Vegetable Tray. 38 OZ UPC 24222000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Western Family Kale Salad Kit, 24 oz bags UPC 062639345938- Canada

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Mushroom and Onion Organic Polenta, Frieda's brand, Pre-cooked just heat & serve, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 0-37842-04155-7 Ingredients: Water, Organic Yellow Corn Meal, Organic Dried Mushrooms (may contain one or more of the following: porcini, chanterelle, shitake, portobello, oyster, maitake), Organic Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Broccoli Cole Slaw, 1 lb bags; UPC 716519011009- US; 12 oz. bags; UPC 716519013072 - US and Canada.

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Veggie Ranch Snack Pack. 7OZ UPC 24191200000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Low Nov 15, 2017

Green Chili Cilantro Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-cooked ready-to-heat, 12/18oz packages, UPC# 6-59201-10204-6 Green Chili Cilantro Organic Polenta, Frieda's brand, Pre-cooked just heat & serve, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 0-37842-04158-8 Ingredients: Water, Organic Yellow Cornmeal, Organic Mild Green Chilis, Salt, Organic Cilantro, Organic Cumin, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Vegetables Steaming. 29 OZ UPC 24214000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Cheesey Pizza Dip, Muriel's brand, dry mix, packaged in 1 pint glass jar. Cheesey Pizza Dip, Muriel's brand, dry mix, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. 1 oz.. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: Onion, Red & Green Peppers, Garlic, Cayenne, Powdered Cheese (Maltodextrin, Tapioca Starch, Whey, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Cheddar Cheese Flavor Blend), Spices***".

E & E Enterprises

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

HEB Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, 10OZ bags; UPC - 4122065112

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Archer Farms Broccoli Medley 12 oz bags, UPC 085239339145

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Cross Valley Farms Superfood Slaw 2 lb bag

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Broccoli Carrots Grape Tomatoes & Dip 340 cal,10 oz.. UPC 24219000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 15, 2017

Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 2 lb bags; UPC 716519020186 - US; Western Family Brand UPC 062639324858; Canada; also Signature Farms 12 oz bag 1 lb. bags, UPC 716519012181 US; 12 oz. bags UPC 716519013065 - US and Canada

Mann Packing Company, Inc.

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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 2017

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 2017 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 September 2026.