2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 120 of 154
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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (16), NHTSA (7), 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.
MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter, Model No. ME3305
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1-Level Sensor II Pads, Product Usage: Ultrasonic couplant used to facilitate the transmission of sound energy between the level sensor and the reservoir.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
CADD Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump, Model 21-21210, Reorder 21-2120-0102-15,
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
SharkCore LG Fine Needle Biopsy System (19GA); Material/Part#: DSL-19-01
Medtronic
LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-50
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
iConnect Enterprise Archive when used with RadSuite. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
.045 X 6 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0029-S, Sterile 10 pack of WS-1106ST and has a 6 inch length and 0.045 inch diameter. .054 X 7 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0031-S, Sterile 10 Pack of WS-1407ST and has a 7 inch length and 0.054 inch diameter. These guide wires are an orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Acumed LLC
MaxGuard Extension Set, Model No. ME2064, MP9009C, MP9209, MP9254C The MaxGuard extension sets are used to administer fluids from a container to a patient s vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient s artery or vein. The extension sets may incorporate components that aid in the prevention of accidental needle sticks. The set s components are commonly found on intravascular administration sets and extension sets
CareFusion 303, Inc.
882478: BrightView X designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a range of ECT studies. In addition it can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gated, total body, circular-orbit and noncircular orbit SPECT, gated SPECT (circular and noncircular)studies, computer-programmed protocol strings, and reference scans (dual detectors).
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
OEC FlexiView 8800, Digital Mobile Imaging System, GE Medical Systems
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter with introducer (paper IFU) REF# 2401-51
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-51
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Toshiba Ultimax DREX-ULT80 X-ray generator
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Axiom Artis fluoroscopic x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Merge Hemo software. Product Usage: Merge Hemo is a hemodynamic monitoring system that records and displays physiological data.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
BNX Fine Need Aspiration System (22GA); Material/Part#: DSN-22-01
Medtronic
Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Waterproof Bibs Due to Suffocation Hazard (Recall Alert)
AUDI 2017: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
AUDI
Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC. Recalls Beef, Venison and Ostrich Jerky Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC
Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
FIAT 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FIAT
ISUZU 2012-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
ISUZU
J & Y Dasung, Inc. Recalls Pork Dumpling Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
H & B Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Boneless Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
H & B Packing Co. Inc.
BMW 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW
King's Command Foods, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
King's Command Foods, LLC
KIA 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KIA
NISSAN 2013-2014: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NISSAN
SMART 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SMART
Flagship Food Group Recalls Frozen Burrito Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Flagship Food Group
Grove Fresh Pasteurized Apple Juice from concentrate, 4-ounce cartons, 100 % Pure.
Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC
Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL), and 6 fl oz. (177 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Strawberry Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Pharmanex ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost. Protein Powder. Net wt. 1.59 lbs (720g). 30 Servings. Natural Vanilla Flavor. Lactose, Gluten, & Soy Free. Plant Protein/Vegetarian.
NSE Products, Inc.
Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Strawberry Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL), and 6 fl oz. (177 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Hass Avocado HA LTP S 40 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 70 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 70 1 Index Fresh- USA
Index Fresh
Fusia Asian Aspirations Szechuan Stir Fry; A delicious blend of premium vegetables with a savory sauce packed in a plastic bag: Sauce packet included. NET WT 21 oz. (1 lb 5 oz) 595 g
Versa Marketing
Pharmanex Cortitrol. Cortisol Management. 60 Capsules
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
Hass Avocado HA LB Signature Farms 15/4 60 1- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 60 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA RPCFB 10/4 70 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP 32 2 So Good- USA
Index Fresh
Hass Avocado 32 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado 36 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado 40 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado 48 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado 60 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado 70 1 Index Fresh- USA
Index Fresh
Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Chocolate Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Gift Sets with Chocolate Pretzel Dippers
Robert Rothschild Farm LLC
Pharmanex Cholestin. Cholesterol Health. 60 Softgels.
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
Pharmanex BioGinkgo. Mental Sharpness. 60 Tablets
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
Private Selection, Salted Caramel Chocolate Almond Pie, NET WT 34 OZ ( 2 LB 2 OZ) 963g, UPC 1111054021. Container: In a labeled pie dome and base. Pies are distributed frozen. Some stores sell refrigerated and some sell frozen.
Legendary Baking
Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Chocolate Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL), and 6 fl oz. (177 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Gift Sets with Pretzel Twists
Robert Rothschild Farm LLC
McCormick & Co., Inc., Stubbs Barbecue. 18oz Best By Date of January 17, 2020.
McCormick & Co Inc. Spice Mill Plant
Trader Joes Imported English Authentic Lemon Curd, 10.5oz (300g), 24 jars/case
Trader Joes Company
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 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.