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 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter, Model No. ME3305

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

CADD Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump, Model 21-21210, Reorder 21-2120-0102-15,

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

SharkCore LG Fine Needle Biopsy System (19GA); Material/Part#: DSL-19-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-50

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

iConnect Enterprise Archive when used with RadSuite. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

.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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

OEC FlexiView 8800, Digital Mobile Imaging System, GE Medical Systems

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter with introducer (paper IFU) REF# 2401-51

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-51

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Toshiba Ultimax DREX-ULT80 X-ray generator

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Axiom Artis fluoroscopic x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Merge Hemo software. Product Usage: Merge Hemo is a hemodynamic monitoring system that records and displays physiological data.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

BNX Fine Need Aspiration System (22GA); Material/Part#: DSN-22-01

Medtronic

CPSC No agency class Mar 22, 2017

Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Waterproof Bibs Due to Suffocation Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Mar 22, 2017

AUDI 2017: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

AUDI

USDA FSIS Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC. Recalls Beef, Venison and Ostrich Jerky Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC

CPSC No agency class Mar 21, 2017

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 21, 2017

FIAT 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FIAT

NHTSA No agency class Mar 21, 2017

ISUZU 2012-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

ISUZU

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 21, 2017

J & Y Dasung, Inc. Recalls Pork Dumpling Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 19, 2017

H & B Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Boneless Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O103 Contamination

H & B Packing Co. Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 17, 2017

BMW 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 17, 2017

King's Command Foods, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

King's Command Foods, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Mar 16, 2017

KIA 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Mar 16, 2017

NISSAN 2013-2014: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 16, 2017

SMART 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SMART

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 16, 2017

Flagship Food Group Recalls Frozen Burrito Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Flagship Food Group

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2017

Grove Fresh Pasteurized Apple Juice from concentrate, 4-ounce cartons, 100 % Pure.

Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Strawberry Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.

Hormel Foods Corporation

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2017

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.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Pharmanex Cortitrol. Cortisol Management. 60 Capsules

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Chocolate Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.

Hormel Foods Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Gift Sets with Chocolate Pretzel Dippers

Robert Rothschild Farm LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Pharmanex Cholestin. Cholesterol Health. 60 Softgels.

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Pharmanex BioGinkgo. Mental Sharpness. 60 Tablets

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

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

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL). Store Frozen.

Hormel Foods Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Gift Sets with Pretzel Twists

Robert Rothschild Farm LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

McCormick & Co., Inc., Stubbs Barbecue. 18oz Best By Date of January 17, 2020.

McCormick & Co Inc. Spice Mill Plant

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Trader Joes Imported English Authentic Lemon Curd, 10.5oz (300g), 24 jars/case

Trader Joes Company

Nearby Recall Years

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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.