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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 13 critical, 36 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (24), FDA Food (17), CPSC (5), 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 Feb 22, 2017

ONCOR Impression, ONCOR Impression plus, and ONCOR Expression Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Maquet Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal Chest Drain, Single Collection w/AC Reference: 3600-100 Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patients pleural cavity or mediastinal area

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

BrightView X upgraded to XCT 882454

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain, Single Collection WAC Reference: 2002-000 Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patients pleural cavity or mediastinal area.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Tower; Catalog Number: AR-1650-01 Product Usage: The Arthrex Lateral Decubitus Shoulder Positioner is intended to allow for the controlled manipulation of the arm and shoulder joint during arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Allen Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

T-LOK BONE MARROW BIOPSY NEEDLE 8G x 4 EXT CAN; T-LOK BONE MARROW BIOPSY NEEDLE 11G x 4 EXT CAN Intended for the purpose of harvesting bone and/or bone marrow specimens

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

6-hole Pubic Symphysis plate (PN 70-0451). The pelvic bone plates for the pelvic ring are a series of plates with varying lengths that function as internal fixation devices for fractures, fusions and osteotomies of the pelvic ring. The plates are strategically pre-contoured where beneficial to the application, and they are secured to the bone with 3.5mm non-locking screws. The Acumed pelvic ring plate is the Pubic Symphysis Plate. The Acumed Pelvic Plating System is intended for use by su

Acumed LLC

FDA Devices Low Feb 22, 2017

The Enzyme 2 Calibrator is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALTI and ALTI) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) methods on the Dimension Vista System. For prescription use only.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

BD Vacutainer Buffered Sodium Citrate: (9NC) Blood Collection Tube (4.5 ml x 13 x 75 mm) Catalog Number: 369714 Product Usage: The BD Vacutainer Safety Coagulation tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides means of collecting, transporting and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anti-coagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays and determinations

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Maquet Express Dry Seal Suction OASIS DRAIN, DRY PEDI W/AC Reference: 3612-100 Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patients pleural cavity or mediastinal area

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Feb 22, 2017

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Manual mode monitoring and therapy functions are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients. Automated external defibrillation mode is intended for use on patients eight years of age and older.

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Hercules 360 Universal Stabilizing Arm, top mount, 360-degree rotation, reusable stainless steel

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Offset Reamer Handle, T5766 Product Usage: The reamer handles are re-usable surgical instruments used in arthroplasty surgery of the hip joints, where either total joint replacement or resurfacing surgery is performed using a reamer cutting instrument. The reamer handles are intended for use with a surgical driver (active device). The reamer handle is connected at the distal end to a reamer. The T5766 reamer handle is an offset design with a drive shaft mechanism that spins on roller bearing

Greatbatch Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Atrium PVC 10 Fr Straight Thoracic Catheter Code Number: 8010

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Maquet Express Dry Seal Suction OCEAN DRAIN, SINGLE W/S Reference: 2002-300 Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patients pleural cavity or mediastinal area

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

BONE MARROW ASPIRATION NEEDLE 15G x 2.688 MAX and 15G x 4 MAX Intended for the purpose of harvesting bone and/or bone marrow specimens

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Maquet Express Dry Seal Suction Chest Drain, Single Collection w/AC Reference: 4000-100N Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patients pleural cavity or mediastinal area

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

1.5mm System, Cranio-maxillofacial Bone Screws 1.5 x 4mm HT SD X-DR Screw, Bone Screw

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Discovery MR450 The systems are whole body magnetic resonance scanners designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps. and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostat

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

BrightView XCT

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Integra Cadence Total Ankle System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Stryker Restoris RIO Reamer Handle, Offset, Mako Rx only Product Usage: The handle is used to hold surgical components during acetabular reaming in MAKO Total Hip procedures.

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

VIDAS 3 software v. 1.1.4

BioMerieux SA

CPSC No agency class Feb 22, 2017

Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Calphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.

CPSC No agency class Feb 22, 2017

Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards

Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 22, 2017

Ready Pac Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Ready Pac Produce, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 22, 2017

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Mortadella Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Feb 21, 2017

SodaStream Recalls Carbonating Bottles Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Feb 21, 2017

Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.

NHTSA No agency class Feb 17, 2017

ISUZU 2015-2017: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

ISUZU

CPSC No agency class Feb 16, 2017

Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Feb 16, 2017

VOLVO 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

VOLVO

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 100002 AF/TV Taco Seasoning Bag Weight: 1.1250 Lbs.

Circle U Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Bon Ton-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2.75 oz, 1.5 oz. bags

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Cappuccino Snack Mix Lot code: 20161027; Best By: 05/25/17 Net Wt: 10 lb (2-5lb bags)

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 211013 NPP/Elmer's Deli Sauce Seasoning Pounds Per Bag/Box: 25.00 Lbs.

Circle U Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Best Choice Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling UPC 0 70038 31222 2, 3.4 oz, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC, and Always Save Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling; UPC 0 70038 31215 4, 3.4 oz,. Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC .

Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

70 Milk Confectionery Coating - MB, NET WT: 2000 LBS

Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Market District Wasabi Soybeans; Net Wt. 6 OZ.; Best By 3/6/17

Giant Eagle, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

All Dairy Blend FFE-9967: Lot # s 1609214-16, 5,050 pounds, packed in 50# poly lined Kraft paper bags, expiration date April 1st, 2017.

Franklin Farms East

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Kustard Kwik Mix 50 Lb. Paper Bags

Dorothy Dawson Food Products dba Dawson Foods

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in .75 oz., 2 oz., 7 oz., and 8.5 oz. bags.

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Vegetable Soup; Annie's Kitchen; 2966 Stumptown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 16 FL OZ

Annie's Kitchen

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Dawson Foods Inc. Creamy White Frosting Mix , 5 Lb Bags, 6 5Lb bags per case Creamy White, Ambient Storage

Dorothy Dawson Food Products dba Dawson Foods

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 908041 RCC/Cajun Buttermilk Dressing Bag Weight: 0.88 Lbs.

Circle U Foods, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 1009008 NPP/Connie's Microwave Pizza Sauce Seasoning 25.00 Lbs.

Circle U Foods, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Spaghetti Soup; Annie's Kitchen, 2966 Stumptown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 16 FL OZ

Annie's Kitchen

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Buttermilk Solids FFE-8902: Lot # s 1608301-18, 42,650 pounds, packed in 50# poly lined Kraft paper bags, expiration date March 3rd, 2017.

Franklin Farms East

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel hearts in rich milk and dark chocolate; Net Wt 4.25 oz. (120g) UPC 797817-44440-9

Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.

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.