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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 15 critical, 29 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Food (15), FDA Drug (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.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Bakers Corner Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 41498 15253 6 Distributed by ALDI; Best Choice Vanilla pudding UPC 0 70038 31218 5 Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC(AWG) and Always Save Vanilla Pudding, UPC 0 70038 31200 0, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC; 3.4 oz.

Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Cocie High Protein 90 White Confectionery Discs - MB, NET WT: 40 LBS

Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Troyer- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2oz., and 8.5 oz. bags.

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Key Foods - Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 6 oz. bags

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Fresh Foods Market Delicatessen Rotini Pasta Salad; Net Wt. 10 oz . (283g) Clamshell package. UPC Code: WO2017019 Perishable; Keep Refrigerated; Distributed by The Kroger Col., Cincinnati, OH

Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Dan Dee - Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 7/8 oz., 2 oz., and 8.5 oz. bags

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

DANONE¿ DAIRY DRINK NUT AND CEREAL 7.7 FL OZ (229mL) bottles, UPC 36632 01421

The Dannon Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Best Choice French Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 70038 31221 5, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC, 3.4 oz.

Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

34 White Confectionery Coating

Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 900012 Razzoo's/Bayou Seasoning, RCC/Bayou Seasoning Bag Weight: 0.29 Lbs.

Circle U Foods, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Buttermilk Solids FFE-8906: Lot # s 1609221-22, 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

Cabana- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 5 oz. bags

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Butterscotch Drops - MB 1000 [or 4000] Count; NET WT: 50 LBS

Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Best Choice Pistachio Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 70038 31220 8, 3.4 oz, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC.

Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 15, 2017

Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2 oz., 5 oz., 8.5 oz. bags

Bickel's Snack Foods Inc

FDA Drug Low Feb 15, 2017

Aripiprazole Tablets, 2 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9; Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326, NDC 60505-3075-3.

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Low Feb 15, 2017

Olanzapine tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, packaged in a 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd: By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally, India, NDC 55111-163-30

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Feb 15, 2017

Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. in India for: Auromedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 55150-202-00

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Potassium Chloride Oral Solution, USP, 10%, 20 mEq per 15 mL, packaged in 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-047-01), 50 unit dose cups per case (NDC 66689-047-50), Rx only, Xact Dose, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771.

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Bariatric Bed - BARPKG-IVC 1633

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray System, Model DRXR-1, Catalog No. 1019397 (all other countries), Catalog No. 1060177 (China only) -- Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street, Rochester, NY 14608

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Merge RadSuite software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Junction Box - 1104343 and 1193560

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

AtriClip" LAA Exclusion System with preloaded Gillinov-Cosgrove" Clip - A single PRO2 device is packaged in a conventional thermoformed polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) tray with a Tyvek¿ lid. A single-walled non-corrugated box completes the single unit package. Six (6) single unit PRO2 devices are packaged into one (1) corrugate shipper box.

AtriCure, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Bariatric Bed - BAR600IVC

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Merge Eye Station. f/k/a: DFC-1024 & DFC-512 Digital Imaging System, WinStation, and WinStation Retinal Imager distributed by Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS). Model number 136 T1700 Capture Stations & 46 T5810 Capture Stations.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

9805 Orbital Volume Sizer Set with Tray (Non-sterile) 9951 Design M Malar Sizer Set (Silicone, Non-Sterile) 9952 Extended Contoured, Malar Sizer Set (Silicone, Non-Sterile) 85000 Petite Nasal Dorsum Sizer Set (Silicone, Non-Sterile) Accessories to Medpor Implants

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Sheridan/CF, Cuffed Tracheal Tube, Catalog # 5-10114 and Sheridan/HVT Cuffed Tracheal Tube, Catalog # 5-10315 A tracheal tube is inserted into a patients mouth or nose for airway management

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Thayer MiniSpacer Dual Spray MDI Adapter Counter Incrementing Actuator with 15mm O.D./I.D. Connections, Reference no. 1543A. The 15 mm Dual Spray MiniSpacer with Counter Incrementing Actuator is a non-sterile, single-use item, intended to dispense aerosolized medication into a breathing circuit or ancillary circuits. MINISPACER adapters are indicated for patients on a breathing circuit, for whom aerosol medication has been prescribed, in short and long term critical care environments. The 15 mm

Thayer Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor with End-Tidal CO2 option. The device is used in various areas of the hospital such as critical areas (emergency departments, critical care, operating room, etc.) and general duty floors (e.g. medical/surgical). The device is also used for in and out of hospital transport (air and ground ambulance, in hospital transport, etc.)

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator with End-Tidal CO2 option. Intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions.

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Dimension¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 15, 2017

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Warming Set (L-80, L-70 and L-70N) to warm blood and intravenous (I.V.) fluids and deliver them to the patient's intravenous access site at normothermic temperatures under gravity flow conditions.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

QUINTUBE Monitor Pack (5 tubes/pk, 24 pk/case) (Non-Sterile) SPG Bulb Drain System, 4mm Flat w/Center Holes (Sterile) Accessories to TLS Surgical Drainage System

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Boston Scientific, EMBLEM S-ICD Programmer Model 3200 Programmer.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Low Feb 15, 2017

VITROS Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1, REF 680 1873 12 x 3 mL, Rx ONLY, IVD; used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kits to calibrate VITROS 5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry and integrated Systems. --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY 14626 --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Pencoed, CF35 5PZ, UK ---- Background: VITROS assays must be calibrated prior to use in order to be used to produce assay results. The Assay Data Disk (ADD) contains calibrator assigned values/ calc

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial insert implants are intended to mate with tibial base implants.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Foot Section - BAR5490IVC

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

VITROS Chemistry Products UPRO Slides, UPN 10758750000593, Product Usage: Quantitative measurement of total protein concentration in urine.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Celerity ECG Cable Accessory Pack, STERILE, Rx ONLY - distributed under the following labels: (a) angiodynamics UPN/Product No. H787471431, REF/Catalog No. 47-143 -- Legal Manufacturer: AngioDynamics, Inc. 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY 12801; and (b) medCOMP UPN/Product No. MRLCA000, REF/Catalog No. MRLCA000 -- medCOMP, 1499 Delp Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438 --- Description: The Celerity ECG Cable Accessory Pack is comprised of two sterile, single use components: a cable cover

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

Dimension Vista¿ Ammonia Flex¿ reagent cartridge / AMM Dimension: The AMM method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ammonia in human plasma on the Dimension clinical chemistry system. Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and Reye s syndrome

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.

Vertebral Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2017

MEDRAD Intego PET Infusion System - Pump Intended to deliver accurate doses of Fluoredeoxyglucose or F-Sodium Fluoride and commonly used flushing solutions to patients during molecular imaging (nuclear medicine) diagnostic procedures. It is also intended to provide effective radiation shielding to medical personnel from Fluorine-18 radiation exposure during nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.

Bayer Healthcare

NHTSA No agency class Feb 15, 2017

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2015-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

USDA FSIS Low Feb 15, 2017

Century Packing Corp. Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due To Misbranding

Century Packing Corp.

NHTSA No agency class Feb 14, 2017

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2014-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

CHRYSLER,DODGE

CPSC No agency class Feb 13, 2017

Target Recalls Patio Benches Due to Fall Hazard

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 11, 2017

Taylor Farms Recalls Chicken and Pork Salad Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Taylor Farm - Pacific

CPSC No agency class Feb 10, 2017

Restoration Hardware Recalls Metal Top Dining Tables Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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.