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 32 critical, 17 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (42), CPSC (4), NHTSA (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.

CPSC No agency class Jan 31, 2017

Simpli Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Jan 31, 2017

South Shore Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)

South Shore Industries Ltd., of Canada

CPSC No agency class Jan 31, 2017

Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass.

CPSC No agency class Jan 27, 2017

IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

NHTSA No agency class Jan 26, 2017

HYUNDAI 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Jan 26, 2017

BMW 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jan 26, 2017

PONTIAC,SATURN 2006-2009: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

PONTIAC,SATURN

NHTSA No agency class Jan 26, 2017

CHEVROLET 2016-2017: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

CHEVROLET

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

GREEN BEAN SAUCE SEASONING NET WEIGHT: 50.00 LBS

Chesapeake Spice Company, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

ENCHILADA SEASONING NET WEIGHT: 50. 00 LBS

Chesapeake Spice Company, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Colonial International Chai Latte Net Wt. 2 lbs.

American Instants, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jan 25, 2017

Starkey Spring Water, 16.9 FL oz. (500 mL) glass bottle. packed 15 bottles in cardboard box. Product UPC 8 11904 02000 7. Case UPC 8 11904 02002 1.

Starkey Water

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Texas Kitchen Salads Pistachio Cream KEEP REFRIGERATED Nutrition Facts NET WT. 16 oz. in plastic containers Packed By: Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc. Houston, TX 77021 UPC: 0 96938 83101 4; Pistachio Cream NET WT. 12 oz. DISTRIBUTED BY: BROOKSHIRES TYLER, TX 75701 UPC: 0 96938 90007 9

Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Brownie Dough 04-371, NET WT. 30 lbs (13.61 Kg) Aspen Hills, Inc. Garner, IA 50438

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Whole Wheat Bread, each loaf has a net wt. 32 oz.. The UPC is code 6 36428 50200 2.

Great Northern Bakehouse Inc. dba Le Petit Outre

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Cappucino Supreme Gourmet Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs.

American Instants, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Boston Sundae Cake - Freezer and Boston Sundae Cake Chocolate and Boston Sundae Cake packaged on plastic trays with domed lids.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Sun Caf¿ (D Blend) Spice Chai Net Wt. 2 lbs. Made in USA for Sun Cafe Company for Trading Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 920002017

American Instants, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Holiday Chocolate Fudge Boston Spider packaged on plastic trays with domed lids.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Pineapple Nut Delight NET WT. 12 oz. DISTRIBUTED BY: BROOKSHIRES TYLER, TX 75701 UPC: 0 96938 90008 6

Ron's Home Style Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2.625 oz and 8.0 oz

Herr Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Limoncello Dolcini , In clear plastic cup, 72 individual servings, Store frozen

Steven Roberts Originals, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine salad, 9 oz., clear/labeled salad bag/ 6 bags per case

Fresh Express, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Hungry Heart brand, packaged in a clear Cello bags, heat sealed. 6 units per bag. Net wt. 9.75 oz. (276g)

Hungry Heart Bakery

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Un-iced 8 inch Boston Cream Cake packaged in domed trays then put in brown corrugated cases.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Opelle Bakery Egg Bagel (B-105), case of 96 (4 oz.), Frozen Raw.

O'Pelle Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Birdman Bread, each loaf has net wt. 24 oz and 32 oz.. The UPC code ia 6 36428 10200 4.

Great Northern Bakehouse Inc. dba Le Petit Outre

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Fresh Strawberry Boston - FRZ and Fresh Strawberry Boston Cake packaged on plastic trays with domed lids.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Opelle Bakery Rainbow Bagel (B-110), case of 96 (4 oz.), Frozen Raw.

O'Pelle Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Dried Smoke Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2.0 oz.

Herr Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk PLU# 70289 and retail units packaged in clear plastic tub.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

SunRidge Farms Women's Vitality Mix Bulk PLU#70610 and retail units packaged in a clear plastic tub.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Almond Croissant:: sold in self serve cases and 4 pack clamshell package. Ingredients: Dough ( water, wheat flour, sugar, milk [powder fat whole], salt, yeast, ascorbic acid, butter. Filling: Almond paste, butter, sugar, eggs. Topping (apricot glaze, almonds. Contains Milk, Eggs, Tree Nuts, Wheat. Note: This information is from the new label. Manufactured by Bakers of Paris, Brisbane, CA for Whole Foods Markets. UPC: Croissant 4 Pack Baker Paris, 241593007994; Self Serve

Bakers Of Paris, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

VOBLA - DRY EVISCERATED SALTED FISH, 5.29 oz. (150 g), UPC 4606495-001308 --- Product is vacuum packed and consists of salted dry caspian roach fish.

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Opelle Bakery Egg Bagel (C-105), case of 60 (3.5 oz.), Frozen Raw.

O'Pelle Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

TR-MEXICALI SAUCE SEASONING NET WEIGHT: 50.00 LBS

Chesapeake Spice Company, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Italian Deli Loaf, each loaf has a net wt. 32 oz.. The UPC is code 6 36428 50200 2.

Great Northern Bakehouse Inc. dba Le Petit Outre

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Assorted Croissant:: sold in 4 pack clamshell package. Ingredients: Plain Croissant: ( dough [enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) water, butter, sugar, milk, yeast, salt, ascorbic acid, enzymes} topping : Egg spray. Chocolate Croissant: ( dough [enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) water, butter, sugar, milk, yeast, salt, ascor

Bakers Of Paris, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Delizza Patisserie, Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs, Net Wt. 420g  14.8 oz., UPC Code: 6 76670 00106 9(30 count) and Net Wt. 700g  24.6 oz., UPC Code: 6 76670 00105 2 (50 count).

Poppie International INC

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Brownie Dough Pieces PVD# 3722

Aspen Hills, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 25, 2017

Boston with Fresh Fruit packaged on plastic trays with domed lids.

HEB Retail Support Center

FDA Food Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Sourdough Deli Loaf, each loaf has a net wt. 28 oz.. The UPC is code 6 36428 50200 2

Great Northern Bakehouse Inc. dba Le Petit Outre

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.