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 26 critical, 24 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (31), NHTSA (8), CPSC (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.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 15, 2017

TOYOTA 2012-2015: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Nov 15, 2017

TOYOTA 2018: PARKING BRAKE

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Texas Natural Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Specified Risk Materials Contamination

Texas Natural Meats

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Village Mart

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Smart Balance Wheel Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Salvage World Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

NHTSA No agency class Nov 14, 2017

CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2012-2017: EQUIPMENT

CHEVROLET,ISUZU

NHTSA No agency class Nov 14, 2017

NISSAN 2016: SEATS

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Nov 14, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2018: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Nov 14, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Nov 14, 2017

RAM 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

RAM

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 14, 2017

Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods Recalls Chicken Tikka Masala Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 13, 2017

Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc. Recalls Chicken, Pork and Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2017

HONDA 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA

USDA FSIS Critical Nov 9, 2017

Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Stir Fry Kit, Alaska Carrot, 1 x 11 lb. per case, UPC 45009 85749 1 The ingredient: Green cabbage, yellow onion, broccoli florette, carrot plugs.

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Midway Specialty Vehicles LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Vegetable Tray, 2/25 oz., RETAIL item # 71444, Pacific Coast Fruit brand, UPC 20728 71444 Ingredients: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomato, Baby Carrots.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Halibut Fillet; UPC 231694 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Wegmans Large Cheese Filled Cannoli, 2 Pack, 5 oz UPC: 0-77890-37951 Wegmans Large Cheese Cannoli, 4 Pack, 10 oz UPC: 0-77890-38014

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Hannaford Ham Salad Club Roll, 5.1 oz

Greencore USA, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Midway Specialty Vehicles LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

BAY CITIES PRODUCE VEGETABLE BLEND POWER SB; Identifier # 46000004927, 1 lb. container

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Item #013 - Fried Pollock Balls Net Weight: 227g 8oz (0.5lb), UPC 6 16641 46438 7; Fried Pollock Balls NETWEIGHT: 2.27kg (5lb) x 5 UPC 8 15655 01066 9; Fish Balls Net Weight: 9 oz (0.56 lb) 8 15655 01041 6; Item # 014 - Pollock Fish Balls Net Weight: 227g 8 oz (0.5lb) UPC 6 16641 46439 4; 014-5X5 Fish Balls NETWEIGHT: 25LB (400 OZ) UPC 8 15655 01068 3; White Fish Balls Net Weight: 9oz (0.56 lb) 8 15655 01044 7

America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Broccoli Crunch Kit, Alaska Carrot brand, 1 x 6 lb. per case, UPC 97327 10070 6 The ingredients are: Raisin seedless, sunflower seed kernel, broccoli crown w/ice, red onion, broccoli florette, bacon bits, coleslaw

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

033710 - Wegmans Puff Fruit Dumplings, 2 Pack, 6 oz. UPC: 0 77890 33710 3

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Kit Cauliflower Tabouleh, 2/4.5 lbs., Food Service item # 71886, UPC 20728 71886. Ingredients: Cauliflower, Garlic, Lemon, Green Onion, Roma Tomato, Mint, Parsley, Oil Blend, Salt and Pepper.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Item# 076 - Fish Tofu with Shrimp Filling Net Weight: 9 oz (0.56 .lb) UPC 8 15655 01025 6; 076-5X5 Fish Tofu with Shrimp NETWEIGHT: 25LB (400 OZ) 8 15655 01065 2; 076 Fish Tofu with Shrimp Net Weight: 227g 8 oz (0.5lb) 6 16641 46455 4

America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Veggie Pack with Dressing, Alaska Carrot brand, 12 x 12 oz. per case, UPC 45009 35124 1. Veggie Platter, Alaska Carrot brand, 4 x 48 oz. per case, UPC 97327 07008 5. Vegie Tray w/Cauliflower, Alaska Carrot brand, 2 x 32 oz. per case, UPC 45009 00633 2 The ingredients are: Baby carrot peeled, cauliflower cello, broccoli florette, celery, lighthouse ranch dip

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Wegmans Peanut Butter Killer Brownie, UPC Number 2-08185-00000. The product is sold pre-packaged by the pound in a plastic clamshell, or individually on the self-serve cookie bar, in the Bakery Department at Wegmans stores.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Cod Fillet UPC 231201 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Hannaford Egg Salad Club Roll 5.1 oz

Greencore USA, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Organic Salmon Fillet; UPC 233510 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Kit Cauliflower Cake FK, 6.6 lbs, Food Service item # 73706, UPC 20728 73706. Ingredients: Cauliflower, Breadcrumbs, Paremsan, parsley, Garlic, Salt and pepper.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

549815- Fruit Fillings Inc. PERFECT NATURAL LEMON TART FILLING Net Weight 24 lb (10.88 kg) 12-2 lb tubes

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Salad Kit, Super Slaw CPF, Produced by CP Fresh of Seattle, WA, 1 x 6 lb. per case, UPC 45009 87788 8 The ingredients are: Nappa Cabbage, Dressing (Canola Oil, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Honey, Yellow Mustard [Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric (color), Spice], Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Salt, Dired Onion, Xanthan Gum, Spice, Mustard Flour, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate [Preservatives], Carrots, Turnips, Broccoli, Beets, Sunflower seeds (Sunflower Kernels, Salt, S

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

(1) Walgreens NICE Egg Salad on White Bread, 6.1 oz (2) Turkey Hill Fresh Selects Egg salad on Homestyle Bread,4.7 oz (3)Target Egg salad on White Bread, 5.9 oz. (4) American Food and Vending Enza Choice Egg Salad on White Bread,4.7 oz Packaged in plastic wedge container.

Greencore USA, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Midway Specialty Vehicles LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Shrimp 16/20 count UPC 234361; 26/30 count UPC 234362; 41/50 count UPC 234363 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Kingclip Fillet UPC 239670 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Asparagus Salad Kit, Produced by CP Fresh of Seattle, WA, 1 x 5 lb. per case, UPC 45009 85722 4. The ingredients are: ASPARAGUS, NAPPA CABBAGE, RED PEPPERS, CARROTS, RED ONIONS, BROCCOLI, SNAP PEAS.

Triple B Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Trout Fillet; UPC 234929 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

2.0-oz. Cinnamon Mini Loaf, shipped in 20-count trays.

Uptown Bakeries

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Ocean Perch Fillet; UPC 233009 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2017

Wegmans Salted Caramel Killer Brownie with Pecans, UPC Number 2-08187-00000. The product is sold pre-packaged by the pound in a plastic clamshell, or individually on the self-serve cookie bar, in the Bakery Department at Wegmans stores.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Ready. Chef. Go! Atlantic Salmon Fillet; UPC 231727 Items are made in store with generated scale label; sold as single, packaged items from refrigerated cases in the meat/seafood department or from mobile refrigerated merchandise cases. The scale label denotes the net weight of each product.

Albertsons 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.