2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 22 of 154
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 19 critical, 26 moderate, and 5 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (15), FDA Devices (13), FDA Drug (10), 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.
Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, 0.3% P.C.M.X., 8 fl oz and 18 fl oz. bottles and 500, mL 800 mL, and 1000 mL pouches, ALSO labeled as STYLE Antibacterial Hand Soap, Inopak Ltd Ringwood, NJ --- NDC 5031-431-02
Inopak Ltd
Mild Healthcare Antibacterial Hand Soap, 6% P.C.M.X., 1000 mL and 2000 mL Disc Pump, 800 mL Universal Valve, and 1 gallon bottles, Inopak. Ltd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Inopak Ltd
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz ( 296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 6984238038, UPC 050428418321, b) Meijer, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, NDC 4125038038, UPC 708820824294, c) Life Brand, Manufactured for: Shoppers Drug Mark/Pharmaprix Toronto, UPC 057800856405
Vi-Jon, Inc.
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Card
Vi-Jon, Inc.
Choice Antibacterial Hand Soap, (ethyl alcohol 61%) 800 ml/ 27 fl oz, Universal Valve, Inopak LTD, Ringwood, NJ
Inopak Ltd
Deferoxamine Mesylate for injection, USP, Single-use Vial, 500 mg/vial, 10 mL vial. Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Use, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL USA, NDC 0406-2336-10.
Pfizer Inc.
Implant Direct Swish Duo-Grip Healing Collar, Length: 3mm, Platform: 4.8 mm, Rx only, Sterile Dental Implant component.
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
IVEA Product Part Number 16100 Model 500A
Firefly Medical, Inc.
Carl Zeiss INTRABEAM PRS 500, product #304534-0000-500. The firm name on the label is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany. The INTRABEAM System is indicated for radiation therapy treatments
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Electric Wheelchair bases: a) C300 b) C350 c) C400 d) C500
Permobil, Ab
BOMImed Disposable Fiber Optic Medium Laryngoscope Handle. Each handle is packaged in an individual peel pouch, 20 handles per box. The rigid laryngoscope handle is a device used along with a blade to examine and visualize a patient's airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
Bomimed
AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are specifically designed for Radiometer America s blood gas analyzers
Radiometer America Inc
Human Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Kit for use on the SPAPlus analyser, Product #NK034.S. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingham, UK. Product is designed for the quantitative in-vitro determination of Alpha-1-antitrypsin in human serum using the SPAPLUS turbidimetric analyser. The measurement of Alpha-1-antitrypsin aids in the diagnosis of several conditions including adult cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency has been associated with pulm
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
SECURE(R) 100mL EMPTY VINYL CONTAINER With 2 Ports - (5 Boxes of 40), REF 58719, STERILE R,
The Metrix Company
Electric Wheelchairs: a) C300 CORPUS II b) C350 CORPUS II c) C400 CORPUS II d) C400 CORPUS II LR e) C500 CORPUS II f) C500 CORPUS II LR
Permobil, Ab
NISSAN 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NISSAN
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Girona Outdoor Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
CHRYSLER,DODGE,JEEP
FREIGHTLINER 2017-2018: STEERING
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
MERCEDES-BENZ 2012-2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
MERCEDES-BENZ
SUBARU 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBARU
Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
AUDI 2013-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AUDI
CHEVROLET,GMC 2015-2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CHEVROLET,GMC
Sandridge RMH Acquisition, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Tri-Pepper Dice, 6-oz. packaged in a clamshell and Dice Tri-Pepper, 7-oz. packaged in a clamshell
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Vegetable Kabob, 23-oz. packaged in an overwrap; Kabob Sensations Veggie Kabob, 15-oz. packaged in am overwrap; Marketside Veggie Kabobs, 23-oz. packaged in an overwrap
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Rajbhog Sweet, JALEBI, Net Weight 11.2 oz. (315 grams), Distributed by Rajbhog Distributors (GA) Inc., Duluth, GA 30096.
Rajbhog Distributors GA Inc
Shawnee Mills Peppered Gravy Mix, 2.75 oz and 24 oz.
Shawnee Milling Company, Inc.
Marketside CLASSIC HUMMUS WITH PINE NUTS NET WT. 10 oz (283g)
House Of Thaller Inc
Fajita Mix, 6-oz. packaged in a clamshell
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Fajita Blend, 12-oz. packaged in an overwrap
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Wegmans Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew chewy granola bars, 12-1.4OZ(40g) bars, Total Net Wt. 16.8OZ (1 LB 0.8OZ) 480g, UPC 77890-42230
Treehouse Foods
Green Pepper Diced, 6-oz. packaged in a clamshell
Country Fresh Products, LLC
FRESH FOODS MARKET Artisan Humus Pine Nuts NET WT 10 oz (283g)
House Of Thaller Inc
Creole Mix, 6-oz. packaged in a clamshell
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted, 12oz Tubs & 25lb Bulk
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Homestyle Broccoli and Cheese Soup, 1.66 lb Plastic boil-n-bag pouches, frozen, Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, Inc
Stir Fry Vegetable, 10-oz. packaged in an overwrap
Country Fresh Products, LLC
LANTANA White Bean HUMMUS NET WT. 10 oz (283g)
House Of Thaller Inc
Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990. NDC 50242-901-24
Pfizer Inc.
Acarbose Tablets, 25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia BBG3000, Malta; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 16252-523-01.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 500 mg per vial, single vial (NDC 0781-3407-78) packaged in 10-count shrink wrap packs (NDC 0781-3407-95), Rx only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH or Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.
Sandoz Inc
Ketorolac Trom 30 mg/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL vials, NDC 61786-0741-01 (Orig: 00548-9021-00), Ref: 33631 and b) 10 x 1 mL vials per tray, NDC 61786-0741-08 (Orig: 00548-9021-00), Ref: 33632, Rx only, Packaged by: RemedyRepack Inc, Indiana, PA 15704; Mfg by: Amphastar, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
RemedyRepack Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect Calibrated 3-Fluted 2.5 mm Diameter 230 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480723025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.0 mm Diameter 10 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 2.0 mm Diameter 85 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480508520, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IMPLANT,1-PC,ANG,3.0X10MM, REF ZOP30A10; IMPLANT, 1-PC, ANG, 3.0X11.5MM, REF ZOP30A11; IMPLANT, 1 -PC,ANG,3.0X13MM, REF ZOP30A13; IMPLANT 1-PC STR 3.0X10, REF ZOP30S10; IMPLANT, 1-PC,STR,3.0X11.5MM, REF ZOP30S11; IMPLANT,1 -PC,STR,3.0X13MM, REF ZOP30S13
Zimmer Dental Inc
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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.