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 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 14 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (46), NHTSA (2), USDA FSIS (1), 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 Sep 29, 2017

KIA 2014-2016: STEERING

KIA

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 29, 2017

Belmont Sausage Co. Recalls Smoked Turkey Drumstick Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class Sep 28, 2017

Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard

Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 28, 2017

BMW 2006-2010: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

BMW

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).

Joy's International Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Vanilla Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Crow Vineyard Rose Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Island Breeze Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Minty Moo Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Black Cherry Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Honest Kids Juice Slushy Blueberry Punch, 3.5-oz. pouch, UPC 0065762211116.

The Coca-Cola Company

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: S'mores Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Pitted, Net Wt 32 Oz (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR

SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Snickers Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Calfiene Size: Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Cabernet Grille Butter, Net Wt. 3 OZ, packaged in clear plastic tubs. Dierbergs Kitchens

Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Garlic Joy All Natural Alla Vodka, Sugar Free Gluten Free, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (1000g)

Joy's International Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Tracker Tracks Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Scampi Butter, Net Wt. 3 OZ, packaged in clear plastic tubs. Dierbergs Kitchens

Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Strawberry Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Oriole Chip Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cow Dough Size: 2.5 Gal, 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade with Blue Cheese, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g)

Joy's International Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Almond Delight Size: 7 oz. and Gallon

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Handsome Brook Farm Soy-Free Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, UPC 8-66332-00011-4. The product is packaged in a tan, paper pulp egg carton with a bright pink label.

Handsome Brook Farm, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Artichoke Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).

Joy's International Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Vanilla Chip Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Jersey Swirl Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Laxmi Rusks, 10.58 OZ (300 gram) bags; UPC Code: 7 23246 26482 0

House of Spices India, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Cranberry Raisin Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77471 4. The label is read in parts: ***Cranberry Raisin ***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Oats, Raisins, Cranberries, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut, Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pecans, Flas Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda ***Cont

Kelejete LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Sweet Cream Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Dark Chocolate Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77469 1. The label is read in parts: ***Dark Chocolate***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Dark Chocolate, Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut, Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower seeds, Pecans, Flax Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda***Contains almonds

Kelejete LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Peach Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Maryland Madness Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Key Lime Pie Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz., Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Pretzel Ball Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz., Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Organic Coconut Sugar, 16oz bag, 12 bags/case, packed in a foil bag

NOW Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Pesto, All Natural, Net Wt. 4 OZ.

Joy's International Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Pistachio Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

San Francisco Foods Seafood Salad; Deli Style Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt; 4 x 4 oz. (113 g) cups  Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454 g; Carton UPC bar code of 47502 19701 Single Serve Cup: UPC 47502 19001 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Buena Park, CA 90620

SIMPLY FRESH FOODS INC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)

EL Chilar Huff

FDA Food Critical Sep 27, 2017

Chocolate Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77467 7. The label is read in parts: ***Chocolate***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Semisweet Chocolate, Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pecans, Flas Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda***Contains almonds and co

Kelejete LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Lemon Cheesecake Size: 2.5 Gal

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cowconut Size: 2.5 Gal, Pint

Kilby Cream

FDA Food Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Joy's Gourmet Olive Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).

Joy's International Foods

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.