2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 28 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 21 critical, 26 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (11), FDA Food (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.
Paroxetine tablets USP, 30mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-099-06, UPC 3 6838209906 8
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Firebird NXG Spinal Fixation System Decorticating Planer, Catalog #36-1334, non-sterile, Rx. .A Decorticating Planer is used to decorticate bone surrounding the spherical head of an implanted bone screw in order to provide clearance to allow for proper seating of the modular body, as well as to provide full range of modular body angulation. It is placed axially over the spherical head of the bone screw and rotated clockwise and counterclockwise to achieve the needed decortication
Orthofix, Inc
Cell Marque, PAX8 (MRQ-50 Mab.), 7 mL, REF PA0808, IVD, This antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. PAX-8 (MRQ-50) Mouse Monoclonal Primary Antibody is intended for laboratory use in the detection of the PAX-8 protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue stained in qualitative immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Fujifilm Endoscope Models ED-250XL5 ED-250XT5 ED-450XT5 ED-450XL5 Product Usage: This product is a medical endoscope for the duodenum and upper GI tract. It is intended for observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. This product is not used for any other purposes.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Sekisui Diagnostics Sekure Chemistry Acetaminophen L3K , Ref. 506-30. The firm names on the label are Sekisui Diagnostics (UK) Limited, United Kingdom, and Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc., Canada. Used in laboratory testing.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Makoplasty Partial Knee Application (PKA) Product Usage: The Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software define spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures.
Mako Surgical Corporation
BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needle stick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. Bulk Non Sterile configuration is intended for further manufacturing, processing or repac
Becton Dickinson & Company
Spectra-System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit, Device Listing Number D245883. The Guided Handle Kit (G-HK) allows clinicians to drill through a surgical guide to create an osteotomy for implant placement with the precision and accuracy as designed with treatment planning software. The G-HK consist of 4 guide handles with inserts attached on each end. Each insert has an opening that matches the diameter of our surgical drills. The insert portion of the guide handle fits intimately into the g
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
Cell Marque, Glypican-3 (1G12 Mab), 7 mL, REF PA0800, IVD, The antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. Glypican-3 (1G12) Mouse Monoclonal Primary Antibody is intended for laboratory use in the detection of the Glypican-3 protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue stained in qualitative immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Total Hip Application (THA) Product Usage: The Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (RIO) is intended to assist the surgeon in providing software define spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures.
Mako Surgical Corporation
Cell Marque, Podoplanin (D2-40 Mab), 7 mL, REF PA0796, IVD, The antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. The Podoplanin (D2-40) antibody is intended for qualified laboratories to qualitatively identify by light microscopy the presence of associated antigens in sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections using IHC test methods
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Skintact Electrode for Defibrillation, Pacing, Monitoring, Cardioversion. Product Usage: Multifunction electrode for external defibrillation, pacing, cardioversion, and monitoring. The device is non-sterile and for single use only. Used with automated external defibrillators
Leonhard Lang Medizintechnik GmbH
Toshiba Medical Radrex - i Digital Radiography X-ray system Radrex-i is intended for use in conjunction with the ceiling suspended tube support, high voltage generator, and bucky stand or bucky table incorporating a fixed or detachable (portable) flat panel detector for radiography of the head, chest, abdomen, spine, neck, and limbs. This system is used for image acquisition, image display and trans mission/ output of images to external devices.
Toshiba American Medical Systems
Cell Marque, Napsin A (MRQ-60 Mab.), 7 mL, REF PA0805, IVD, The antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. Napsin A (MRQ-60) Mouse Monoclonal Primary Antibody is intended for laboratory use in the detection of the Napsin A protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue stained in qualitative immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Cell Marque, SOX-10 (Polyclonal), 7 mL, REF PA0813, IVD, This antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. SOX-10 Rabbit Polyclonal Primary Antibody is intended for laboratory use in the detection of the SOX-10 protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue stained in qualitative immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing..
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
FFR Link-FFR Signal Processing Module, Material Number H7495551000 It is intended to condition physiological signals from measuring devices (BSC Pressure Guidewire or an external pressure transducer), transmit and receive via radiofrequency, and recondition the signals so they can be displayed on and/or recorded in a receiving device (iLab POLARIS Multi-Modality Guidance System or other monitoring device). The physiological signals can also be distributed by cable
Boston Scientific Corporation
Herga foot switch, model 6289-WS, a component of the ROSA Robotized Stereotactic Assistant Surgical Device, Model 2.5.8. The firm name on the foot switch label is Herga Electric Limited, Bury, St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6NN. ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. It is intended to be used in the operating room for the spatial positioning and orientation of an instrument holder or tool guide. Guidance is based on a pre-operative plan developed with three-dimensional
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Baxter Amia Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Set with Cassette, REF 5C5479
Baxter Healthcare Corp
eMAG System, Ref 418591 It is an In Vitro Diagnostic Medical device intended for the automated isolation (purification and concentration) of total nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) from biological specimens, with liquid and homogeneous properties (as part of their natural characteristics or after pre-treatment).
bioMerieux, Inc.
X-Laser Laser Light Show projector models Aurora, Caliente Aurora, PSX-400, Mobile Beat Max, Mobile Beat Max MKII, X-Beam, Hawk 500 High-power laser light show projector.
X-Laser Llc
Cell Marque, MSH6 (44 Mab.), 7 mL, REF PA0804, IVD, The antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. MSH6 is a mismatch repair gene which is deficient in a high proportion of patients with microsatellite instability (MSI-H). This finding is associated with the autosomal dominant condition known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC).
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Cell Marque, Microphthalmia Transcription Factor (MiTF) (C5/D5 Mab.), 7 mL, REF PA0803, IVD, The antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. The Microphthalmia Transcription Factor (MiTF) (C5/D5) antibody is intended for qualified laboratories to qualitatively identify by light microscopy the presence of associated antigens in sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections using IHC test methods.
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Fujifilm Endoscope Model ED-530XT Product Usage: This product is a medical endoscope for the duodenum and upper GI tract. It is intended for observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. This product is not used for any other purposes.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
DEMDACO Recalls Infant Bib and Bootie Sets Due to Choking Hazard
DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kan.
Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Burn, Fire, Impact Hazards
Fireworks Over America, Springfield, Mo.
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
VOLKSWAGEN 2004-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLKSWAGEN
HYUNDAI 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
HYUNDAI
PORSCHE 2003-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
PORSCHE
INTERNATIONAL 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
INTERNATIONAL
MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
DODGE,JEEP 2011-2014: SERVICE BRAKES
DODGE,JEEP
MINI 2016-2018: TRAILER HITCHES
MINI
German Sausage Haus, LLC, Recalls Meat Products Due To Possible Processing Deviation and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination
INFINITI 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
INFINITI
America New York RI Wang Food Group Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
MITSUBISHI 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
MITSUBISHI
CHEVROLET,GMC 2017-2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
CHEVROLET,GMC
Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Southeastern Mills, Country Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 6oz (170g).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Southeastern Mills, Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 7.4 oz. (210g).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Original Breading, Net Wt. 3.5 lbs. (1587g) and12/255 G (Canada).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Cajun Style Breading, Net Wt. 9oz (255g)
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
OPA by Litehouse Ranch, 6/11.25 oz. glass round bottles per case. The retail label listed item #48246 and has the UPC 0 77661 15022 1. The UPC on master case outer label is 01 1 0077661 13948 3. The recalled product's retail label is read in parts: "***OPA BY LITEHOUSE*** ranch *** GREEK YOGURT DRESSING***11.25 FL OZ***48246***CONTAINS: MILK***". The recalled product's master case outer label is read in parts: "***OPA RANCH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Pack 6/11FL ***Item #:13846***".
Litehouse Inc
Whole Foods Smoked Traditional Atlantic Salmon Portion, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Madhava Naturally Sweet Deliciously Organic MMM... Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix,, 13.8 oz. , UPC 0 78314 25105 0. Packaged in box, 6 packages per case, Ambient storage.
Madhava Honey Ltd
Southeastern Mills, Biscuit Gravy Mix, Net Wt. 2.75oz (77g), 4.5oz (128g) flexible plastic packages.
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
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.