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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.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Baxter Amia Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Set with Cassette, REF 5C5479

Baxter Healthcare Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

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.

CPSC No agency class Sep 20, 2017

DEMDACO Recalls Infant Bib and Bootie Sets Due to Choking Hazard

DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kan.

CPSC No agency class Sep 20, 2017

Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Burn, Fire, Impact Hazards

Fireworks Over America, Springfield, Mo.

CPSC No agency class Sep 20, 2017

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2017

VOLKSWAGEN 2004-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2017

HYUNDAI 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2017

HYUNDAI 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2017

PORSCHE 2003-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2017

INTERNATIONAL 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA No agency class Sep 19, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Sep 18, 2017

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2014: SERVICE BRAKES

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 17, 2017

MINI 2016-2018: TRAILER HITCHES

MINI

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 17, 2017

German Sausage Haus, LLC, Recalls Meat Products Due To Possible Processing Deviation and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2017

INFINITI 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

INFINITI

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 15, 2017

America New York RI Wang Food Group Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2017

Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Southwire Canada Company of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

NHTSA No agency class Sep 14, 2017

MITSUBISHI 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Sep 14, 2017

CHEVROLET,GMC 2017-2018: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2017

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

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Southeastern Mills, Country Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 6oz (170g).

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Southeastern Mills, Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 7.4 oz. (210g).

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Original Breading, Net Wt. 3.5 lbs. (1587g) and12/255 G (Canada).

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Cajun Style Breading, Net Wt. 9oz (255g)

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2017

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

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

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

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2017

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

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Madhava Honey Ltd

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Southeastern Mills, Biscuit Gravy Mix, Net Wt. 2.75oz (77g), 4.5oz (128g) flexible plastic packages.

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

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.