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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 23 critical, 24 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (12), FDA Drug (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.

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Gazab Green Raisins, 7 oz. 14 oz. packages, 20/25 packs/carton

United Trading Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 13, 2017

Southeastern Mills, Easy Drop Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 7oz (198g).

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2017

Famotidine for Oral Suspension USP, 40 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 722 INDIA, NDC 68180-150-01

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Povidone Iodine, USP Prep Solution, 10%, packaged in 1 gallon bottle, OTC, Manufactured for PSS World Medical, Inc. Southpoint Blvd. Jacksonville, FL Made in Mexico, NDC 68345-350-09

Degasa Sa De Cv

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Latanoprost PF Solution, 0.005%, Ophthalmic Drops in Sterile 5ml Bottles, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Timolol-Latanoprost PF Solution (0.5-0.005)%, Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Timolol-Brimonidine-Dorzolamide-Latanoprost (0.5/0.15/2/0.005)% Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Curcumin Emulsion 10mg/ml Injection, Sterile 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For Slow IV Administration, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by ImprimisRx, Irvine, CA

ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2017

Propafenone Hydrochloride tablets, 150 mg, packaged in 10 x 10 unit dose cards (100-count box), Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Pharmaceuticals 311 Bonnie Circle Corona, CA 92880, NDC 63739-509-10

Mckesson Packaging Services

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Coulter HmX CP and Coulter HmX AL Analyzers The purpose of the HmX Hematology Analyzer is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-generated parameters, from the patient who needs additional studies. These studies include further measurements of cell size and cell distribution, biochemical investigation or any other test that helps diagnose the abnormality

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

JTS External Drive Unit JTS Distal Femoral Extendible Implant Femur is intended for the replacement of diseased or deficient bone in the distal femur.

Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

MicroVention Terumo Traxcess 7 Mini Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Ref GW0721006M, 1 guidewire per package, sterile, RX.

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Merge Unity software, formerly known as DR Systems Unity PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Merge Unity is a medical image and information management system that allows viewing, selection, processing, printing, telecommunications, and media interchange of medical images from a variety of diagnostic imaging systems

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Qualigen(R) The FastPack(R) IP Vitamin D Complete Immunoassay Kit, catalog number 25000068 Vitamin D immunoassay kit

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Presource(R) Kits (custom surgical/procedural kits): The standard and custom kits are packed with all of the specific disposable class I, II, and II implantable, life-supporting, or life-sustaining devices required by customers for common surgical and other medical procedures

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Sep 13, 2017

CS 100 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. It supports the heart's left ventricle by increasing coronary perfusion and reducing left ventricular work. Coronary perfusion is increased by augmenting blood pressure during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle. This increase in aortic pressure promotes more blood flow through the coronary arteries. Left ventricular work is reduced by decreasing aortic end diastolic pressure and reducing resistance to ventricular ejection, resulting in a decrease in blo

Maquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve with Gelweave Valsalva Graft, single use. Indicated for the replacement of diseased, damaged, or malfunctioning native or prosthetic heart valves in the aortic position in cases that involve an ascending aortic aneurysm or other associated aortic disease.

CryoLife, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 13, 2017

CS 100i Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. It supports the heart's left ventricle by increasing coronary perfusion and reducing left ventricular work. Coronary perfusion is increased by augmenting blood pressure during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle. This increase in aortic pressure promotes more blood flow through the coronary arteries. Left ventricular work is reduced by decreasing aortic end diastolic pressure and reducing resistance to ventricular ejection, resulting in a decrease in bl

Maquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist Division

FDA Devices Critical Sep 13, 2017

CS 300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. It supports the heart's left ventricle by increasing coronary perfusion and reducing left ventricular work. Coronary perfusion is increased by augmenting blood pressure during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle. This increase in aortic pressure promotes more blood flow through the coronary arteries. Left ventricular work is reduced by decreasing aortic end diastolic pressure and reducing resistance to ventricular ejection, resulting in a decrease in blo

Maquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

Coulter LH 750, Coulter LH 780, and Coulter LH 500 Analyzers Hematology Analyzers are quantitative, automated hematology analyzers and leukocyte differential counters For In Vitro Diagnostic used in clinical laboratories. They also provide automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids. The purpose of the LH 700 Series is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-gen

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2017

MOSAIQ Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System

Elekta, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Sep 13, 2017

Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

NHTSA No agency class Sep 12, 2017

RAM 2013-2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

RAM

CPSC No agency class Sep 8, 2017

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, Middleboro, Mass.

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 8, 2017

Northside Noodle Company Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Northside Noodle Co

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2017

L.L. Bean Recalls Toddler Sweater Fleece Pullovers Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Century Miracle Apparel Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Jordan

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2017

Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2017

Studio Fun International Recalls Slap Bracelets Sold with Children's Storybooks Due to Laceration Hazard

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Amrita Cranberry Raisin Energy Bar, 50gm UPC: 853009004032

Amrita Health Foods

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Amrita Chocolate Maca 15g Protein Bar, 60 gm UPC: 853009004056

Amrita Health Foods

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

ISS ONE Salted Caramel Flavored Protein Bar NET WT 2012 oz (60 g) ALLERGY ALERT: This Contains Milk, Almonds and Soy (Lecithin). This Product is Manufactured in A Facility That Processes Peanut, Tree Nut and Wheat Ingredients

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR DARK CHOCOLATE NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds, Cashews). Produced on equipment that also processes other tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat and milk.

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Papayas Maradol cavi, Grown and Packed by: CARICA DE CAMPECHE, DISTRIBUTED BY: AGROSONS LLC

AGROSONS LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Valery Brand Maradol Papayas sold fresh in 35 pound boxes. Labeled grown and packed by Carica de Campeche

Fresh Tex Produce, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2017

(a) SEVEN SUNDAYS VANILLA CHERRY PECAN MUESLI 12oz. pouch, UPC: 8-56088-00315-6 (b) SEVEN SUNDAYS VANILLA CHERRY PECAN MUESLI 2oz. cup UPC: 8-56088-00311-8

Garden Of Light Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR ACAI BERRY NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Amrita Mango Coconut Energy Bar, 50gm UPC: 853009004018

Amrita Health Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2017

4-count boxes of KIND Breakfast Dark Chocolate Cocoa Bars 1.76 oz (50g) Outer Box: UPC: 60265220102-8

KIND, LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR APPLE CINNAMON NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Cashews and Almonds)

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Caribena yellow maradol papaya packed in 35 pound cases

GRANDE PRODUCE LTD CO

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

CARLA'S PASTA, INC. BASIL PESTO SAUCE: BULK, Mfd. Date 06/20/17, KEEP FROZEN NET WT. 13.40 LBS (6.08 kg) 00021605014209

Carla's Pasta, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Amrita Apple Cinnamon Energy Bar, 50gm UPC: 853009004049

Amrita Health Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2017

Bourbon Street Mix, 157 25 lbs cases and 2,509 one (1) lb bags.

Newark Nut Stores, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2017

CORN TREATS CONCENTRATED CARAMEL CORN MIX NET WT 1 LB-6 OZ (22 OZ or 623 g) Manufactured by GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS CO.

Gold Medal Products Co

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2017

German chocolate cakes labeled as Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow, Net Wt. 1 lb 1 oz (482 g), UPC 0 41218 31168 6

Schnucks Markets Corporate Office

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Michele s Toasted Muesli, 16 oz bags, 12 units per case

Michele's Granola LLC

FDA Food Low Sep 6, 2017

Mary's Gone Crackers Original Crackers: Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan. 6.5 oz. (184 g) box; Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice, whole grain quinoa, brown flax seeds, brown sesame seeds, filtered water, sea salt, wheat free tamari (water, whole soybeans, salt, vinegar). Contains: Soy. Unit UPC: 8 97580 00010 6; Case UPC: 8 97580 00030 4;

Mary's Gone Crackers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR COCONUT NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Coconut)

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

ISS ONE Blueberry Cobbler Flavored Protein Bar NET WT 2.12 oz (60 g) ALLERGY ALERT: This Contains Milk, Almonds and Soy (Lecithin), This Product is Manufactured in A Facility That Processes Peanut, Tree Nut and Wheat Ingredients

Belmont Confections Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2017

Amrita Pineapple Chia Energy Bar, 50gm UPC: 853009004025

Amrita Health 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.