2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 33 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 12 critical, 38 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 16 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (23), FDA Devices (12), NHTSA (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.
Medtronic Curved Suction 90 9733451 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from a set of coils in the transmit coil array (TCA). Each surgical
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Tissu-Trans Filtron 100, 3-TT-FILTRON 100. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.
Shippert Medical Technologies
VASER Amplifier, VASER 2.2 VASERlipo System, Rx Only, 115/230V - 60/50Hz 300VA The Vaser amplifier is intended for the fragmentation and emulsification of subcutaneous fatty tissues for aesthetic body contouring (modification of the anatomy).
Solta Medical Inc
Medtronic Set Supplemental INS AxiEM ENT, Ref. 9734378, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9734308, Small Straight suction. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Medtronic Instrument Kit 9733908 Fusion ENT, reusable, RX. This kit includes Kit 9733452 (containing 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curved Suction, and 9733451, 90 deg Curved Suction). The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. T
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
VASER PRO Amplifier, VASER 2.2 VASERlipo System stem, Rx Only, 115/230V - 60/50Hz 300VA The Vaser amplifier is intended for the fragmentation and emulsification of subcutaneous fatty tissues for aesthetic body contouring (modification of the anatomy).
Solta Medical Inc
Medtronic Curved Suction 70 9733450 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from a set of coils in the transmit coil array (TCA). Each surgical t
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Medtronic Straight Suction 9733449 EM ENT, reusable, Rx. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from a set of coils in the transmit coil array (TCA). Each surgical to
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Ultrasound Video Gastroscope, Model EG-3870UTK. The product is intended to be used in combination with the ultrasound scanning unit made by Hitachi Medical Corporation, and the PENTAX Medical video processor to provide images for observation, diagnosis, imaging, or therapy of the upper gastrointestinal tract from esophagus through duodenum.
Pentax of America Inc
Tissu-Trans Filtron 2000, 3-TT-FILTRON 2000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.
Shippert Medical Technologies
Convertors Robotic Drape with Attached Leggings; Product is packaged as Single Sterile Drape/8 per Case
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Tissu-Trans Filtron 1000, 3-TT-FILTRON 1000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.
Shippert Medical Technologies
Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Bacteria Exposure
Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich.
Demakes Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Fabri-Tech Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
Fabri-Tech Inc., of Jenison, Mich.
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HYUNDAI 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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FORD 2017: STEERING
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FORD 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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FORD 2017: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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FORD 2015-2017: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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Ronald A. Chisholm, Ltd. Recalls Pork Belly Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection
Blossom Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Blossom Foods, LLC
DiLuigi Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Arc'teryx Recalls Ski Mountaineering Boots Due to Fall Hazard
Arc'teryx Equipment, a division of Amer Sports Canada Inc., of Vancouver, BC, Canada
Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
HFS 10/6lb Crunchy Row Breaded Cod Rectangles 3 oz., Item Number: 10002800
High Liner Foods Inc.
HLSC 12/10oz Summer Herb Crusted Cod Item Number: 1029449
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 10/6lb Breaded Crispy Style Cod Fish Portions Item Number: 10003220
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10.35 lb Whole Grain Oven Ready Potato Breaded Pollock Wedges 3.6 oz,, Item Number: 53374
High Liner Foods Inc.
Whole Foods 12/12oz Oven Ready Breaded Calamari Rings, Item Number: B1322
High Liner Foods Inc.
Southern Home 12/24oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks, Item Number: B1133
High Liner Foods Inc.
Bhufit Bar Chocolate Tart Cherry Pistachio; Vegan Organic Pea Protein Net Wt. 1.6 oz. (45G)
Laura's Boston Brownies
Fisherman's Reserve 12/1lb Breaded Haddock Fillets, Item Number: B1378
High Liner Foods Inc.
FPI 1/10.35 Fiesta Style Stuffed Alaska Pollock Portions 3.6 oz.., Item Number: 06436
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 12/10 oz., Pub Classic Beer Battered Cod, Item Number: A1319
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 10/6lb Raw Breaded Haddock Portions 4 oz..,Item Number: 10003370
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 20/10.75oz Honey Chipotle Salmon, Item Number: A1344
High Liner Foods Inc.
HLSC 12/10oz Potato Crusted Cod, Item Number: S1029440
High Liner Foods Inc.
Acidophilus-Plus, No. 102, 90 Capsules, Dietary Supplement,
NatureAll-STF Holding, LLC
STUTZMAN FARMS Savory Sprouted Spelt Crackers Net Wt. .30 LB. (136 g)
Stutzman Farms
Bhufit Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond
Laura's Boston Brownies
Sea Queen 9/15oz Encrusted Tilapia Fillets, Item Number: B1290
High Liner Foods Inc.
A&W 1/10LB Raw Breaded Fish Portions, Item Number: 10025937
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10.35 Oven Ready Whole Grain Breaded Pollock Rectangles 3.6 oz., Item Number: 26373
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fried Shrimp Item Number: 10054321
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10lb Crunchy Breaded Cod Rectangle 3 oz., Item Number: 1029504
High Liner Foods Inc.
Leci-thin-Plus, No. 88, 90 Capsules, Dietary Supplement
NatureAll-STF Holding, LLC
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.