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 8 critical, 29 moderate, and 13 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Drug (17), CPSC (3), 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 Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect ivory (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03300, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033002.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q4, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Distributed by Halyard Sales, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30004. REF # 97014

Akorn Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Caffeine Powder, Anhydrous, Pharmaceutical Grade, 100% Pure caffeine, 250 g (8.8 oz)., 1250 servings, Packed By: LifeLine Nutrients Corp, 1801 S. Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616, UPC 021754905076

Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent pastel (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03210, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032104.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Critical Aug 23, 2017

GEC LX Laxoplex 60 capsules Dietary Supplement, 60 count bottle, Manufactured by GEC, McKinney, TX, 75070, UPC: 700580499842

Genetic Edge Compounds LLC

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent terra (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03250, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032500.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Transparent dark tan (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03240, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032401.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect sand (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03320, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033200.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect pastel (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03310, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033101.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Beautipharm All Day Moisturizing Balm SPF 10 (Octocrylene 4% and Octyl methoxycinnamide 4%) Facial Cream, 1.66 oz. Net. Wt. 50 ml bottle, Art. 03120 Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany. UPC 4 035219 032005.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect terra (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03350, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033507.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Beautipharm Eye Care Balm SPF 10 (Octocrylene 4% and Octyl methoxycinnamide 4%) Eye cream, 1 oz. Net. Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03190 Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany. UPC 4 035219 031909.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Critical Aug 23, 2017

D-ZINE Rapid Size and Strength capsules, 10mgs, 90 count bottle, Hardcore Formulations, UPC: 7 48252 86193 1

HARDCORE FORMULATIONS

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Voriconazole Tablets, 200 mg, 20-count cartons (4 x 5) Unit Dose, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-804-12

AVKARE Inc.

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect dark tan (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03340, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 033408.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Drug Critical Aug 23, 2017

ULTRA-STEN Rapid Size and Strength capsules, 10 mgs, 90 count bottle, Hardcore Formulations UPC: 7 48252 68763 0

HARDCORE FORMULATIONS

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Make Up Perfect caramel (Titanium Dioxide) SPF 10 liquid make-up, 1 oz. Net Wt. 30 ml bottle, Art. 03330, Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany, UPC 4 035219 032302.

Linde Eckstein Gmbh + Co KG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR450 1.5T Product Usage: 1 .5T Brivo MR355 and 1.5T Optima MR360 are whole body magnetic resonance scanners designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, hear

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR750 3.0T Product Usage: The Optima MR450 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, hea

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR450w 1.5T Product Usage: The Optima MR450w 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, he

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generator, Rx. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients who do not have symptomatic bradycardia, incessant ventricular tachycardia, or spontaneous, frequently recurring ventricular tachycardia that is reliably terminated with anti-tachycardia pacing

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Arctic Sun 5000 Temperature Management System, 100-120 V North America and 100-120 V US

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 300 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 330; (b) Model 340 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

EMBLEM MRI S-ICD Model 219, Subcutaneous-Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Rx. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients who do not have symptomatic bradycardia, incessant ventricular tachycardia, or spontaneous, frequently recurring ventricular tachycardia that is reliably terminated with anti-tachycardia pacing

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HomeChoice Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C4471, 5C4471R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant Product Usage: The 1.5T Signa HDx family and 3.0T Signa HDx family are a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, i

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VersaSafe Plastic Cannula - 11 Gauge, Model 9391-0200 Product Usage: Used with secondary IV sets or syringes with a female luer lock adapter to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into a patients artery or vein.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

1.5T Signa HDx, 3.0T Signa HDx, 1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant Product Usage: The GE Signa¿ HDx MR system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. The Signa¿ HDx MR system is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial sagittal, coronal and oblique images, spectroscopic images, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the internal structures and organs of the en

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VNS Therapy¿ AspireHC¿ Generator, VNS Therapy¿ AspireSR¿ Generator. Model No. 105. Product Usage: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy (PMA 970003): The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age with partial onset seizures that are refractory to antiepileptic medications. Depression (PMA 970003/S050): VNS Therapy is indicated for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

SIGNA Creator, SIGNA ExplorerProduct Usage: 1.5T SIGNA Creator and 1.5T SIGNA Explorer is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TM

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VNS Therapy¿ AspireHC¿ Generator, VNS Therapy¿ AspireSR¿ Generator. Model No. 106. Product Usage: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy (PMA 970003): The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age with partial onset seizures that are refractory to antiepileptic medications. Depression (PMA 970003/S050): VNS Therapy is indicated for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 1000 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 1009; (b) Model 1010 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

EMBLEM S-ICD, Model A209, Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, RX. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients who do not have symptomatic bradycardia, incessant ventricular tachycardia, or spontaneous, frequently recurring ventricular tachycardia that is reliably terminated with anti-tachycardia pacing.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Truliant Tibial Trial Handle. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Truliant Knee system components according to a conventional technique for total knee replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.t Tibial Trial Handle

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Discovery MR750 3.0T Product Usage: Intended use: The Discovery MR750 3.0Tsystem is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ,

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Encore(TM) 26 Inflation Device, REF Catalog Nos.: (a) H74904526011, (b) M001151050, (c) M00566670, (d) M0067101140

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Plum 360 Infusion System

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magnetic resonance diagnostic devices (MRDD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information, acquired simultaneously and isocentrically. The combined system maintains independent functionality of the MR and PET devices, allowing for single modality MR and/or PET imaging. These systems are intended to be utilized by appro

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Brivo MR355, Optima MR360 Product Usage: The Brivo MR355/Optima MR360 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, brea

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: IVD test kit for the detection of lead in blood. The kit consists of sensors, treatment reagent, lead controls (two levels), heparinized capillary tubes and plungers, transfer droppers and a calibration button. The LeadCare II Lead Controls packaged in the kit lots listed in #2 below are the subject of this recall (Field Correction) action.

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 130 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 135; (b) Model 136 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

CPSC No agency class Aug 23, 2017

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crawfish Kits with Strainer Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Aug 23, 2017

Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada

NHTSA No agency class Aug 23, 2017

TOYOTA 2017: EQUIPMENT

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 23, 2017

Expresco Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Skewer Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

CPSC No agency class Aug 22, 2017

Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2017

CHEVROLET,GMC 2017-2018: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

CHEVROLET,GMC

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 22, 2017

Fair Oaks Farms, LLC Recalls Pork Sausage Patties Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Aug 21, 2017

BMW 2006-2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

BMW

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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.