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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 18 critical, 32 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (18), FDA Devices (15), CPSC (8), 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 Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Medi-Therm Hyper/Hypothermia System, MTA7900

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon 5 Pro, Part No. 10270015

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon, Part No. 10290953, 10295210, 10200011, 10200012, 10201012, 10203012, 10213012, 10223012, 10290701, 10294751, 10295701

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Regenerex Patella RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 28MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 31MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 34MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 37MM Product Usage: The Regenerex Series A Patella can be used for any non-cemented resurfaced 3-peg patella application within the Vanguard Complete Knee System. 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved. 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumati

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, cobas c 311 analyzer cobas c 501/502 cobas c 701/702 cobas 8000 ISE Product Usage: The cobas 6000 series is a fully automated, random-access, software-controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests. It is optimized for high throughput workloads in the professional environment using a combi

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Microfil Composite Instruments are packaged in an unsealed plastic sleeve, which is then placed in a cardboard box. Microfil Composite Instruments are intended to be sterilized by the dentist prior to each use. It is used for composite restoration development. The thin paddles shape light-cured composites. Paddles slide under the gum line to shape the margin. The flat ends contour the surfaces of the teeth and the thin edge is used to create esthetic highlights. Models: #96041  Gold Mic

Almore International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon Duet, Part No. 10290080, 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS - RIGHT 3H STD HEAD LOCKING PLATE, 62 MM LENGTH, SST PLATE, REF 71823114, QTY: (1) NON-STERILE, Rx only, Smith & nephew, Inc., Memphis TN 38116

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Healon V, Part No. 10290045

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Bone Dowell Harvest Tubes

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

CooperSurgical lnflatoball Latex Rubber Pessary sold as an individual unit and also part of the lnflatoball Pessary Kit. Product Usage: The lnflatoball Pessary is a single-patient use pessary manufactured from natural latex rubber and is used for treating cystocele and/or rectocele associated with procidentia or prolapse. The inflatoball Pessary contains one (1) Pessary in a double-pocketed sealed clear plastic pouch, one pocket containing the Pessary and one pocket containing the Instructio

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex Bio Composite SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with PEEK SwiveLock Self Punching

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Savaria SL-1000 Stairlift

Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2017

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards

Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Doral, Fla.

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2017

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

NHTSA No agency class May 17, 2017

GMC,ISUZU 2008-2013: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

GMC,ISUZU

CPSC No agency class May 16, 2017

Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard

NHTSA No agency class May 16, 2017

KENWORTH 2012-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

KENWORTH

USDA FSIS Moderate May 16, 2017

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Imported Veal Products Due To Possible Non-O157 Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) O103 Contamination

CPSC No agency class May 15, 2017

VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards

404 Park Partners LP, of New York

USDA FSIS Critical May 13, 2017

Green Chile Food Company Recalls Meat and Poultry Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

CPSC No agency class May 12, 2017

Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire

Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.

CPSC No agency class May 12, 2017

Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China

USDA FSIS Critical May 12, 2017

Valley Innovative Services Recalls Meat and Poultry Frozen EntrÇe Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2017

Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2017

Nature’s Truth Recalls Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2017

TOYOTA 2013-2017: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2017

VOLKSWAGEN 2012-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN

USDA FSIS Moderate May 11, 2017

NY Livestock Market, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Possible Residue Contamination

NY Livestock Market Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

ORIGINAL KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005031. Item #48-2016

Killer Brownie Distributing LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

GERMAN CHOCOLATE KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005321. Item #483-2016

Killer Brownie Distributing LLC

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.

Seafarers Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

10.0 Grams Chili Spice Blend in packets

Arro Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Safeguard Flour product code 5122286 packaged in 50 lb bags

Ardent Mills Llc Usa

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Claw Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.

Seafarers Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.

Seafarers Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

PEANUT BUTTER KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 lbs (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Peanuts, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005048 . Item # 484-2016

Killer Brownie Distributing LLC

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Nabelsi Thyme (also known on invoices as Zatar) 450g retail (24 packages per wholesale case) 4.5kg retail (2 bags per wholesale case) Cardboard box wholesale case, retail packages flexible plastic

Aroma Imports Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

Trail's End Chicago Cubs Sweet and Savory Collection Trail's End Chicago Cubs Chocolate Lover's Collection Trail's End Chicago Blackhawks Collection Tin Snack mixes containing: Chocolate Caramel Corn; Chocolate Pretzels; White Chocolate Pretzels; White Cheddar Popcorn; Butter Toffee Caramel Corn. Tins contain 3-4, bags of the snack items listed, each bag ranging in size from 5oz. to 20oz.

Weaver Popcorn Co.

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Clancys Snack Combo Pack 20 x 1 oz; Each 20 oz selling unit contains 4 x 1 oz bags of Original Potato Chips, 4 x 1 oz bags of Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips, 4 x 1 oz bags of Barbecue Potato Chips, 3 x 1 oz bags of Nacho Tortilla Chips, 3 x 1 oz bags of Ranch Tortilla Chips, and 2 x 1 oz bags of Cheese Curls. Large 20 oz polyethylene plastic bag with drawstring handle containing twenty 1 oz units 4 retail Combo packs per case.

Olde York Potato Chips

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

H.E. B. brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries COVERED IN Dark Chocolate, NET WT. 8 OZ. (227g), UPC CODE 041220985883

Nassau Candy

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Hand Crafted, LG Paleteria, La Granja, Mango Flavored Ice cream, Wt. 4 oz., in clear flexible plastic wrap.

La Granja Inc

FDA Food Critical May 10, 2017

Beyond Beef Feisty Crumble Vegan Gluten-free Non-GMO Weight: 10 lbs. (2) 5 lb. bags UPC: 10852629004412 KEEP FROZEN 111 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 866-756-4112 customer@beyondmeat.com www.beyondmeat.com; Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Crumbles Feisty Net WT 11oz (312g) KEEP FROZEN Plant Based Protein Crumbles UPC: 852629004132

BEYOND MEAT

FDA Food Moderate May 10, 2017

40/50 ct/kg (21/25 ct/lb) Farm Raised Head-On Shrimps, Keep Frozen, Must be fully cooked before serving. 1.02 kg, 2.24 lb. Packed by: Global Marketing Ent Inc, Chicago, IL 60616

Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc.

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.