PlainRecalls

2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,706 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.42% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.4 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 135 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 2023.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 15 critical, 32 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 30 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward CPSC (14), FDA Food (14), FDA Drug (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 2023 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 Dec 13, 2023

EVO+VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens, REF: VTICM5_12.1. Phakic Toric Intraocular lens.

Staar Surgical Company

NHTSA No agency class Dec 13, 2023

HONDA 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

HONDA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 13, 2023

AUDI 2019-2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

AUDI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 13, 2023

PORSCHE 2020-2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 13, 2023

PORSCHE 2021-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 12, 2023

TESLA 2012-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 12, 2023

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

MAZDA

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Bugaboo Recalls Dragonfly Seat Strollers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert)

SLIS, of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Ergodyne Recalls Squids Wire Tool Attachments with Screw Gate Tool Tails Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Mary Meyer Recalls Bubba Bull Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Moonsea Pack and Play Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard for Infants; Violation to the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Moonseasleep (Recall Alert)

Huangshan Yueyang Electronic Commerce, D/B/A Moonseasleep, of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Nap Queen Maxima Hybrid Mattresses Recalled by Adven Group Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Primark Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Risk of Choking and Ingestion Hazards

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Security Equipment Recalls SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray Canisters Due to Failure to Operate in an Emergency

Security Equipment Corporation, of Fenton, Missouri

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Segway Powersports Recalls 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Technology Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Sourceone Ventures Recalls Windsor Queen Xtrabed™ Due to Injury and Tip Over Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Wayfair

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazards for Infants; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Vibe Bear (Recall Alert)

Vibe Bear, of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

Wet & Forget USA Recalls 2.7 Million Bottles of "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle Due to Risk of Skin and Eye Irritation

CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2023

XpressGoods Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2023

VOLVO 2016-2024: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2023

LAMBORGHINI 2020-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LAMBORGHINI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2023

VOLKSWAGEN 2023-2024: STRUCTURE

VOLKSWAGEN

USDA FSIS Moderate Dec 7, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Soup Product due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Fresh Foods of Washington LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 7, 2023

Wayne Farms, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May Be Undercooked

Wayne Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Turkey & Cheddar Net Wt. 5.5oz (156g) UPC:766375261629 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold as single unit and 6-unit pack under Food Unlimited brand

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

California Baking Company Telera Bread (La Torta Bread), 6 pack (26 oz) and 12 pack (58 oz), plastic bags

California Bread Co.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Diet Coke packaged in 12oz aluminum cans - 12 pack fridge pack

United Packers, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Breakfast Sandwich Bacon Egg & Cheddar Croissant Net Wt. 5.25oz (149g) UPC:766375253051. Packaged in clamshell container. Sold as single unit and 6 unit pack under Food Unlimited brand

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Tuna Salad Net Wt. 5.8oz (164g) UPC:766375261605 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold under Food Unlimited brand. Sold as single unit and 6-unit pack

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Chickpea Veggie Crisps, Net Wt. 6 1/4 oz (177.1g), UPC: 02840020646

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Chicken Salad Net Wt. 5.8oz (164g) UPCs:766375795018, 766375797128, 766375261599, 766375261599 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold under 3 brands: Jack & Olive, Sprig & Sprout, and Food Unlimited. Sold as single unit and 6-unit pack

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Sprite packaged in 12oz aluminum cans - 12 pack fridge pack

United Packers, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 6, 2023

Bisousweet Confections Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Bisousweet Confections

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Le Croissant Ham & Swiss Net Wt. 5.5oz (156g) UPC:766375261612 Packaged in clamshell container. Sold under Food Unlimited brand.

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

GreenGate Fresh Standard Cello Spinach; 4 - 2.5lb plastic bags per box; SKU 465; Perishable hence require refrigeration at all times of its shelflife

GreenGate Fresh LLLP

FDA Food Critical Dec 6, 2023

Eltahan Golden Raisins 400 gm. Packaged in a clear plastic bag. UPC 2337660022

Eltahan Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Fanta Orange packaged in 12oz aluminum cans - 12 pack fridge pack

United Packers, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Bonta Natural Artisan Gelato Stracciatella is frozen dessert, packaged in blue cardboard pint cups (UPC 58745 00309) and in green cardboard half-gallon tubs (UPC 58745 00306). The 1 Pint label is read in parts: "Stracciatella Sweet Cream Freckled with crunchy 70% Dark Chocolate. Ingredients: Milk, sugar, cream. Theo dark chocolate (cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter), skim milk powder, ***coconut oil***CONTAINS: milk, coconut. The Half-Gallon label is read in parts: "Stracciatella ***Milk,

Bonta - Natural Artisan Gelato LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 30 mg, a)30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-1, b)100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0084-2, c)1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 10 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-734-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-734-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-734-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 10 mg a) 30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-1; b) 100-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-2; c) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 40 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-737-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Dec 6, 2023

Artri King Reforzado con Origa y Omega 3 tablets, packaged in 100-count bottles, Manufactured by: Plantas medicinales de Mexico, Melchol Ocampo # 65 Local D, Delegacion Xochimilco CP 16800, Mexico DF, UPC 7 501031 111138

Botanical Be

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 20 mg, a) 100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0083-2; b) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0083-4 Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Low Dec 6, 2023

Tropicamide 1% (10mg/mL), Cyclopentolate 1% (10mg/mL), Phenylephrine 2.5% (25mg/mL), Ketorolac 0.5% (5mg/mL), 5 mL bottles, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Not for IV Use, This is a Compounded Drug, Hospital & Office Use Only, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E 34th St N Wichita, KS 67226. NDC 71266-8240-01

Fagron Compounding Services

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Naproxen Tablets, USP 250mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-188-01.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Low Dec 6, 2023

Testosterone Gel, 1.62% CIII (Alcohol 80% v/v), packaged in 30 unit-dose packets per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0591-2926-30

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Indomethacin 25mg Capsules, USP, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-406-01

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

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 2023

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 2023 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.