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2023 Recalls

6,617 recalls · Page 109 of 133

2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,617 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.51% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 133 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 20 critical, 28 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 40 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 36 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (13), FDA Food (12), FDA Devices (9), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge-In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of tacrolimus in human whole blood on the…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 22, 2023

BALLARD* ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Elbow Manifold.

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Arial mobile application, model #54630 and #54640 for Android devices downloaded from the Google Play Store as part of the Arial Emergency and Nurse …

Securitas Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 22, 2023

BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) - REF 423742

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine TM IV Needle 1ml, 12.7mm, 28G Single Unit Scale. Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel FilmArray GI Panel - REF RFIT-ASY-0116

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

NHTSA Critical Mar 22, 2023

AUDI 2022-2023: AIR BAGS

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Mar 22, 2023

VOLVO 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLVO

NHTSA Critical Mar 20, 2023

INFINITI 2022-2023: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

INFINITI

NHTSA Critical Mar 20, 2023

PETERBILT 2023-2024: PARKING BRAKE

PETERBILT

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2023

Mockingbird Expands Recall to Include Single Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

HYUNDAI 2019-2023: TRAILER HITCHES

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

HYUNDAI 2021-2023: VISIBILITY/WIPER

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

KIA 2022-2023: TRAILER HITCHES

KIA

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2022-2023: STRUCTURE:BODY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2023

PORSCHE 2020-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

PORSCHE

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

Ecoxall Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads and Potassium Hydroxide Flakes Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Sol…

Ecoxall, of Brighton, Michigan

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

Fredericksburg Farms Recalls 10 Ounce Scented Candles with Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard

Fredericksburg Distribution, dba Fredericksburg Farms, of Fredericksburg, Texas

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

IKEA Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA US Retail LLC, of Virginia

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

Pfizer Recalls Nurtec ODT Prescription Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc., of New Haven, Conn.

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

STIHL Incorporated Recalls Docking Stations Sold with STIHL iMOW Robotic Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria

CPSC Moderate Mar 16, 2023

Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite

Star Elite Inc., of Canada

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2023

HONDA 2020-2022: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2023

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2022-2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2023

INTERNATIONAL 2023: PARKING BRAKE

INTERNATIONAL

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2023

Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs Bits 'n Pieces, item #21508, net wt. 12 oz. (340g). UPC 0 11261 21508 9. Product is packaged in clear plastic film pouch…

Chukar Cherry Company Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2023

JSJ DMC Leaf Cake 3.35 oz (95g) 28 units per case produced date: 2022/11/08

Titans Global Inc.

FDA Food Low Mar 15, 2023

Brussel Sprouts 98.5% of product was packaged for retail and 110 cases were bulk Brands: 4 Earth Farms, Trader Joe s, Wegman s, O Organics, STO Kroge…

4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Elsa kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez

Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Daily Harvest French Lentil + leek Crumbles, Item ID L02-VEGBN, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) Keep Frozen, Cook Thoroughly. Perishable. Store Frozen. Coo…

DAILY HARVEST

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2023

JSJ ZSR Cake 3.35 oz (95g) 28 units per case produced date: 2022/11/08

Titans Global Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Rao's Homemade Roasted Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms Net WT. 12OZ (340g) UPC:74749001106 Packaged in glass jars, 12 packages per cases

Sunny Dell, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Given Imaging SmartBar Cereal Bar; Net Weight 2.53 oz (72 g); Ingredients: glucose syrup, soy crisps, oats, pea protein, puffed wheat (wheat, sugar),…

Given Imaging Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Mar 15, 2023

JSJ Chocolate Cake 3.35 oz (95g) 28 units per case produced date: 2022/11/08

Titans Global Inc.

FDA Food Low Mar 15, 2023

Gem City Fine Foods GF Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 oz, in recyclable plastic circular container with black base and clear lid, Gem City Fine Foods, LLC,…

Gem City Fine Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI) 300g UPC: 074410341169 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 906…

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 15, 2023

SPICE SHICHIMI TOGARASHI 300g UPC: 074410341213 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product o…

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Unguentine Original Maximum Strength Pain Relieving/Antiseptic Ointment (Camphor 3.0%, Phenol 2.5%, Tannic Acid 2.2%, Oxide 6.6%), packaged in 1 oz. …

Ecometics, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 15, 2023

Snowy Range Blue Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, 4fl. oz. [118mL], Distributed by Reliable Products, LLC…

Nanomaterials Discovery Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Heparin Sodium, 25,000USP units per 250 mL, (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mL Excel Container, B.Braun Medical Inc, Bethlehem, …

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Alcolado Relampago (menthol 1%, camphor 1.5%), packaged in a) 7 fluid oz. (207 ml) and b) 16 fluid oz. (472 ml) bottles, Distributed by: The Larksp…

Ecometics, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper…

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Phenylephrine HCl 40 mg (160 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag, Leiter Compounding Health 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, N…

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

NaturalCare bioAllers, Mold, Yeast and Dust, Homeopathic, Liquid Drops, 20% Alcohol, 1 FL OZ( 30mL), Mfd. for Nutraceutical Corp. NaturalCare Park Ci…

Nutraceutical Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Phenylephrine HCl 0.5 mg per 5 mL (100 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, NDC 71449-001-11

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2023

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2023 across the FDA, CPSC 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 August 2026.