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 10 critical, 38 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 11 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (23), CPSC (12), FDA Drug (6), 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 Drug Critical Dec 6, 2023

Reumo Flex caplets, packaged in 30-count boxes, Manufactured by: Grupo Yepenza de Mexico, SA de CV, Comerciantes 5824 Col Arcos de Guadalupe, Zapopan Jal Mexico, UPC 7 502214 014598

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FDA Drug Moderate Dec 6, 2023

PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 20 mg, Packaged as a) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-735-90; b)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-735-10; 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, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0101-4 Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Low Dec 6, 2023

Aminocaproic Acid Oral Solution, 0.25 grams/mL, Rx only, packaged in 8 Fl. Oz. (236.5 mL) HDPE bottles, Manufactured for: VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, UAS, NDC 66689-330-08

VistaPharm LLC

FDA Drug Critical Dec 6, 2023

VITRAKVI (larotractenib) oral solution, 20mg/mL, 100 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Whippany, NJ 07981. NDC 50419-392-01

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Dec 6, 2023

Kuka Flex Forte caplets, packaged in 30-count bottles, Manufactured by: Kukamonga, Gonzalez Ortega No 170 Col Centro, 44100 Guadalajara Jal, UPC 0736640810265

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

PCF-H190L, EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Da Vinci Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver, REF: 478115, 5 mm

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

SENTIERO SCREENING, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098-S

PATH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

ICM LNQ22 LINQ II, Model LNQ22; Insertable Cardiac Monitor

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

with Notch 22M/15F sold as part of Breas Medical MPV circuit 2 pc Kits: 006093, 006653, an accessory to ventilator device, Vivo 45LS. intended for partial insertion into a patient's mouth (in between the lips) to facilitate access to the respiratory system.

Breas Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Lugol s Iodine Solution 500ML, Part Number 624-71

EMD Millipore Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

RAPIDPOINT 500 Blood Gas System

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

SENTIERO Screening2, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098-S2

PATH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

SENTIERO, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098

PATH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

PCF-H190DL, EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

CF-HQ190L EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

RAPIDPOINT 500e Blood Gas System

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

GIF-H190, EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Acumen IQ Sensor with VAMP System, REFs: AIQS6AZ & AIQS6AZ5, STERILEEO, Rx only. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Alinity m HCV AMP kit, List (REF) Numbers: a) 08N50-095 and b) 08N50-090. The Alinity m HCV assay is an in vitro reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay for use with the automated Alinity m System to detect and quantitate hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in human serum or plasma.

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

TruWave Pressure monitoring set, REF: PX212: cc/12 in (30cm), PX260: (3 cc/60in (150cm), PX272: 3 cc/72in (180cm), PX284: 3 cc/84 in (210 cm), PX2X2: x2 (3cc), PX3X3284C: X3 (3cc), PX4X4: x4 (3cc), PX600F (3cc), PXMK1876: x 3 (3 cc), PXMK1940: (3 cc), PXMK2024: (3cc)/77 in (196cm),PXMK2041: (3 cc), PXMK2321: (3cc)/48in (122cm), PXMK2331: x4 (3cc)/12 in (30cm), PXMK9146: x 2 (3cc), PXMK1876: x3(3cc), PXVK1099:(3cc)/62in (157cm), PXMK0102: x2 (3cc)/84in (213cm), PXMK2043:X3(3CC), T001657A: x2 (3c

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

FloTrac Sensor, REF: MHD8 & MHD85,MHD6R5, MHD8R, MHD8R5, MHD8S, STERILEEO, Rx only. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

TruWave with Vamp System Pressure monitoring set, REF: PXAVMP(3cc)/VAMP 68 in (173cm) PXAVMP3: x3 (3cc)/VAMP PXVK0364:(3cc)/VAMP 96in (241cm); PXVK0853: x3 (3cc)/VAMP 76in (193cm); PXVK0996:(3cc)/VAMP 68in (174cm); PXVMP2X21: x2 (3cc)/VAMP; PXVMP2X22: x2 (3cc)/VAMP 63 in (160cm); PXVMP3X32: x3 (3cc)/VAMP 75in (190cm); PXVP0041: (3cc)/VAMP Plus 96in (244cm); PXVP0550: x3 (3cc)/VAMP Plus 91 in (231cm); PXVP1071: x3 (3cc)/VAMP Plus 87in (221cm); PXVP1087: x4(3cc)/VAMP Plus; PXVP2260:

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

FloTrac Sensor with Vamp System, REF: MHD6AZ, MHD6AZ5 , MHD6C502 STIRLEEO, Rx only. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Acumen IQ Sensor, REFs: AIQS6, AIQS65, AIQS6R, AIQS6R5, AIQS8, AIQS85, AIQS8R5, Rx only, Sterile EO. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

GIF-HQ190, EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

AuDX PRO, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098-AUP

PATH

NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2023

BMW,TOYOTA 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

BMW,TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 6, 2023

Garland Ventures Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Garland Ventures LTD

CPSC No agency class Dec 5, 2023

Foiresoft Zebra Roller Blinds Recalled Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Softfunch (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2023

VOLVO 2024: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Dec 4, 2023

INFINITI 2022-2024: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

INFINITI

NHTSA No agency class Dec 4, 2023

PORSCHE 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 1, 2023

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2021-2023: STRUCTURE:BODY

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 1, 2023

Pelleh Poultry Corp. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Pelleh Poultry Corp.

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Berkshire Blanket & Home Company Recalls Heated Throws and Blankets Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards

Berkshire Blanket & Home Co., of Ware, Massachusetts

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Electric Cooktops Due to Burn Hazard

Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., d/b/a GE Appliances, of Louisville, Kentucky

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Klickpick Home Recalls Stainless Steel Children's Cup Sets Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Shree Ashtavinayak LLC, dba Klickpick Home, of Throop, Pennsylvania

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

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

DODO Baby House, of China

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Peg Perego Recalls Inclined Sleeper Bassinets for YPSI and Z4 Strollers Due to Risk of Suffocation and Fall Hazard; Violation of Federal Safety Standards (Recall Alert)

Peg Perego SPA, of Italy

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Polaris Recalls Patriot 850 MATRYX Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Polaris Recalls Patriot 9R MATRYX PRO RMK and Patriot 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Russound Recalls AW70V6 Loudspeakers Due to Impact Injury Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Supacaz Brand Orbitron Pedals Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2023

Tiblue Stainless Steel Children's Cups Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by FENGM (Recall Alert)

FENGM (Hong Kong Fengmang International Co. Ltd.), of China

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 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 Beyond Baby (Recall Alert)

Beyond Baby, of China

FDA Food Low Nov 29, 2023

ACTIRON Dietary Supplement, ActiPharma, 100 tablets (24 bottles per case) ) (Lot 13309, Exp.: 01/26), UPC: 363102217104.

ActiPharma, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Asenzya Hot & Spicy Cajun Style Seasoning, Item 121331. Net Wt 15 lbs. Distributed by: Asenzya 7616 South Sixth Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154.

Asenzya 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 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.