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 16 critical, 33 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 42 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (16), FDA Food (12), CPSC (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, 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 Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 18CM IM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6770-180-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.5MM, Catalog Number 6780-200-015

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Change Healthcare Radiology Solutions, software versions 14.0, 14.1, and 14.2 Medical image and information management software.

CHANGE HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Models: EPIQ 7G(model # 795200), EPIQ 7C (Model # 795201), EPIQ 7W (Model # 795202), EPIQ 5G (model # 795204), EPIQ 5W (model # 795206), EPIQ CVx (Model # 795231), EPIQ Elite (model # 795234)

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 23CM SLM DISP BAYONET 1.0MM, Catalog Number 6780-230-010

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

DigitalDiagnost 4 Flex/Value, used to acquire, process, store, display and export digital radiographic images.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

SA3000 VENTED MICRO SPIKE ADAPTER, REF No. 418121, for intravenous use.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

CONTRA GRAY (soft) TURBO PLUS CUPS, REF 153112. Dental Prophylaxis Angles

Young Dental Manufacturing I, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

StealthStation S8 Application version 2.0 and 2.0.1 (Part 9735762) The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Cranial software, is intended as an aid for locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures. The StealthStation FlexENT System, with StealthStation ENT software, is intended as an aid for locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous ENT procedures.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Integris-Allura IGTS Fixed Systems

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

BREG REF 100519-000 WALKER FOLDING WALKER WITH WHEELS Utilized as a walking aid.

Breg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

RSP Humeral Small Socket Insert Size 32 mm Semi-Constrained +4, e-plus, REF: 509-03-432, orthopedic shoulder implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 20CM SLM DISP BAYONET 0.5MM, Catalog Number 6780-200-005

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

VERIQUICK PREGNANCY TEST 1CT, SKU 901260

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2023

BULK LARGEBORE MALE LL FITTING, Article No. M4341750SN. IV administration component.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 15, 2023

BD Alaris PCU REF 8015

CareFusion 303, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Nov 15, 2023

VOLVO 2020-2024: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Nov 13, 2023

ACURA,HONDA 2015-2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

ACURA,HONDA

USDA FSIS Moderate Nov 10, 2023

JX Restaurant, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Recalls Ski Touring Bindings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Children's Nightgowns Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold by iMOONZZZ Exclusively on Amazon.com

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin (through January 2018)

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

IKEA Expands Recall of Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA US Retail LLC, of Virginia

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Magnolia Market Recalls 3-Wick Glass Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert)

Magnolia Market LLC, of Waco, Texas

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat and Tracker Side by Side Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTV And Tracker OX EV Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

CPSC No agency class Nov 9, 2023

Twin-Star International Recalls Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Twin-Star International Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2023

FORD 2022-2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2023

TOYOTA 2022-2024: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2023

SUBARU 2021-2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2023

SUBARU 2023-2024: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Nov 9, 2023

CHRYSLER 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CHRYSLER

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe. Item # 03143. 3 melons per bag.

Bix Produce Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Nature's Path Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles, 7 oz., UPC 0 5844959077 4

Nature'S Path Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

JayRobb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein Powder. Net Weight 24 oz (1.5 lbs) 680g Dietary Supplement. UPC 6 03907-00462 3

Select Custom Solutions, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Nature's Path Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles, 7 oz., UPC 0 5844916701 3

Nature'S Path Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Fine Sconehenge Baking Company, Lemon Raspberry Scone, individually sealed plastic bag

The Kitchen Garden Co, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Fine Sconehenge Baking Company, CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONE, individually sealed plastic bag

The Kitchen Garden Co, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Crush Orange Soda, 24 Pack. 24 - 12 oz. cans. Caffeine Free. Contains No Juice. UPC 0 78000-01309 2. Produced under the Authority of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 6425 Hall of Fame Lane, Frisco, TX 75034

Pepsi Beverages, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Fine Sconehenge Baking Company, Chocolate Chip Scone, individually sealed plastic bag

The Kitchen Garden Co, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Fine Sconehenge Baking Company, ENGLISH SCONE, individually sealed plastic bag

The Kitchen Garden Co, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Wegman's Organics Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit, 8oz.

Braga Fresh Foods

FDA Food Moderate Nov 8, 2023

Favorite Day Bakery demi French bread. Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) UPC 0 85239-13232 6. Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Rise Baking Company, LLC dba The New French Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 8, 2023

Fine Sconehenge Baking Company, Lemon Blueberry Scone, individually sealed plastic bag

The Kitchen Garden Co, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2023

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, Chewable Tablets, packaged in 72-count bottles, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 135-0181-02, UPC 3-0766-0746-50-8

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2023

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, 72-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-06, UPC 3-0766-0745-85-3

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2023

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Assorted Berries flavor, chewable tablets, 72-count bottle, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0118-83, UPC 3-0766-0746-50-8

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 8, 2023

Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 5mg/6.25mg, 100-count Bottle, RX only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 454775, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430. NDC 68462-879-01

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2023

TUMS Antacid, Calcium Carbonate USP 1000 mg, Peppermint flavor, chewable tablets, packaged in 12-count roll, Dist. by: GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 0135-0228-01, UPC 3-0766-0746-80-5

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings LLC

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.