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2023 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 38 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (21), NHTSA (12), FDA Food (11), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

HealthyWiser pH-Aware pH 4.5 - 9.0 pH Test Strips REF 900-1P 120 STRIP

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Grafton DBM Matrix Strips, Model Numbers: a) T42275, b) T42280; Demineralized Bone Matrix

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

DiagnosUS Ovulation Predictor Midstream REF 200-17

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Breast Plastics Pack, REF BBPL20D

American Contract Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Lem Fertility LH Ovulation Test (Strip) REF 200-07

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

One Step Ovulation Test REF 200-01

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Embrace2- Indicated for use as an adjunct to seizure monitoring of adults and children age 6 and up in home or healthcare facilities during periods o…

EMPATICA SRL
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Centricity Universal Viewer Workflow Manager, Image processing radiological system

GE Healthcare
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips REF 900-1K 150 test strips

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Preat REF 9007121, Neodent GM x 2mm Healing Abutment, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, Single Use Only. Dental

Preat Corp
FDA Devices Critical Nov 1, 2023

Monoject" 35 mL Syringe Luer-Lock Tip Soft Pack

Cardinal Health 200, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Preat REF 9007124, Neodent GM x 4mm Healing Abutment (Wide), Rx Only, Non-Sterile, Single Use Only. Dental

Preat Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

To Life hCG Pregnancy Urine Test Strips Format REF Cat No: 100-10

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

PrestiBio BREAST MILK ALCOHOL TEST STRIP REF 910-10 25 TESTS

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Pediatric Urology Wolson Pack, REF BPPU55A

American Contract Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

General Pack, REF BBGP31C

American Contract Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Preat REF 9007123, Neodent GM x 4mm Healing Abutment, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, Single Use Only. Dental

Preat Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Am I Pregnant? One Step HCG Pregnancy Test REF 100-17

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Centricity PACS-IW, software versions V3.7.x through 3.7.3.9 SP3; Radiological Image Processing System

GE Healthcare
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

PrestiBio Pregnancy Strips REF 100-4 25 HCG Test Strips

Universal Meditech Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

Grafton DBM Crunch, Model Numbers: T44115, Demineralized Bone Matrix

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
NHTSA Critical Nov 1, 2023

TOYOTA 2013-2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

TOYOTA
NHTSA Moderate Nov 1, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Nov 1, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

MERCEDES-BENZ
NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2023

FORD 2020-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

FORD
CPSC Moderate Oct 26, 2023

Best Buy Recalls Insignia™ Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Moderate Oct 26, 2023

Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat and Kubota Stand-On Zero Turn Lawnmowers Due to Crash and Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota
CPSC Moderate Oct 26, 2023

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Indiana
CPSC Moderate Oct 26, 2023

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

NISSAN 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

NISSAN
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

KIA 2015-2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

KIA
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

SUBARU 2024: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUBARU
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

TOYOTA 2020-2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

TOYOTA
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

MAZDA 2024: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

MAZDA 2024: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

MAZDA
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

KENWORTH 2018-2022: SEAT BELTS

KENWORTH
NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2023

JEEP 2022-2024: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

JEEP
FDA Food Moderate Oct 25, 2023

3 Gallon, plastic container of mint chip flavored ice cream

Katies Korner Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Large 4- Red Bean Mooncake Gift Box

Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Large 4- Lotus Pine Nut Mooncake Gift Box

Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

PAISA Sweet Corn Pancakes, Cachapas de Maiz, NET WT. 24 Oz., 5 units, KEEP REFRIGERATED

Tama Corporation
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Small 12 -3 Flavor Assorted Mooncake Gift Box Small 12- 4 Flavor Assorted Mooncake Gift Box Small 12- 6 Flavor Assorted Mooncake Tin Gift Box Small 6…

Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Oct 25, 2023

Sunnyside Farms, diced Organic Butternut Squash , 32-oz. , plastic tray, 6 trays per case, Perishable Keep Refrigerated .

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine - Thin & Crunchy Sea Salt Hommus Chips packaged in 6oz printed bags, 12 bags per case.

La Perla Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Large 4- Date Mooncake Gift Box

Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery
FDA Food Critical Oct 25, 2023

Small 12- Tea Flavor Assorted Mooncake Gift Box

Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Oct 25, 2023

Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product, 24 individually wrapped slices in flexible film per pack, net wt. per pack 16oz, keep re…

HEINZ
FDA Food Moderate Oct 25, 2023

Sweet Potatoes sold under the brand names: HEB CUT SWEET POTATOES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 29 OZ (1 LB 13 OZ) 822g MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR HEB, SA…

Moody Dunbar Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Oct 25, 2023

Lidocaine-phenylephrine 1%-1.5% 1mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Oct 25, 2023

Cefuroxime 4mg /0.4 mL (10 mg/mL), 1mL syringe, Rx only, Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.

Pine Pharmaceuticals, 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: 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 July 2026.