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 12 critical, 32 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (14), FDA Devices (12), NHTSA (8), 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 Food Low Sep 13, 2023

Parent's Choice brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, 638g, packaged in plastic tubs; and Tippy Toes brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, 942g, packaged in composite cans

PBM Nutritionals, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2023

Ruby Mountain Spring Water 3 and 5 gallon plastic water jugs

RUBY MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Milrinone Lactate Injection, USP 20mg/20 mL (1mg/mL), packaged in 10 x 20 mL vials per carton, NDC 72485-502-01 (single vial), Rx only, Distributed by: Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Freehold, NJ 07728(USA) Manufactured by: Caplin Steriles Limited, India, NDC 72485-502-10

Caplin Steriles Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Capsaicin Cream 0.025%, External Analgesic Cream, Penetrating Pain Relief, NET WT. 2.1 OZ. (60g) NDC 50268-195-60, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478

AVKARE LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Sodium Fluoride 1.1%, SODIUM FLUORIDE Prescription Dental Toothpaste, 5000 ppm Fluoride Plus Mild Cleaning System Spearmint NET WT. 1.8 OZ. (51g), Rx only, NDC 42291-741-51, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478

AVKARE LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe), 180ng/18mg, 30 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: Esperion Therapeutics, Inc, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, NDC 72426-818-03

Esperion

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.25mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for/Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE NDC 10135-0748-01

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 13, 2023

Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.125mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for/Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE NDC# 10135-0747-01

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Fosfomycin Tromethamine Granules for Oral Solution, 3 g single- dose sachet, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC# 67877-749-57

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

ISee Ortho-K Lens

PARAGON VISION SCIENCES, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Olympus Distal Attachment (in Olympus Disposable EMR Kit)- Designed to be attached to the distal end of the endoscope. Disposable EMR Kit: K-001, K-002, K-003, K-004, K-011, K-012

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Allura Xper series

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 13, 2023

ZVU Functional GI Software, REF: ZVU-3

Diversatek Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Azurion

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Fargo Ortho-K Lens

PARAGON VISION SCIENCES, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Reusable distal attachments Models: MH-462, MH-463, MH-464, MH-465, MH-466, MH-483, MH-587, MH-588(US), MH-589, MH-590, MH-591, MH-592, MH-593, MH-594, MH-595, MH-596, MH-597, MH-598, MAJ-289, MAJ-290, MAJ-291, MAJ-292, MAJ-293, MAJ-294, MAJ-295, MAJ-296, MAJ-297, MAJ-663, MAJ-664, MAJ-665, MAJ-666

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

MultiDiagnost-Eleva

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Cook Lead Clipper- An auxiliary tool indicated for use in patients requiring percutaneous retrieval of cardiac leads. Order Number (GPN): G20003 Reference Part Number (RPN): LR-CLP001

Cook Vandergrift, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

For intraventricular indications mainly used for operations within the brain ventricles. Product Code: FF399R

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

NHTSA No agency class Sep 13, 2023

KIA 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 13, 2023

TOYOTA 2023: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 13, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Product Due to Misbranding

Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Sep 11, 2023

GENESIS 2021-2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

GENESIS

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 9, 2023

Custom Made Meals, LLC Recalls Bacon Wrapped Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Custom Made Meals, LLC

NHTSA No agency class Sep 8, 2023

NISSAN 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 8, 2023

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 8, 2023

FORD 2024-2025: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

FORD

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

Engineered Controls International Recalls LP Gas Compact Regulators Due to Fire Hazard

Engineered Controls International LLC, of Elon, North Carolina

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

Lectric Ebikes Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Sold on Lectric E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

Pirelli Tire Recalls P ZERO Race TLR Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 7, 2023

Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Michigan

NHTSA No agency class Sep 7, 2023

ALFA ROMEO,DODGE 2023-2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

ALFA ROMEO,DODGE

NHTSA No agency class Sep 7, 2023

BMW 2023-2024: AIR BAGS

BMW

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 7, 2023

Empacadora Frape, USA LLC, Recalls Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Tofurky Holiday Ham Roast Nasoya Tofu X-Firm Twin Pack Field Roast Apple Vegan Sausage Field Roast Veggie Burger Lightlife Jackfruit Nasoya Thai Basil Dumpling Field Roast Italian Sausage Field Roast Apple Sausage BBQ Jackfruit Tex Mex Jackfruit Lightlife Sausage Chorizo Nasoya Organic Tofu Firm Nasoya Zesty Mex Skillet Field Roast Chipotle Sausage Nasoya Super Firm Sprouted Tofu Lightlife Smart Sausage Italia

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Trader Joe's Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds, 10oz (283g) box, UPC 000000761567, 24 retail boxes per wholesale case

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Bolthouse Avocado Goddess Dressing Bolthouse Blue Cheese Dressing Bolthouse Caesar Dressing Bolthouse Cucumber Ranch Dressing Marzetti Light Ranch Veg Dip Marzetti French Onion Veg Dip Marzetti Spinach Veg Dip Marzetti Simply Dressed Lemon Vinagrete Marzetti Simply Dressed Ranch Dressing Marzetti Simply Dressed Caesar Makoto Ginger Dressing Bolthouse Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing Maries Chunky Blue Cheese Dressin

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 6, 2023

Stonewall Kitchen brand Peanut Butter Maltballs packaged in 6oz clear plastic packaging

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Gummy Square packaged in .12oz cellophane wrappers

BURNING ACRE

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Lyons Grape Juice packaged in 4 fl oz opaque white plastic cup 96 cups per case

Lyons Magnus LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Mehlenbacher's Taffy, 1.25 oz per piece, 36 pieces/box, cello wrapped. Watermelon UPC 022099174004. Storage in a cool dry place.

Mehlenbacher's Taffy

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Galaxy Parmeson Topping Vitro Vegan Cheddar Shreds Vitro Cheddar Block Vitros Cheddar Slices Vitros Mozz Shreds Vitros vegan Feta Galaxy Cheddar Veggie Sliced Mozzarella Field Roast Chao Sliced Tomato Field Roast Chao Creamy Original Arivia Plant Based Cream Cheese Galaxy Cheddar Veggie Sliced Pepper Jack Galaxy Cheddar Veggie Sliced American

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Peanut Butter Mellow Mallow packaged in 7oz cellophane wrappers.

BURNING ACRE

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

Mehlenbacher's Taffy, 1.25 oz per piece, 36 pieces/box, cello wrapped. Strawberry lemonade UPC 022099174035. Storage in a cool dry place.

Mehlenbacher's Taffy

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Cleveland Kraut Classic Cleveland Kraut Beets Kimchi Vegan Mild Cabbage

C & S Wholesale Grocers 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.