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 38 critical, 12 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 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 Food (32), NHTSA (7), FDA Devices (5), 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 Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981025522, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2023

Abbott Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath (ASDS), REF ASDS-14F-075, is a percutaneous catheter (cardiac).

Abbott

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017; diluent used for counting and sizing blood cells

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

GE Healthcare Vivid S60, ultrasound device

GE Vingmed Ultrasound As

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: a) OCULOPLASTY PACK, Model Number DYNJ64572A; b) EYE PACK, Model Number VAL050EEPKB

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

NHTSA No agency class Jul 19, 2023

FORD 2020-2023: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD

USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 19, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Never Any! Brand Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Lunch Kits Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

NHTSA No agency class Jul 18, 2023

NISSAN 2021: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 17, 2023

NISSAN 2018-2023: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NISSAN

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 15, 2023

Mulan Dumpling, LLC, Recalls Frozen Meat and Poultry Dumpling Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2023

TESLA 2023: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2023

TESLA 2021-2023: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

TESLA

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2023

MAZDA 2014-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2023

MCLAREN 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

MCLAREN

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 14, 2023

Suya Slice LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

CPSC No agency class Jul 13, 2023

ECR International Recalls Gas-Fired Hot Water Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

ECR International Inc., of Utica, New York

CPSC No agency class Jul 13, 2023

Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers Due to Fire Hazard

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

CPSC No agency class Jul 13, 2023

Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles Recalled Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Manufactured by Yamaha Motor Powered Products (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A53643 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S04380 BEEF RUB X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G96378 LOTTA ZING SAUCE MIX X2 15.00 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A89471 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A21470 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Wegmans single serve snack tray (5.7oz) packaged in a clear square plastic packaging with fruit, almonds and cheese 6 trays per case

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Cricket Creek Farm brand Berkshire Bloom Cheese

Cricket Creek Farm LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A21219 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G0AGTG GTG HOT & SPICY WIENER SEASONING X4 24.44 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix Net Wt 80 oz (5 lb) UPC 3000057380 packaged in paper bag with printed label

PepsiCo Beverages & Foods

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G20267 WITTS CHICKEN BBQ SEASONING #T-8 25.00 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S00527 RUB FOR ROAST BEEF P2 30.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B57201 BREADER X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S22072 W CLASSIC MARINADE OAT X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A97176 BREADER X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B22084 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S18965 WIENER AND BOLOGNA D/R S140 X1 44.30 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B28916 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G94203 WIENER AND BOLOGNA SEASONING X1 47.55 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A98164 PREDUST X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A91283 BREADER X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

I26353 ONION PWD 1.00 BAG Y2I060152

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S16997 LEMON GARLIC SEASONING FOR CHICKEN P1 50.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S09588 SAVORY MARINADE X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S14773 CHICKEN SAUSAGE SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G27424 SMOKY INJECTION X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Cargill Tripotassium Citrate Monohydrate packaged in 50 lb. paper bag. Product item: SKU 100105392, TPC GNLR 50LB BG KH FCC

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B57820 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S17276 POT ROAST RUB X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A99744 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G94702 GARLIC ONION SEASONING FOR TURKEY B X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G89162 CHICKEN FAJITA SEASONING X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, 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.