2023 Recalls
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2023 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,513 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 15.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 111 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Food (8), NHTSA (7), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Midazolam Injection, USP 2mg/2mL (1 mg/mL) For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 2mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, …
Akorn, Inc.
Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, 1 1/4 oz tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Midazolam Injection, USP, 50 mg/10mL (5mg/mL), For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Fo…
Akorn, Inc.
Calcipotriene Topical Solution, 0.005% (Scalp Solution), 60 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. A…
Akorn, Inc.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, packaged in a) 2.5mL bottles, b) 5mL bottles, c) 10 mL bottles, and d)15mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactu…
Akorn, Inc.
Philips Azurion System with software versions: R2.2.O, R2.2.1, R2.2.3, R2.2.5 and R2.2.6. Models/Model Number: (1) Azurion 3M12: 722063, 722221; …
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Procedure packs: (1) Medline Sterile Arthroscopy Pack, REF: DYNJ64242B; (2) Medline Sterile Shoulder Pack, REF: DYNJ64250A; and (3) Medline Ster…
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 10000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
LINK SymphoKnee System L-Shaped Femoral Augment, Medial-Right/Lateral-Left, Sz 5-6 Tilastan, cemented. Intended for primary and revision total knee…
Linkbio Corp.
QUADROX-i Small Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. BEQ-HMO 50000-USA 701067905 HM…
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Intelli-C, Left side suspended Tabletop, REF: 03400010
NRT X-RAY A/S
QUADROX-i Pediatric, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 30000-USA 701070384 HMO 31000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
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Trophy SAS
Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (ELMA) included in the below platforms: a. Elekta Infinity; b. Versa HD; c. Elekta Synergy
Elekta, Inc.
TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10011-100 (SIZE 1-2), b) REF 1-10011-200 (SIZE 3-4)…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
BEQ-HMO 50000-USA/ QUADROX-i Small, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067905
Maquet Medical Systems USA
QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 10000-USA 701070412 HMO 11000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Intelli-C, Right side suspended Tabletop, REF: 03400000
NRT X-RAY A/S
QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 70000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10003-100 (SIZE 1 Right Medial); b) REF 1…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMOD 70000-USA 701067840 BEQ-H…
Maquet Medical Systems USA
QUADROX-iD Pediatric, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. BEQ-HMOD30000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 11 VANC Reagent Generation (GEN) 50 with affected Assay Data Disk (ADD) for Data Release Versions (DRVs) 621…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
BEQ-HMOD70000-USA/QUADROX-iD, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067859
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10012-100, SIZE 1-LEFT MEDIAL; b) REF 1-10012-150, …
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
EARLYVUE VS30 VITAL SIGNS MONITOR Software Version A.00.02 and A.00.01 Product Number: 863359
Philips North America Llc
EarlyVue VS30 Vitals monitor with Software Versions A.00.02 and A.00.01 Product Number: 863380
Philips North America Llc
QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 70000-USA 701067820 HMO 71000-USA …
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Teleflex HORIZON Microclip Titanium Ligating Clips w/tape, REF 005200; for use in general surgical procedures that require vessel or tissue ligation
TELEFLEX LLC
KIA 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
KIA
BMW 2022-2024: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
BMW
MITSUBISHI 2022-2023: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
MITSUBISHI
MERCEDES-BENZ 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ
INTERNATIONAL 2019-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
INTERNATIONAL
Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children's Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Jetson Electric Bikes, of Brooklyn, New York
LAND ROVER 2022-2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
LAND ROVER
LAND ROVER 2017-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
LAND ROVER
Country Cookie M&M cookie, plastic wrapped; Country Cookie Mini Cups of Cookies M&M Cookie
Country Cookie LLC.
Country Cookie Sugar Frosted Cookie, plastic wrapped
Country Cookie LLC.
BLUE CRAB DIP 8 oz Ingredients: Blue Crabmeat, cream cheese, vidalia onion, salt, paprika, and spice WASHINGTON CRAB Carolina Seafood
Washington Crab & Seafood Company, Inc.
Country Cookie Banana Cake, plastic clamshell
Country Cookie LLC.
Ultra Tuna Salad Sandwich, brand DishD'Lish. The label declares Albacore Tuna with Fresh Herbs, Mayo, Capers, Cucumbers, and pickles on Organic Whol…
Hms Host International Inc
Brooklyn Delhi Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, 5 oz., glass bottle
Brooklyn Delhi
truControl W/Dynamine 60 ct
TruVision Health LLC
The Traveler's Best Ham & Swiss on Pretzel Roll Smoked Ham and Swiss Cheese With Lettuce and Dijon Mustard on a Pretzel Roll Ingredients: Pretzel Bun…
GH Foods LLC
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2023
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.