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 19 critical, 31 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (31), NHTSA (9), FDA Devices (4), 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 Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10013-109, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 9MM; b) REF 1-10013-110, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 10MM; c) REF 1-10013-111, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 11MM; d) REF 1-10013-113, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 13MM; e) REF 1-10013-159, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 9MM; f) REF 1-10013-160, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 10MM; g) REF 1-10013-161, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 11MM; h) REF 1-10013-163, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 13MM; i) REF 1-10013-209, SIZE 2-LEFT MED, 9MM; j)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 Small Adult with filter, with BIOLINE coating BEQ-HMO 71100-USA 701067880 Adult with filter, with BIOLINE Coating HMO 50100-USA 701067934 Small Adult without filter, with SOFTLINE Coating HMO 51100-USA 701067938 Small Adult with filter, with SOFTLINE Coating HMO 70100

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

BEQ-HMO 71000-USA /QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067829

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

HMOD 70000-USA/QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067840

Maquet Medical Systems USA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 7, 2023

KIA 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 7, 2023

BMW 2022-2024: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jun 6, 2023

MITSUBISHI 2022-2023: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA No agency class Jun 5, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Jun 4, 2023

VOLVO 2022-2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

VOLVO

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 4, 2023

J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Beef Chili Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

J T M Provisions Company

NHTSA No agency class Jun 2, 2023

INTERNATIONAL 2019-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

INTERNATIONAL

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 2, 2023

DEKA Trading Corp. Recalls Ineligible Ready-To-Eat Pork Rind Products Imported from Guatemala

CPSC No agency class Jun 1, 2023

Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 1, 2023

Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards

CPSC No agency class Jun 1, 2023

Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children's Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

Jetson Electric Bikes, of Brooklyn, New York

NHTSA No agency class Jun 1, 2023

LAND ROVER 2022-2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 1, 2023

LAND ROVER 2017-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Jun 1, 2023

SUBARU 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUBARU

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 1, 2023

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

Ultra Tuna Salad Sandwich, brand DishD'Lish. The label declares Albacore Tuna with Fresh Herbs, Mayo, Capers, Cucumbers, and pickles on Organic Whole Grain Bread. Served with Sweet Pickle Chips.

Hms Host International Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Brooklyn Delhi Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, 5 oz., glass bottle

Brooklyn Delhi

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

truControl W/Dynamine 60 ct

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

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 (Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Palm Oil, Butter (Milk), Contains 2% or less of each of: Salt, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Dried Whey (Whey (Milk), Benzeyl Peroxide (Decolorant), Wheat Gluten, Sodium Steareyl Lactyiate, Monoglycerides, Calci

GH Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

TruWeight and Energy Gen 2+ 60 Count

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

Ultra Tuna Salad Cup, brand DishD'Lish, packaged in plastic cup. Label declares Housemade Albacore Tuna Salad, Arugula, Cucumber and Cherry Tomatoes.

Hms Host International Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Simple Truth Plant Based Ranch Dressing 12floz bottle UPC 01110609779. 6 retail bottle per wholesale case.

Litehouse Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

reFORM

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 18 Count, Safeway brand, packaged in a clear plastic hinged container, Net wt. 14oz. UPC 0 227862 70500 7. Distributed by Safeway Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94588. The Oatmeal Raisin scale label does include allergen advisory statement: Made in a facility that processes peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame products .

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

TruBoost Drink - Citrine Spark

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Geisha Medium Shrimp; WT 4OZ(113g)

Kawasho Foods USA, Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

TruBoost Drink - Ruby Rev

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

GIANT CURLY LEAF SPINACH, 12 /8 OZ, UPC: 6-88267-09813-0. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 12 in a case.

Lancaster Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

CRABCAKE Ingredients: Blue Crabmeat, mayonnaise, onion bread crumbs, egg solids, salt, spices paprika WASHINGTON CRAB Carolina seafood

Washington Crab & Seafood Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Truvy 7-Day Experience Kit

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Julie's Real JR Bar Dark Chocolate Grain-Free Granola Bar, Net Wt 1.4 oz (40g), UPC 857628006705, packaged and sold in a 6 Pack Box to consumers, sold as a Master Case of 6, 6 Pack Boxes to retailer and distributor

Julie's Real Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Turkey and Havarti Sandwich Net Wt 8.55 oz (242g) UPC 826766155842 packaged in plastic clamshell container

Garden Highway Southwest, LLC (GHSW, LLC)

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

COLE SLAW Ingredients: cabbage, mayonaise sugar, vinegar, celery seed, salt WT 16 oz WASHINGTON CRAB Carolina seafood

Washington Crab & Seafood Company, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

LANCASTER SPINACH, 10 OZ, UPC:8-13055-01145-3. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 12 in a case.

Lancaster Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Truvy 30-Day Experience Kit

TruVision Health LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

Country Cookie LLC.

FDA Food Critical May 31, 2023

ROBINSON FRESH COLLARD GREENS, 16 OZ, UPC:0-95829-60006-7. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. GIANT COLLARD GREENS, 16 OZ, UPC: 6-88267-05311-5. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case.

Lancaster Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 31, 2023

COCKTAIL SAUCE Ingredients: Ketchup horseradish, vinegar Worcestershire sauce garlic salt Net Wt 8 oz WASHINGTON CRAB Carolina seafood

Washington Crab & Seafood Company, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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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.