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 28 critical, 21 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 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 (28), NHTSA (7), FDA Food (6), 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 Critical May 17, 2023

Revolution Farms Robust Romaine plastic 5oz Retail container UPC 856791008035 and 3lb bulk clear poly bag UPC 856791008127 Revolution Farms Romaine Lettuce Boats plastic 5oz Retail container UPC 856791008196 Revolution Farms Whole Leaf Romaine plastic 5oz Retail container UPC 856791008202

Caledonia Facility of Revolution Farms LLC

FDA Food Critical May 17, 2023

Fresh From Meijer Shareable Garden Salad 11.5 Oz UPC - 713733295376

Meijer Inc

FDA Food Critical May 17, 2023

Fresh From Meijer Mediterranean Salad - 6.5 Oz UPC - 713733246132

Meijer Inc

FDA Food Critical May 17, 2023

Fresh From Meijer Avocado Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad 8 Oz UPC - 713733246118

Meijer Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 17, 2023

Kajitani Food Congeri Crispy 104g UPC: 4901332108661

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE

FDA Food Moderate May 17, 2023

Caramel Rum Truffle

Windy Hill Chocolate LLC

FDA Drug Low May 17, 2023

Gabapentin Tablets, USP 600 mg, packaged in Cartons of 100 tablets (10 tablets per blister pack x 10), Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. East Windsor, NJ 08520 Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6823-61

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Critical May 17, 2023

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC# 31722-629-21.

Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 17, 2023

Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray, 2200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/mL, 200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/spray, 3.7 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Corp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0823-6

Apotex Corp.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Tray, Reference Part Numbers C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57725), C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57720), C-PTISYJ-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57721), C-PTISY-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57717), C-PTISY-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57716)

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 501814REC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 401814RM

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 801814RMC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

PDS¿ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue. Product Code: PDP9625H

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

M-Close Kit, REF 27-101; a disposable, ligature passing, suturing apparatus and needle guide for the abdominal wall

New Wave Endo-Surgical, Corp.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set, Reference Part Numbers C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX7.5 (G57695), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57696), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57691), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57692)

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 601814RM

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 501814RM

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 501814RMC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

BioPlex 2200 REF 665-2050, APLS IgM Pack, APLS IgM Reagent Pack

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

Distractor Rack, REF 5598007, which may be packaged in Modular Distractor Set, Loaner Kit Number SPS03139; for use in spinal surgery

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

TDHisto/Cyto - A software product used for managing medical information in the field of laboratories performing histology, nongynecological and gynecological cytology and autopsy activities.

Technidata S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

COBRA-OS, custom Sheath Introducer Kit, 4 French, REF: E01P2, Sterile EO, Single Use, RX Only, 5 Units

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 603014MC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 601814RE

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 601814RMC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 401814RMC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

STA Compact Automated Multi-Parametric Analyzer, Reference Numbers 58602 and 58612

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

STA Compact Max fully automatic clinical analyzer, Reference Numbers 58602 and 58612

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 701814RE

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 801814RE

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323; BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main Tower), REF: 352; BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES, REF: 327; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES Tower Main, REF: 1116-00; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, Desktop PC, W-LESS SCNR, BIO, REF: 107-255-01

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 501814RE

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

STA R Max fully automatic clinical instrument designed to perform tests on human plasmas, Reference Numbers 59013 and 59026

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 17, 2023

ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 701814RMC

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023

Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

NHTSA No agency class May 16, 2023

PORSCHE 2020-2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class May 12, 2023

FORD 2023: STEERING:COLUMN

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 12, 2023

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2023: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

Advanced EV Recalls Advent 4 and 6 Passenger Golf Carts Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

American Woodmark Recalls to Repair Continental Cabinets and Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets Due to Impact Hazard

American Woodmark Corporation, of Winchester, Virginia

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

Peloton Recalls Two Million Exercise Bikes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Peloton Interactive Inc., of New York

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

CPSC No agency class May 11, 2023

World Market Recalls Cocktail Shakers Due to Laceration Hazard

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2023

CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2023: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2023

JEEP 2014-2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2023

MINI 2007-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MINI

NHTSA No agency class May 11, 2023

JEEP 2022-2023: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

JEEP

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.