PlainRecalls

2023 Recalls

6,535 recalls · Page 89 of 131

2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,535 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 7.78% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.9 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 131 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 10 critical, 38 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (20), FDA Food (13), CPSC (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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

NHTSA Moderate May 2, 2023

MERCEDES-BENZ 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2023

FORD 2004-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2023

FORD 2020-2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

FORD

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Diamond Visions Recalls Plush Monkey Toys Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Easter Bunny Necklaces and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces Recalled Due to High Levels of Cadmium; Imported by Creative Education of Canada

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

EGL Motor Recalls ACE-branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to the Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Imported by Liusin (Recal…

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Imported by Vijayli-US (Recal…

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Pickloud-US (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Apr 27, 2023

Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2023

JEEP 2022-2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2023

JEEP 2016-2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

JEEP

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

WEGMANS STEAM CHOPPED SPINACH 12/12OZ Poly steam bags

NORTERA FOODS USA

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2023

Kagome Chuno Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles

North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2023

Sheila G's Gluten Free Reese's Pieces Brownie Brittle, 4 oz bag (Retail bag UPC 711747 011562)

Kar Nut Products Company

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Matiz Piparra Peppers are packaged in a clear glass jar, net wt. 4lb. (1.8kg), drained wt. 25oz (700g). Product is shelf stable. UPC 832924005768. P…

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

FDA Food Low Apr 26, 2023

Natural Pak brand Bacon Glaze is packaged in 22.9oz (649g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Demerara sugar, honey granules, brow…

Victoria Gourmet, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Tried and True Granola Co. Naturally Sweetened Granola packaged in 20lb bulk plastic bags and 14oz plastic containers

Bakery Barn

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Dr. Rima Recommends The Silver Solution Immune System Support Dietary Supplement Nano Silver 10 ppm 16 fl. oz. (473 ml)

Natural Solutions Foundation

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2023

Kagome Worchester Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles

North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 26, 2023

Natural Pak brand Coffee Chili Rub is packaged in 22oz (624g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Sea salt, ancho chile, brown suga…

Victoria Gourmet, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

0.6 oz. jalapeno cheese sticks. P.6LGSTICKJL. Cheese sticks are packed in clear plastic pouches with a nitrogen flush. Pouches contain about 150 st…

Gilman Cheese Corporation

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2023

Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds 64 oz. Best By: 10/31/2025 Stand up pouch. Product of Paraguay

NSI Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders Net Wt, 8.1 OZ (230g) UPC 0097 8996 Packaged in a plastic bag

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2023

HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal, 5.2oz retail carton. UPC: 0 75450-08552 5

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 26, 2023

C-Semaglutide 5mg/mL injection, 0.5mL vials, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder 115 South 40th Ave, Suite A Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Fast Acting Earwax Removal System (carbamide peroxide), 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Drops per bottle, OTC, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Dr…

Pharma Nobis LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 180 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, …

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 20 mg, Rx Only, Packaged in 500-count bottle Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Labo…

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

KLS martin Group KLS E-COUPLING ADAPTER REF PDEC-1000-2 E-Coupling Adapter Assembly used to connect the KLS driver (e.g. drill) to a driver bit th…

Pro-Dex Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 24mm, REF 3604024; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal …

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or com…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H10, REF 03.30.300, interbody fusion device

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

AQURE REF 933-599 Software Versions 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.6.0 2.6.1 The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and opera…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Centurion CirClamp with 1.3cm Bell & Insert Reprocessed, Reorder #CR230K, Sterile.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

SmartPerfusion, release R1.0, R1.1, R1.1.1, R1.1.5, R1.1.5.1 and R1.1.6

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Tobii Dynavox TD I-110 Speech Device-tablet style speech generating device used for ambulatory people with disabilities. Catalog #: 750567

Tobii Dynavox Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H14, REF 03.30.302, interbody fusion device

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel for FILMARRAY Systems, REF: RFIT-ASY-0116, (30 pouches/kit)

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARSCoV- 2 Total N Antibody Calibrators programmed onto the Assay Data Disks (ADD) Data Release Versions (DRV)…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Antibackout Lag Cover, REF 03.30.305, interbody fusion device

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

REX (Recovery Exercise X-Trainer) Pressure Therapy System- USER Manual. Intended to temporarily relieve minor muscle aches and/or pains, and to tempo…

Compass Health Brands (Corporate Office)

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H18, REF 03.30.304, interbody fusion device

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 26mm, REF 3604026; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal …

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device Model HX 201LR 135 - Rotatable, 165cm long, 2.8 scope channel, standard clip Model HX 201UR 135 - Rotatab…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Apr 26, 2023

Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Descrip…

Covidien

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H12, REF 03.30.301, interbody fusion device

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

Medtronic SenSight Extension Tunneler Kit, REF B31030; The Extension Tunneler Kit is used to assist in the tunneling and passage of extensions for de…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

Nearby Recall Years

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

Compare 2023 with 2022 →

Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2023