January 2025 Recall Report
Every U.S. recall record the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA published in January 2025, counted and sorted: who recalled what, why, and how it compares with earlier months.
Summary
In January 2025 U.S. agencies published 540 recall records that GovInfoNow tracks: 469 from FDA, 25 from CPSC, 39 from NHTSA and 7 from USDA FSIS.
That total is up 3% from December 2024 (525), and up 11% from January 2024 (485).
Medical devices made up the largest share (304, 56%).
Sorting each record by the reason the agency gave, the most common hazards were contamination, sterility or manufacturing (CGMP) (108), labeling, dosing or quality defects (48) and listeria (40).
Of the 502 recalls our plain-English summaries have rated so far, 55 (11%) were rated “stop using now”.
Intuitive Surgical had the most records (39). FDA files one record per product, so one recall event can account for many of these.
Among vehicles, Ford had the most NHTSA recall campaigns (6).
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Recalls per month
The last 13 months, including January 2024 for a year-on-year view. Hatched bars are months whose FDA reports are still arriving.
| Month | Total | FDA | CPSC | NHTSA | USDA FSIS | Stop using now* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 546 | 475 | 25 | 39 | 7 | 11% |
| Dec 2024 | 525 | 456 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 16% |
| Nov 2024 | 457 | 398 | 19 | 36 | 4 | 16% |
| Oct 2024 | 545 | 474 | 19 | 48 | 4 | 6.5% |
| Sep 2024 | 663 | 597 | 18 | 46 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Aug 2024 | 547 | 478 | 24 | 42 | 3 | 16% |
| Jul 2024 | 505 | 439 | 26 | 34 | 6 | 15% |
| Jun 2024 | 455 | 370 | 31 | 48 | 6 | 13% |
| May 2024 | 575 | 502 | 26 | 45 | 2 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2024 | 443 | 380 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 12% |
| Mar 2024 | 522 | 436 | 28 | 53 | 5 | 15% |
| Feb 2024 | 613 | 500 | 47 | 56 | 10 | 15% |
| Jan 2024 | 485 | 419 | 17 | 44 | 5 | 14% |
* Share of the recalls our plain-English summaries have rated (stop using now, use caution or lower risk); unrated records are left out.
By agency
| Agency | records | share |
|---|---|---|
| FDA | 469 | 87% |
| CPSC | 25 | 4.6% |
| NHTSA | 39 | 7.2% |
| USDA FSIS | 7 | 1.3% |
By category
| Category | records | share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical devices | 304 | 56% |
| Food | 109 | 20% |
| Drugs | 54 | 10% |
| Vehicles | 39 | 7.2% |
| Consumer products | 25 | 4.6% |
| Meat, poultry & eggs | 7 | 1.3% |
| Pet food | 2 | 0.4% |
Top hazards
Each record is sorted into one bucket by keywords in the reason the agency gave (first match wins, so a Listeria finding counts as Listeria, not as contamination).
| Hazard | records | share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or not stated | 128 | 24% |
| Contamination, sterility or manufacturing (CGMP) | 108 | 20% |
| Labeling, dosing or quality defects | 48 | 8.9% |
| Listeria | 40 | 7.4% |
| Salmonella | 31 | 5.7% |
| Falls, cuts and other injuries | 30 | 5.6% |
| Device or part malfunction | 29 | 5.4% |
| Vehicle crash risk | 28 | 5.2% |
| Lead, chemicals or poisoning | 24 | 4.4% |
| Undeclared allergens | 22 | 4.1% |
| Fire, burns or electric shock | 17 | 3.1% |
| Choking or swallowing | 13 | 2.4% |
| Foreign material (metal, plastic, glass) | 13 | 2.4% |
| E. coli | 6 | 1.1% |
| Hidden drug ingredients | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suffocation, strangulation or drowning | 1 | 0.2% |
Most-recalled brands and firms
FDA files one record per product, so a single recall event covering many products shows up many times here.
| Brand or firm | records | share |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical | 39 | 7.2% |
| Sklar Instruments | 30 | 5.6% |
| Medline | 29 | 5.4% |
| Gracie's Kitchens | 28 | 5.2% |
| Olympus | 13 | 2.4% |
| Cardinal Health | 10 | 1.9% |
| Ford | 9 | 1.7% |
| GE Healthcare | 9 | 1.7% |
| Siemens Healthcare | 9 | 1.7% |
| Medline Industries | 8 | 1.5% |
| Adept Medical | 7 | 1.3% |
| Akron Pharma | 7 | 1.3% |
Vehicle recalls by make
| Make | campaigns | share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 6 | 15% |
| Toyota | 4 | 10% |
| Lincoln | 3 | 7.7% |
| RAM | 3 | 7.7% |
| Acura | 2 | 5.1% |
| Brinkley RV | 2 | 5.1% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 5.1% |
| KIA | 2 | 5.1% |
| BMW | 1 | 2.6% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 2.6% |
By make and model
| Make and model | campaigns | share |
|---|---|---|
| RAM 2500 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2 | 5.1% |
| Acura Mdx | 1 | 2.6% |
| Acura Zdx | 1 | 2.6% |
| BMW 430I | 1 | 2.6% |
| Brinkley RV Model G | 1 | 2.6% |
| Brinkley RV Model Z | 1 | 2.6% |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 1 | 2.6% |
| Entegra Launch | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fccc Xcm | 1 | 2.6% |
NHTSA’s primary model per campaign; one campaign often covers several models and years. Check your car by VIN.
Rated “stop using now”
- Zoe US, Inc. recalls ZOE brand Daily 30+ Prebiotic blend; Dietary Supplement; 500g resealable pouch
- Abbott Vascular Inc recalls 20/30 Priority Pack Accessory Kit w/Copilot, REF: 1003327, used for cardiovascular procedures.
- Abbott Vascular Inc recalls 20/30 Priority Pack Accessory Kit/.096 RHV, REF: 1000186, or use during vascular procedures in conjunction with
- Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Yaomiao Children's Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by LordRoads
- Multi-Purpose Children's Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Imported by Wemfg
- SIG SAUER Recalls ROMEO5 Red Dot Firearm Sights Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violations of Reese's Law Federal Safety Regulations for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries and Child Resistant Button Cell Battery Packaging
- GARDNER'S CANDIES , INC recalls Gardner's Candies Cappuccino Meltaway Bar 1.25 oz. (35g), Item Number: 15207/online website item number is 0015207,
- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. recalls FCF Item 404885, Gyro Kit No Trays. Each box consists of 2/5.25lbs. packages. UPC 0 13454 38158. Distributed by Fresh
- Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies recalls MN Milk Bank for Babies Pasteurize Donor Human Milk. Volume: 4 fl. oz. / 120 ml. Milk Type: 20 kcal/oz. 1.0 g/dL Total
- RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE recalls Bacon Avocado Wrap, Net Wt 9.9oz. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 7 95631-81038 7. Containing Flour Tortilla,Carrots, Lettuce,
- Gracie's Kitchens Inc. recalls a.) King Kullen brand Diced Red Onion; UPC: 85316-10086; 12 oz plastic container b.) Wild By Nature brand Diced Red
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