May 2025 Recall Report
Every U.S. recall record the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA published in May 2025, counted and sorted: who recalled what, why, and how it compares with earlier months.
Summary
In May 2025 U.S. agencies published 371 recall records that GovInfoNow tracks: 292 from FDA, 37 from CPSC, 33 from NHTSA and 9 from USDA FSIS.
That total is down 25% from April 2025 (492), and down 35% from May 2024 (575).
Medical devices made up the largest share (155, 42%).
Sorting each record by the reason the agency gave, the most common hazards were contamination, sterility or manufacturing (CGMP) (59), foreign material (metal, plastic, glass) (49) and falls, cuts and other injuries (32).
Of the 336 recalls our plain-English summaries have rated so far, 54 (16%) were rated “stop using now”.
Philips had the most records (35). 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 (5).
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Recalls per month
The last 13 months, including May 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 371 | 292 | 37 | 33 | 9 | 16% |
| Apr 2025 | 492 | 423 | 34 | 29 | 6 | 14% |
| Mar 2025 | 417 | 342 | 32 | 40 | 3 | 16% |
| Feb 2025 | 461 | 368 | 43 | 46 | 4 | 16% |
| Jan 2025 | 541 | 470 | 25 | 39 | 7 | 11% |
| Dec 2024 | 525 | 456 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 16% |
| Nov 2024 | 456 | 397 | 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% |
* 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 | 292 | 79% |
| CPSC | 37 | 10.0% |
| NHTSA | 33 | 8.9% |
| USDA FSIS | 9 | 2.4% |
By category
| Category | records | share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical devices | 155 | 42% |
| Food | 78 | 21% |
| Drugs | 58 | 16% |
| Consumer products | 37 | 10.0% |
| Vehicles | 33 | 8.9% |
| Meat, poultry & eggs | 9 | 2.4% |
| Pet food | 1 | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contamination, sterility or manufacturing (CGMP) | 59 | 16% |
| Other or not stated | 56 | 15% |
| Foreign material (metal, plastic, glass) | 49 | 13% |
| Falls, cuts and other injuries | 32 | 8.6% |
| Labeling, dosing or quality defects | 31 | 8.4% |
| Undeclared allergens | 30 | 8.1% |
| Device or part malfunction | 29 | 7.8% |
| Vehicle crash risk | 25 | 6.7% |
| Fire, burns or electric shock | 19 | 5.1% |
| Lead, chemicals or poisoning | 15 | 4.0% |
| Choking or swallowing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Suffocation, strangulation or drowning | 8 | 2.2% |
| Salmonella | 5 | 1.3% |
| Listeria | 3 | 0.8% |
| E. coli | 1 | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philips | 35 | 9.4% |
| Kenil Healthcare | 19 | 5.1% |
| GE Healthcare | 15 | 4.0% |
| Wells Dairy | 14 | 3.8% |
| Knockroe | 12 | 3.2% |
| Medline | 12 | 3.2% |
| Ford | 9 | 2.4% |
| San Juan Salsa Co. | 7 | 1.9% |
| Galt Medical | 6 | 1.6% |
| BRS Analytical Services | 5 | 1.3% |
| BSO LLC | 5 | 1.3% |
| Defibtech | 5 | 1.3% |
Vehicle recalls by make
| Make | campaigns | share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 5 | 15% |
| Honda | 4 | 12% |
| Lincoln | 4 | 12% |
| Mazda | 2 | 6.1% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2 | 6.1% |
| Volkswagen | 2 | 6.1% |
| Acura | 1 | 3.0% |
| Cadillac | 1 | 3.0% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 3.0% |
| IC Bus | 1 | 3.0% |
By make and model
| Make and model | campaigns | share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2 | 6.1% |
| Honda CRF1100 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2 | 6.1% |
| Acura Rdx | 1 | 3.0% |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 1 | 3.0% |
| Ford Bronco | 1 | 3.0% |
| Ford Escape | 1 | 3.0% |
| Ford Explorer | 1 | 3.0% |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid | 1 | 3.0% |
NHTSA’s primary model per campaign; one campaign often covers several models and years. Check your car by VIN.
Rated “stop using now”
- Baseus Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold on Amazon.com by Shenzhen Baseus Technology
- Kohl's Recalls Tea Light Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
- Kubota Tractor Corporation Recalls RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
- Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield recalls Medline procedure kits, labeled as: 1) WOUND CARE TRAY, REF DYNDA1412A; 2) LACERATION TRAY, REF DYNDL1263A.
- Delta Gas Ball Valves Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Masco Canada
- DEMDACO Recalls Maril Brand Scented Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
- Deuter Recalls Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
- Igloo Expands Recall of 90 Qt. Rolling Coolers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Hazards; Total Recalled Now Nearly 1.2 Million
- Legend Brands Recalls Bliss Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Stores
- Sanven Technology Recalls Vevor Cable Railing Kits Due to Entrapment Hazard
- Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Babywants
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