PlainRecalls

2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,659 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.33% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.0 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 154 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 2014.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 27 critical, 21 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 37 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 33 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward NHTSA (15), FDA Drug (14), FDA Food (12), 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 2014 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 Apr 2, 2014

5/10/12 mm Weck¿ Vista" Universal Cannula, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Sutures, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture is a multifilament, non-absorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

AMS BUN UREA NITROGEN For the In vitro quantitative determination of Urea Nitrogen in serum Quantitative determination of Bun in serum.

AMS Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2014

Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft System; Manufacturer: TriVascular, Inc. 3910 Brickway Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 The TriVascular Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft System is an endovascular device delivered via a small diameter catheter to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). The stent graft is designed to reline the diseased vasculature, providing an endovascular blood conduit for isolating the aneurysm from the high pressure flow of blood, thereby reducing the risk of rupture. Th

Trivascular, Inc

NHTSA No agency class Apr 2, 2014

FORD 2001-2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Apr 2, 2014

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FORD,LINCOLN

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 2, 2014

Colorado Firm Recalls Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

American Outdoor Products, Inc

CPSC No agency class Apr 1, 2014

Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Apr 1, 2014

RAM 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Apr 1, 2014

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2014: SERVICE BRAKES

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Apr 1, 2014

HONDA,SUZUKI 2000-2008: EQUIPMENT

HONDA,SUZUKI

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 1, 2014

Oklahoma Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

JAGUAR 2013-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

LAND ROVER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

JAGUAR 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

LAND ROVER 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN 2004-2010: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC,SATURN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Mar 31, 2014

CHEVROLET 2013-2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Mar 28, 2014

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR 2014: SEAT BELTS

FREIGHTLINER,WESTERN STAR

CPSC No agency class Mar 27, 2014

Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler Mowers due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan.

CPSC No agency class Mar 27, 2014

Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2014

TOYOTA 2013: SEATS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Mar 27, 2014

CADILLAC 2014: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CADILLAC

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

Item number T3695, White cheddar jalapeno seasoning powder, 50 lb bags.

All American Seasonings

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

High Mowing Organic Sprouting Seeds Ancient Eastern Blend , 4 oz. resealable plastic bag UPC Code: 872724005445

High Mowing Organic Seed

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC Code 1569603345, 100 COUNT TAQUITO 4 LB UPC Code 1569603346. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

4 oz. Heart - Shaped Box of Assorted Chocolates

Fannie May Confection Brands Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569603337, 8" RESTAURANT 23 OZ UPC Code 1569602230, 10" RESTAURANT 28 OZ UPC Code 1569602226. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Creation Special Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton

Dayton Nut Specialties Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Bar Star Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton

Dayton Nut Specialties Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

Starbuck's brand Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait; 6.1 oz single serve plastic cups, sold as individual unit. Finished product label is affixed to the top of the cup; nutritional labeling is located on the side of the cup, along with the printed code which appears on a white sticky label. UPC 6211198649.

Gretchen's Shoebox Express

FDA Food Critical Mar 26, 2014

GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils. Packed in 10 kg cases. Labeling is bilingual and in English, reads in part:"goknur***Product of Turkey***ORGANIC FROZEN/IQF POMEGRANATE ARILS***Production Date 17.10.2012***Lot No 12-15-13-2-1-O***Net Weight (kg) 10***Crop Year 2012***Expiry Date 17.10.2014***Carton No 8721***".

Purely Pomegranate, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

10" Chocolate Supreme Cake Layers, NET WT. 20 oz. packed in cases of 12. Keep Frozen until ready to use. CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc., Tucker, GA 30084 USA Product is for institutional use.

CSM Bakery Products North America

FDA Food Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Good Neighbors Specialty Foods Tabouli Salad; 8 oz plastic container; UPC 18561500007 and 14 oz plastic container; 18561500068

Good Neighbors Specialty Foods, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3mg/hr), 1patch per pouch , packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx Only.Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186. NDC 68968-5555-3.

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

Silver Sword capsules, 180 mg, 16-count clamshell tin, UPC 1 234658 970128 12345 (labeling is in foreign language)

Fabscout Entertainment, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Perrigo, Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride for Oral Solution, USP, 75mg/5mL, 100 ml, NDC 0574-0129-01

Paddock Laboratories, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 100 mL Single dose VIAFLEX plastic containers, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, Product code 2B0089, NDC 0338-0017-38.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Low Mar 26, 2014

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, Extended Release Capsules, 150 mg, UD-100 Tablets per Box (10 x 10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 1090 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 63739-0512-10

McKesson Packaging Services

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

Clalis capsules, 50 mg, 6 -count bottle ( labeling is in foreign language)

Fabscout Entertainment, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch , packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx Only. Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186. NDC 68968-5554-3.

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

Clinimix 5/15 sulfite-free (5% Amino Acid in 15% Dextrose) Injection, 2000 mL CLARITY Dual Chamber Container bag, Rx only. Dist: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 0338-1099-04.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, packaged in a) 50 mL Single dose VIAFLEX plastic containers (Product code 2B1308, NDC 0338-0049-31) and b) 100 mL Single dose VIAFLEX plastic containers (Product code 2B1302, NDC 0338-0049-18) and (Product code 2B1309, NDC 0338-0049-38), Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250mg/ml in Sesame Oil, 1 ml injectable solution, in 3 ml single dose syringes; a multi-ingredient compounded medication in bulk, containing Benzoyl Benzoate USP 0.46 ml/1ml, and Benzyl Alcohol 0.02 ml/1ml; syringe is labeled in part ***FOR INJECTION USE ONLY***RX South LLC DBA RX3 12230 Iron Bridge Rd Chester, VA 23831***

RX South LLC DBA RX3 Pharmacy

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, 30 mL single-dose vials-preservative free, packaged in 10-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1559-30.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 26, 2014

Advil PM Caplets, (Ibuprofen, 200 mg /Diphenhydramine citrate, 38 mg) 120 count bottle, OTC, Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA. NDC 0573-0164-43

Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group

FDA Drug Critical Mar 26, 2014

Clinimix E 4.25/10 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 10% Dextrose with Calcium) Injection, 2000 mL CLARITY Dual Chamber Container bag, Rx only. Dist: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC 0338-1115-04.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Guaifenesin USP, 50 Kg Drums, CAS No. 93-14-1, Reg. No. 05436, Caution: For Manufacturing, Processing, or Repacking, Delta Synthetic Co., Ltd. 15, Minsheng St., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, 23679, Taiwan (ROC), NDC 60203-1001

Traxx International Corp

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 2014

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 2014 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.