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 19 critical, 30 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (31), FDA Devices (7), CPSC (7), 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 Mar 26, 2014

Part 475625, Intramedullary Bone Saw, Cam Assembly Size 13 mm, The Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw is a unique and exclusive clinical instrument that is used to correct leg length, or rotational discrepancies in the femur.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ2/16M APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ2/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ4/11MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/13MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ5/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ5/19MM APOLL

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

SL & SLi Series (Mod 15/18/20/25) Linear Accelerator Used for radiation therapy treatments of malignant neoplastics diseases.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are designed for use on a person in sudden cardiac arrest who is: -Unresponsive when shaken -Not breathing normally If in doubt, apply the pads. A training class in CPR/AED use is recommended for anyone who may use the HS1. If the person is an infant or child younger than eight years old or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), use the special infant/child pads.

Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Apollo" Knee System: APOLLO PATELLA SZ0 28MM R

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fract

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2014

Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector, 15" (38 cm) long, with X Coating The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannula are indicated for single-tube venous drainage from the right atrium and vena cava during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

CPSC No agency class Mar 26, 2014

SATCO Products Recalls KolourOne LED Light Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury

SATCO Products Inc., of Brentwood, NY.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 26, 2014

NISSAN 2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NISSAN

USDA FSIS Moderate Mar 26, 2014

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption

CPSC No agency class Mar 25, 2014

Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 25, 2014

Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.

CPSC No agency class Mar 25, 2014

Wal-Mart Recalls Dolls Due to Burn Hazard

Tak Ngai Electronic Toys Co., LTD

NHTSA No agency class Mar 25, 2014

PETERBILT 2008-2012: SERVICE BRAKES

PETERBILT

NHTSA No agency class Mar 25, 2014

INFINITI,NISSAN 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Mar 24, 2014

VOLVO 2013-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VOLVO

CPSC No agency class Mar 20, 2014

Bedz King Recalls Bunk Beds with Side Ladder Due To Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Mar 20, 2014

IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 20, 2014

Minga Fair Trade Imports Recalls Wooden Flipping Acrobat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Minga Fair Trade Imports, of Lake Geneva, Wis.

FDA Food Low Mar 19, 2014

Valued Naturals Natural Coconut Net wt. 8oz (216.80g) Imported by Philippines International Foodsource LLC 52 Richboynton Rd, Dover, NJ 07801 Packaged in 8 oz bag 12 per case.

International Foodsource, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Bun, 4 count, NT.WT. 12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz ( 1 lb) UPC 412500558-2; Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour( Wheat Flour, malted barley flour, niacin.....)water, sugar, canola oil, salt, .. , dough conditioner, whey powder, yeast, dough conditioner... soy oil, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Pretzel Demi Roll 6" , 4 count,12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz (1 lb) UPC 0-4125000560-2 Ingredients: Wheat Flour...water, sugar, canola oil, salt, dough con

Meijer Distribution, Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Pumpkin Pie with Pecans Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Chocolate Mint Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Mexican Style Mild Chorizo, Elite Spice # 32582A9, 24 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

MORRISON'S BROWN GRAVY MIX, NET WT 13 OZ (369 g) mislabeled as MORRISON'S PANCAKE MIX, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg)

C. H. Guenther & Sons, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Candied pecans: creamy white

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Sucrose Free Chocolate Plain Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Jalapeno Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 35076A2, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

STONEWALL KITCHEN brand Chocolate Coconut Cupcake Mix, Net Wt. 22.5 oz. (637.9 g), UPC 7 11381 31535 4 -- DISTRIBUTED BY STONEWALL KITCHEN, STONEWALL LANE, YORK, ME 03909

Raymond-Hadley Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Roasting Cinnamon Butternut Squash Net Wt. 2 lbs (907 g) Foam Tray with 3 per case. Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Renaissance Food Group LLC UPC 825786790333

F & S Produce Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Jalapeno Burger Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32680B2, 50 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Classic Sysco Custom Ready to Use Blueberry Pie Filling; Artificial Flavor #10 can - Net wt 7 lbs 1 oz (2kg) UPC 1 00 74865 38258 5 Manufactured for Sysco by Lyons Magnus, Fresno, CA

Lyons Magnus

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Pecan Shed Special Turtle Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Colon Rebuild I (90 capsules), 2boxes x 240 bottles, 1box x 200 bottles.

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice Code #JP9520, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Chocolate Pecan Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Candied pecans: honey toasted

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Pumpkin Pie Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Dark Chocolate with Pecans Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Pain Power, 100 vegetarian capsules, 55 boxes x 72 bottles, 1 box x 7 bottles.

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Colon Rebuild II, 210 capsules, 6 boxes x 72 bottles, 1 box x 70 bottles.

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Nicomex Camaron Entero Whole Shrimp Net Wt 1 oz (28.35 grams). Productos Mexicanos Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 Tel. (973) 815-2062. UPC 8 84678 10173 9.

Nicomex Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Nicomex Color Para Tamal Net Wt 1/8 oz (3.54gms) Productos Mexicanos Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 Tel. (973) 815-2062.

Nicomex Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Markets of Meijer Pretzel Dinner Roll, 8 count, 14.0 oz ( 0.87 lb) UPC 0-4125099036-9 Ingredients: Enriched Flour ( Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, niacin, iran, thiamine mononitrate....) water, sugar, canola oil, salt, why (milk) , yeast, wheat starch soy lecithin, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Meijer Distribution, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Super Digestayme, 200 count, 2 boxes x 72 bottles, 1 box x 55 bottles. 300 count, 4 boxes x 72 bottles, 1 box x 12 bottles.

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

MARY ANN'S Chocolates Signature Assortment,May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, Assorted Fruit and Nuts, Coconut, Vegetable Oil, Egg or Vegetable Albumen , Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Certified Food Colors. Fruits Contain Sulfur Dioxide, Savory Foods, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 5PC, 3 oz UPC 733549030336 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 12PC-7OZ PINK BOX UPC 733549030343 CANDY-8OZ HEART BOXED ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 14.0 0Z BOX M CHOCOLATES SIGNATURE ASS

Savory Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Birthday Cake Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"

Pecan Shed

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Chipotle Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 38113A2, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 19, 2014

Ole Hot Chorizo Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32581A9, 32 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Elite Spice Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 19, 2014

HUDSON VALLEY HOMESTEAD BUSHWHACKER'S SAVORY SAUCE, Mild, Net Wt. 14 oz., UPC: 7 51122 00091 0, Hudson Valley Homstead 102 Sheldon Lane Craryville, New York 12521 (518) 851-7336, www.hudsonvalleyhomstead.com

Charlemagnes Tree Farm Ltd

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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.