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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 13 critical, 37 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (24), FDA Devices (16), CPSC (5), 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 Critical Mar 5, 2014

CATH LAB CUSTOM PACK; REF: DYNJ40926; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 8.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F160NR High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500316N. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ANGIO PACK #2; REF: DYNJ39185; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit used to supply tools required to perform angiography medical procedures.

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port and Preloaded Stylet, 7.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Oxoid Legionella BCYE Growth Supplement, For 500 ml of medium, SR0110C, packaged 10 vials/box, lyophilized. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England. The product is used for the isolation of Legionella species from clinical and environmental samples. When the product is added to CYE Agar base, it stabilizes pH and provides essential growth factors for the isolation of the Legionella spp.

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

GE Healthcare - Giraffe Warmer;Panda Warmer;Panda iRes Warmer, Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation System. Product Usage: The T-Piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants. Pulmonary resuscitation includes practices necessary to establish a clear airway and provide oxygen or air/oxygen mixtures and/or manual ventilation to the infant. These ar

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 6.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F200A High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500320A. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Dimension Vista Enzyme 1 Calibrator (ENZ 1 CAL) lots 3FD034 and 3HD012. An in vitro diagnostic multi-analyte calibrator for the calibration of Amylase (AMY), Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Lipase (LIPL), and Pseudocholinesterase (PCHE) methods on the Dimension Vista System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Single and Dual use Emission Computer Tomography gamma cameras (BrightView XCT, BrightView X & BrightView SPECT) Philips Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, OH. Gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F180NRe High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500318E. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Product Name: HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit Catalog/Model number: SK109, lot 20000910 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use. HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit is intended for dual-color chromogenic visualization of signals achieved with directly labeled in situ hybridization probes targeting the HER2 gene and centromeric region of chromosome 17. The kit is designed to quantitatively determine HER2 gene status in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded breast cancer tissue specimens. Red and blue chromogenic si

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536M5, and M3536MC. Used for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port and Preloaded Stylet, 8.5, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Teleflex Medical

CPSC No agency class Mar 5, 2014

Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Mar 5, 2014

Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC No agency class Mar 5, 2014

Twin-Star Recalls Duraflame Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Twin-Star International, of Delray Beach, Fla.

NHTSA No agency class Mar 4, 2014

DODGE,JEEP 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Mar 4, 2014

FIAT 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FIAT

NHTSA No agency class Mar 4, 2014

DODGE 2011-2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DODGE

NHTSA No agency class Mar 4, 2014

RAM 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Mar 4, 2014

FORD 2011-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

FORD

CPSC No agency class Feb 27, 2014

Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Risk of Injury

Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.

CPSC No agency class Feb 27, 2014

Rowe Fine Furniture Recalls Ottomans Due to Risk of Suffocation (Recall Alert)

Rowe Fine Furniture Inc., of Elliston, Va.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals Vitamin Company, Chicago Nutrition Company, Gluten-Free Remedies, Osa's Garden, and Professional Naturopathics brands and packaged in a plastic bottle containing 60 or 120 capsules.

NOW Foods

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Exclusive XHot 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1048-5. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC 1.5 Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1096-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Mild 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1044-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-7. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

GC Exclusive Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-2. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC Autumn Roast Strip Medium 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1090-5. Packaged in double-poly bags and not sealed.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

GC Medium 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1055-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Reserve Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-4. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Exclusive Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1015-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder, .9 g packets. Label reads in part, "ADDITIONAL IRON MAY BE NECESSARY ADD ONLY TO HUMAN MILK - DO NOT ADD WATER NET WT 0.031 OZ (0.90g)***CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS***USE BY***ABBOTT LABORATORIES"

Abbott Nutrition

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

GC Autumn Roast NO LABEL Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-0. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

IQF Stuffed Brined Jalapeno Peppers w/Gorgonzola Allergen: Milk, Wheat. Prod.Code: 4013 24/30 lb bags - 720 lb totes Keep Frozen Bin# Comarco Products 501 Jackson Street, Camden, NJ 08104

Comarco Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068

New Japan International, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

GC NO LABEL Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-0. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 Capsules Bottle. Product labeling reads in part:"MEGASLIM Herbal Appetite Management***30 Capsules***YoungYou Weight Loss Center***MegaSim Propriety Blend 590 mg, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Green Tea, Aloe Ferox, L-Carnitine, Caralluma fimbriata Extract***Distributed by YoungYou International Inc. Earth Creation, USA (877) 496-8649 www.youngyoucorp.com***".

YoungYou International Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC Strip Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1071-4. Packaged in double-poly bags.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Feb 26, 2014

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen Contains a logos on the package indicating it is gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. 210 g/7.4oz Qty/pkg - 6. UPC 62013300198 1. DPI item # 55844.

DPI Specialty Foods Northwest Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Blakes SuperHot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1028-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Mid Pac Foods brand sauce for Char Sui; Net 7 FL. oz (207 ml); Made in Hawaii, Keep in cool place UPC: 7336620250 Manufactured by Mid Pac Foods, Inc. Honolulu, HI.

Mid Pac Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Hot 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1081-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bueno GC NM Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1093-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.

El Encanto, Incorporated

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.