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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 16 critical, 33 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 31 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (21), FDA Devices (11), CPSC (8), 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.

USDA FSIS Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Canadian Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Without Import Inspection

CPSC No agency class Feb 25, 2014

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard

Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.

CPSC No agency class Feb 25, 2014

Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard

GMI Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company, of Mt. Hope, Ohio

CPSC No agency class Feb 25, 2014

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

CPSC No agency class Feb 25, 2014

Rollerblade USA Recalls Tempest Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Feb 21, 2014

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Feb 21, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2008-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA No agency class Feb 21, 2014

MACK 2009-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MACK

CPSC No agency class Feb 20, 2014

Eastman Footwear Recalls Coleman Runestone Children's Shoes

CPSC No agency class Feb 20, 2014

Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

CPSC No agency class Feb 20, 2014

Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard

Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine

CPSC No agency class Feb 20, 2014

U.S. Polo Assn. Recalls Girl’s Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Feb 20, 2014

INTERNATIONAL 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES

INTERNATIONAL

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Pringles, the Original, Net Weight 5.68 oz (161 g) UPC code 0 38000 84496 6 Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CORN FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, RICE FLOUR AND DEXTROSE. CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS Product was placed in 226 display shippers with a variety of Pringles products. PRINGLES US 4-FLV 84ct ALT

Kellogg Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Marshmallow in the following flavors: chocolate, coconut, cookies and cream, gingerbread, peppermint, red velvet, vanilla Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Pancake and Waffle Mix, 16 oz, UPC 620133105122, NB Item#645556

Natures Best Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Chocolate Gift Boxes: SC 6 Oreos, SC Small 12 Chocolate, SC Small 6 chocolate Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 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.

Unified Western Grocers Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix, gluten free, dairy free, nut free. 454 g/ 16 oz UPC 62013300512 2

Unified Western Grocers Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Dry fruits covered in chocolate in the following flavors: orange peel, mango cayenne, pear Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Chocolate S'mores Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style - gluten free, dairy free, nut free. 350g/12.5oz. UPC 62013360015 3 2

Unified Western Grocers Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

PASKESZ PREMIUM BELGIAN CHOCOLATE, KOSHER PARVE, Holographic Coins, Net Wt. 0.5 oz (14g) packaged in a carton containing 12 boxes with each box containing 24 mesh bags x 0.5 oz (14g) total weight 12 oz (336g), each mesh bag contains 5 pieces, ITEM 30178. MADE IN HOLLAND FOR: PASKESZ CANDY CO., Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Paskesz Candy Co.,Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Gano C'Real Spirulina, Net Wt. 450g (30gx15 sachets)

Gano Excel USA Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Panko Style Bread Crumbs net wt. 350g 12.5 oz. gluten free, dairy free, nut free

Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Bolt: Fat Incenerator capsules packaged within a container (60 capsules per bottle).

Mira Health Products Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Original Homestyle Waffles, 7.4oz, Qty/Pkg: 6, UPC 620133001981, NB Item #616953

Natures Best Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles, 7.4oz, Qty/Pkg: 6, UPC 620133001998, NB Item #616961.

Natures Best Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Farm To Market Bread Co. San Francisco Sourdough, net weight 1 lb., unbleached enriched flour, water, sea salt, vitamin C. Farm to Market Bread Co., Kansas City, MO.

Farm To Market Bread Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles - Frozen - gluten free, dairy free, nut free. 210 g/7.4oz Qty/pkg - 6 UPC 62013300199 8

Unified Western Grocers Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Gorgonzola Gems Jalapeno Peppers With Gorgonzola and Cream Cheese Blend 8 oz. (227 g) packages, 6/pack

Windsor Frozen Foods

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Panko Style Bread Crumbs, 12.5 oz, UPC 620133600153, NB Item #636886

Natures Best Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 19, 2014

Bread & Bun Mix, 16.4oz, Qty/pkg: 6, UPC 620133105504, NB Item 645564

Natures Best Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Gourmet Bar in the following flavors: bacon, cayenne pepper, crispy orange, curry, mendiant dark, mendiant light Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijiah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI, 48202. Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India. NDC 62756-184-88, Rx only, 100 Tablets; Pharmacist: Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient. Each film-coated tablet contains 300 mg oxcarbazepine, USP, Usual Dosage: See package inse

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Trelstar (triptorelin pamoate) for Injectable Suspension Single-Dose Vial (NDC 52544-154-02) plus MIXJECT Single-Dose Delivery System containing 2 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP per carton (NDC 52544-188-76), 11.25 mg, Rx Only, Dist. By: Watson Pharma, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07962, Mfd. by: Debio RP, CH-1920 Martigny, Switzerland.

Actavis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 200 mcg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505, NDC 0378-1819-01

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida

FDA Drug Low Feb 19, 2014

VoLumen Barium Sulfate Suspension (0.1 % w/v, 0.1 ww/w), 450 mL bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. a subsidiary or E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042. NDC 32909-945-03.

Bracco Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

MICROTEK(TM) MEDICAL BUR HOLE LATEX FREE PROBE COVER W/ GEL, featuring IsoSilk(R), 13cm x 244 cm, 5" x 96", REF PC3688EU, STERILE EO, QTY 20, Microtek Medical, Inc., Columbus, MS 39702

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

VITROS Chemistry Products Mixing Cup Arrays utilized on VITROS 250 & 350 Chemistry Systems Product Usage: Mixing Cup Array is a disposable, intermediate container used in making automatic (auto)-dilutions on the VITROS 250/350 Chemistry Systems. The VITROS 250 Chemistry System is intended for use in the in vitro quantitative, semi quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Chemistry Products Microslides. The VITROS 350 Chemistry Syst

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, 8.0 Plus, Model Number 91-2109; Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, Standard, Model Number 91-2110. 510(k): 91-2109 K061342. 91-2110 K051942. The Malibu" System is intended to be used as a temporary or permanent posterior, non-cervical implant to correct spinal disorders and provide stabilization of the spine to permit the biological process of spinal fusions to occur. The System is comprised of single use pedicle screws of varying reduction height, rods,

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Stryker Orthopaedics Navigation Compatible Accolade Broach Handle 1 single unit to a package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Made in USA non-sterile

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

MICROTEK(TM) MEDICAL BUR HOLE LATEX FREE PROBE COVER, featuring IsoSilk(R), 13cm x 244 cm, 5" x 96", REF PC3688N, QTY 100, Microtek Medical, Inc., Columbus, MS 39702.

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Normative Data Template CD for use with the I-Portal devices. Used to measure, record, or visually display the involuntary movements (nystagmus) of the eyeball.

Neuro Kinetics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Horizon Medical Imaging, Picture Archive Communication System (PACS).

Mckesson Information Solutions LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

***REF 606-01-05***OPTEFORM Allograft Paste 5 cc, bone void filler of bony defects in dental and orthopedic applications.***STERILE Using Radiation. ***Rx Only***Distributor: EXACTECH 2320 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653 USA***Manufacturer: RTI Biologicals, Inc. 11621 Research Circle, Alachua, FL 32615 USA.

RTI Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

MICROTEK(TM) MEDICAL BUR HOLE LATEX PROBE COVER WITH GEL, featuring IsoSilk(R), 13cm x 249 cm, REF 3688UK, STERILE EO, QTY 20, Microtek Medical, Inc., Columbus, MS 39702

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Vital CARE(TM) REPS INC. ULTRASOUND PROBE COVER, BUR HOLE COVER, 5 x 96, REF VPC0699, STERILE EO, QTY 20, Manufactured for Vital Care Reps, Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2014

5 x 93 US Probe Cover CMS-6049, Sterile, Single Patient Use. Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., Pine Level, NC, Federal (USA) law restricts this device to the sale by or on the order of a physician. Probe cover

Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.

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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.