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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 30 critical, 20 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 15 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (36), FDA Devices (10), NHTSA (2), 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 Jan 8, 2014

Synthes Hand Switch - Electric Pen Drive, Part Number 05.001.012 The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to general orthopaedic trauma, foot, hand, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, oral, otolaryngolical, reconstructive, and spine surgery.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Glenosphere 36mm Part 00-4349-036-11 The reverse shoulder system is used in the treatment of the following: severe pain or significant disability in degenerative, rheumatoid, or traumatic disease of the glenohumeral joint; un-united humeral head fractures of long duration; irreducible 3 and 4-part proximal humeral fractures; avascular necrosis of the humeral head, or other difficult clinical management problems (such as a failed total shoulder arthropolastey or

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

RTC 25-C Inline Aerosol Tee Adapter. Intended to be used to adapt an aerosolized medication delivery system having an elliptical mouthpiece to a ventilator circuit.

Instrumentation Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

FEM COND BUTTRESS PLT, RT.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Asante Comfort Infusion Set with 110cm tubing & 13mm cannula packaged in 5-packs,singles, or inside a Combination Kit (FG-5143-4). Manufactured for: Asante Solutions Sunnyvale, CA; Manufactured by: Unomedical Lejre, Denmark

Asante Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

ITST THREADED GUIDE PIN

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

VERIFY¿ Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicator, Distributed by STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH. Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam sterilization and ethylene oxide sterilization processes.

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Integra Camino Advanced Monitor with Waveform Display Model CAM01 Integra Neurosciences, 311 Enterprise Dr Plainsboro, NJ 08536 USA The Camino Advanced Monitor is a compact, portable device for use with Camino 110-4 series of Pressure / Temperature and Pressure Transducer-Tipped Catheters. Pressure and/or Temperature are measured at the Catheter tip, eliminating the need for external transducers, fluid, pressure tubing, and flush devices. The Camino displays intracranial pressure (ICP), intra

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, LT

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Terumo Cardiovascular Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kits containing an Overpressure Safety Valve, LN130B, in the Arterial Recirculation Line

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

NHTSA No agency class Jan 6, 2014

FORD 2012-2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jan 6, 2014

FORD 2011-2012: STEERING

FORD

CPSC No agency class Jan 2, 2014

Norwood Furniture Recalls Science Tables due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Jan 2, 2014

Walmart Recalls Card Table and Chair Sets Due to Finger Amputation and Fall Hazards

Heshan Camis Industrial Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Tuna Salad, Formula PT.60 packaged under these labels: -Essentail Everyday Tuna Salad packaged in 6/12-oz (UPC 041303820285) carton cases. Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN. -Reser's Gourmet Tuna Salad packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. UPC 071117855067

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Tuna Salad Supreme, Formula PT.137 packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. UPC 071117141382

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Homestyle Recipe Potato Salad with Egg, Formula PO.81, packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Farmstyle Potato Salad, Formula PO.27, packaged in 3/8-lb carton cases. Packaged Exclusively for use by: Yum! Brands Global Restaurants, Louisville, KY. UPC 885251252626

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Stonemill Tabouli Salad, Formula VE.105 packaged in 2/5-lb (UPC 071117114966) carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Honey Chicken Salad Kit, Formula DR.105B32, packaged in 6/40-oz carton cases. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR. UPC 7111711428

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Red Potato Salad, Formula PO.62, packaged under the following labels: -Cross Valley Farms Red Royal Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Distributed by U.S. Foodservice, Inc., Rosemont, IL. -Reser's Deluxe Red Skin Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. -Block & Barrel Deluxe Red Skinned Potato Salad packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Red Skin Potato Salad, Formula PO.39, packaged under these labels: West Creek Diced Red Skin Potato Salad packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA. -Reser's Red Skin Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. -Sysco Classic Red Potato Salad packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Stonemill Kitchens Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip, Formula DIS.03, packaged in 6/10-oz carton cases. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR..

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

White bread packaged under the following names and sizes: UPC Name, size 71025-00269 Holsum, Sof-Twist, Giant, 24 OZ 24126-01025 Bunny, Thin Sandwich, 24 OZ 71302-04738 Sunbeam, KING, 24 OZ 71025-00512 Harts, HOME STYLE, 24 OZ 71025-00040 Lewis, CIRCLE B, Texas Toast, 24 OZ 71302-04745 Sunbeam, Texas Toast, 24 OZ 78742-03616 Great Value, Texas Toast, 24 OZ 71025-00253 Aunt Hatties, Thin Sandwich, 24 OZ 41270-39928 IGA, Sandwich, 24 OZ 71025-00279 IDEAL, Sandw

Lewis Bakeries-Evansville

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

The Deli Counter Loaded Baked Potato Salad, Formula PO.163, packaged in 12/16-oz carton cases. Distributed by Safeway Inc., P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA. UPC 021130068463

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Gourmet Red Potato Salad, Formula PO.40, packaged in 6/1.8 kg (UPC 071117001648) and 12/340-g (UPC 071117612097) carton cases. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Fine Foods Desserts, Strawberry Parfait, Formula PF.83, packaged in 2/8-lb container cases.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Yoder's My Premier Potato Salad, Formula PO.179, packaged in 6/3-lb carton cases. Distributed by Lipari Foods, Warren, MI.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Red Potato with Blue Cheese and Bacon Salad Kit, Formula PO.90, packaged in 2/5.5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

King Soopers City Market Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Formula PO.29, packaged in 3/4-lb and 12/1-lb carton cases. Distributed by King Soopers Inc., Denver, CO.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

White Corn Meal sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight of 80 oz. (5 lb.) 2.26 kg.

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Potato Salad, Formula PO.70, packaged under these labels: -Reser's Fine Foods, Original Potato Salad, in 12/12-oz (UPC 071117182200), 6/32-oz (UPC 071117181500), 3/4-lb (UPC 071117002232), 3/8-lb (UPC 071117002157), 12/3.5-oz (UPC 071117170009), 12/5.5-oz (UPC 071117171006) and 2/10-lb (UPC 071117002782) container cases. Also distributed in a 6/4-lb party pack (UPC 071117001624). Distributed by: Reser's Fine-Foods, Beaverton, OR. -Yoder's American Potato Salad, in 6/32-oz (UPC 07347401046

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Orval Kent Sliced Steakhouse Potato Salad, Formula PO.177, packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Orval Kent Foods, Wheeling, IL. UPC 079453469252

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Homestyle Macaroni Salad, Formula MA.35, packaged under the following labels: -Reser's Hommestyle Elbos Macaroni Salad packaged in 3/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. -Sysco Classic Homestyle Macaroni Salad packaged in 3/8-lb carton cases. Distributed By Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Yoder's Mustard Potato Salad, Formula PO.185, packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Distributed by Lipari Foods, Warren, MI.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Tuna Salad, Formula PT.151 packaged in 6/12-oz (UPC 071117190120) carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Walmart Deli Macaroni Salad, Formula MA.12, packaged in 6/4-lb, 12/16-oz and 6/32-oz carton cases. Distributed By Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Walmart Deli Amish Potato Salad, Formula PO.120, packaged in 6/32-oz (UPC 681131917445), 12/16-oz (UPC 681131917469)and 6/4-lb (UPC 681131917049) carton cases. Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Apple Salad Base, Formula DE.44, packaged in 2/40-oz carton cases. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Baja Cafe Black Bean Salsa, Formula VE.16, packaged in 2/5-lb (UPC 071117001587) carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Innate Response Digestive Enzymes Clinical Strength 90ct. (40126) and " Innate Response Digestive Enzymes Clinical Strength 10 Ct. Sample (90037)

FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing)

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Loaded Baked Potato Salad, Formula PO.54, packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

MegaFood Vegan-Ease 30 ct. (12002) and MegaFood Vegan-Ease 2 ct. Sample Pack (S12002)

FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing)

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Reser's Oil & Vinegar Cole Slaw, Formula CS.50, packaged in 2/9-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Vanilla Chai. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch; sizes: 30.8 oz./874 g, 38g, 437g units containers.

Vega / Sequel Naturals

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Cole Slaw, Formula CS.76, packaged under these labels: -Sysco Classic Cole Slaw Salad packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX. -Reser's Cole Slaw packaged in 2/7-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 1, 2014

Stonemill Pesto Feta Orzo Salad, Formula KI.29, packaged in 2/5.18-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Innate Response Gluten and Dairy Ultra Shield Enzymes 60ct. (40127)

FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing)

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g. or 5 lb. (2.26 kg.).

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America

FDA Food Moderate Jan 1, 2014

BROCCOLI, SLAW CRUNCH KIT, 390260, 1/6.55#

Taylor Farms Florida, 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.