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2014 Recalls

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2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,290 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.49% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 126 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 21 critical, 27 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 34 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (28), FDA Devices (12), CPSC (6), 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

SPHERES 8801071 1/TRAY 12PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733065, BIOPSY, EXT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

BIT 9733516 2.9mm DRILL STERILE

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

SPHERES 8801075 5/TRAY 12PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 26, 2014

Etest¿ Ceftaroline (CPT32) WWB100. Etest¿ (Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing) is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial sus…

Biomerieux

FDA Devices Low Nov 26, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿ and ADVIA Centaur¿ XP and ADVIA Centaur¿ CP Cleaning Solution (For in vitro diagnostic use with the ADVIA¿ Centaur systems) Catalog N…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

TUMOR RESECTION KIT 9733607 NON-INVASIVE

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

SHUNT KIT 9733605 NON-INVASIVE

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

INSTRUMENT TRACKER 9733533XOM ENT 1PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM - Sterile: intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal fem…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

DISP 9730950 STRL SPHERE, 1 PK INSERT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733066, BIOPSY, INT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Nov 25, 2014

Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Nov 25, 2014

Pro Armor Recalls Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards

LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor, Riverside, Calif.

NHTSA Moderate Nov 25, 2014

ASTON MARTIN 2006-2014: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

ASTON MARTIN

NHTSA Critical Nov 24, 2014

DODGE 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

DODGE

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2014

MITSUBISHI 2013-2015: SEAT BELTS

MITSUBISHI

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2014

Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., of Johnson Creek, Wisc.

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2014

Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard

Graco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2014

Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.

CPSC Moderate Nov 20, 2014

Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)

Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

NHTSA Critical Nov 20, 2014

MACK 2015: ENGINE

MACK

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Endurance Daily Vanilla Dietary Supplement Packaged under the label: Stronger Faster Healthier and Mainer Whey Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), 10 oz. a…

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Hunger and Weight Vanilla Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier Whey: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA

Health Wise

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Rejuvenate Vanilla Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Chiclets Gum, 200 - 2 piece packs (400 pieces), Retail UPC 0 12546 02509 6, Case UPC 10012546108499

Mondelez Global Llc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

1) Chiclets Peppermint Gum, 6-10 piece packages (60 pieces), Retail UPC 0 12546 10105 9; 2)Chiclets Peppermint Gum, 20 - 12 piece packages (240 piec…

Mondelez Global Llc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

***Oro Candy*** Vanilla Cookies (Mantecaditos) Nt. Wt. 3 oz. (85 g)

Oro Candy Distributors

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Pure Whey Natural Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels: Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), 10 oz

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Chiclets Assorted Variety Multipak - Fruit Flavor Gum, 6-10 piece packages (60 pieces), 6 PAK, Retail UPC 0 12546 10102 8; 2)Chiclets Assorted Variet…

Mondelez Global Llc

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Fortified Vanilla Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Recovery Natural (also labeled Post Workout), Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels: Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier Pack …

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

365 Organic Raisin Granola in 17 ounce (482 gram) cardboard cartons; 12 cartons per case. UPC: 099482448738

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Pride of Africa brand Farina, Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.27 kg), UPC 016712016840 --- A Product of Raymond-Hadley Corp. Spencer, NY 14883 1-800-252-5220

Raymond-Hadley Corp.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Endurance In Race Lime Dietary Supplement Packaged under the label Stronger Faster Healthier Pack. Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), and 30 gram sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Daily Balance Natural Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder, 1lb and 5lb bags

Z Natural Foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Pure Whey Chocolate, Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels: Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), 10 o…

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Pure Whey Vanilla , Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels: Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), 10…

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Publix Asian Mix, 14 oz. clamshell containers

Publix Bakery Plant

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Daily Balance Chocolate Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Hunger and Weight Chocolate Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Recovery Chocolate (also labeled Post Workout), Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels: Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier Pac…

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Chiclets Gum, 200 - 2 piece packs (400 pieces), Retail UPC 0 12546 02509 6, Case UPC 10012546108499

Mondelez Global Llc

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Endurance In Race Coconut Dietary Supplement Packaged under the label Stronger Faster Healthier Pack. Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), and 30 gram sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Fortified Chocolate Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Endurance Pre Race Lime , Dietary Supplement Packaged under the label Stronger Faster Healthier Pack. Packaged in: 2 lb (32 oz), and 30 gram sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 19, 2014

Rejuvenate Natural Dietary Supplement Packaged under the labels Stronger Faster Healthier: 2 lb (32 oz), and 10 oz sizes

Maine Natural Health, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Exotic Superfoods 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water, 32 oz. SKU: 7 05105 50171 0 Exotic Superfoods 100% Raw Young Thai Coconut Water, 11.7 oz. …

Exotic Superfoods New York, Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2014