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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 20 critical, 29 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (28), FDA Food (8), USDA FSIS (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 Critical Dec 31, 2014

ADULT/CHILD Radiotranslucent Electrode, Part number T100AC-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart Electrodes Plug Style Connector", Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring, Single use.

Heart Sync, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

DPM 6 Patient Monitor and DPM 7 Patient Monitor. The product affected is the Mindray IBP module, P/N is 6800-30-50485 for use with Mindray DPM 6 and DPM 7 patient monitors . Intended to be used for monitoring, displaying, reviewing, storing and alarming of multiple physiological parameters.

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, The HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are designed for use with the HemoCue Glucose 201Analyzer and the HemoCue Glucose 201 DM Analyzer (hereafter referred to as the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer). HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are available in individual packages or in vials. Affected lots identified initially were 110705, 110706, 110715, 110716, 110717, 110718, 110719, and 110720. Subsequent investigation also identified as affected lots 1310227, 13102

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Self-Righting Luer Lock Tip Cap, Green and Self-Righting Luer Slip Tip Cap, Yellow, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, 14445 Grasslands Dr. Englewood, CO 80112 USA. DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps. RER H93866100 x 1000. Sterile

Baxter Corporation Englewood

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Dimension Vista 500 Intelligent Lab System or Dimension Vista 1500 Intelligent Lab System: An in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Trilogy¿ Fiber Metal Acetabular Shell Size 54 mm OD The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Low Dec 31, 2014

Illumina MiSeqDx Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Sequencing Assay in vitro diagnostic system for use on the Illumina MiSeqDx Platform.

Illumina Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Neodent Titamax WS Cortical Implant ¿4.0 x 5 mm (Endosseous dental implant) Article Number: 109.604 Dental implants are intended for surgical placement in maxillary and/or mandibular arches to provide support for prosthetic restorations in edentulous or partially edentulous patients. Dental implants are for single-stage or two-stage surgery. Dental implants are intended for immediate placement and function on single-tooth and/or multiple tooth applications when good primary stability is achi

Instradent USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

UroSeal Adjustable Endoscopic Valve. Model/Catalog # 00913410 The primary packaging is a Tyvek pouch. The secondary package is a corrugate box. 5 units per box. Used to cover the opening to the biopsy/suction channel of an endoscope.

US Endoscopy Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 200, Product Code 10118 The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 9.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by oral intubation of the trachea and for removal of secretions that accumulate in the subglottic space.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System (including refurbished) Professional use in a laboratory for in vitro diagnostic tests.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 7.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by oral intubation of the trachea and for removal of secretions that accumulate in the subglottic space.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

UniStrip1, Blood Glucose Test Strips, 50 count box. The test strips are indicated for use by people with diabetes in their home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.

Unistrip Technologies LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 8.5 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by oral intubation of the trachea and for removal of secretions that accumulate in the subglottic space.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 100S, Product Code 10113. The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC, Model 105 Generator. The Cyberonics VNS Therapy System consists of the implantable VNS Therapy Generator, the VNS Therapy Lead, and the external programming system used to change the stimulation settings. Indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures.

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

ADULT Radiotranslucent Electrode, Part number T100-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart Electrodes Plug Style Connector", Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring, Single use.

Heart Sync, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS TRIG Slides, REF 133 6544, IVD For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively measure triglyceride (TRIG) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) Software Version(s): Versions 2.0.0.19 and lower Product Model #: D00A00224D The Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) is a software application developed by HORIBA Medical intended to receive, store, and manage Startup, Patient, and Quality Control (QC) results from an ABX Micros 60 Hematology Analyzer or ABX Micros CRP 200 Hematology Analyzer. Only one instrument connection is allowed per each Lite DM workstation. The Lite DM application runs on a PC within a Windows

Horiba Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

RTH8 Rotor, P/N X01-005847-001. RTH8 used in the StatSpin Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge, Model M510, Product No. SSH4. The RTH8 rotor is used with the Statspin Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge. StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuge: For in vitro diagnostic use to produce the rapid separation of whole blood contained in original collection tubes.

Iris Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS, IVD --- Instrumentation Laboratory IL Company. A high sensitivity thromboplastin reagent based on recombinant human tissue factor (RTF) for the quantitative determination in human citrated plasma of Prothrombin Time (PT) and Fibrinogen on IL Coagulation Systems. The product is used for the evaluation of the extrinsic coagulation pathway and the monitoring of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy (OAT).

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser, BL14304 The responsible firm name is Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Rochester, NY

Bausch & Lomb Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Component- Dianz Capacitor used in PerfectO2 Oxygen Concentrator, packaged one unit per box.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

ADULT/CHILD Radiotransparent Electrode, Part number C100AC-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart Electrodes Plug Style Connector", Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring, Single use.

Heart Sync, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 100NX, Product Code 10144 The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Centricity Enterprise Archive is a software product for receiving, archiving and sending of medical data. DICOM devices (e..g. modalities, workstations) Communicate with the archive using the DICOM protocol (published by ACR-NEMA). The clinical use is limited to the interaction that other systems have with the Centricity Enterprise archive. The intended users for Centricity Enterprise Archive are service personnel and system administrators and non clinical users. As of V4.0 XDS enabled systems

Ge Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 50, Product Code 10114. The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Advanced Sterilization Products

NHTSA No agency class Dec 31, 2014

SUBARU 2008-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SUBARU

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 31, 2014

Tennessee Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 31, 2014

North Carolina Firm Recalls Canned Soup Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

CPSC No agency class Dec 30, 2014

Olympic Mountain Products Recalls Tealight Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

NHTSA No agency class Dec 30, 2014

SCION,TOYOTA 2014-2015: EQUIPMENT

SCION,TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 30, 2014

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2011-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 30, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

NHTSA No agency class Dec 29, 2014

PORSCHE 2015: SUSPENSION

PORSCHE

NHTSA No agency class Dec 29, 2014

KIA 2010-2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Dec 29, 2014

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2015: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 29, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Hausman Foods (2024), LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 27, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 27, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

HEB Meat Plant

USDA FSIS Critical Dec 27, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Lg. Fruit Crostata, 21 oz., UPC 20829300000; Sm. Fruit Crostata, 7 oz., UPC 20829900000; Lg. Nectarine Crostata, 21 oz., UPC 20823100000; Sm. Nectarine Crostata, 6 oz., UPC 20832600000

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Odwalla Chocolate Protein Shake, 15.2 fl. oz, and 32 fl. oz bottles, Distributed by: Odwalla, Inc., Dinuba, CA 93618.

Coca-Cola Company (The)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Sliced Yellow Peaches, made fresh in-store and packaged. Sold pre-packaged in random weights.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot 8 oz, UPC 39000-00891, 16 oz. UPC 41501-01895.

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Lg. Fruit Strip "Puff Pastry", 11 oz., UPC 20829200000; Sm. Fruit Strip "Puff Pastry", 3 oz., UPC 20829100000

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

WHALEN'S SEAFOOD & BURGER SAUCE "HOT", NET WT. 8 OZ. (226 g) -- Whalen's Horseradish Products, LLC, PO Box 4700, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Whalen's Horseradish Products

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Concha Pink- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6, and Red #3 and #40.

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Concha Yellow- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc

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.