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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 18 critical, 30 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (32), FDA Devices (13), NHTSA (4), 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 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…

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 G…

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…

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 ma…

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…

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 pla…

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…

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 steriliz…

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…

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 o…

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 monit…

Unistrip Technologies LLC

CPSC Moderate Dec 30, 2014

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

NHTSA Critical Dec 30, 2014

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

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 29, 2014

PORSCHE 2015: SUSPENSION

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Dec 29, 2014

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

KIA

NHTSA Critical Dec 29, 2014

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2015: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

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. N…

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

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Ortega Green Taco Sauce - Mild 8 oz, UPC 41501-00897, 16 oz. UPC 41501-00907.

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Odwalla Vanilla Almondo Protein, 15.2 fl. oz bottles, Distributed by: Odwalla, Inc., Dinuba, CA 93618.

Coca-Cola Company (The)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Wegmans Peach Salsa, made fresh in-store and packaged in random weights.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Beachbody Hardcore Base Shake Lot #42932B22, #42931A22, and #42902B22 Black HDPE container with Black Lid. Label stated weight of 1 lb. 12.2 oz. (…

Beachbody Llc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Fruit-Topped Short Cake, 1/4 sheet, 49 oz., UPC 7789032772; Genoise Cake, 1/4 sheet, 64 oz., UPC 7789027385

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic…

Great American Appetizers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Farmer Brand DRIED LILY FLOWERS, NET WT. 8 oz, UPC 7 34765 04089 5 -- PRODUCT OF CHINA -- DISTRIBUTED BY BLOOMING IMPORT 45 BOWNE STREET BROOKLYN, N.…

Blooming Import Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

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

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Dark Cocoa Sorbetto packed in 14 oz. plastic jars, 8 packages per case, manufactured from 4/11/14-4/12/14; product code: EB/JP, L3, 26-426, 14102, BE…

House Of Flavors, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Orejas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and milk

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Peach Melba Whipped Cream Pie, 34 oz., UPC 7789033104

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Ortega Enchilada Sauce 8 oz., UPC 41501-00898

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Wake-Up Instant Coffee Mix (weasel coffee) Melange de Cafe Instantane Ca Phe Hoa Tan (huong caon) 3 in one; sold in two packing configurations: …

Evershing International Trading Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

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

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning 1.25 oz., UPC 41501-00824

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

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

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Small Fruit-Topped Cheese Cake, 18 oz., UPC 7789026441 Large Fruit-Topped Cheese Cake, 54 oz., UPC 7789026438 Fruit-Topped Cream Cheese Pie, 40 oz.…

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Taco Sauce - Mild sold under the following brands: 1. Ortega 8 oz, UPC 39000-00890, 16 oz. UPC 39000-01893; 2. Las Palmas 8 oz. UPC 41501-79…

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Peach Melba Tart, 26 oz., UPC 7789098553; Rectangular Fruit Tart, 37 oz., UPC 20823800000; Mixed Fruit Tart, 30 oz., UPC 20819500000; Square Fru…

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Taco Seasoning Packets sold under the following brands, container size, and or as part of a dinner Kit: 1. Ortega 1.25 oz, UPC 39000-00820; 2…

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Low Dec 24, 2014

Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift Box. The Gift box contains 2 samples of the recalled product, Cookies & Cream Fudge and 2 samples of …

Tastefully Simple, Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

SOLGAR ENHANCED SERIES ABC DOPHILUS POWDER FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN, NET WT. 1.75 oz (50 g), UPC 0 33984 00010 0. Carefully Manufactured by: Solgar,…

NBTY, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 24, 2014

KOZY SHACK SIMPLY WELL CHOCOLATE, NET WT 4 OZ. Product packed in brown carton box, 48 individual units x 4 OZ. Keep Refrigerated. Made in USA

Kozy Shack Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 24, 2014

Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium 8 oz, UPC 39000-01892, 16 oz. UPC 39000-01894.

B&G Foods North America, 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: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2014