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 14 critical, 33 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (19), FDA Food (14), FDA Drug (9), 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.
Clonidine Base Micronized, 55.8 Kg, Rx Only, S.I.M.S. , Chemical Product for Medicines Preparation, Made in Italy, NDC 12660-0503-01
Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc
Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG Tablet, MFG: Apotex NDC# 6050525808
Unit Dose Solutions Inc
Propranolol HCl, NET WT 1 Kg, Rx Only, S.I.M.S. , Chemical Product for Medicines Preparation, Made in Italy, NDC 012660-0004
Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE 250 MG/ML (IN SESAME OIL), Rx Only 4 mL INJECTABLE IM USE. Manufactured by Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ 85085.
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc.
Dipyridamole API, NET WT 10 Kg, Rx Only, S.I.M.S. , Chemical Product for Medicines Preparation, Made in Italy, NDC 012660-0084
Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc
Clonidine HCL, 97 Kg, Rx Only, S.I.M.S. , Chemical Product for Medicines Preparation, Made in Italy, NDC 012660-0002
Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc
Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream 0.1%, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: Rouses Point Pharmaceuticals, LLC Cranford, NJ 07016 By: Fernda…
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
Ketorolac Tromethamine INJECTION, USP, 30 mg per mL, a) 1 mL vial (NDC 25021-701-01) b) 2 mL vial (NDC 25021-701-02), Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharma…
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
Vasotec (enalapril maleate) tablets, RX only, Manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MD R5G 1Z7 Canada 2.5 mg 90…
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Us…
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected Part Number: 22660PC
Covidien LLC
V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection. Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology REF M827…
KCI USA, Inc.
ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (BAR), Part No. APD-10M. The ArcPoint Labs Dip Drug Screen Dip Card is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitativ…
Ameditech Inc
Medium 2-Hooks Spreader Bar for use with Loop Slings, sizes small, medium and large on the Maxi Sky 2 Ceiling Lift; Model 700-19425. Intended to b…
Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
15 L Cycler Drainage Bag Product Usage: For use with Baxter Cycler Tubing sets as a peritoneal dialysis accessory.
Baxter Healthcare Corp
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit
Arrow International Inc
Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Radiotransparent Part Number: 22660R
Covidien LLC
EndoWrist One Vessel Sealer used in conjunction with the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000. The Endo Wrist One Vessel Sealer is a bipolar electro…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intui…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Covidien Kendall 1710H Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 40000006
Covidien LLC
VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member), System Product Code 6802445. The VITROS 4600 Chemistry System is intended for u…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (OXY), Part No. APD-10MO. The ArcPoint Labs Dip Drug Screen Dip Card is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitati…
Ameditech Inc
Omni Micro-electrode/reference electrode for cobas b221 analyzer. The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critical care analyze…
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) with BD Medical Posiflush 10mL Saline Flush Syringe.
Arrow International Inc
MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode Part Number: MC171 OH
Covidien LLC
Philips HEARTSTART Multifunction Electrode Pads Part Number: M3718A
Covidien LLC
Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revisi…
Biomet, Inc.
AC Powered adjustable bed frame. AC powered adjustable bed frame used in nursing facilities.
Primus Medical LLC
FREIGHTLINER 2015: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER
MASERATI 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MASERATI
BMW 2015: SEATS
BMW
FORD 2015: SEAT BELTS
FORD
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
BMW 2015: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
BMW
Mini Butter Croissant 6 Pack Ingredients: Wheat Flour (unbleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, Iron, thiamin mononitrate, ribo…
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Wheat Cake (Maruto "C" Cake), 6.3 ounces (180g), individually packaged in gold foil pouches and sold under the Maruto Brand. Sold at retail locations…
Ikko International Trading LLC
Brilliant Cake with Filling Milk (Biscuits), NET WT 13.9 oz (396 g), UPC 6 908166 500140, Product of China --- The product is packed in a plastic wra…
Domega NY International Co Ltd
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Hostess Brands LLC
Publix brand Jalapeno Bagels, sold in self service bins and counter sales.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
naturebox cranberry macaroon granola net wt. 3.75 oz (106g) naturebox.com Back label incorrectly has nutrition and ingredients for cherry berry …
NatureBox, Inc.
Frozen jalapeno bagels sold under the Maple Leaf Bakery brand in three different sizes: 3 oz. (64 bagels/case), 4 oz. (78 bagels/case), and 4.5 oz. (…
Wholesome Harvest Baking, Inc.
Mars Chocolate North America Milk Chocolate M & M's Net Wt. 3.40 oz packed in a brown, 3 inch x 6.5 inch cardboard box 12 Theater boxes per case …
Mars Chocolate North America
Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz.
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz.
Hostess Brands LLC
Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-gold…
Mars Chocolate North America
PEONY MARK brand ROASTED AND SALTED PUMPKIN SEED, NET WT. 12 oz. (340 gm), Barcode 6 932692 225765, PRODUCT OF CHINA --- PACKED FOR: STARWAY INC 137 …
Starway Inc.
Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 10.5 oz.
Hostess Brands LLC
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
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
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.