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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 9 critical, 38 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (29), FDA Drug (10), CPSC (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 Food Low Oct 15, 2014

Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk in glass bottles. Label contains lot code followed by expiration date (month day year) and the description of the prod…

Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana

FDA Food Critical Oct 15, 2014

Roma Tomatoes, 25lbs. case

Expo Fresh L.L.C

FDA Food Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz

Hostess Brands LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Tarceva (erlotinib) Tablets, 150 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. Seymour, IN 47274 NDC 50242-064-01

Astellas Pharma US Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99

Janssen Ortho L.L.C.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Amiodarone HCl Injection, 450 mg/9 mL (50 mg per mL), 9 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for Mylan Institutional, LLC, Rockford, IL 61103, N…

Mckesson

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

METOCLOPRAMIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP 5 mg/5 mL, (present as the hydrochloride), 10 mL cups, Rx only. Manufactured by VistaPharm Inc., Largo, FL 33771. N…

VistaPharm, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

All sterile products within expiry

Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZyGenerics ATENOLOL Tablets, USP 25 mg 1000 count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Phar…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Critical Oct 15, 2014

N-Acetyl Cysteine 20% 4 mL Vial Stock Code: 4133

Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd

FDA Drug Low Oct 15, 2014

Truvada (200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablets, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Gilead Sciences, Inc. Fo…

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets, USP 50mg, 90-count Bottles, Rx only, Mfg by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505. NDC 03…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 15, 2014

E-Z- GAS II EFFERVESCENT GRANULES Antacid/Antiflatulent ,4 g (0.14 oz), 50 -count box, Rx Only, Manufactured in USA for E-Z EM, Inc. Lake Success, N…

Bracco Diagnostic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes with 10-ft (3 m) leadwires, 1 single Part number: 8900-4055-40 Product Usage: These MFE…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, 5F-55 cm DUAL LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M0367051, REF/Catalog No. 60M03…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection o…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Charnley PN Retract & Handle, REF 962004000, Non-Sterile-DuPuy International Ltd. The Charnley Pin Retractor and Handle Set is used to facilitate …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Biomedix SELEC-3 I.V. Administration Set. Individually sealed into a Tyvek¿ and LDPE/PET pouch. Secondary packaging includes 48 pouched units per b…

Biomedix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes with 10-ft (3 m) leadwires Part number: 8900-4052 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension Non Sterile REF 2975-00-500 Intended as an attachment device to the distal reamers to allow the surgeon to clea…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 4F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M0224751, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes (MFE) Part Number: 8900-4012 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are used in connection with ZO…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection o…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, 5F-55 cm, UPN Product No. H965750141, REF/Catalog No. 75-014, STERILE --- Intende…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 4F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M1841541, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Philips Healthcare Integris Allura 15 -12 Fluoroscopy x ray system

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

GE Healthcare Carescape Patient Data Module

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

MaxLock Extreme Mod-Foot Concave Reamer; Individually packaged in a 3 x 4 bag and heat sealed with label on the outside. Used during procedures to…

Orthohelix Surgical Designs Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Green Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needl…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology and PASV Valve Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, 5F-55 cm, UPN Product No. H965750191, REF/Catalog No. 75-01…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 4F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M0501981, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 5F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M1406071, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister (w/o CLP) with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the co…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

The Hulka Clip is a sterile packaged medical device that carries a two year expiration date. It is packaged two clips per procedural tray. Theses pro…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Biosense Webster's Reprocessed SOUNDSTAR¿ eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters, Catalog Nos: M-5723-115, Model Number BIO10438577.

STERILMED, INC.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Cardinal Health Prefilled Buffered 10% Formalin. Product Usage:10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological exami…

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Nemschooff, Model Numbers - Serenity II:790-12, Serenity III: 791-12, Serenity III Exam: 791-12E, and Serenity IIS: 792-12. Designed to provide patie…

Nemschoff Chairs, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

StarMedTec LightTrail¿ Reusable Fibers, 600 um; Material/Part Number: 6455

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ArjoHuntleigh Contoura C1000 series beds are designed to accommodate patients weighing up to 990 lbs. (450 kg). Model C1000 is the basic bed. Model C…

Arjo Hospital Equipment AB

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Richard-Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histologi…

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Protocol 10% NBF Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. It is a primary fixativ…

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Richard-Allan Scientific Bio-Tite Specimen Containers. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histologica…

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

CPSC Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Michaels Stores Recalls Folding Tables Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Toys R Us Recalls Toy Toaster Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Bright Kingdom Development LTD., Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

NHTSA Critical Oct 15, 2014

LEXUS 2006-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Oct 14, 2014

DODGE,JEEP 2014: SEAT BELTS

DODGE,JEEP

CPSC Moderate Oct 10, 2014

Dimension Industries Recalls Sling Café Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Foshan Shunde Shian Furniture Co Ltd., of China

CPSC Moderate Oct 10, 2014

Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA Moderate Oct 10, 2014

FORD 2006-2011: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA Critical Oct 10, 2014

ACURA 2014-2015: SEAT BELTS

ACURA

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