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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 23 critical, 18 moderate, and 9 lower-severity recalls. The page references 21 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (41), FDA Drug (7), CPSC (1), 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.

CPSC No agency class Oct 30, 2014

Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure

Visonic Ltd., of Tel Aviv, Israel

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 30, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Boudin Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE GARLIC CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE "MORE THAN" CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

All Raw Vegan Certified Organic Carob Fudgy Brownie, Net WT. 5.5 oz. (156 g) - Keep Cool & Dry. Glaser Organic Farms, 19100 SW M13 Avenue, Miami, FL 33177. (305) 238-7747. UPC Code: 832910002061.

Glaser Organic Farms

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

Alprose Swiss Chocolate Dark Chocolate within a gold colored pillow gift box. NET WT 3.5 oz (100g). Packed as a carton with 6 boxes x 20 units. UPC 689423027308. Product of Switzerland. Distributed By: BBM CHOCOLATE DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. Brooklyn, NY 12205.

BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd.

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Wild'erb Herbal Tea 1.2 oz. and 4 oz. paper bags, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves.

Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

Kupiec Rice Cakes with Dark Chocolate, 3.1 oz (90g), 6 cakes packaged in white foil with a photo image of the rice cake on the front of the packaging. Sold to retail locations with 16 packages per case.

Markpol Distributors Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

President's Choice- PC Organics brand Original Stoned Wheat Crackers, 200 g UPC: 0 60383 70928 0

Venus Wafers Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE CHEDDAR SPREAD & BLUE CHEESE, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Logan's Roadhouse Meatloaf Mix #25018, Keep Frozen, Net Weight: 40 Lbs. (20 - 2 Lb. Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Custom Foods of America, Knoxville, TN 37921

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

PERKINS Meatloaf Mix #31607, Keep Frozen, Net Weight: 20.125 Lbs. (7 - 2.875 Lb. Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Custom Foods of America, Knoxville, TN 37921

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Papetti's Table Ready Refrigerated pre-cooked scrambled eggs. Keep refrigerated 33 - 40 degrees F. Packaged in two different size configurations: (1) 12- 1.85 pound bags, Net Wt. 22.2 lbs (10.06 kg). Product code: 46025-85878. UPC Code: 1 07 46025 85878 9, and (2) 8- 3.25 lb bags, Net Wt. 26 lbs (11.79 kg). Product code: 46025-85858. UPC Code: 1 07 46025 85858 1.

Michael Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Plum Organics Little Cremes: Organic Rice Milk Snacks; Super Reds: Pomegranate, Beet and Berry; Net Wt. 1 oz. (28 grams) 8 CT. USDA Organic; Dairy Free. Ingredients:ORGANIC SWEET POTATO PUREE, ORGANIC STRAWBERRY PUREE, ORGANIC POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC RICE MILK (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, WATER), ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

Plum, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE BACON & HORSERADISH CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE JALAPENO PEPPER CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

Hapi Pudding, 3-pack, net wt. 8.46oz, UPC 11152 13417, JFC item #13417

J F C International Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE TANGY HORSERADISH CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

CHOCOLAT Alprose NAPOLITAINS SWITZERLAND, NET WT. 1 Kg (35 oz). Product packed as the following: 1) bulk in clear plastic bags, 230 pieces with gold, black and white labeling, each carton contains 6 x 1 Kg bags, 2) 100g packages (3.5oz/~24 pieces. UPC 712963000354. Produced in Switzerland for: GROSS & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, LONDON UK. US Importer: BBM CHOCOLATE DISTRIBUTORS, BROOKLYN, NY 11205.

BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd.

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Wild'erb Seasoning 2 oz and 4 oz plastic jars; seasoning contained less than 1% sassafras leaves.

Ohio Valley Herbal Products, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

Lotte European Waffle, Net Wt. 40g, 160g UPC 8801062518111, 8801062518135

Lotte International America Corp (LA Branch)

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Golden Corral MEATLOAF MIX #18029, KEEP FROZEN, NET WEIGHT: 20 lbs (4 - 5 lb Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Manufactured Exclusively for GC Corporation, Raleigh, NC 27612

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Ovation Brands Bead Pudding Base #67008, Keep Frozen, Net Weight: 20 Lbs. (4 - 5 Lb. Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Custom Foods of America, Knoxville, TN 37921

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

Nettle Leaf powder Gross Wt: 55.5 Lbs. Net Wt: 55.0 Lbs. This material is being sold for further processing, and for Manufacturing use only. Distributed by Whole Herb Company

Whole Herb Company

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

All Raw Vegan Carob Pudding Pie, Net WT. 4.0 oz. - Keep Refrigerated. Glaser Organic Farms, 19100 SW M13 Avenue, Miami, FL 33177. (305) 238-7747.

Glaser Organic Farms

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE BACON CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

SWISS CHOCOLATE CHOCOLAT ALPROSE 52% CACAO PREMIUM DARK CHOCOLATE, within stand-up maroon colored gift box. NET WT 3.5 oz (100g). Packed as a carton containing 6 boxes x 20 units. UPC 689423025038. Product of Swtizerland. Distributed By: BBM CHOCOLATE DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. Brooklyn, NY 11205.

BBM Chocolate Distributors, Ltd.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

All Raw Vegan Carob Coconut Raspberry Raw Fruit Pie, Net WT. 8.0 oz. - Keep Refrigerated. Glaser Organic Farms, 19100 SW M13 Avenue, Miami, FL 33177. (305) 238-7747.

Glaser Organic Farms

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

soft caramel balls coated in chocolate in orange plastic bag with labeling: palmer Creepy Peepers Chocolaty Coated Soft Caramel Filled Eyeballs NET WT 9 OZ Creepy Peepers Lot/Code Date: 066113 UPC 00041269503734 MANUFACTURED ON EQUIPMENT WHICH PROCESSES WHEAT, PEANUT BUTTER AND ALMONDS Inside plastic bag: Foil wrapped balls with appearance of an eyeball. On back of candy, labeled: "peanut butter"

R.M. Palmer Company

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE TANGY HORSERADISH CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE GARLIC CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

FLYING BISCUIT, Oatmeal Pancake Batter #70002, Keep Frozen, Net Weight: 20 Lbs. (4 - 5 Lb. Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Custom Foods of America, Knoxville, TN 37921

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Low Oct 29, 2014

Golden Corral MEATLOAF MIX #18028, Keep Frozen, Net Weight: 20 Lbs. (4 - 5 Lb. Bags), FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Manufactured Exclusively for GC Corporation, Raleigh, NC 27612

Processed Foods, Inc.- Custom Foods

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Plum Organics Little Cremes: Organic Rice Milk Snacks; Super Purples: Acai, Blackberry and Purple Carrot; Net Wt. 1 oz. (28 grams) 8 CT. USDA Organic; Dairy Free. Ingredients: ORGANIC SWEET POTATO PUREE, ORGANIC BLACKBERRY PUREE, ORGANIC APPLE PUREE, ORGANIC ACAI PUREE, ORGANIC RICE MILK (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, WATER), ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC PURPLE CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR. Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

Plum, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Plum Organics Little Cremes: Organic Rice Milk Snacks; Super Greens: Kale, Apple and Sweet Potato; Net Wt. 1 oz. (28 grams) 8 CT. USDA Organic; Dairy Free. Ingredients: ORGANIC SWEET POTATO PUREE, ORGANIC APPLE PUREE, ORGANIC RICE MILK (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, WATER), ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC DRIED KALE, ORGANIC APPLE FLAVOR, ORGANIC CINNAMON. Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

Plum, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

All Raw Vegan, Raw Carob Powder, Net Wt. 8 oz. and 5 lb bag, - Keep Cool & Dry. Glaser Organic Farms, Miami, FL. (305) 238-7747. UPC Code: 83291005567

Glaser Organic Farms

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

next by Nature brand DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRIES, NET WT. 3 Oz (85 g), UPC 817582252006 --- Produced by Tropical Valley Foods PO Box 2994 Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Tropical Valley Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE PORT WINE CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Outer Carton labeled in part as: Multiple Organics Certified 100% Organic Mango Fillets Net Weight 20 Lbs. (9.07 kgs) In 5 X 4 Lb. bags Product of Mexico Certified Organic by QAI www.multipleorganics.com USDA Organic Inner plastic bag labeled in part as: Organic Mango Filets Net Weight 5Lbs (2.26 kgs) Product of Mexico Certified Organic by QAI www.multipleorganics.com 209 Linus Pauling Dr., Hercules, CA 94547

Multiple Organics, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Frozen beer battered onion rings packaged in 40 oz plastic bags, 6/case under the following private labels: (1) Intros Appetizers & Snacks Beer Battered Thin Cut Onion Rings, Marketed by Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, Texas 77079, Product no.: 5791088, and UPC code: 8 22468 13390 0; and (2) Freddy's Onion Rings, Net Wt. 40 oz (2.5 lb), Packed for Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Wichita, KS 67206, Product no. 100000640, UPC 0 72714 00081 2.

McCain Foods USA

FDA Food Critical Oct 29, 2014

OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE PLAIN CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Frozen battered onion rings packaged in 40 oz plastic bags, 6/case under the following private labels: (1) Imperial Sysco 3/8" Battered Onion Rings, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, Texas 77077-2099, Product no.: 41010044, and UPC code: 074865 84822 0; and (2) KickStarts Batter Dipt Onion Rings, Net Wt. 40 oz (2.5 lb), Distributed by Food Services of America, Inc., Seattle, WA 98106, Product no. 10210070, UPC 0 41493 49025 0; and (3) McCain Onion Rings, Net Wt. 3.18 kg, package

McCain Foods USA

FDA Food Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Papetti's Table Ready Refrigerated pre-cooked scrambled eggs with butter flavor. Keep refrigerated 33 - 40 degrees F. Packaged in 12- 1.85 pound bags with Net Wt. 22.2 lbs (10.06 kg). Product code: 46025-85877. UPC Code: 1 07 46025 85877 2.

Michael Foods, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Rx only, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-dose Vial (NDC 0703-0110-01), packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0703-0110-03); Mfd By: Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Mfd For: Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618; and b) 1 mL Single-dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0409-2634-01), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

MUSTARCREME, Net Contents: 60g (21 oz) Country of Origin Guyana.

New Gpc Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

alcosulph Astringent Lotion, Net Contents: 1) 60 mL and 2) 120 mL. Product packaged within a glass container individually placed in small carton. Country of Origin Guyana.

New Gpc Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

CHILDREN'S Q-PAP, Acetaminophen, ORAL SUSPENSION, GRAPE FLAVOR, Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Acetaminophen USP 160 mg, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Made in the USA for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC 0603-0843-54, OTC

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

alcosulph Moisturizing Cream, Net Contents: 60g. Product packaged within a plastic container individually placed in small carton. Country of Origin Guyana.

New Gpc Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 29, 2014

MethylPREDNISolone Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 100 unit dose blisters, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH ---- Carton of 100 NDC 68084-149-01, Individual Dose NDC 68084-149-11

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 29, 2014

CHILDREN'S Q-PAP, Acetaminophen, ORAL SUSPENSION, BUBBLE GUM FLAVOR, Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Acetaminophen USP 160 mg, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Made in the USA for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC 0603-0841-54, OTC

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

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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.