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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 17 critical, 32 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 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 (37), CPSC (8), 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 Oct 1, 2014

The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexe…

Nanosphere, Inc.

NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2014

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BUICK,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2014

ACURA 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ACURA

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2014

Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2014

Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard

Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2014

Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2014

Pure Baby Organics Boys Hoodie Recalled by Chantique's Corp. Due To Strangulation Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 30, 2014

Trimfoot Recalls Children's Soft-Soled Sneakers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold exclusively at Macy's

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2014

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2014

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: AIR BAGS

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate Sep 25, 2014

Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Sep 25, 2014

Ross Stores Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 25, 2014

Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Dole Baby Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free, All natural Net W.t6 oz. bag; SKU 323 Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009642; …

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Savannah Buttermint- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Goat cheese with Fig Cognac- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Belgian Milk Chocolate- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Cocoa Zin- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Strawberry Sorbet- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Price Chopper Orange Juice; 100% Pure ORANGE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE; DISTRIBUTED BY THE PRICE CHOPPER, INC., SCHENECTADY, NY 12306; in one gallon pla…

Dean Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Sep 24, 2014

Activia Lowfat Yogurt Blueberry 4 x 4oz, Form Fill Seal plastic cups.

The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms Orange Juice FROM CONCENTRATE; DISTRIBUTED BY LEHIGH VALLEY DAIRY FARMS, A DEAN FOODS COMPANY DALLAS, TEXAS 75204 in both …

Dean Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Pumpkin 5 spice- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Green Vibrance- A Comprehensive Restorative Advanced Daily Superfood (Dietary Supplement) packaged as follows: A. 15-day, 181.5g, 6.4 oz. powder- Pr…

Vibrant Health

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Lapsang Souchong with Armagnac Prumes- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients liste…

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Rainbow Vibrance Hi ORAC Superfood, 177g, 6.24 oz. Product Code: RV

Vibrant Health

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Avocados, PLU#4770, size 32, 32 pcs/case. Packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label.

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Corporate)

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Strawberry Rose Petal- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Pineapple Yogurt- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Green Vibrance, 240 Vegicaps/bottle Product Code: GVC

Vibrant Health

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Winter Squash- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Forest Berry Sorbet- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Thien Minh Cashew Kernels, Net Wt. 50 lb. Product of Vietnam

Specialty Commodities, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Heirloom Melon Sorbet- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Star Anise with Candied Fennel- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Winter Squash with Pecan Pralines- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610…

Brooks Tropicals, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

JSF Ground Tuna - IQF - Origin: Indonesia - 2/11LB, frozen

Japanese Specialty Food Distributors Ltd, Co.

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Green Vibrance 15 single serve pkts, 181.5g, 6.4oz. Product Code: GVSD

Vibrant Health

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vege…

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Sweet Corn with Blackberry- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Sweet Basil with Honey- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Lime Cardamom with Lingonberries- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Raw Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese, in 8 oz, (UPC 79004-10002) and 5 lb. (no UPC) size packages.

SW Wisconsin Dairy Goat Products Coop

FDA Food Critical Sep 24, 2014

Clover, Crimson, Net Wt. 50 LB. PRODUCT OF USA, International Specialty Supply, 1011 Volunteer Drive, Cookeville, TN 28506

International Sprout Holding Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Cassis Sorbet- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Apple Cider Sorbet- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Creme Fraiche- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Dark Cocoa Peppermint- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 24, 2014

Saigon Cinnamon- possible pints/possible half gallon. Flavor of frozen dessert on the immediate package. No ingredients listed.

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC

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