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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 19 critical, 25 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 32 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (19), FDA Drug (13), NHTSA (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 29, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2011-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FREIGHTLINER

CPSC No agency class Oct 28, 2014

Meijer Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlight Due to Burn Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 28, 2014

MERCEDES-BENZ 2014: STRUCTURE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2014

MAZDA 2014-2015: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2014

BMW 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2014

JAGUAR 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

JAGUAR

NHTSA No agency class Oct 27, 2014

HONDA 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

HONDA

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 25, 2014

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2014

VOLKSWAGEN 2015: SEATS

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2014

INFINITI 2013-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

INFINITI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 24, 2014

AUDI 2013-2015: AIR BAGS

AUDI

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 24, 2014

Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 24, 2014

New Jersey Firm Recalls Salad with Chicken Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 23, 2014

Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

CST Roma Tomatoes Whole Roma 1/25# Origin: USA Keep Refrigerated UPC: 40000356942 Taylor Farms, Pacific, Tracy, CA 95376

Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)

FDA Food Low Oct 22, 2014

Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. packages, and 4 lb. cartons under the Kraft brand name. Cases of 12 oz. packages include 48 packages per case. Cases of 16 oz. packages include either 12 or 36 packages per case. Cases of 4 lb. cartons include 8 cartons per case.

Kraft Heinz Foods

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Jalapeno Albacore Tuna with Jalapeno & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800428

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Chipotle Albacore Tuna with Chipotle & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800429.

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Chipotle and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024014

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424. Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna In Water, Net Wt. 5oz, UPC 8660024016; UPC 8660024051, 5763800425.

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic, manufactured by Lagniappe Louisiana Foods, Inc.-Instructions say to keep frozen.

Anova Food, Llc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Sun Dried Tomato with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800430.

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Su Cocina brand Pan Molido (Plain Bread Crumbs). Product is packaged in 8 oz. bags. The UPC is 6 79790 05912 5. The Label is read in parts: "***SU COCINA***Plain Bread Crumbs***INGREDIENTS: Bread Crumbs*** DOMINGUEZ FOODS OF WASHINGTON*** P.O. Box 506, Zillah, Washington 98953***509-829-6089***".

Dominguez Foods of Washington, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Omega-3 Albacore Tuna with Omega 3 Tuna Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024191

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Sundried Tomatoes and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024013

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Tullia's Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, packaged in a 16 oz. (436g) and 32 oz. (872g) glass jars with one-piece metal closures. The 32 oz. (872g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64322 3. The 16 oz (436g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64321 6.

Tullia's

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Jalapenos and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5 oz, UPC 8660024012

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Signature Cafe SWY Sicilian Vegetable Salad 2CT Kit Pack Size: 2-6.75 lb bags S3197 Perishable Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Lucerne Foods Inc. PO Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009 1-877-232-4271 Product is distributed to be assembled and sold at deli counters where customers request purchase amount. Roma tomatoes are shipped with the salad kit and diced at retail locations to be mixed with salad.

Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Ham & Cheddar Sandwiches, 10.5 oz . The sandwiches are wrapped in plastic and then placed in a clear plastic clamshell.

Great American Marketing Company

FDA Food Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Bumble Bee Premium Lightmeat Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800426. Bumble Bee Premium Lightmeat Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 5oz, UPC 5763800427.

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Turkey & Swiss Sandwiches, 10.5 oz . The sandwiches are wrapped in plastic and then placed in a clear plastic clamshell.

Great American Marketing Company

FDA Food Critical Oct 22, 2014

Fresh Finds ground black pepper Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g) Distributed by: Big Lots Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 28523 Columbus, OH 43228-0523 Packed in the USA UPC 411010982901 packaged in plastic jars; 12 jars per case

Gel Spice Co, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 22, 2014

Shell Eggs packaged under the following labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized Shell Eggs, Grade A Large Brown Eggs, packaged as 15 dozen per 1 case. Distributed by Abbotsford Farms, Gaylord, MN 55334. UPC Code 1 00 14616 64010 7. (2) AbbotsFord Farms Cage Free 1 Dozen Large Eggs Pasteurized for Safety. The product was packaged as 1 case of 15 1-dozen eggs per carton. Distributed by Abbotsford Farms, Gaylord, MN 55334. UPC Code 1 00 14616 64010 6. (3) Pepetti's Pasteuriz

Michael Foods, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

TOPIRAMATE Tablets 200 mg, 60 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ USA 08534. NDC 68382-141-14.

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Critical Oct 22, 2014

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For Infiltration and Nerve Block including Epidural and Caudal, Manufactured by: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 22, 2014

Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%), Cream, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: Onset Dermatologics, LLC, Cumberland, RI 02864 By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220 --- NDC 16781-382-15

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

FDA Drug Low Oct 22, 2014

Vaseretic (enalapril maleate/hydrochlorothiazide) 10/25 mg Tablets, NDC 0187-0146-01, 100 ct. bottles manufactured at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MD R5G 1Z7 Canada

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG Tablet, MFG: Apotex NDC# 6050525808

Unit Dose Solutions Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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

FDA Drug Low Oct 22, 2014

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream 0.1%, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: Rouses Point Pharmaceuticals, LLC Cranford, NJ 07016 By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220 --- NDC 43478-270-15

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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 Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Low Oct 22, 2014

Vasotec (enalapril maleate) tablets, RX only, Manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MD R5G 1Z7 Canada 2.5 mg 90 ct - NDC 0187-0140-90 5 mg 30 ct - NDC 0187-0141-30 5 mg 90 ct - NDC 0187-0141-90 10 mg 30 ct - NDC 0187-0142-30 10 mg 90 ct - NDC 0187-0142-90 10 mg 1000 ct - NDC 0187-0142-10 20 mg 30 ct - NDC 0187-0143-30 20 mg 90 ct - NDC 0187-0143-90 20 mg 1000 ct - NDC 0187-0143-10 NDC #'s 64455-140, 64455-141, 64455-142

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Usage: eFilm Workstation is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation receives digital images and data from various sources (including but not limited to CT,MR, US, RF units, computed and direct radiographic devices, secondary capture devices, scanners, imaging gateways or imaging sources). Images are stored, c

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected Part Number: 22660PC

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection. Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology REF M8275099/10 STERILE Single Use only Latex Free Rx Only.

KCI USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

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 qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine.

Ameditech 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: 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.