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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 16 critical, 34 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (16), FDA Drug (11), FDA Devices (10), 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Mamba Disposable Nitinol Needle. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is designed for use with the Mamba Suture Passer. The needles are sterile, disposable, and for single-patient use only.

Biomet, 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. H96560M1318471, REF/Catalog No. 60M131847, STERILE --- Intended for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, including but not limited to, the administration of fluids, medications, nutrients; the sampling of blood, for central venous pressure monitoring and for power injection of contrast media.

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. It is a primary fixative that prevents autolysis (degradation) of tissue.

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

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. H96560M2309831, REF/Catalog No. 60M230983, STERILE --- Indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, including but not limited to, the administration of fluids, medications, nutrients; the sampling of blood and for power injection of contrast media.

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Black Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is designed for use with the Mamba Suture Passer. The needles are sterile, disposable, and for single-patient use only.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 15, 2014

Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. It is a primary fixative that prevents autolysis (degradation) of tissue.

Richard-Allan Scientific Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes (MFE) Single. Part number: 8900-4013 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are used in connection with ZOLL Defibrillators for Adult patients. These disposable single use MFEs are processed through Gamma Radiation to a SAL of 10-6 per International/ National Standards, EN ISO 11137-2:2012 and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-2:2013, Method 1, for use in a sterile environment by trained medical professionals. The indications for use include defibrillation, c

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

StarMedTec LightTrail¿ Reusable Fibers, 800 um; Material/Part Number: 6457

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Dimension Vista¿ Mass CKMB Isoenzyme Calibrator (MMB CAL) an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Creatine Kinase MB Isoenzyme (MMB) method on the Dimension Vista¿ System.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, 4F-55 cm, UPN Product No. H965750121, REF/Catalog No. 75-012, STERILE --- Intended for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, including but not limited to, the administration of fluids, medications, nutrients; the sampling of blood, for central venous pressure monitoring and for power injection of contrast media.

Navilyst Medical, Inc

CPSC No agency class Oct 15, 2014

Michaels Stores Recalls Folding Tables Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 15, 2014

Toys R Us Recalls Toy Toaster Sets Due to Choking Hazard

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

NHTSA No agency class Oct 15, 2014

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

LEXUS

NHTSA No agency class Oct 14, 2014

DODGE,JEEP 2014: SEAT BELTS

DODGE,JEEP

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 14, 2014

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Italian Style Wedding Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Fresh Food Manufacturing Company

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 13, 2014

California Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw

Galant Food Co

CPSC No agency class 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 No agency class Oct 10, 2014

Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 10, 2014

FORD 2006-2011: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Oct 10, 2014

ACURA 2014-2015: SEAT BELTS

ACURA

CPSC No agency class Oct 9, 2014

Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)

Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 9, 2014

Rejuvenation Recalls Hanging Lamps Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Rejuvenation Inc., of Portland, Ore., a division of Williams-Sonoma

NHTSA No agency class Oct 9, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: AIR BAGS

CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos 15.5 oz. (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Old Fashioned Popover Mix; Net Wt 1 lb 5 oz (624g)

Bar Harbor Jam Company

FDA Food Critical Oct 8, 2014

2/24 ounce clear plastic bags of 3/8 inch diced Roma tomatoes. These bags are in a cardboard carton. The bags and carton have a yellow label that reads in part: Boskovich Farms, Inc Costco Deli Dept. 63 ***QUINOA SALAD KIT Item # 624843 CONTENTS: (2) QUINIA MIX *** (2) Diced Roma *** NET WT: 23.96 LBS.

Boskovich Farms, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 8, 2014

Basil Pesto Pasta packaged in a non-flex plastic tub, net wt 8 oz. A green sticker is placed on the lid of the package which contains the lot code. Product is refrigerated

TJs Place

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix; Net Wt. 1 lb 6 oz (624 g)

Bar Harbor Jam Company

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Whole Green Peas Chicharos 15.5 oz (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 8, 2014

2-5 lb. clear plastic overwrapped black poly trays of 3/8" diced Roma Tomato per cardboard carton. Cardboard carton labeled: 2-5 LB. DICED TOMATOES 3/8  PACKED BY BOSKOVICH FARMS OXNARD CA, 93030 PRODUCT OF MEXICO.

Boskovich Farms, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Small Red Beans Habichuelas Coloradas Pequenas 15.5 OZ (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Pinto Beans In Sauce prepared with Olive Oil, Cilantro &Tomato 15 oz. (425g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Black Bean Soup Prepared with Olive Oil, Bell Pepper & Onion 15 oz. (425g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Pink Beans In sauce prepared with Olive Oil, Cilantro & Onion 15 oz. (425g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Wild Blueberry Pancake Mix; Net Wt. 1 lb 6 oz (624 g)

Bar Harbor Jam Company

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Pink Beans sold under two brand names Goya and Jibarito (see labels description below) Goya Pink Beans Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g) El Jibarito Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Black Beans Frijoles Negros 15.5 oz (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Red Kidney Beans Habichuelas Coloradas 15.5 oz. (439 g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Goya Pinto Beans Habichuelas Pintas 15.5 oz. (439g)

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 8, 2014

Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose, 5000 mL Ambu-Flex II container bags, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015; Product Code L5B5202, NDC 0941-0457-05.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 8, 2014

Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.5%, Preservative-Free, 30 mL (150 mg) Single-dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-1560-29

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Zoledronic Acid Injection 5 mg per 100 mL (0.05 mg/mL), 100 mL single-use bag packaged in a foil overwrap, Rx only, Sterile, For Intravenous Infusion, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals Schaumburg, IL ---- NDC 25021-830-82

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Oct 8, 2014

AFRICAN BLACK ANT, 2800 mg, 6 capsules per box, produced by: Qinghan Hongwei Bioengineering Company, No. 158, Renmin Road, Xining City.

Eugene Oregon, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

DOPamine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose INJ, USP, 200 mg per 250 mL, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-1005-02.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

All sterile drugs compounded between 2/21/14 and 2/24/14.

New England Home Therapies, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

CREON (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, Lipase 24,000 USP Units, 250 Capsule Bottles, Rx Only. Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064, Product of Germany. NDC 0032-1224-07.

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Critical Oct 8, 2014

MOJO RISEN, 650 mg, 2 capsule per pouch, Distributed by: Mojo Risen, LLC, Springville, UT 84663

Eugene Oregon, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Oct 8, 2014

Black Ant, 2800 mg, four capsules per box, Manufacturer Qinghai Baojiantang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Eugene Oregon, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 50 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0397-60, UPC 3 05910 39760 9.

Actavis Laboratories, FL, 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.