PlainRecalls

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 14 critical, 30 moderate, and 6 lower-severity recalls. The page references 26 distinct recalling firms operating in 8 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (38), NHTSA (4), USDA FSIS (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, 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 6, 2014

CADILLAC 2015: AIR BAGS

CADILLAC

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 6, 2014

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw

Galant Food Co

USDA FSIS Moderate Oct 4, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Oct 3, 2014

MINI 2014: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

MINI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 3, 2014

LAND ROVER 2013-2014: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Oct 3, 2014

FORD 2006-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 3, 2014

New Mexico Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

Vigil's Beef Jerky

CPSC No agency class Oct 2, 2014

Toys R Us Recalls Children’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 2, 2014

Women’s Scarves Recalled by Zazou Scarves Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 2, 2014

California Firm Recalls Pork Blood Product Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Olson Meat Plant

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Boku Super Food 3.0, Product Sizes: 10 oz.

BoKU International

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Jumbo Lump, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-Thins crafted with brown rice, almonds & Chia Seeds Wheat & Gluten free Net wt. 4.25 oz. Box. (120.5g) Cracker Snacks UPC: 41570 10938 Best Before Dates: AUG 06 15 and AUG 07 15 Manufactured for: Blue Diamond Growers 1802 C St. Sacramento, CA 95811

Blue Diamond Growers

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Garden Fresh Egg Salad, Code #2022, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.268 Kg) UPC 11596-52022

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Oriya organics Superfood Protein Medley Sprouted Chia Seeds Spirulina Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Hemp Protein Chlorella in NET WT. 21.2 OZ. (600 g) white poly bottles USDA ORGANIC

Oriya Organics

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Super Lump, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Colossal, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Boku Super Food 2.0, Product Sizes: 28.2 oz

BoKU International

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The product is labeled in part "***Arise & Shine Hydrated Bentonite Dietary Supplement Extra Thick Formula 32 FL OZ ***% Daily Value Iron 0***Distributed by: Arise & Shine Herbal Products 562 Parsons Drive Medford, Oregon 97501***" Product is packaged in a foil pouch with a plastic screw-on lid. UPC 701088032067

Arise & Shine Herbal Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Backfin, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Dehydrated minced green onion sold under the Silva brand and packaged in 28 lb. box.

Silva International, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Black Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16 oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000030, and 723175787636, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Oil Free Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 723175787599, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com.This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000009, and 723175787629, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Low Oct 1, 2014

Raw Milk (Bulk; approximately 40,000 pounds per tanker load)

Dairy Farmers of America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000016, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Low Oct 1, 2014

Condensed Skim Milk in bulk tanker (approximately 40,000 pounds per tanker load)

Dairy Farmers of America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme brand Colossal Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme brand Special Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Thai Coconut Curry Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000092, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Chinese Style Noodles, 10lbs./bx

Phoenix Produce & Noodle Company, LLC.

FDA Food Low Oct 1, 2014

Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz., US Importer and Distributor: Turkana Food, Inc., Exporter: Tunas Food Industry, UPC 86925940080

Turkana Food Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000023, and 723175787605, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

Boku Super Protein 3.0, Product Sizes: 21.2 oz, 1 oz., bulk.

BoKU International

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Product is packaged in a cardboard box and labeled in part, "SOUTHERN HOME Mozzarella Sticks***CONTAINS: WHEY, MILK, EGG, SOY***DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN HOME P.O.BOX 99 MAULDIN, SC 29662***" 6/case 30oz UPC 607880027150

Great American Appetizers, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Hot Chipotle Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16 oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000054, and 723175787612, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Blue Star Claw Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Oven Baked Lay's BBQ flavor crisps in 1 1/8 oz package, UPC 2840007189

Frito-Lay, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Spinach Hummus, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000047, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Sebastian Supreme brand Super Lump Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Special, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Roots, Lima Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 723175787599, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com.This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Roots Organic Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Lakewood Organic Fresh Pressed GMO Free Pure Apple Cold Pressed Not from Concentrate Juice Fruit 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946 mL Lakewood Miami, FL 33127

Florida Bottling, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

4C GRATED CHEESE HOMESTYLE 100% NATURAL PARMESAN, NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g) glass jars, UPC Number:0-41387-32790-8. Manufactured by 4C FOOD CORP., BROOKLYN, NY 11208. Product of USA.

4 C Foods, Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Supreme Choice brand Claw , 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

Supreme Distributors, Inc.

FDA Food Low Oct 1, 2014

Cream (Bulk; approximately 40,000 pounds per tanker load)

Dairy Farmers of America

FDA Food Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada, Net Wt: 33,81 Fl. oz. (1 Lt.), Distributed by: JP Trading and Global Imports LLc, Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 242-3143, Toll free (888) 606 PERU, NDC 854219002795

JP Trading and Global Imports LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 1, 2014

La Orocovena, Pound Cake Queso, NET WT. 2 OZ. (56.7 grams)

La Orocovena Biscuit

FDA Drug Low Oct 1, 2014

Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx only For IV Infusion only, individually boxed, Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 17478-151-42

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 1, 2014

MethylPREDNISolone TABLETS, USP 4 mg, a) 100 count bottles (NDC 0603-4593-21) and b) 21 count blister pack (NDC 0603-4593-15), Rx only, Mfg for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

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.