2014 Product Recalls (7,659)

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 20 critical, 28 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (31), CPSC (8), NHTSA (5), 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU Reagent, Part No. A11A01646 Product Usage: ABX PENTRA Magnesium RTU reagent with associated calibrators and controls are for quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of magnesium in human serum and plasma based on a photometric test using xylidyl blue. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemnia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemnia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium).

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-UP) performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of potentially pathogenic gram-positive bacteria which may cause bloodstream infection (BSI). BC-UP is performed directly on blood culture bottles identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system and which contain gram-positive bacteria. BC-UP detects a

Nanosphere, Inc.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 1, 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 Monterey, CA 93940

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

2014 Recall Year Insight

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

ACURA 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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

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

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

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

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

Recall Notification Report 063-2014 (Ground Beef Chub)

TOYOTA 2005-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

New Mexico Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products Incorrectly Produced and Shipped with the Mark of Inspection

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: STEERING

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2014: AIR BAGS

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

Ross Stores Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Texas Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7

Louisiana Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Breast Strips For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Dole Baby Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free, All natural Net W.t6 oz. bag; SKU 323 Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009642; Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms Orange Juice FROM CONCENTRATE; DISTRIBUTED BY LEHIGH VALLEY DAIRY FARMS, A DEAN FOODS COMPANY DALLAS, TEXAS 75204 in both half gallon and one gallon plastic containers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Vibrance, 240 Vegicaps/bottle Product Code: GVC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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".

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

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

Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940

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

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

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

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

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