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 20 critical, 28 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (20), FDA Devices (18), NHTSA (6), 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 Sep 3, 2014

Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 46MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 49MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 51MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 52MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 55MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 57MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 60

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX255LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX255LG TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 130DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 135DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX10H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX12H TUBE&SCP PLT 140DX14H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX8H TUBE&SCP PLT 145DX10H

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Cordis EMPIRA NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retrieval Snare. Product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer package and is supplied one pouch in a box. The CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retriever is intended for use in the cardiovascular system to manipulate and retrieve foreign objects, including but not limited to, wire guides, coils, balloons, catheters, and filters.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX110MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX115MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX120MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X125LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX125MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X130LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Siemens Dimension EXL Integrated Chemistry System in vitro diagnostic devices intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids. All Serial #s of material #s: 10636929, 10636928, 10486890, 10472176, 10639337, and 10639338.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4052 Endo Tube Holder, Pedi 3.0mm Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4002S Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 3.0mm Murphy, 15mm Conn, Holder Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left. Knee prosthesis.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4002PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 3.0mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT-722, MMT-722K, MMT-523, MMT-523K, MMT-723, MMT-723K, MMT-554, and MMT-754. MiniMed 530G: MMT-551, and MMT-751 Paradigm insulin infusion pumps are intended for use to deliver basal and bolus insulin to persons with diabetes.

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf resectoscopes. Part number 610-954. Rx only. Sterile EO. The product is intended to be used to perform irrigation, tissue collection, and/or straining functions during transurethral prostate or bladder surgery.

Civco Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a patient's knee prior to the initial femoral resection cut being made.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 46MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 49MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Cordis EMPIRA RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

CURBELL MEDICAL CareSense Wireless Advanced LCD Bed and Chair Monitor, MODEL # CSM-BC400; --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Bed Patient Monitor; CLASSIFICATION NAME: Bed Patient Monitor --- Monitor is connected to a sensor pad that monitors the patient if they attempt to arise from a bed, chair, floor mat, or toilet seat. The monitor will sound an alarm.

Curbell Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4001S Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy,15mm Conn, Holder Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Sep 3, 2014

Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)

Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla

CPSC No agency class Sep 3, 2014

iDevices Recalls Temperature Probes Due to Ingestion Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 3, 2014

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Sep 3, 2014

WESTERN STAR 2014-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

WESTERN STAR

NHTSA No agency class Sep 3, 2014

FORD,MERCURY 2005-2008: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

FORD,MERCURY

CPSC No agency class Sep 2, 2014

Tray Vous Recalls Snack and Activity Trays for Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Sep 2, 2014

FORD,LINCOLN 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 2, 2014

FORD 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Sep 2, 2014

MITSUBISHI 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

MITSUBISHI

CPSC No agency class Aug 28, 2014

American Woodcrafters Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Havertys (Recall Alert)

American Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.

NHTSA No agency class Aug 28, 2014

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET 2013-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

FISH FAMILY FARM INC. & & Shadow Valley Farm brand CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A PASTEURIZED HOMOGENIZED in a glass half-gallon container

Fish Family Farm

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate; Original - Flavor Melody: Sweet, Playful, Perfectly Spiced Raw Chocolate. Gluten-free/Vegan/Raw Sold in 8 .14 oz (231 g). o and 2 lb. bags. Ingredients: Cacao Butter, Maca, Coconut Crystal Sugar,Carob, Cacao Bean, Cacao Powder, Lucuma, Himalayan Salt, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cayenne. Manufactured at 13425 Snow Mt. Camp Road, Nevada, CA UPC 09113152113

CaCoCo, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

Organic Carob Powder, Net Wt. 55lbs (25kg), Product Code: CAROB-100

BrandStorm Inc

FDA Food Low Aug 27, 2014

Jody's, Breast Cancer Awareness Kettle Corn; Net Wt 3oz in clear cellophane bag.

Jody's Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

FISH FAMILY FARM INC. GRADE A PASTEURIZED HEAVY CREAM in glass pints, quarts, half-gallons

Fish Family Farm

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

Ciranda Organic Carob Powder Light, Product Code 20030. Net Wt. 55.11 lbs / 25 kg. Ingredients: Organic Carob Powder. Manufactured in Italy.

Ciranda, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

XOCHITL(so cheel) Chipotle Queso Dip; ALL NATURAL NO TRANS FAT; HOT; NET WT. 11.5 OZ (326g); DIST BY: XOCHITL (so cheel), INC. (214)800-351 DALLAS, TEXAS 75252

Renfro Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Chile Con Queso; AN ALL NATURAL SPICY CHEESE DIP;Net Weight 16 oz. (454g); DISTRIBUTED BY STONEWALL KITCHEN; STONEWALL LANE, YORK MAINE 03909 USA 800-207-JAMS; STONEWALLKITCHEN.COM

Renfro Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Aug 27, 2014

Jody's, Freedom Funfetti; Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in clear cellophane bag.

Jody's Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens, 0.70 lb. random weight, Packaged in Plastic Bags, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market brand in plastic jars, 14 oz. per jar. This product is labeled to keep refrigerated.

D.A. Stein Culinary Group, LLC dba Brett Anthony Foods

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Date Flax Turmeric, 0.70 lb. random weight, Packaged in Plastic Bags, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

FISH FAMILY FARM INC. & Shadow Valley Farm brand GRADE A FAT FREE SKIM MILK Pasteurized and Homogenized in a glass half-gallon container

Fish Family Farm

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

FISH FAMILY FARM INC. & Shadow Valley Farm brand GRADE A WHOLE MILK Pasteurized and Homogenized in a glass half-gallon container

Fish Family Farm

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate; Global Warrior - Flavor Melody: Dark, Bitter-sweet, Medicinal, Energizing Raw Chocolate. Gluten-free/Vegan/Raw Sold in 8 .14 oz (231 g). o and 2 lb. bags. Ingredients: Cacao Beans, Cacao Butter, Maca, Carob, coconut Crystal Sugar, Mesquite, Wildcrafted Shilajit, Vanilla Bean, Turmeric, Cardamon, Orange Peel, Himalayan Salt, Whole Leaf Stevia. Manufactured at 13425 Snow Mt. Camp Road, Nevada, CA UPC 091131352076

CaCoCo, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

XOCHITL(so cheel) Chipotle Queso Dip; ALL NATURAL NO TRANS FAT; Mild; NET WT. 11.5 OZ (326g); DIST BY: XOCHITL (so cheel), INC. (214)800-351 DALLAS, TEXAS 75252

Renfro Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Jody's, Funfetti, Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) and 4 oz in clear cellophane bag.

Jody's Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

FISH FAMILY FARM INC. & Shadow Valley Farm brand GRADE A 2% Reduced Fat Milk Pasteurized and Homogenized in a glass half-gallon container

Fish Family Farm

FDA Food Moderate Aug 27, 2014

American Spoon Food Sour Cherry Marmalade, 9.5 oz in glass jars with metal lid e. Total package size (e.g. 12 packages per case): 12 jars per case

American Spoon Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 27, 2014

Product is in a 160 gram, light green tin container, labeled in part: "ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder Product of Spain"

The TJX Companies, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Aug 27, 2014

DOBUTamine Injection, USP, 250 mg per 20 mL, 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC 0409-2344-02

Hospira Inc.

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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.