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 12 critical, 34 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 33 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (23), FDA Devices (14), CPSC (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 Jul 30, 2014

Sarns Soft-Flow Extended Aortic Cannulae 7.0mm & 8.0mm with or without luer & Xcoating, Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm, Part No. 63928-10. Component of the SOLANAS III Posterior Stabilization System, a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

EG-3630U Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3830UT Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3870UTK Ultrasound Video Gastroscope FG-36UX Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope Used to provide optical and sonographic visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Perouse Flamingo, Model 0218TA and 0218TB intended for use during cardiovascular procedure to create, maintain and monitor pressure in the balloon catheter.

Perouse Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Synthes Guide Blocks for the 2 Column Plate 6 Hole Head (Volar Distal Radius Plate System). Orthopedic surgical instrument.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

CPB Catheter Kit Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Oxygen Mask, Model No. 8120-7 Product Usage: Oxygen Mask, High Concentration partial rebreather, with 7 foot (2.1 m) supply tube, Elastic Strap Fixation, Single patient use.

Salter Labs

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

QLAB 10 Core Module PN 453561704771. QLAB Quantification Software is a software application package designed to view and quantify image data acquired on Philips Medical Systems ultrasound products.

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 & 40 Fr single stage with 3/8" & 1/2 flare with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb with or without Luer and/or Xcoating Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

RECLAIM DISTAL TAPERED Distal Stem, various sizes. Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 30, 2014

ADVOCATE Redi-Code+ BMB-BA006A Blood Glucose test strips Product Usage: The ADVOCATE¿ Redi-Code+ BMB-BA006A Blood Glucose test strips are used only with the ADVOCATE¿ Redi-Code+ BMB-EA004S meter to quantitatively measure glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from finger tips, the palm, the forearm, the upper arm, the calf, and the thigh.

DIABETIC SUPPLY OF SUNCOAST, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

CPSC No agency class Jul 30, 2014

Certified Organic, Owl Canyon Whole Eggs, packed in one dozen and half-dozen cardstock packages, with a packing date of 93, 94, 97, or 98.

Six Dog, LLC

2014 Recall Year Insight

Sarns Soft-Flow Extended Aortic Cannulae 7.0mm & 8.0mm with or without luer & Xcoating, Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm, Part No. 63928-10. Component of the SOLANAS III Posterior Stabilization System, a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

EG-3630U Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3830UT Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3870UTK Ultrasound Video Gastroscope FG-36UX Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope Used to provide optical and sonographic visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.

Perouse Flamingo, Model 0218TA and 0218TB intended for use during cardiovascular procedure to create, maintain and monitor pressure in the balloon catheter.

Synthes Guide Blocks for the 2 Column Plate 6 Hole Head (Volar Distal Radius Plate System). Orthopedic surgical instrument.

CPB Catheter Kit Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava.

Oxygen Mask, Model No. 8120-7 Product Usage: Oxygen Mask, High Concentration partial rebreather, with 7 foot (2.1 m) supply tube, Elastic Strap Fixation, Single patient use.

QLAB 10 Core Module PN 453561704771. QLAB Quantification Software is a software application package designed to view and quantify image data acquired on Philips Medical Systems ultrasound products.

RECLAIM DISTAL TAPERED Distal Stem, various sizes. Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.

Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx4 Recreational Off-highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

HONDA 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

SUZUKI 2010-2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Philips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard

CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2009-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

HONDA 2005-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Massachusetts Firm Recalls Raw Boneless Turkey Breasts Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Processed Breaded Chicken Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

Far East Brokers Recall Glass Beverage Dispenser Set Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Publix

Mayborn USA Recalls to Repair Baby Monitors Due to Strangulation Hazard

Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard

FORD 2010-2013: EQUIPMENT

Texas Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Certified Organic, Owl Canyon Whole Eggs, packed in one dozen and half-dozen cardstock packages, with a packing date of 93, 94, 97, or 98.

Cream; Sold in bulk; No labeling

H¿agen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, 14 oz, UPC of 74570-08400

Walnut Creek Marble Cheese-- 6lbs of cheese in plastic bags; 4 per case

CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Net Wt: 14 oz. (400G.) Exporter: Combine Thai Foods Co., Ltd. 359/716-17 Spot Chalaem Nimit, Chalaem Nimit Rd. (Pradu 1) Bangkro, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand Product of Thailand UPC 8851381560506

Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.

Echinacea Agustifolia Root PE 4:1 The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.

Schnucks Bakery 8" Devil's Food Cake, net wt. 2 lb 13 oz, UPC: 04131831186. Also packaged as Schnucks Bakery Half Devil's Food Cake, net wt. 1 lb 7 oz plastic, UPC: 04131831078 Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO.

Echinacea Agustifolia PE 4& echinosides The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.

Just Great Stuff Chocolate Dream Greens, 42 g bar, The bars are individually wrapped and packed in a display containing 12 bars. The displays are shrink wrapped.

Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese- 6lbs in plastic bags- 4 per case

Velveeta Original Pasteurized Ripe Cheese Product sold under the Kraft brand and individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a card stock carton with a net weight of 2 lb. (32 oz.).

Botanos Los 3 Chavos Mango Enchilado Net Wt. 1 1/2 OZ. (42 g) Oaxaca Mexican Products 100 8th Street, Passaic, NJ 07055

Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh Chevre / Bulk Chevre - One, two, and five pound sizes

Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, NET WT. 12 OZ (340g), UPC 77890 92218 ---Baked by Wegmans Food Markets Inc. - Rochester, NY 14603

Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon, packaged in a black vacuum-sealed, plastic film package for retail sale. Product is labeled "ready to serve" and each package contains 4 ounces of product.

Plank Road Round (Pasteurized Cows Milk Cheese).4 oz. plastic sealed with protective band.

Mt. Olive, PepperPAK Jalapeno Slices, 4-3.7fl oz cups, Net fl oz 14.8 (438 ml), Mt Olive Pickled Co., Inc., Corner of Cucumber and Vine, P.O. Box 609, Mt. Olive, NC 28365-0609.

Whey Protein Concentrate -- No labeling sold in bulk tanker

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