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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 12 critical, 37 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 34 distinct recalling firms operating in 9 distinct product categories, with 44 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (18), FDA Food (18), CPSC (7), 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 Jul 16, 2014

07-150-12 MIZUHO, MINI, SLIM, STERILE, BOX OF 4, REF 138665 The Doppler probe is intended for the intraoperative and transcutaneous evaluation of blood flow.

Vascular Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

The STERIS 4085 General Surgical Table Product Usage: is an electro-hydraulically operated surgical table designed to support all general surgical procedures.

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Zimmer EDI PERIARTICULAR PLATING SYSTEM CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW, FULLY THREADED, HEX HEAD 4MM DIAMETER, 14 MM LENGTH, and EDI 4.0 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, FULLY THREADED, 20 MM LENGTH. Temporary internal fixation devices, designed to stabilize fractures during the normal healing process.

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Aquapak SW/EAU Sterile, 650 mL w/Adaptor, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model Codes: 10014855A, 10015861A, 10061661A 14035457 14035485 14046894 14035458

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Amerigel Wound Dressing 55 gallons/drum

Kova Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Essential NEO, Audio/Visual Integration Unit An audio/visual integration unit.

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS)

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

HLD System, Model 610, Medical Device Cleaning and High Level Disinfection Washer/Pasteurizer.

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Devon Supine, Lithotomy and Trendelenburg Positioning Kit; Product Code: 31151090 Product Usage: The device is intended to provide padding under the patient, and help maintain the position of an anesthetized patient during surgery.

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes: 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.5, 13.5, 15.0, 11.25, 17.25, 20.0 & 22.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary for proper implantation of these components.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Aquapak 640 SW, 650 mL w/040 Adaptor, French, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Aquapak SW/EAU, Sterile, 340 mL, w/Adaptor, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Zimmer M/L Taper Reduced Neck Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary for proper implantation of these components.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Intuitive Surgical Inc. Large Clip Applier instruments used in conjunction with da Vinci S and da Vinci SI Surgical Systems Intuitive Surgical Inc., 'Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

VTI BAYONET DOPPLER, 20MHz DOPPLER PROBE, SLIM, BX 4, REF 108660 The Doppler probe is intended for the intraoperative and transcutaneous evaluation of blood flow.

Vascular Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

GEMINI TF PET/CT16: 882470, GEMINI TF PET/CT 64: 882471, GEMINI TF Big Bore: 882476. A diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Aquapak 340 SW, 340, mL w/040 Adaptor, French, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.

Teleflex Medical

CPSC No agency class Jul 16, 2014

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Outdoor Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Juancheng Xian Ruiteng Outdoor Furniture Co Ltd., Heze City, Shandong, China

NHTSA No agency class Jul 16, 2014

TOYOTA 2013-2014: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

TOYOTA

CPSC No agency class Jul 15, 2014

Bollinger Fitness Recalls Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard

Bollinger Fitness, a division of Alliance Sports Group L.P., of Grand Prairie, Texas

CPSC No agency class Jul 15, 2014

Halco Recalls LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards

Halco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga.

CPSC No agency class Jul 14, 2014

GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of Moon Township, Penn.

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2014

ASTON MARTIN 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ASTON MARTIN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2014

BMW,MINI 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW,MINI

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 12, 2014

California Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination

CPSC No agency class Jul 10, 2014

Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C.

CPSC No agency class Jul 10, 2014

Lifeguard Press Recalls Charging Kits Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

CPSC No agency class Jul 10, 2014

Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports

NHTSA No agency class Jul 10, 2014

FORD 2010-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 10, 2014

NISSAN 2014: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 10, 2014

NISSAN 2014: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

NISSAN

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Physique Enhancing Science ALPHAMINE, Powerful Thermogenic Powder, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 8.9 oz (252 g). Raspberry Lemonade and Fruit Punch flavors.

Physique Enhancing Science

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Hot Salsa sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 16 ounce (51205) container with snap on lid.

Parkers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 9, 2014

Ocean's Catch RTE All Natural Jonah Crab Combo Meat Fresh Hand Picked Crabmeat , Net WT. 8 oz. and 16 oz. plastic container Ingredients; Contains Jonah Rock Crab Meat, Salt

Rome Packing Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 9, 2014

Rosemary & Olive Oil Gluten Free Snack Crackers sold under the following brand names and sizes: 1. glutino, Net Wt. 4.25 oz (120g) UPC 78523-03861; 2. glutino, 2 count 10 oz bags, Net Wt. 20 oz (566 g) UPC 78523-03863; 3. Aldi's brand live G free, Net Wt. 4.25 oz (120g) UPC 41498-20371

Baptista's Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 9, 2014

Ocean Spray¿ Greek Yogurt Covered Craisins¿ Dried Cranberries , 8 oz Resealable Pouch UPC: #23719

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Mi Queso, Su Queso (Item#50440) ; Label: Jardine's 7J Ranch Mi Queso, Su Queso; Medium; NET WT. 16 OZ (453g); Jardine Foods, Inc.; #1 Chisolm Trail, Buda, Texas 78610; Product of U.S.A.

Jardine Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 9, 2014

Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7 oz Plastic Jars, UPC 096619164998. Packaging includes a PET bottle. The lid is made of Polypropylene and contains a tinplate insert and a Polypropylene five-hole cap. The label on the jar is a rectangular label (front and back) information is superimposed over an antique map in various shades of brown.

Olde Thompson, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Roselani Tropics Kona Mud Mud Pie Ice Cream: 1.75QT, - 56 oz. carton. Maui Soda & Ice Works, Ltd. Wailuku, HI

Maui Soda & Ice Works Ltd/dba Roselani Ice Cream

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Fire Roasted Salsa sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 16 ounce (51605) container with snap on lid.

Parkers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Mild Salsa sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 16 ounce (51305) container with snap on lid.

Parkers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Jardines 7J Queso Amarillo (Item#50100) ; label: Jardine's 7J Ranch Queso Amarillo Cheese Dip; Mild; NET WT. 16 OZ (453g); Jardine Foods, Inc.; #1 Chisolm Trail, Buda, Texas 78610; Product of U.S.A.

Jardine Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Physique Enhancing Science ENHANCED, Ultra Advanced Pre-Workout, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 5.22 oz (148 g). In BlueRazz and Fruit Punch flavors

Physique Enhancing Science

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Yangban Rice Porridge with Abalone, Net Wt. 10.16 oz (288 g), UPC 8 83298 61617 3, 24 cans/case

HK GALLERIA WHOLESALE L.P

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Large Pitted Kalamata Olives, packaged in 4.4lb black plastic barrels. Labeling reads in part: Savor Greek Large Pitted Kalamata Olives, refrigerate after opening, these olives are mechanically pitted and may contain pit fragments, DR WT 4.4LBS (2kg)

Dot Foods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 8 ounce (14010), 14 ounce (17010), and 5 lb. (11951) white tub with snap on lid; 2. 150+Central Markets in 8 oz cups with snap on lid (27057). 3. Cobblestone Market in 5 lb. pail pails with snap on lid (42503). 4. Dierks Waukesha in 5 lb. pail with snap on lid (11952).

Parkers Farm Inc

FDA Food Low Jul 9, 2014

Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Monterey Jack Morel Mushroom & Onion Cheese, 5 lb block plastic wrapped and vacuum sealed. Eight blocks per case. Ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Morel Mushroom and Onion.

Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 9, 2014

HT Traders Medium Queso (Item#HT510) ; Label: Medium Queso; Premium Salsa; Net Wt. 16 oz. Distributed by Harris Teeter, Matthews, NC

Jardine Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 9, 2014

Ocean's Catch Jonah Crab Minced Meat Crabmeat , Net WT. 10 lb. plastic bag

Rome Packing Co., 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.