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2014 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2014 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,557 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.43% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 152 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 8 critical, 42 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 19 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 Devices (20), FDA Food (16), CPSC (8), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM INSERT, BIOPSY FORCEPS, PUNCH, 45CM, P/N 0250080580 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipul…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MINI METZENBAUM SCISSORS, CURVED LONG, P/N 0250080266. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipul…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MARYLAND FORCEPS, CURVED LEFT, P/N 0250080282. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, PADDLE, 33CM, P/N 0250080121 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of t…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 10MM CLIP APPLYING FORCEPS, P/N 0250080558. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tis…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, AXIAL HANDLE, W/RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT, P/N 0250080235. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and mani…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ASSY, 3.5MM PYRAMIDAL TROCAR, LONG P/N 0250080730 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, BULLET FORCEPS, TAPERED, SERRATED, SPOON, P/N 0250080281. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and mani…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MICRO SCISSORS, STRAIGHT, P/N 0250080029. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tiss…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM INSERT, PADDLE BABCOCK, 33CM, P/N 0250080700 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating o…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 3MM INSERT, NEEDLE NOSE FORCEPS, 29CM, P/N 0250282052 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulat…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM X 45CM INSERT, ALLIS FORCEPS, DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080754 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Biograph mCT S(64)-4R, System Material Number 10248672. The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

VERO Linear Accelerator System, Model Number MHI-TM2000, MHI Identifier M101-14021, Software Version: 3.1, 3.2 and 3.5.0.

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD., HIROSHIMA MACHINERY WORK

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MARYLAND FORCEPS, CURVED, P/N 0250080009. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tiss…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ROTATING HANDLE, RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT, P/N 0250080231. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and man…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM X 33CM INSERT, JOHANN FORCEPS, P/N 0Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM PEEK HANDLE, 45CM, P/N 0250181164 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, o…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Innova 4100IQ Indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography, diagnostic and Interventional procedu…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, PENNINGTON FORCEPS, P/N 0250080242. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, or…

Stryker Endoscopy

NHTSA Critical Dec 24, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 24, 2014

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 24, 2014

MERCEDES-BENZ 2015: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Dec 23, 2014

Keurig Recalls MINI Plus Brewing Systems Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2014

James Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2014

SUZUKI 2010-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

SUZUKI

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2014

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids’ Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard

BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Dec 19, 2014

Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation

Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2014

CADILLAC 2015: SEATS

CADILLAC

NHTSA Critical Dec 19, 2014

NISSAN 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NISSAN

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2014

Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores

Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2014

Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard

Kiddie Korral, Dallas, TX

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2014

Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards

Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico

CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2014

Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Balsamic Chicken Breast & Peaches, UPC/PLU 20254100000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market 4" fresh fruit tart decorated with plums, UPC/PLU 0201189005002; Whole Foods Market 6" fresh fruit tart decorated with plums, UPC/…

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Upside Down Cake-Peach Blueberry, UPC/PLU 25715800000, Whole Foods Market Cake Small Upside Down Peach Blue, UPC/PLU 24632500000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Dec 17, 2014

Sweet 2 Eat White Nectarines, California Tree Fruit; Product of USA: Brand names: Sweet 2 Eat, Orchard Perfect, Trader Joe's, Sam's, Mrs. Smi…

Wawona Packing Company

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Pie Large Peach, UPC/PLU 21759600000; Whole Foods Market Pie Small 6" Peach, UPC/PLU 24032900000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Lemoncello Mascarpone Cake, 14 Slices, KEEP FROZEN, NET Wt. 6.25 lbs (2.8kg), UPC#85538300088, Manufactured by: Cheesecake Royale, Inc. Dallas, TX 75…

Cheesecake Royale, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Scale-Yogurt Cup Peaches and Cream, UPC/PLU 96595

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Cake Large Chantilly Peach, UPC/PLU 21617800000; Whole Foods Market Cake Small Chantilly Peach, UPC/PLU 21617900000; Whole Food…

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Tart Large Fresh Fruit, UPC/PLU 21633000000; Whole Foods Market Tart Small Fresh Fruit, UPC/PLU 21633100000, Whole Foods Market …

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Dec 17, 2014

Houdini, 3 oz Honey Mustard Pretzel Nuggets, item # COM 562

Baptista's Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Tart Large Galette Seasonal Fruit, UPC/PLU 24987600000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Turtle Fudge Brownies, Net Wt. (5 lbs), Item # 042, UPC#85538300042

Cheesecake Royale, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Ramekin Peach, UPC/PLU 20129300000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Crispy BBQ Peach Tempeh, UPC/PLU 20253800000

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

ESSENTIA Hydration Perfected Purified Water and Electrolytes, 9.5 pH, Manufactured for Essentia Water Inc., 22833 Bothell Evrt Hwy, Bothell WA 9802…

Nature's Way Purewater Systems, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Whole Foods Market Grilled Spiced Peach and Kale Salad, UPC/PLU 20213300000

Whole Foods Market

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2014

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2014 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.