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 9 critical, 34 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (29), FDA Drug (16), CPSC (3), 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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CPSC No agency class May 13, 2014

Pastene ITALIAN FARFALLE #66 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7091 UPC: 066086070917

The Pastene Companies Ltd.

FDA Food Critical May 7, 2014

Holiday Foods Gourmet Cold Canapes Assortment, 4800361, UPC 70220748003616, 100 OCS. Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Defrost in Refrigerator for Approximately 3 hours Before Serving, Consume Immediately. Prepared by Holiday Foods Inc, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.

2014 Recall Year Insight

Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard

HYUNDAI 2011-2014: AIR BAGS

Coleman Recalls Northstar Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Classic Concepts Recalls Aman Trunks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Pastene ITALIAN FARFALLE #66 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7091 UPC: 066086070917

Holiday Foods Gourmet Cold Canapes Assortment, 4800361, UPC 70220748003616, 100 OCS. Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Defrost in Refrigerator for Approximately 3 hours Before Serving, Consume Immediately. Prepared by Holiday Foods Inc, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

Pastene ITALIAN PAPPARDELLE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7092 UPC: 066086070924

Pastene ITALIAN RIGATONI #31 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7083 UPC: 066086070832

Pastene ITAL LONG FUSILLI ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7098 UPC: 066086070986

Holiday Foods, Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4800308, UPC 70220748003081, 100 PCS, Not Fully Cooked - Cook Before Eating, Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Prepared by Holiday Food Inc, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

Pastene ITALIAN ZITI RIGATI #20, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7079 UPC:066086070795

Pastene ITALIAN SPAGHETTI #15, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7075 UPC: 066086070757

Pastene REGINE 10, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7064 UPC: 066086070641

Pastene ITALIAN FUSILLI #28, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7081 UPC: 066086070818

Pastene ITAL CAPELLI D'ANGELO #83, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7074 UPC: 066086070740

Pastene ITALIAN CAPELLINI #17, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7082 UPC: 066086070825

Pastene ITAL TRICOLOR FARFALLE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7088 UPC: 066086070887

Pastene GEMELLI 104, 16 oz cellophane bag Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7063 UPC: 066086070634

Pastene ITALIAN BUCATINI,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7095 UPC: 066086070955

Pastene ITAL SPIRAL TRI COLOR,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7093 UPC: 066086070931

RISING MOON ORGANICS BASIL ASIAGO PINE NUT PESTO RAVIOLI; 8 OZ PACKAGE (227g) Keep Frozen USDA Organic: Distributed by Rising Moon Organics 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908

Pastene ITALIAN TRIVELLA #69 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7087 UPC: 066086070870

Pastene ITALIAN SHELLS #25 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7084 UPC: 066086070849

Losurdo IMPORTED GRATED PECORINO ROMANO, NET WT. 80 OZ. (5 LB.) 2.27 Kg, UPC 0 75009 00232 4. Product packaged within black plastic bag, with 5 bags per carton (20 LB) total per carton. Distributor LOSURDO FOODS, INC. 20 Owens Roads Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Pastene ITALIAN DITALI #45 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7085 UPC: 066086070856

Pastene ITALIAN ORECCHIETTE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7097 UPC: 066086070979

Pastene ITALIAN LINGUINE #6, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7077 UPC: 066086070771

Pastene ITALIAN STELLINE #59 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7086 UPC: 066086070863

Pastene FARFALLINE 78, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7067 UPC: 066086070672

Fish Oil Softgel Capsules in white High Density Poly-Ethylene bottles labeled in part: "Major [brand] Fish Oil Cholesterol Free 1000 MG *** 100 Softgels *** Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals ***Livonia, MI 48150 USA ***".

Pastene MAFALDINE 5, 16 oz cellophane bag Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7062 UPC: 066086070627

Pastene ITAL NIDI #81 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7090 UPC: 066086070900

Pastene ITAL TAGLIATELLE VERDI #80, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7070 UPC: 066086070702

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets, 5 mg, 30 count bottle, OTC Manufactured by Sun Pharma, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-343-83

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog No. 3123-11, For IV Use Only, Single Use, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc, Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3123-11

Adipotrim XT, New Powerful Formula, 30 rapid release capsules per bottle, Dietary Supplement, www.adipotrim.com.

Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets, 10 mg, 30 count bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Sun Pharma, Gujarat, India, Distributed Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL, NDC 47335-344-83

Cefazolin for Injection USP and Dextrose Injections USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3103-11, For IV Use Only, Sterile, Single Dose, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3103-11

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, packaged in 5-mL single-dose vials, 10 vials per box, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL. 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05.

Papaverine 60 mg, Phentolamine 4 mg, and Atropine 0.3 mg Solution, 10 mL Vial, Rx Only. Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

Cefepime for Injections USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3193-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3193-11

Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle, Distributed by Genesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre, Parsippany, NJ 07054, UPC 3 04760-00413-2

0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL, Catalog No. S4000-SS, Rx Only, Sterile, Single Dose Container, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-4000-55

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Fish Oil Softgel Capsules in white High Density Poly-Ethylene bottles labeled in part: "Major [brand] Fish Oil Cholesterol Free 1000 MG * 100 Softgels * Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Livonia, MI 48150 USA ".