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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 13 critical, 34 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. The page references 24 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (27), FDA Drug (22), CPSC (1), 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 Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-01), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-02), c) 1000-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-03), and d) 2000-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-44), Rx only, Manufactured in Poland By: Pliva Krakow Pharmaceutical Company S.A., Krakow, Poland; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 11.25 mg for 3-Month administration, Rx only, Manufactured for: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064; by: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Osaka, Japan 540-8645; NDC 0074-3663-03, UPC 3 00743 66303 7.

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection USP in PAB 50 mL partial fill in 100 mL PAB Container, Catalog No. S8004-5384, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-1800-31

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Polidocanol 3% Solution, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Cefazolin for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 2 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3105-11, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614, NDC 0264-3105-11

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 10 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured in Poland By: Pliva Krakow Pharmaceutical Company S.A., Krakow, Poland; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 50111-647-01, UPC 3 50111-647-01 5.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716; Manufactured by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960; Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, NDC 68645-130-54, UPC 3 68645 13054 5.

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Phosphatidylcholine Solution for Injection, 50 mg/ mL, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Sevoflurane, USP (Inhalation Anesthetic), Rx Only, 250 mL Amber Bottle. Manufactured By: Piramal Critical Care, 3950 Schelden Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017. NDC: 66794-015-25.

Piramal Critical Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

TrophAmine (10% Amino Acid Injection), 500 mL Container, Rx Only, Catalog No. S9341-SS, Sterile, Single Dose Container, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-9341-55

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

15% Amino Acids Injection PBP Glass, 1000 mL, Catalog No. S3200-SS, Pharmacy Bulk Package, Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Sterile, Single Dose Container, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3200-55

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Risperidone Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, 30 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0380-1.

Apotex Inc.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

ProcalAmine (3% Amino Acid and 3% Glycerin Injection with Electrolytes) 1000 mL Container, Rx Only, Catalog No. S9050, Sterile, Single Dose Container, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-1915-07

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

LUPRON DEPOT-PED (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 11.25 mg for 3-month administration, Rx only, Manufactured for: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064; by: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Osaka, Japan 540-8645; NDC 0074-3779-03, UPC 3 00743 77903 5.

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Low May 7, 2014

Polidocanol 1% Solution, 50 mL Vial, Rx Only, Not for Resale. John Hollis Pharmacy, 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203.

John W Hollis Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 1000 mL,Not for Injection, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, NDC 0338-0048-04.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Dianeal PD-2 Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 6000 mL Ambu-Flex II container, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, Product Code L5B9710, NDC 0941-0411-11

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

6.9% FreAmine HBC (Amino Acid Injection), partial fill container 750 mL in a 1000 mL container, Catalog No. S9350-58SS, Sterile, Single dose container, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-9350-55

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Hyperlyte CR (Multi-Electrolyte Concentrate), 20 mL/dose, 250 mL Container, Catalog No. S9432, Rx Only, Sterile, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, In Canada Dist by: B Braun Medical Inc., Scarborough, Ontario M1H 2W4, NDC 0264-1943-20, Canada DIN 01924311

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, EP (HCG) in 5 mu. 2 mu, and 1 mu packages, For use and distribution in prescription compounding, manufacturing, processing or repacking only in accordance with FDA regulations and applicable law. Potency 5489.6IU/mg. Packed by Medisca, Inc. Irving, TX, 75063, USA NDC 38779-2673-1, NDC 38779-2673-2, and NDC 38779-2673-6. Lot Numbers 101751/A, Exp: 05/16, CAS: 9002-61-3; 101752/A, Exp: 05/16, CAS 9002-61-3; and 101799/A, Exp: 05/16, CAS: 9002-61-3

Medisca Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 7, 2014

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension) Single Dose Administration Kit with prefilled dual-chamber syringe, 45 mg for 6-month administration, Rx only, Manufactured for: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064; by: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Osaka, Japan 540-8645; NDC 0074-3473-03, UPC 3 00743 47303 2.

AbbVie Inc

FDA Drug Critical May 7, 2014

Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3153-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895

B. Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 Systems TIE Total IgE, REF LKIE1, SMN 10380867, IVD --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, and IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi Systems Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of Total Immunoglobulin type E (IgE) in serum.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of AST in serum and lithium heparin plasma using ACE¿, ACE Alera¿ and ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry Systems. This test is intended for use in clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories.

Alfa Wassermann, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

CAPIO, Monodeck, Violet Monofilament Polydioxanone Suture, 1 x 48 inches (122cm) Absorbable Surgical Suture, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. Product Code: 833-137.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Critical May 7, 2014

Abbott Acclaim Infusion Pump Designed to deliver parenteral infusions including whole blood or red blood cell components and enteral fluids using a wide variety of standard administration sets and fluid containers.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

GE Healthcare, CardiacVX [CardiacVX (1.1.0 Ext. d) and CardiacVX Flow (1.1.0 Ext. d) analysis software running on Advantage Workstation]. Model #'s 5434389-2 and 5434384-2. The GE Cardiac VX for MRI is an analytical software tool, which provides reproducible tools for the review and reporting of medical images.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Dekna-lok, 1 x 17.78 cm, Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture USP, Rx Only, Sterile. Teleflex Product Code: 200101-01.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Medtronic Activa RC (37612), Activa PC (37601), Activa SC (37602), Activa SC (37603), Activa PC+S (37604), Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical May 7, 2014

Hospira Acclaim Encore Infusion Pump Designed to deliver parenteral infusions including whole blood or red blood cell components and enteral fluids using a wide variety of standard administration sets and fluid containers.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Medtronic neurostimulators. Restore (37711), RestoreADVANCED (37713), RestoreADVANCED SureScan MRI (97713), RestoreSENSOR (37714), RestoreSENSOR SureScan MRI (97714), PrimeAdvanced SureScan MRI, (97702), RestoreULTRA (37712), RestoreULTRA SureScan MRI (97712), Itrel 4 (37703), Itrel 4 (37704), RestorePrime (37701), PrimeAdvanced (37702), Spinal Cord Stimulators for chronic pain.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE ALT Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of ALT in serum and lithium heparin plasma using ACE¿, ACE Alera¿ and ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry Systems. This test is intended for use in clinical laboratories and physician office labs.

Alfa Wassermann, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

GE Healthcare Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR450w equipped with the GEM option, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w equipped with the GEM option products. Affected devices are whole body magnetic resonance scanners indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging devices.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 7, 2014

GemStar Docking Station, used with GemStar infusion pump, in combination with other GemStar accessories such as the GemStar Lock Box and patient bolus cord. The docking station is also used for hosting the GemStar pump for general infusions. List Numbers: 13075-XX-XX.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

The Osteo-Clage System consists of stainless steel cable/sleeves and compression plates. . 2.0 mm x 850mm SS Cable/Sleeve; Part Number 01-0020-S 2.0 mm SS Sleeve Only; Part Number 01-0022-S 8, 7 hole, SS compression plate; Part Number 02-2007-S 10, 9 hole, SS compression plate; Part Number 02-2009-S Product Usage: The Osteo-Clage Stainless Steel Bone Plate is an implantable straight, rigid stainless steel plate. It is used in conjunction with 4.5mm Cortical bone screws to provide com

Acumed LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

VITROS Chemistry Products Specialty Diluent, REF 855 9825, 6 x 3 mL, IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Aluminum Applicator Swab, .025 and .035 in Diameter, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Plastic Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 and 200 per pack culture collection and industrial surfaces

Fisher Scientific Co

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Androstenedione (Test Code AND), REF LKAO1, SMN 10381158, IVD, 100 test kit size --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL, UK For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and 2000 Systems Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of 4-androstenedione in human serum.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Anti EpCam PE - Analyte Specific Reagent. Anti-EpCAM is directed against human epithelial adhesion molecule that has been identified as a 40 -kilodalton (kd) protein in Western Blotting.

BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC Vertex Plus, ADAC Solus, ADAC Vertex V60 & ADAC Vertex Classic) Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143. Used to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes with the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop. To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

IMMULITE 2000 /IMMULITE 2000 XPi Systems TIE Total IgE, REF L2KIE2, SMN 10380873, and L2KIE6, SMN 10380872, IVD --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, and IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi Systems Analyzers - for the quantitative measurement of Total Immunoglobulin type E (IgE) in serum.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

ExacTrac 6.0 is a patient positioning and monitoring system. Model/catalogue numbers: 20833B EXACTRAC 6.0 IR POSITIONING SOFTWARE 49936 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 6.0.X TO 6.0.3 49926B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 3.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49934A EXACTRAC UPGRADE 5.5 TO 6.0 BASIC 49927B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 4.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49928B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 5.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49933B ET UPGRADE TRUEBEAM 5.5 TO 6.0 LIMITED 49973B ET DATA PREP / REVIEW SYSTEM 49998B ET 6.0 DATA PREP/REVIEW SYSTEM UPG. KIT 49996B ET

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

The Acumed Tension Band Pin is a fixation pin which is .0625" in diameter and is available in lengths between 35mm and 90mm. It is to be used in conjunction with commonly used orthopedic wire. 50.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0097 70.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0098 90.0 mm Tension Band Pin; Part Number 30-0099 50.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1550K-S 70.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1570K-S 90.0 mm Tension Band Kit; Part Number TB-1590K-S Prod

Acumed LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Medtronic, External neurostimulator, ENS (37021) & ENS (37022). Including the external neurostimulators which are associated with software application run on the NVision Clinician Programmer and used during trialing for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) patients.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Low May 7, 2014

PolypVac 3.5mm Microdebrider; Catalog Number FG-000016; contents: 1 Microdebrider, 1 Stylet, 1 filter. Sterile. Used for the excision of polyps in the nasal passageways and in sinuses for which access has been previously established.

Laurimed LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

IMMULITE 2000/2000 XPi Systems Androstenedione (Test Code AND), REF L2KAO2, SMN 10381188, IVD, 200 test kit size --- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products Ltd. Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL, UK For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 and 2000 Systems Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of 4-androstenedione in human serum.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

Integra CUSA Excel Disposable Wrench. Catalog Number C5601. The CUSA Excel+ Sterile 23 kHz Torque Wrench is an accessory used with the CUSA Excel+ System ultrasonic surgical instrument. The torque wrench is used to properly secure the CUSA tip to the CUSA handpiece in the sterile field.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 7, 2014

VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3, REF 680 1754, 3 x 45 mL, (D1)/15 mL (D2), IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY, 14626

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

CPSC No agency class May 7, 2014

Discount School Supply Recalls Sorting Boards Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk and Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert)

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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.