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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 15 critical, 23 moderate, and 12 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 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 Drug (20), FDA Food (11), FDA Devices (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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

NHTSA No agency class May 7, 2014

FORD 2013-2014: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 7, 2014

FORD 2013-2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 7, 2014

FIAT 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

FIAT

NHTSA No agency class May 7, 2014

CHRYSLER,DODGE 2010-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHRYSLER,DODGE

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2014

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

USDA FSIS Critical May 3, 2014

Missouri Firm Recalls Curry Chicken Salad for Possible Listeria Contamination

NHTSA No agency class May 2, 2014

FORD 2013-2014: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class May 2, 2014

INFINITI,NISSAN 2014: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

INFINITI,NISSAN

CPSC No agency class May 1, 2014

Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distributed Exclusively through Marlboro Promotion (Recall Alert)

Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va.

CPSC No agency class May 1, 2014

J. Crew Recalls Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class May 1, 2014

RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton - UPC 028190008477, on the 12 count case - UPC 10028190008474 and 48 ct shipper with UPC 128190488474 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.

American Pop Corn Co

FDA Food Critical Apr 30, 2014

Creative Snacks Co. Dried Apricots (10.5 oz Rigid Plastic Cup, and 7 oz Clear Plastic Bag), Distributed by: Creative Snacks, Co., Greensboro, NC 27409

Creative Snacks Co., LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Chocolate Madeline, 80g Net Weight. Packaged in clear plastic bag, 4 per bag. Product package labeled in part:"AUTHENIC BAKERY TOUS Les JOURS***Madeline*** Net Wt. 80g, 2.8oz ***Manufactured by: CJ Foodville USA, Inc. (323)480-9105***6834 E. Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040***2229039249***.

CJ Bakery, INC

FDA Food Critical Apr 30, 2014

1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB. Packaged in corrugated cardboard boxes. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-82603-9.; 2) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 453 g 16 OZ. Packaged in foil pouches. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-02603-3; 3) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Black Peppercorns Whole. Net

Frontier Natural Products Co-op

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Madeline, 80g Net Weight. Packaged in clear plastic bag, 4 per bag. Product package labeled in part:"AUTHENIC BAKERY TOUS Les JOURS***Madeline*** Net Wt. 80g, 2.8oz ***Manufactured by: CJ Foodville USA, Inc. (323)480-9105***6834 E. Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040***2229039249***.

CJ Bakery, INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

CJ Bakery, INC

FDA Food Critical Apr 30, 2014

Lisy Sweet Basil Albahaca Net WT/Cont. Neto 6oz. (171g) Item 1132 www.lisycorp.com Packed on a clear plastic container with a UPC # 0 96786 30032 8

Lisy Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton UPC 028190007876, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804 and 48-ct case UPC 128190487873 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.

American Pop Corn Co

FDA Food Critical Apr 30, 2014

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

FDA Food Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Homemade Classic Stovetop Flavor, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton - UPC 028190007807, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804, 48-ct shipper UPC 128190487804 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA

American Pop Corn Co

FDA Food Critical Apr 30, 2014

Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, 2.12oz., UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4, Lot Numbers 3287 and 3246. Packaged in glass jars with plastic lid. Product labeling reads in part:"SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET organic Black Peppercorns ***NET WT 2.12 OZ (60g)***Manufactured Exclusively For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix, Arizona 85028***www.sprouts.com***SP00056***8 74875 00425 4***".

Sprout's Farmers Market

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg , Loratadine, USP, 10 mg, 5, 10, 15 count blister packs, OTC Only. Labeled A) CVS Allergy Relief - D, Pseudoephedrine, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, 5-count box Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02805 UPC 050428049631 B) Discount Drug Mart Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongest

Ohm Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

Glycopyrrolate (MDV) 0.2 MG/ML Injectable, 5 mL Vials, Sterile Serum Vials/Sterile Syringes, for use by a licensed professional only, not for resale, MD Custom Rx, 19035 W Capitol Dr Ste 105, Brookfield, WI 53045.

Brookfield Prescription Center Inc

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette Lozenge and NicoDerm CQ, nicotine polacrilex system. 189 2mg Mint Flavored Lozenges + 21 31 mg Patches. OTC Only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GSK Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. UPC: 0-03-0766-1480-30-2.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0510-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0514-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC: 30142-861-01. c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette Lozenge, Nicoderm CQ, and Nicorette Gum nicotine polacrilex combination. Contains 30 Pieces/ Pallet. OTC only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GSK Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. UPC: 0-03-0766-1442-81-2.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 20 Lozenge and 81 Lozenge Vials, OTC. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LP, Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Switzerland. 20 Count NDC: 0135-0509-04, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0509-02.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count vials, 81 count vials, and 108 count vials. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0512-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0512-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0512-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-663-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilm

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

JaDera, 100% Natural Weight Loss Supplement, capsules, 30 count bottle

Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot R

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

RezzRX capsules, Single Blister Pack and 20 count bottle, Distributed By: Fossil Fuel Products, LLC Atlanta, GA 30309

Fossil Fuel Products, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Tikosyn¿ (dofetilide) 500 mcg (0.5mg) capsules, 60-count bottle, Rx only Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, NDC 00069-5820-60

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Day Time Cold & Flu, Multi-Symptom, Non-Drowsy, Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz Bottles, OTC Only. Labeled A) Aaron Health, 10 FL OZ, Manufactured by Aaron Industries, P.O. Box 801, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7 15256 73510 0; B) Aaron Health, 8 FL OZ, Manufactured by: PL Developments, 11865 S. Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7 15256 71428 0; C) Aaron Brands, 6 FL OZ, Manufactured by: Aaron Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 801, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7

P&L Developments, LLC

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 20 Lozenge, 27 Lozenge, 81 Lozenge and 135 Lozenge Vials, OTC. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LP, Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Switzerland. 20 Count NDC: 0135-0508-04, 27 Count NDC: 0135-0508-03, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0508-02, 135 Count NDC: 0125-0508-03.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Oxandrolone Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, C-III, 60-count bottle, Manufactured for: Upsher-Smith Labs, Minneapolis, MN 55447, by: Pharmaceutics International, Inc., Hunt Valley, MD 21031, NDC 0245-0272-06

Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only. Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421. NDC: 54092-701-04.

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 Lozenge and 189 Lozenge Vials. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0511-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0511-03.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 count cartons and 189 count cartons. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0510-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0510-03.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Drug Critical Apr 30, 2014

XIYOUJI QINGZHI CAPSULE, 300mg, 20 count box

Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

FDA Drug Low Apr 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0513-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0513-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0513-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-664-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 20

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Group 2-14 Latex Reagent, DR0802. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England.

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Hot Ice, 1 fl. oz., Meta Labs LLC, UPC 80705-2 Product Usage: A topical gel that increases men and womens secual excitement and pleasure.

Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493). The ZYM B reagent is an additional test used to reveal the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in the API strips. The API product line is a standardized system combining several biochemical tests, which enables group or species identifications of microorganisms.

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

API Listeria (REF 10300). ZYM B reagent is used and included inside of API NH (REF 10400) and API Listeria (10300). All of the APIs are standardized systems combining several biochemical tests that enable group or species identification of most microorganisms.

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Philips MDC PACS R2.X / IntelliSpace PACS DCX R3.1 software, software application that is used for receiving, managing, archiving, distributing and recording medical images onto portable digital media (including but not limited to Compact Disk and DVD). The MDC PACS/IntelliSpace PACS DCX is a software application that is used for receiving, managing, archiving, distributing and recording medical images onto portable digital media (including but not limited to Compact Disk and DVD). The MDC

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

ev3 EverCross 0.035" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, 6mm x 120mm x 135cm, REF: AB35W06120135. and ev3 EverCross 0.035" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, 6mm x 40mm x, 80cm REF: AB35W06040080. Peripheral Dilatation Catheter

Ev3, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57/60/62/80/81/82/85

Philips Medical Systems, 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.