Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Food recalls
Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens
Food ranks #2 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (25,513 notices, 24.4% of the archive); 46% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 25,513 food recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 24.4% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #2 of 12. Of the 25,513 records graded for severity, 46% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Food. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.
- 25,513 total recalls
- #2 of 12 among categories
- 46% graded high-severity
- FDA Food top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Food is #2 of 12 (2nd of 12) with 25,513 recalls, about 24.4% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 11,676 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Food.
- 25,513
- total recalls
- #2 of 12
- category rank by events
- 46%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Food
- top issuing agency
Where Food sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Food is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Food vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
25,513 2nd of 12 higher than 10 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-24
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Food sits at the 86th percentile of category volume (25,513 recalls) and the 86th percentile of Class I rate (46.3% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Food recalls by year
2000–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity
High severity
11,676 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
12,535 recalls
- Lower severity 1,302
Lower severity
1,302 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Food
FDA Food
25,067 recalls
- CPSC 291
CPSC
291 recalls
- FDA Drug 155
FDA Drug
155 recalls
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Recalls in Food
Newest first · Page 103 of 511
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Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Albacore Tuna Finger Sandwiches, Net . Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
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Bistro To Go, Turkey Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Muffin, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
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Bistro To Go, Turkey & Provolone Sesame Baguette, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
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Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Garden salad with Dressing, Case of 4, Keep refrigerated
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Bistro To Go, LOW FAT YOGURT, FRUIT & GRANOLA PARFAIT, Newt, WT 9.oz , Keep refrigerated
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Bistro To Go, Italiano Everything Ficelle, Net Wt. 7.25 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
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Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches Party Pack, Case of 4, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Italian Provolone Super Hoagie, Case of 6, Keep refrigerated
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Fresh Creative Cuisine, Cranberry Chicken Salad Brioche, Net . Wt. 7.6 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
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In Reach, Turkey & Muenster Pretzel Roll, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Ham Wheat, Net Wt. 4 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Cafe' Intermezzo Cannoli Cheesecake 7 lbs Ingredients: Egg, Cream Cheese, Sugar, Ricotta Cheese, Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crust (Graham Cracker Crumbs, Butter, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon), All-Purpose Flour, Chocolate Chips, Cannoli Cookies, Orange Syrup, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Sugar, Shortening, Milk, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla Extract, Salt), Orange Extract, Vanilla Extract, Corn Starch, Crushed Pistachios. Contains: Milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat and soy. May contain peanuts.
Epic Baking
Cafe' Intermezzo Chocolate Candy Brownie Cheesecake 6.5 lbs Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Eggs, Sugar, Brownie Batter, Pretzel Graham Cracker Crust (Graham Cracker Crumbs, Butter, Sugar, Pretzels, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla Extract), Chocolate Ganache (Chocolate Chips, Heavy Cream), M&M Cookie Crumble (All-Purpose Flour, Butter, M&M's, Sugar, Oil, Brown Sugar, Rainbow Sprinkles, Vanilla Extract, Corn Starch, Baking Powder, Salt), Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Sugar, Shortening, Milk, Cocoa Powder, Van
Epic Baking
Bistro To Go, Chicken Salad Wheat, Net Wt.5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine, Bistro Garden Salad W/Dressing, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro To Go, Greek Salad W/Dressing, Net Wt. 8.75 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro To Go, Crudite & Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine Black Label, Egg, Colby & Cheddar Artisan Flatbread Net Wt. 5.3 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Creamy Ranch flavored ready-to-eat snack mix packaged in 6oz (UPC 850017468160) plastic stand up pouch.
Catalina Snacks
Orchard Bistro, Turkey & Muenster Pretzel Roll, Net Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro To Go, Chunky Chicken Salad Marble Rye, Net Wt. 8 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Greek Salad W/Dressing, Case of 4, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro To Go, Mediterranean Hummus & Veggie Ficelle, Net Wt. 6.4 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
NGMO Ballard Semisweet Chocolate Wafer, Item # 59343. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Chocolate Liquor (Processed with Alkali), Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat (Milk), Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Fresh Creative Cuisine Black Label, Turkey & Cheddar Oat Hoagie, Net Wt. 7.3 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro To Go, Italian Hoagie, Net Wt. 7.3 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Orchard Bistro, Grapes, Almond, Cheese & Pretzel Tray, Net Wt. 6 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt, Fruit & Granola Parfait, Net Wt. 9 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Naval Academy 1845 Coffee, Caprese Baguette, Net . Wt. 8.25 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Turkey & Swiss Hoagie, Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Orchard Bistro, Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Bistro Garden Salad with Dressing, Net Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Orchard Bistro, Egg Salad Wheat, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Muffin, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Naval Academy 1845 Coffee, Italian Hoagie, Net . Wt. 7.3 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Bistro to Go, Colby, Cheddar & Egg Muffin, Net . Wt. 5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Mylar Wrap, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Italian Finger Sandwiches, Net . Wt. 6.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Turkey & Cheddar Hoagie, Net Wt. 7.3 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Orchard Bistro, Moonshine Bbq Chicken Sandwich, Net Wt. 9 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
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Fresh Creative Cuisine, Ham & Provolone Super Hoagie, Net . Wt. 11 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
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Cafe' Intermezzo Tiramisu Cheesecake 6.5 lbs Ingredients: Eggs, Cream Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Cocoa Crust (Graham Crackers, Butter, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla Extract), Cocoa Powder, Corn Starch, Lady Fingers Mixture (Coffee, Lady Fingers, Kapali Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Sugar, Instant Coffee). Contains: Milk, eggs, wheat, and soy, May contain tree nuts and peanuts.
Epic Baking
Bistro To Go, Chicken Salad Kaiser, Net Wt.5.5 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Quick & Fresh, Blueberry Muffin, Net . Wt. 3 Oz. Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
Fresh Creative Cuisine White Label, Club Sub, Case of 6, Keep refrigerated
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Quick & Fresh, Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches, Single Serving, Keep refrigerated
FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP, LLC dba Fresh Creative Cuisine
What to do with this
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for food. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 19, 2026.