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 · 2026-09-20
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
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Bombay Kitchen brand Tikka Sev; Net Wt 9oz (255g); INGREDIENTS: Chickpea Flour, Water, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Spices, Salt, FD&C Tomato Color and Citric Acid; CAUTION: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Cashews and/or Tree Nuts; Manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods Port Washington, NY 11050
Ethnic Foods Inc
Kirkland Signature Traditional Madeleines 12 Count/net wt. 18oz., Item #2000012, UPC 000020000127. Plastic clamshell container is packed with 9 pieces of Filled Heart Madeleines. Distributed by Costco Wholesale Corp. Seattle, WA. Label of recalled package is read in part: TRADITIONAL MADELEINES***INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR **EGGS, BUTTER (CREAM) ***ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CONTAINS WHEAT, EGG, MILK*** PRODUCED ON EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND SESAME***.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Spice Powder, 4 oz, Plastic Bag
Summit Import Corporation
Bombay Kitchen brand Punjabi Mix; Net Wt 9oz (255g); INGREDIENTS: Chickpea Flour, Water, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram), Brown Lentils (Masoor), Chickpeas, Rice Flakes, Puffed Rice, Spices, Sugar, Peanuts, Raisins, Yogurt (pasteurized Grade A Milk and Cultures), Green Chilli, Salt, FD&C tomato Color and Citric Acid; CONTAINS: Peanuts, Milk; CAUTION: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Cashews and/or Tree Nuts; Manufactured by Bombay Kitchen Foods Port Washington, N
Ethnic Foods Inc
Bulk Horchata Powder 3951 (100547) 1/25 HORCHATA UPC: 042743-19015-0 Item: 100547
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
SALUTE SEASONINGS; Ground All Spice; Net Wt 16oz; Unistel Industries 650 Blossom Road Rochester, NY 14610; UPC: 7 69203 01617 0
Unistel Industries Inc.
EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 12oz (340g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. San Jose CA 95138 UPC: 042743190204 Item: 102279
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 14oz (396g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. San Jose CA 95138 UPC: 042743190266 Item: 102284
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie .22.4 oz Carton ( 2.8 oz pouch ) and 7.7 oz Carton ( 1.4 oz pouch)
Mondelez Global Llc
KMUYSL Big Red Barn Farm Animal Playsets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violates Small Parts Ban; Sold on Amazon by MISSJUNE
Shenzhen Leye E-commerce Co., Ltd., dba MISSJUNE, of China
Booey's Dragon's Breath sauce, 15.2oz ringneck glass bottle. UPC on bottle: 7 01936 29222 3. There are 12 bottles per case. Manufactured Exclusively for BOOEYS GOURMET 3924 N. Cannon St. Spokane, WA 99205. Label declares: INGREDIENTS: Contains Soy and Wheat. *** Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt ***Squid Sauce (Anchovy Extract) ***Sesame Oil***.
Booey's Gourmet LLC
Raw & Unfiltered Bee Well Wildflower Honey NET wT. 12 OZ (340g) UPC 8 32587 00003 2, NET WT. 22 OZ (624g) UPC 8 32587 00002 5 & NET WT. 44 OZ (1.25g) UPC 8 32587 00001 8 100% Pure Honey Bee Well Honey 909 W. Main Street Pickens, SC 29671
Bee Well Honey Farm & Supply Inc.
Label is predominantly green with white lettering in a clear plastic clamshell container. Pure Palm dates- Medjool Dates Net Wt. 16OZ UPC: 852160007005
PURE PALM C/O DVD
Discount Drug Mart Food Market, Cough Drops, Menthol -Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, 30-count bag, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair, Medina, Ohio 44256, Made in China, NDC: 83698-102-30, UPC: 093351037085.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Discount Drug Mart Food Market, Cough Drops, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair, Medina, Ohio, 44256, Made in China, NDC: 83698-150-30, UPC: 093351037092.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service
Connecticut Crab Company LLC
Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper resistant lid.
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato packaged in multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail and 2-gallon bucket/pail) , Net Wt. 6 fl oz cups - clear freezer grade and round Polyethylene terephthalate cup with peelable paper lid, laminated with heat-sealable plastic, 16 fl oz cups and 32 fl oz cups translucent freezer grade and round High-Density Polyethylene container with lid and 1-Gallon and 2-Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade H
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Riverence Smoked Trout Dip, net wt. 7oz. Product is perishable, refrigerated, packaged in plastic tub. Product is shipped to consignee frozen by the case (12/7oz. units per case). Retail container UPC 7 07651 30561 3. Case item UPC #007076513057 Label declares Ingredients: Smoked Trout, Whipped Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Horseradish, Lemon Juice, Dill, Black Pepper. Contains: Fish (Rainbow Trout).
Riverence Provisions LLC
DADI NONGFU DRIED SALT CHILLI VEGETABLE(S); Ingredients: Radish, chili, roasted sesame, prickly ash, edible salt, soybean oil, edible vinegar, white granulated sugar, spices, food additives (sodium glutamate, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium saccharin, acesulfame, sucralose, disodium EDTA, turmeric).; Allergen: This product contains sesame and soy products; Net Wt. 14.1 oz(400g)
MEI YU CHENG DA TRADING INC
Olive Skewers individually wrapped and packaged in clear plastic bag; 500g; INGREDIENTS: Olive, edible salt, white sugar, monosodium glutamate, licorice, cloves, food additives (citric acid, DL malic acid, saccharin, sodium saccharin, steviol glycosides, aspartame, vanillin, ethyl malt powder, lemon yellow, carmine, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulfite); MANUFACTURER: Fuzhou Hangzhengiou food Co. Ltd; UPC: 6 922279 985205
MEI YU CHENG DA TRADING INC
Fresh Cantaloupe (Whole, Fresh), brand name Ayco, wrapped in food safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons; 6-12 melons per box; individual carton count per label. Keep refrigerated; store between 36 40¿F.
AYCO FARMS INC
Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato packaged in multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups and 1-gallon bucket/pail) , Net Wt. 6 fl oz cups - clear freezer grade and round Polyethylene terephthalate cup with peelable paper lid, laminated with heat-sealable plastic, 16 fl oz cups and 32 fl oz cups translucent freezer grade and round High-Density Polyethylene container with lid and 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper r
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Boner Bears Honey Male Enhancement 100% Wildflower Honey, total of 15 pouches per box, Net Wt 15 G each pouch. Dosage: Consume 1 entire pouch 30 minutes before Intercourse. MANUFACTURED IN: FLORIDA. UPC 788362191603
Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC
ReadyMeals Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Pretzel Duo Sandwich, perishable, Keep Refrigerated, plastic clamshell, net wt. 10 oz, UPC 8 26766 25036 3. Distributed By F&S Fresh Foods Vineland, NJ 08360. Label declares CONTAINS EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT.
F&S Fresh Foods, Inc.
Vital Nutrients Aller-C (vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, isoquercitrin, and bromelain)100 count bottles and 200 count bottles
Blueroot Health, Inc.
Spray Dried Dairy Powder 25 kg bags or 1 metric ton totes
Lone Star Dairy Products LLC
" Dumpling Vegetable 4.5 oz 011110658067 " Loaded Dumpling Vegetable 5.7 oz 011110696953
JFE FRANCHISING INC
POPPING BOBA RTD MIXED BERRY HIBISCUS TEA 12 X 13.8OZ
Pocas International Corp.
" Dumpling Party Tray (20pcs) Vegetable 13 oz 011110661173 " Dumpling Party Tray (40pcs) Vegetable 26 oz 011110661180 " Cheetos Flamin Hot Loaded Dumpling Vegetable 6oz 011110663474
JFE FRANCHISING INC
POPPING BOBA RTD STRAWBERRY DRAGON F/OOLONG TEA 12 X 13.8OZ
Pocas International Corp.
POPPING BOBA RTD MANGO PASSION FRUIT GREEN TEA 12 X 13.8OZ
Pocas International Corp.
POPPING BOBA RTD PEACH OOLONG TEA 12 X 13.8OZ
Pocas International Corp.
Mama Rose's Prickly Pear Salad Dressing. 12 oz (340 g) glass bottle with gold cap.
The Maros Group, LLC
MEI HEONG YUEN TANGERINE FLAVOR ROASTED PEANUTS; NET 9.17 oz (260g); Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Sugar, Liquorice, Spices, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame-K, Vanilla, Ethyl Maltol; Shelf Life: 18 Months; Manufacturer: Heshan Mei Heong Yuen Food Pte Ltd; Distributor in USA: Super World Trading Inc 28 Varick Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237 UPC: 6912449124312
Super World Trading Inc.
Coconut Drink 1; NET VOLUME: 1L; Ingredients: Coconut water, freshly squeezed coconut gravy, white granulated sugar, emulsion stabilizer [sodium caseinate, mono- and diglycerides fatty acid esters, sucrose fatty acid esters]; Storage Condition: Room temperature; Manufactured in: Hainan, China; imported By: HK HEYTEA FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT LIMITED; For catering establishment; UPC: 673367992785
HEYTEA USA INC
Divided Sunset Multi Collagen Peptides, 8 Ounce, Stand-up Pouch, UPC Code: 8 50005 60689 5
TG FOODS INC
MEI HEONG YUEN WALNUT FLAVOR ROASTED PEANUTS; 9.17 oz (260g); Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Liquorice, Sugar, Spices, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame-K, Vanilla, Ethyl Maltol; Shelf Life: 18 Months; Manufacturer: Heshan Mei Heong Yuen Food Pte Ltd; Distributor in USA: Super World Trading Inc 28 Varick Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237; UPC: 6912449124282
Super World Trading Inc.
MEI HEONG YUEN GARLIC FLAVOR ROASTED PEANUTS; 9.17 oz (260g); Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Garlic, Liquorice, Sugar, Saccharin; Shelf Life: 18 Months; Manufacturer: Heshan Mei Heong Yuen Food Pte Ltd; Distributor in USA: Super World Trading Inc 28 Varick Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237; UPC: 6912449124329
Super World Trading Inc.
Sterile Eye Drops ORIGINAL FORMULA (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-141-01; b) Walgreens, Eye Drops, Original Formula, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20073 6; c) Walgreens, Eye Drops, Original Formula, 2 Bottles, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20076 7; d) Kroger Sterile eye drops,
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; c) Rite Aid, DISTRIBUTEDBY: RITE AID, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-1067-2; d) LEADER DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015; UPC 3 11917 20074 3; b) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; c) CVS Health, Distributed by :CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43544 1; d) QC-Quality Choice, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-191-14; e) Discount drug mart, Disc
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47010 6; b) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; c) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops A.C., Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01158 0; d) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Tops GOLD Stuffed Red Chilli Pickle NET QTY.: 31.74oz PRODUCT OF INDIA UPC: 8904288611953 INGREDIENTS:***Mustard Oil***
Mangalm LLC
Item 6430093 Ajinomoto Green Gyoza Vegetable & Edamame Dumplings 12ct. Retail bag UPC: None. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 20/12ct. bags per case. Case UPC 10071757080246. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
Item 81097 Ajinomoto Ling Ling Restaurant Style Fried Rice Savory Vegetable - A Chinese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Carrots, Fire Roasted Corn & Red Bell Peppers Prepared with Sweet Soy Sauce Infused Rice. Net wt. 17oz. Retail box UPC 010878810915. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 6/17oz. boxes per case. Case UPC 10010878810912. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
14" Margarita Thin Crust Pizza; 8 units per case. Keep Frozen UPC code: 1713940060
Rose and Shore, Inc.
Tops GOLD Green Chilli Pickle NET QTY.: 31.74oz PRODUCT OF INDIA UPC: 8904288612837 INGREDIENTS:***Mustard Oil***
Mangalm LLC
Item 6430143 Ajinomoto Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings 12ct. Net wt. 8.92oz. per package. Retail package UPC: 071757055483. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 20/8.92oz. packages or 11.15 lbs. per case. Carton UPC 10071757055480. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
Item 81146 Ajinomoto Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice - Shrimp, vegetables & fried rice with oyster flavored sauce. Net wt. 48oz or 3lbs. per box. Retail box UPC 070077811465. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 4/48oz. boxes or 12lbs. per case. Case UPC 10070077811462. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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