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 · 2026-09-27
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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Blue Kuna Taste of Devil's Night Heat Infused BBQ Sauce, 16 oz
Food Entrepreneur Accelerator and Startup Terminal, DBA FEAST Detroit
Kristi's Key Lime Cookies, A Florida Original
Be Happy Cakes
Snack Sensations Apple, Pretzel & Celery Bites with Peanut Butter Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 0 74641 07336 5
Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
Boar's Head Brand Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip. packaged in plastic container with lid. Net Wt. 12oz. UPC 42421-16282. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by: Brunckhorst Co., NY, NY 11206-3886.
Klondike Cheese Company
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE BAR - 8 oz.
Fudgeamentals LLC
Giant Apples, Pretzels & Celery with peanut butter Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 6 88267 55369 1
Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
Wegman's Apple, Pretzels & Cheese with Peanut Butter Net Wt 4.1 oz. UPC 0 77890 41413 2 and Market32 Apples, Cheese & Pretzels with Peanut Butter Net Wt. 4.1 oz. UPC 0 41735 04810 3
Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE BAR (24-8OZ) FUDGEAMENTALS
Fudgeamentals LLC
Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles net wt 5.25 oz. item 710-5364
Wilton Industries Inc
Snack Fresh Apple & Cheese Bites with Crackers Net Wt. 4 oz. packed in clear non-flexible plastic package UPC 0 74641 32841 0 six count per case
Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
Snack Fresh Apples and Peanut Butter Net Wt 6.5 oz. packed in clear plastic non-flexible package UPC 0 74641 00044 6 six count per case
Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
1. Marketside FUDGE TRIO HOLIDAY FUDGE TRAY - 16 oz. 2. WALMART MKT FUDGE TRIO (6-16 OZ) HOLIDAY FUDGE TRAY FUDGEAMENTALS
Fudgeamentals LLC
Fudgeamentals TIGER BUTTER FUDGE BAR (8 OZ)
Fudgeamentals LLC
1. SALTED NUT ROLL PRE-MADE FUDGE (6SS) 6LB NET WT - not consumer package, bulk carton
Calico Cottage Inc
Ready Meals PB & Trail Mix Snack. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Shaw's, Star Market. Packaged in clear plastic square bottom and lid. Net wt. 7.6 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Filled Jumbo Cupcake. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Safeway, Andronico's Community Markets, Vons, Pak 'N Save. Packaged in clear plastic bottom and lid. Net wt. 7.92 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Pedialyte with Immune Support***+Zinc/Selenium & Magnesium***Peach Mango Natural & Artificial Flavor, 33.8 FL OZ (1.05 QT) 1L***INGREDIENTS: WATER, DEXTROSE*** Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219-3034 USA
Abbott Laboratories
Fresh Seasons Kitchen Power Pack. Fresh grapes, mild cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, whole wheat flatbread & Peanut Butter. ID# HP-981 UPC 10106-02165. Keep Refrigerated. Labeled with either 1. Manufactured for Holiday Commissary, 6890 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, or 2. Taher, Inc., 10205 51st Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55442.
Taher, Inc.
Giai Phat Cuttle Fish Ball NET WT. 8 oz. (227g) Keep Frozen Open Package Before Thawing Item # 31108 Ingredients: Cuttle Fish, Surimi (Japanese Threadfin Bream Fish, Sugar, Polyphosphate), Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch and Monocalcium Phosphate) and Spice Distributed By: 888 Food Co. S. El Monte, CA 91733
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Grab & Go Apple & Celery Tray w/Peanut Butter. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market. Packaged in clear plastic container and lid.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Giai Phat Shrimp Ball NET Wt. 7 oz. (198g) Keep Frozen Open Packaging Before Thawing Item #30108 Ingredients: Shrimp (surimi), Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium, Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder, Spice, Sesame Oil, and Red #40 Food Color Manufactured By: 888 Food Co. S. EL Monte, CA 91733
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Ready Meals Quad Peanut Butter Apple Celery Pretzel. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Andronico's Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Pak 'N Save, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Vons. Packaged in clear plastic square bottom and lid. Net wt. 7 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor " Wild Berries " Sours LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor 7.0oz, 3.22oz " Wild Berries 7.0oz " Sours 7.0oz, 180g LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor Peg Pack " Wild Berries Peg Pack " Sours Peg Pack
MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA LLC
Giai Phat Fried Featherback Fish Ball NET WT. 10 oz. (283g) Keep Product Refrigerated at 38F or Below/May Be Frozen Ingredients: Fish meat (may contain surimi (Japanese Threadfin Bream Fish, Sugar, Polyphosphate) Lady Fish and or Featherback Fish), Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder, (Sodium Acid Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, and Monocalcium Phosphate), and Spice. Fried in Soybean Oil. Item # 21411 Distributed By: 888 Food Co. S. El M
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Ho King Fried Fish Balls Net Wt. 10 oz. (283.5g) Keep product refrigerated at 38F or below May be frozen Ingredients: Surimi (Japanese Threadfin Bream Fish, Sugar, Polyphosphate), Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid, Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch and Monocalcium Phosphate) and Spice. Fried in Soybean Oil. Dist. By: 888 Food Co. S. El Monte, CA 91783 Giai Phat Fried Fish Balls NET WT: 10oz. (283g) Ke
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Rich s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter and Cups Rich s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups; 2ct 5lb bulk per 10 lb case. Product not retail packaged, distributed for bulk sale at retail.
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
1. PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (3 - 6LB SLABS/CS) 18LB NET WT - not consumer packaging, bulk carton 2. PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (6S) 6LB NET WT- not consumer packaging, bulk carton 3. PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (6SS) 6LB NET WT- not consumer packaging, bulk carton
Calico Cottage Inc
Giai Phat Fried Fish Loaf NET WT: 10 oz. (283gr.) Ingredients: Fish meat (Surimi), Water, Tapioca Flour, Fish Sauce (Anchovy Extract, Salt, Sugar), Onion, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Pepper, and Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch and Monocalcium Phosphate). Contains: Anchovy Keep product refrigerated at 38F or below/may be frozen Item # 20311 Keep frozen Open package before thawing Manufactured By: 888 Food CO. South El Monte, CA 91733
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup. Product were available for purchase at the following banner: Haggen. Packaged in clear plastic cup overwrapped in plastic. Net wt. 5 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Mia's Bakery Bahn Xu Dua Wt. 7 oz./198.5 gram UPC: 8 50660 00003 8 Ings: Glutinous Rice Flour, Sugar, Mung Bean, Soy Bean Oil, Water, Sesame Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Black Color, FD & C Yellow 5 & 6, Red #4 and Blue #1. Keep refrigerated after opening 1965 Potrero Grande Dr. #1 & H, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Tel: (626) 307-9629 Fax: (626) 307-9630
Mai's Bakery, Corp
Deli Snack Peanut Butter & Trail Mix Combo. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb. Packaged in clear plastic square bottom and lid. Net wt. 9 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Trader Joe's BBQ & Black Pepper Toscano Chopped Salad 11 oz. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016
Taylor Farms Retail Inc
Irvington Seafood Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, Claw packaged in 16oz plastic cups - 40lbs per case
Irvington Seafood, Inc. dba ISF, Inc.
Scratch Pie Peanut Butter CRM 9IN. Product were available for purchase at the following banner: Haggen. Packaged in Black plastic tray with clear plastic dome lid.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Red Button Vintage Creamery Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream, 56 ounce tub, UPC 0 77865 01001 7, Distributed by Associated Foods Stores, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119. Store Frozen.
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc
Asparagus & Feta Sandwich packaged in 15" cellophane plastic, affixed with a label. Net Weight 11.04 oz. UPC code 859266007984.
Gourmondo Cafes & Catering
1. PEANUT BUTTER CHOC (3 - 6LB SLABS/CS) 18LB NET WT - Not consumer packaging, bulk carton 2. PEANUT BUTTER CHOC FUDGE LAYERED (6S) 6LB NET WT - not consumer packaging, bulk carton 3. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE (6SS) 6LB NET WT - not consumer packaging, bulk carton
Calico Cottage Inc
SKITTLES" Gummies " Original " Wild Berry " Sour " Original 5.8oz, 2.93oz, 12oz " Wild Berry - 5.8oz, 2.93oz, 12oz " Sour 5.8oz " Original Peg Pack, Stand up Pouch " Wild Berry Peg Pack, Stand up Pouch " Sour Peg Pack
MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA LLC
Giai Phat Fish Ball NET WT:11 oz. (312gr) Perishable Keep product refrigerated at 38F or below. May be frozen Item # 20113 Ingredients: Fish meat (may contain: surimi (Japanese Threadfin Bream, Sugar, Polyphosphate), Lady Fish and or Grey Featherback Fish), Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, and Monocalcium Phosphate) and Spice. Distributed By: 888 Food Co. S. El Monte, CA 91733 Ho King Fish
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Giai Phat Featherback Fish Ball NET WT. 11 oz. (312g) Ingredients: Fish meat (may contain Surimi (Japanese Threadfin Bream, Sugar, Polyphosphate) Lady Fish and or Featherback Fish) Water, Tapioca Flour, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid, Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, and Monocalcium Phosphate), and Spice. Keep Product Refrigerated at 38F or Below. May Be Frozen Item # 21113 Distributed By: 888 Food CO. S. El Monte, CA 91733
Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company
Mia's Bakery Black Sesame Mochi Wt. 7 oz./198.5 gram UPC: 8 50660 00009 0 Ings: Glutinous Rice Flour, Sugar, Mung Bean, Soy Bean Oil, Water, Sesame Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Black Color, FD & C Yellow 5 & 6, Red #4 and Blue #1. Keep refrigerated after opening 1965 Potrero Grande Dr. #1 & H, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Tel: (626) 307-9629 Fax: (626) 307-9630
Mai's Bakery, Corp
Apples Sliced With Peanut Butter. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky. Packaged in clear plastic cup and lid. Net wt. 8 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Pedialyte with Immune Support***+Zinc/Selenium & Magnesium***Raspberry Lemonade Natural & Artificial Flavor, 33.8 FL OZ (1.05 QT) 1L*** INGREDIENTS: WATER, DEXTROSE***Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219-3034 USA
Abbott Laboratories
Ready Meals Quad Peanut Butter Apple Pretzel Brownie. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: ACME, Albertsons, Andronico's Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, King's, Balducci's, Lucky, Pak 'N Save, Safeway, Vons. Packaged in clear plastic square bottom and lid. Net wt. 6 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
STARBURST" Gummies " Original " Sours " Sour Berries STARBURST" Gummies " Original 3.5oz, 5.8oz " Sours 3.5oz, 5.8oz " Sour Berries 5.8oz STARBURST" Gummies " Original Share size bag, Peg Pack " Sours Share size bag, Peg Pack " Sour Berries Peg Pack
MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA LLC
Bulk, frozen french fries as Shoestring 1/4" Frozen Grade A Fancy Fry packed in clear poly bag with lot code "200 APR 17 22" and packed in cardboard case that is labeled in part, "Bountiful HARVEST***ORIGINALS SHOESTRING 1/4" FROZEN GRADE A FANCY FRY NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS OR COLORS 22924 1630***60822486229247***6-4.5 LB. BAGS NET WT. 27 LBS. (12.2 kg)***200 APR 17 22***INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA, AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEXTROSE, DISODIUM DIHY
JR Simplot Food Group
Celery & Peanut Butter Cup. Product were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Lucky, Safeway. Packaged in clear plastic cup and lid. Net wt. 7 oz.
Albertsons Companies LLC
1. PEANUTTIEST CARAMEL CHOCOLATE P-MADE(6SS)6LB NT WT - not consumer packaging, bulk carton
Calico Cottage Inc
Dawn's Campfire BBQ Beans, #90125, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated UPC 0 32345 90125 4. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53901
Morski Brands, Inc.
Pedialyte***Replaces Electrolytes***Great for Kids and Adults***Strawberry Lemonade Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor*** 6 0.6 OZ (17g) PACKETS/NET WT. 3.6 OZ (102g)***INGREDIENTS: ANHYDROUSE DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE***Manufactured for: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Abbott Laboratories
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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.