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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Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter Pinwheel ,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16oz. packages per case.
Deskins Wholesale, LLC
Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread, keep refrigerated, net wt. 6.5 oz., UPC 8 40152 47409 6.
A G Specialty Foods Inc
Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, #1038700, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated UPC 10 7 33147 10231 9. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St Cloud, MN 56302
Morski Brands, Inc.
Garden Cut Apples Sweet w/ Peanut Butter Apples Gala, 6oz. clear plastic clamshell UPC 053495119986; 4 retail units per wholesale case.
Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter Fudge,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12 - 16oz. packages per case.
Deskins Wholesale, LLC
Thistle Watermelon Berry Cold-Pressed Organic Juice watermelon strawberry lime chia 32 FL OZ (355 mL) Keep Refrigerated Distributed By: Thistle Health, Inc., Vacaville, CA 95688
THISTLE HEALTH INC
Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120M
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Steakhouse Potato Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands and plastic container sizes: 1. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 10 lb (4.54kg), Item 1038364. UPC 10-73314710773-4. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53801. 2. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 6-16 oz (2.72kg), Item 1059716. UPC 7 33147 08357 4. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St. Cloud, MN 56302. 3. Dawn's Net Wt. 10 lb (4.54kg). Item # 10102. UPC 0 32345 10102 9. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portag
Morski Brands, Inc.
Garden Cut Celery Bites w/ Peanut Butter Celery, 6oz. clear plastic clamshell UPC 053495080705; 4 retail units per wholesale case.
Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
RoRo's Dinn-A-Rolls, 10oz UPC: 86945900031 packaged in a pan and wrapped in plastic 4 pans per case
RoRo's Baking Company
Peanut Butter Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K509
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Egg &Cheese Curd Snack/Power Box. Cheese Curds, Hard-Cooked Egg, Apple Wedges, Peanut Butter & Lettuce. Keep Refrigerated. Net Weight (142g/5.0 oz). UPC 46709-00570. Manufactured by: BIX Produce Company, 3600 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN 55117
Bix Produce Company LLC
Ranch BLT Pasta Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands and plastic container sizes: 1. Finest Traditions, Net Wt. 2/5 lbs. (10 lbs) (4.54kg), Item 10406332. UPC 10 7 33147 11722 1. Distributed By: DBC Foods, St. Cloud, MN 56302. 2. Dawn's Net Wt. 2/5 lbs. (10 lb) (4.54kg). Item # 40108. UPC 0 32345 40108 2. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53801.
Morski Brands, Inc.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge 8 oz. Item code: K508
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
The Goods Snack Pack, Keep Refrigerated. Net wt. 8 oz, UPC 8 40152 41145 9. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container with snap-on lid and it contains to-go cup of peanut butter, grapes, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese cubes and apple slices.
A G Specialty Foods Inc
Wild Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon, brand White Cane Sockeye Salmon, 4-6 oz. is packaged in a vacuum sealed bag. The label is read in parts: "***WILD ALASKAN COOKED AND SMOKED SALMON *** Ingredients: Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Garlic Powder*** PROCESSED FOR: WHITE CANE SOCKEYE SALMON LLC 2576 E. LILLY DR. COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814***KEEP REFRIGERATED".
White Cane Sockeye Salmon LLC
Deskins Candies, Peanut Butter No Bake,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16oz. packages per case.
Deskins Wholesale, LLC
Cedar Crest WI Campfire S'Mores Ice Cream, Net Wt. 1.5 Quarts (1.41 L). UPC 20652-00768. Graham Flavored Ice Cream with Crushed Peanut Butter cups and Marshmallow Swirl. Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. Cedarburg, WI 53012
Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Garden Cut Apple Tart w/ Peanut Butter Apples Granny Smith, 6oz. clear plastic clamshell UPC 053495090186; 4 retail units per wholesale case.
Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
Thistle Tropical Limeade Cold-Pressed Organic Juice watermelon pineapple lime strawberry papaya activated charcoal 32 FL OZ (355 mL) Keep Refrigerated Distributed By: Thistle Health Inc. Vacaville, CA 95688
THISTLE HEALTH INC
Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Item code: K119D
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers 8 pieces. Item code: K121M
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Wawa Apples & Peanut Butter 4.9oz. snack
Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc.
We BE PB & Jammin Snack Box, keep refrigerated, net wt. 6 oz., UPC 8 40152 41140 4. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container with snap-on lid and it contains Peanut Butter, Strawberry Jams Sandwich with Apple, Swiss, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese.
A G Specialty Foods Inc
Blue Moose Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip, 7 oz. (198g), packed in a square, clear plastic container, six units in a pack, UPC 8 47847 00467 5, Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC, 1733 Majestic Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026. Store under refrigeration 33 - 41 degrees F.
Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC
Deskins Candies, Chocolate No-Bake,16 oz., Plastic Shell, 12-16 oz. packages per case.
Deskins Wholesale, LLC
Butter Buds Food Ingredients. Butter Buds 8X Non-Dairy LD, Item 49380. Sample Jars are 8 oz. and l lb. sized. White poly jar with yellow cap
Butter Buds Inc
Cedar Crest Caramel Collision Ice Cream, Net Wt. 1.5 Quarts (1.41 L). UPC 20652-00714. Caramel Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl and Chocolate coated Caramel Mini Cups. Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. Cedarburg, WI 53012
Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread, keep refrigerated, net wt. 6.5 oz., UPC 8 40152 42409 1.
A G Specialty Foods Inc
Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways 8oz. Item code: K120D
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Dawn's Smoked Gouda & Bacon Potato Salad, #10079, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 10032345130019. Mfg By Morski Brands, Inc., Portage, WI 53901
Morski Brands, Inc.
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways are rectangular bars with the filling consisting of crunchy peanut butter and milk chocolate and are then dipped in milk chocolate. Net weight of approximately 1.25oz (35g). UPC 5046901343. Each box consists of 70 pieces and they are not meant for retail sale and do not have the firm name and address listed. The product is put into display cases and will be packed at the time of sale.
Euphoria Trading Company, LLC.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways are rectangular bars with the filling consisting of crunchy peanut butter and milk chocolate and are then dipped in dark chocolate. Net wt. is approximately 1.25oz. UPC 5046901342. Each box consists of 70 pieces and they are not meant for retail sale and do not have the firm name and address listed. The product is put into display cases and will be packed at the time of sale.
Euphoria Trading Company, LLC.
Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Box Item code: K119M
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Inc
Peanut Butter Classic Truffles are peanut butter ganache centers dipped in milk chocolate and topped with salt flakes. Net wt. is approximately 1.45oz. Peanut Butter Classic Truffles sold over display case or distributed in 12pc package, Euphoria Chocolate brand. UPC 5046907226. Peanut Butter Classic Truffles are also distributed in 64 piece boxes and they are not meant for retail sale and do not have the firm name and address listed. The product is put into display cases and will be packed a
Euphoria Trading Company, LLC.
TJX Recalls Egg Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
ELITE MILK CHOCOLATE COATED RICE CAKES UPC:815871011884 NET WT 2.47OZ (70 g)
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
POTATO RUSSET QUARTERED 2/10# (01)10886810715115(10)0016086772 71511 Best if used by: 03/25/22, 03/29/22, 04/05/22, 04/06/22, 04/12/22, 04/16/22, 04/20/22, 04/23/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
ELITE PESEK ZMAN WAFER ROLL UPC: 815871011495 NET WT. 1.4 oz (40g)
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
ELITE WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR UPC:815871011471 & 815871012799. Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g). Red packaging.
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
dibz Lunch Blox. Entree, Grain, Veggie, Fruit
General Mills James Ford Bell Technical Center
ELITE GRAPE GUM WITH SUGAR UPC:815871015998 NET WT. 2.32 (66 g)
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
ELITE MINI CARAMEL UPC: 815871011464 NET WT. 6.7OZ (190 g). Passover Bar
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
CB1115007 SILVESTRE CEREALES
GRUVIPA S.L.
Keats London Vegan Hazelnut Dark Chocolate in a 4.93-ounce round green plastic package.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
ELITE CRUNCH MINI CHOCOLATE BISCUIT UPC:815871013109 NET WT. .7OZ (20g). Biscuit Crunch, red label.
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
Dutch Treat Foods Sweet Pea Pasta Salad, 10lbs food service case only, UPC 8-81399-00007-5. Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad, 14oz. UPC 8-55034-00649-4; 6 x 14oz. per case UPC 8-55034-00657-9
Craftology, LLC DBA Dutch Treat Foods
ELITE MIX MINI PESEK ZMAN UPC: 815871015899 NET WT. 14.11oz (400 g)
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
ELITE POPPING ROCKS MILK CHOCOLATE BAR UPC:815871010337 Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g). Red packaging.
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
CB1101006 BARRA LARGA CON SALVADO
GRUVIPA S.L.
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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.