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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-27. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-27.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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 128 of 511

FDA Food Critical Jun 8, 2022

JIF 1.5 oz NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO packaged in 8 and 36 count cases

The JM Smucker Company LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 8, 2022

Assorted Creams packaged in 8oz and 16oz boxes

Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 8, 2022

Assorted Chocolate Heart Boxes packaged in 8oz and 16oz boxes

Walnut Creek Chocolate Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 8, 2022

Dierbergs Kitchen Fresh Garden Spiral Pasta Salad Size: 12oz and 2 lb UPC: 231145703543 Sell By May 31, 22 Sell By Date: 05/31/22 Fresh Garden Spiral Pasta Salad Size: 2LB Family Pack UPC: 231145311625 Sell By Date: 05/31/22

Dierbergs Central Kitchen

FDA Food Moderate Jun 8, 2022

Cherry Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Case UPC: 0 49000 04751 6 12 pack fridge pack Single 12 oz. cans if sold individually from the fridge pack.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, L.L.C.

FDA Food Critical Jun 8, 2022

JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY

The JM Smucker Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 8, 2022

Wisco Pop Ginger Soda, 12 FL OZ. 355 ML, UPC 50037-32410. Handcrafted for Wisco pop Bev. Co. Madison, WI 53704

Karben4 Brewing LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 1, 2022

First & Ten, Hot Sauce, NET WT. 11.5 OZ (326g), UPC code 195893089628

First & Ten LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Chirashi Sauce packaged in 1/2 gallon plastic jug. Label read in parts: "Korean hot bean paste, Reg. Vinegar, Sugar, Sake, Garlic powder, 7up".

Joonsung Trading Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Spicy Chicken Sauce packaged in 1/2 gallon plastic jug. Label read in parts "Ingredient: Soy sauce (Gluten free), Sugar, Korean hot bean paste, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Mirin, Korean hot pepper, Sambal hot sauce"

Joonsung Trading Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Champon Soup Base packaged in 32 oz plastic jug. The label is read in part "Hot Pepper, Soy bean oil, Chicken soup base, Hondash, Garlic"

Joonsung Trading Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Hippie Organics- French Beans, 1Lb, UPC 1588701137

Alpine Fresh, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 1, 2022

Wegmans Brand Fresh Goat Cheese, Classic Chevre, with Cranberries, 5.5lb; packaged in Cryovac Bags

Old Chatham Sheepherding Creamery, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 1, 2022

Cole's Select Curry Salmon Rice Bowl, Green Curried Salmon Over Jasmine Rice, Net Wt. 8 oz., UPC 19962022057

Colewillaidan LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Mio Salad Dressing packaged in 1 gallon plastic jug. Label read in parts: "Ingredient: Onion, Carrot, Ginger water, Soybean oil, Reg. Vinegar, Mayo, Sushi Ginger".

Joonsung Trading Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 1, 2022

HEB Bakery Two-Bite Brownies NET WT 12 OZ (340g) UPC 0471220109517 packaged in plastic clamshell container 24 packages per case

H-E-B Grocery Company, LP DBA HEB Milk & Culture Plant #80645

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Sunomono Vinegar packaged in 5 gallon plastic jug. Label read in parts: "Ingredient: Reg. vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Mirin".

Joonsung Trading Inc

FDA Food Low Jun 1, 2022

Tereos Wheat Gluten, Net Weight 50 lbs, Distributed by Meelunie, Produced in France

Able Sales Company, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 1, 2022

Bantam Bagels Everybody's Favorite Everything Bagel Stuffed with Veggie Cream Cheese, 6/1.3 oz pieces per carton (Net Wt. 7.8 oz.), Paper Carton, 6 cartons / case. Keep Frozen

Damascus Bakery LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 1, 2022

HEB Bakery Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites Party Tray NET WT 44.24 OZ (2.76 LB) 1.25 kg UPC 041220488988 packaged in a plastic party platter tray with lid

H-E-B Grocery Company, LP DBA HEB Milk & Culture Plant #80645

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2022

Free Birdees Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

FDA Food Moderate May 25, 2022

Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream, 48 ounce, Paper Carton and Paper Lid, 6 units per shrink-wrapped pack. Keep Frozen. UPC code: 020735420935.

Turkey Hill, LLC

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Driscoll's Blackberries (Fresh) 12x6 oz, 12x12 oz, 12x10 oz, 2x8x18 oz Clamshell Distributed by Strawberry Associated, Inc. Watsonville, CA Product of Mexico

Driscoll's Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 25, 2022

Yes! Enoki Mushrooms; Pesticide Free Produce: Vacuumed packed. Product of China UPC: 825382736947 Net Wt 200g/7.05 oz Distributed by YES Produce City of Industry, CA 91746

T Fresh Company DBA Yes Produce

FDA Food Moderate May 25, 2022

Gorton s Fish Sandwich Fillets, 18.3 OZ, UPC 44400 15440

Gorton's, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Healthy Bites. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. No UPC.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 25, 2022

SE Grocers Cheesecake SAMPLER New York Style, Chocolate Silk, Strawberry Swirl, Turtle - NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS - NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g - UPC 0 38259 13495 5 CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY, AND WHEAT. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS, COCONUT, PECANS, WALNUTS) DISTRIBUTED BY: SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS, 8928 PROMINENCE PKWY, BLDG 200, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

Atlanta Cheesecake Company LLC

FDA Food Critical May 25, 2022

DOUX SOUTH PICKLES EAT WITH A SOUTHERN ACCENT BAKKAVOR CURRY CAULIFLOWER 5 GALLON

Doux South Specialties LLC

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Healthy Bites. Chocolate coated caramels packaged bulk for stores. No UPC.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramel Macchiato. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. UPC 7 82565 11777 4.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. UPC 7 82565 11713 2.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Himalayan Salted Caramels. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. UPC 7 82565 11804 7.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 25, 2022

Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramels. Chocolate coated caramels packaged in bulk and distributed in bulk to the firm's stores in a bin. UPC 7 82565 11712 5.

R & S Roberts Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Jerk Dressing; Made with Yellow Onion Item number 7028, 7029 Refrigerated

Mosaic Food Company

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Sugar-Free Xylitol NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726352 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Critical May 18, 2022

Ramen Hero - Vegan Shoyu ramen (Hippie Van) Ramen noodles in a soy sauce infused vegan broth with a vegan meat ragu, roasted tomato, bell pepper and zucchini blend, and seaweed. Kits are in a frosted meal kit stand up pouch. Net Wt. 20.05 oz. (1.25 lb.) 568 g UPC: 60003 Contains: Soy, Treenut (coconut) Wheat, Sulfites. Distributed by: Ramen Hero, 2001 Addison St. Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94704

Ramen Hero

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

New Seasons Market Truffle Valencia Almonds, packaged in a round plastic tub with lid, sold by various weights. Packaged is labeled with a black and white scale label, UPC 207456 308081

New Seasons Market LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Pandan Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726342 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Honey Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726346 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Critical May 18, 2022

Valencian Almonds FS Skinless, MZ502, packaged in bulk package 5 KG. Net Wt. 352 oz./22 lb. (2 bags @ 11 lb.). UPC 5 901234 123457. Ingredients: Valencian Almonds, sunflower oil, sea salt and antioxidants (mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract to preserve freshness). IMPORTED BY CULINARY COLLECTIVE. May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, and milk derivatives.

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Lychee Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726350 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Curry Vinaigrette; Made with Yellow Onion Item number 7020 Refrigerated

Mosaic Food Company

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Rock Sugar Flavor NET 4.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726348 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Low May 18, 2022

'KORICA' ROASTED PEANUT; 10.6OZ (300G); packaged in plastic bags; Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Licorice, Anise, Cinnamon, Food Additives (Cyclamate); Product of P.R.C.; Manufacturer: Jianmen Xinhui Green Day Food Co. Ltd.; RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKLYN NY 11222

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

Bwell Bird's Nest Beverage Coconut Flavor NET 8.45 FL OZ (250mL) UPC 8373726344 24 bottles per case

Eastland Food Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 18, 2022

12/5 oz. bags of O-Organic Sea Salt Popcorn. UPC Code: 79893403038

Snak King Corporation

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Lemon Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Macaron Variety A, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

WHOLE FOODS MARKET red lentil dal NET WT. 12 OZ (340g) DISTRIBUTED BY: WHOLE FOODS MARKET AUSTIN, TX 78703 UPC 1 95515 02394 8

Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Passion Fruit Mango Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

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Data sources

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.