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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

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FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

elegant foods Door County Cherry Macaron, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

Olive; TOP SAVOR Licorice Flavored Olive; Net wt: 500g (17.63oz); Ingredients: olive, sugar, salt, licorice extract, food additives (citric acid, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), edible spices; Store in a cool and dry place. Away from direct sunlight. Distributed by A&C best food trading inc. Long island city, NY 11101; Product of P.R.C.

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

Olive King Olives; 14 oz; packaged in clear and green plastic packaging; Ingredients: dried fruit, sugar, salt; Shelf life: 12 months; Product of china

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS TASTE; TOP SAVOR; Wife Plum; Net wt. 500g (17.63oz); Ingredients: plum (grafting); sugar, salt, food additives (citric acid, DL malic acid, stevioside, sodium saccharine, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), edible spices.; Distributed by A & C best food trading inc.; Product of P.R.C.

A & C Best Food Trading

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 11, 2022

The Salsa Texan Coconut Flour Tortilla regular and burrito size packaged in clear flexible plastic; The Salsa Texan Blended Flour Tortilla regular and burrito size packaged in clear flexible plastic; Unlabeled tortillas sold at farmer's market in Dallas, TX area

The Salsa Texan

FDA Food Moderate May 11, 2022

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

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 4, 2022

Produce Packaging Inc. brand Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl in a 11.75oz plastic bowl with a plastic lid. One bowl per case.

Produce Packaging Inc

FDA Food Critical May 4, 2022

Produce Packaging Inc. brand Barcelona Vinaigrette Grain Bowl in a 11.65oz plastic bowl with a plastic lid. Four bowls per case.

Produce Packaging Inc

FDA Food Critical May 4, 2022

Organic Marketside Zucchini 2 Count packages/8 per case Ingredients: Organic Zucchini New WT. 6 oz. (170g) UPC: 6-81131-22105-4 Perishable Keep Refrigerated Clear plastic overwrap tray Use within 2-3 days of opening Distributed by Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716 Product of Mexico

World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's

FDA Food Critical May 4, 2022

Produce Packaging Inc. brand Red Curry Grain Bowl in a 10.5oz plastic bowl with a plastic lid. Four bowls per case.

Produce Packaging Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 4, 2022

elegant foods 5# Lemon Curd

Elegant Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 4, 2022

Rebel Pistachio Ice Cream, one pint (473 mL, UPC 8 53149 00821 1, Manufactured by Rebel Creamery LLC, Midway, UT 84049. Keep frozen.

Rebel Creamery

FDA Food Moderate May 4, 2022

Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket 5.3 OZ (152g) cardboard basket. UPC: 09800 60209. Best By: July 30, 2022

FERRERO USA INC

FDA Food Moderate May 4, 2022

Kinder Happy Moments Kinder Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment 14.1 OZ (400g) square box with lid. Best by: July 18, 2022 UPC:09800 52025

FERRERO USA INC

FDA Food Critical May 4, 2022

groundwork MIND-FULL Bar. Ingredients: Gluten-free oats, Flax seed, Chocolate chips, Brown sugar, Chia seeds, peanut butter, salt, cinnamon, coconut oil, agave, vanilla. Vegan, Gluten Free. Contains Nuts 671 Rose Ave. Venice, CA 90291

Groundwork Coffee LLC

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Fruit Tray Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple & red grapes. Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 5lb UPC: 852193101084 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22 Product of: HND, GT, CR, PER.

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Super Twa Mushroom Mixed Mushrooms; New Wt/When Packed) 14.11 oz. (400g) Keep refrigerated. UPC: 6957937481850

Farm Fresh Produce LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 27, 2022

New England Beach Pizza 1. Extra Cheese 2. Cheese

Beach Brand Foods llc

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 32 oz UPC: 852193321086 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/24/22, 03/26/22 Product of: USA. CRI & CAN.

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

WFM 365 Organic Creamy Caesar, 12oz, UPC#99482490290, Keep Refrigerated. Bottled in USA. Distributed by: Whole Foods Market Austin, TX

Vanlaw Food Products, Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Cantaloupe Chunks Ingredients may include cantaloupe Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 8oz, Net Weight 16oz, or Net Weight 32 oz UPC: 85219301001, 852193900151, 852193932152 Best If Used By: 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/26/22 Product of: HND.

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Fruit Medley Ingredients may include Honey, cantaloupe, pine, and grape Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 8oz, Net Weight 16oz UPC: 852193001087, 852193900458 Best If Used By: 03/21/22, 03/23/22, 03/27/22, 03/26/22, 03/24/22 Product of: HND, GT, CR, PER.

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms Champignons d'Enoki Net Wt/Poids 200g/7.05 oz. Vacuumed Plastic bag UPC: 809728-95012 Wisetrade Corporation, Irvine, CA 92618

WISETRADE CORPORATION

FDA Food Moderate Apr 27, 2022

MILLER'S ALE HOUSE, CAPT. JACK'S BURIED TREASURE, Vanilla Ice Cream, Oreo, Heath Bar, Caramel and Hot Fudge. AYE CAPTAIN!

Specialty Desserts Services

FDA Food Moderate Apr 20, 2022

Item # 744-4930, Gordon Choice Southern Style Fish Breader. Product is shelf stable and packaged in a box. net wt. 5 lbs., UPC 0 93901 75622 0.

Continental Mills (Corporate Office)

FDA Food Critical Apr 20, 2022

Giant Eagle, Happy Face Cookie 4 Pack 25051900000, 11 oz, Clam Shell

Giant Eagle, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 20, 2022

SKIPPY Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter NET WT 16.3 oz (1 LB 3 OZ) 462 g UPC 037600104999 packaged in clear plastic jar with blue label

Skippy Foods, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 20, 2022

Taylor Farms - Thai Noodle Salad Kit packaged in 108oz plastic bag *Product packages all salad ingredients separate then ships to retail location. Deli counter at retail location mix ingredients and sale as per order servings.

Taylor Farms

FDA Food Moderate Apr 20, 2022

SKIPPY Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter NET WT 40 oz (2 LB 8 OZ) 1.13 kg UPC 037600105200 packaged in clear plastic jar with blue label.; SKIPPY Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter NET WT 40 oz. (2 LB 8 OZ) 1.13 kg UPC 037600105200 packaged in clear plastic jar with blue label and shrink wrapped in twin pack label

Skippy Foods, LLC.

FDA Food Critical Apr 20, 2022

Giant Eagle, Happy Face Cookie Single 25065900000

Giant Eagle, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 20, 2022

Back to Nature Cheddalicious Cheese Flavored Crackers 6 oz.. UPC: 8-19898-01491-0 6 cartons per case

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 20, 2022

Wilton Ready to Build Chocolate Cookie Bunny Hutch Kit, UPC: 0070896117274, total weight 28.7oz

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

1. Wegmans 10oz Watermelon Chunks 2. Wegmans 32oz Watermelon Chunks 3.Fresh Harvest 18oz Watermelon Chunks 4. Tops Large Watermelon BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 5. Tops Small Watermelon BBD: 3/5/22 to BBD: 3/22/22 6. Lexington Co-op 10oz Watermelon Chunks 7. Lexington Co-op 32oz Watermelon Chunks 8. Wegmans 24oz Mini Watermelon Hearts 9. EDU Kids 2 oz. watermelon tidbits

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

Yes! Enoki Mushrooms; Pesticide Free Produce: Vacuumed packed. Product of China 5.29 oz. (150g) packaged in pink and transparent plastic package. UPC:825382736718; 7.5 oz. (200g) packed in light blue and transparent plastic package. UPC: 825382736947 Distributed by T Fresh CO., city of Industry, CA.

T Fresh Company DBA Yes Produce

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

All BBD 03/05/22 through 03/23/2022 1. Wegmans 32oz Cantaloupe Spears 2. Fresh Harvest 18oz Cantaloupe Spears 3. Tops Large Cantaloupe 4. Tops Small Cantaloupe 5. Lexington Co-op 10oz Cantaloupe Chunk (4/cs) 6. EDU Kids 2 oz. Cantaloupe tidbits

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Powerade Zero - Grape 20oz PET bottles 24 variety pack, 8 bottles of Powerade Grape within the variety pack

Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Company dba United Packers, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

Doodlebugs 12 # Tidbits Mix (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, watermelon )

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Asian Style Noodle Salad Net Wt. 1 lb (16 oz) 463 g PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED packaged in plastic clamshells

Garden Highway Southwest, LLC (GHSW, LLC)

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

Top Quality Produce Enoki Mushrooms; 200G/7.05 oz. clear package with green bottom. Vacuumed packed Product of Taiwan. Keep Refrigerated, Cook before Eating. UPC: 848180019661 50 bags per box Distributed by: Top Quality Produce, Inc., Irwindale, CA 91706

Top Quality Produce, Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

1. Wegmans 32oz Pineapple Spears 2. Fresh Harvest 18oz Pineapple Spears 3. Fresh Harvest 6# Pine Bucket 4. Tops Small Pineapple 5. Lexington Co-op 10oz Pineapple chunks 6. Lexington Co-op 32oz Pineapple Spears 7. EDU Kids 2 oz. Pineapple tidbits

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Bread Alone Fruit & Nut Sourdough; packaged in 27 ounce plastic bag

Bread Alone, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

Fresh Harvest Small veggie platter w/ranch 64779300337

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

1. Fresh Harvest Small fruit platter w/raspberry dip

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 13, 2022

Eden Valley Bulk Fruit Salad

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.

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Data sources

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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.