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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Key Lime Rum
Edible Spirits, Inc
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Apple Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
El Chavito¿ Saladitos Enchilados Salted Plums with Chili, net wt. 1.7 oz., Individual UPC 859470006070, Master Case UPC 859470006612.
El Chavito
Dried salted plum, packaged in 22 lbs. carton. Product of China.
Pacific Golden Coast Trading Inc
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Chocolate Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushrooms, Premium 200g/7.5 oz. clear plastic package. 50 pcs per box. Manufacturer: Changhua County Mushroom Production Cooperative; Distributed by Jan Fruits. UPC: 8 51084 00835 8
Jan Fruits, Inc.
American Gourmet Saladitos (Dried Salted Plums) 1.5 oz. package UPC: 1578600104
American Gourmet
Abbott EleCare Junior Vanilla 14.1oz. can and Abbott EleCare Jr Similac Vanilla 14.1oz. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 56585 5658557 Retail UPCs: 070074565866 070074116723
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago Sweet Connections: Coffee Cake - Cheese Flavor packaged in an aluminum rectangular tray with plastic dome lid Single pack - 6 servings
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Abbott EleCare, EleCare LCP Hypoallergenic, Similac EleCare 400g. can. 6 cans per case. Item numbers: 5351034 5351066 5351039 5351077 Retail UPCs: 17703186031461 9340104000706 17501033957748 070074119281
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Cheese Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Prune Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
La Fiesta brand, Salted Plums with Chili Product. Product is packaged in cello bags, net wt. 1oz. UPC 0 32327 02829 0. There are 8 dozens per case. Product is labeled in parts: "***SALADITOS CON CHILE *** SALTED PLUMS WITH CHILI ***PRODUCT OF CHINA***Distributed By: La Fiesta Food Products, Inc. San Jose, CA 95122***".
la fiesta food products
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Raspberry Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Abbott Similac Sensitive Lactose Sensitivity 22oz. plastic jar. 6 jars per case. Item numbers: 6499813 Retail UPCs: 055325001218
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Strawberry Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Chicago Sweet Connections: Paczkis - Pineapple Flavor packaged in a clear plastic clamshell 4 pack
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Nature's Eats Nut for Life Balance Mix 12 oz. UPC 832112003996 packaged in clamshell tub 12 tubs to a case
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
Margarita Splash
Edible Spirits, Inc
Chicago Sweet Connections: Coffee Cake - Apricot Flavor packaged in an aluminum rectangular tray with plastic dome lid Single pack - 6 servings
Chicago Sweet Connections, Inc.
Abbott Similac EleCare HMO, Abbott Similac EleCare, Abbott EleCare Similac Gold, Abbott EleCare Similac 400g can. 6 cans per case Item numbers: 6676006 6676012 6676021 6676025 6676030 6676045 6676053 6676057 Retail UPCs: 8699548995217 0070074124155 0070074123851 0070074120195 070074120850 070074122502 0070074120157
Abbott Laboratories
Reckitt Recalls More than Three Million Bottles of Airborne Gummies Due to Injury Hazard
RB Health (US) LLC ("Reckitt"), of Parsippany, New Jersey
Enoki Mushrooms, brand Xuerong, net wt. 150 g/ 5.25200g/7.05-ounce packages, UPC 6953150110157. 34 0er carton.
GOLDEN MEDAL MUSHROOM INC
Wegmans brand Roasted Garlic hummus; NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 908 g; packaged in clear plastic container with a clear plastic snap lid; Keep Refrigerated
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Signature Select Cookie Dough Ice Cream Vanilla Flavored ice cream with chocolate flavored chips and chunks of chocolaty chip cookie dough. Artificial Flavor added. 1.5 qt. paper container. 6 retail units per case. UPC 2113008803 Some container were filled with Black Walnut Ice cream. Lid correctly identified product as Black Walnut Ice Cream.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Ardent Mills Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour - AA, 50 lb. (22.68kg) bag, UPC 6 78008 00053 9, Ardent Mills, Denver, CO 80202. Milled in Alton, IL.
Ardent Mills, LLC
Great Value Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips, Net St. 13 oz. UPC 78742-11453. Distributed By: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716.
Shearer'S Snacks
Vadilal Quick Treat Custard Apple Pulp Net Wt, 1kg/35.27-oz. Product code FPEP44302 UPC:8901777282168 Best Before September 2023
Vadilal Industries USA Inc.
Whole Foods Market Vanilla Short Bread Cookies packaged in clear plastic container with a white scale label applied PLU 66705
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Favorite Day Carrot cake soft bake cookies Net Wt 8 oz. (227g) UPC 0 885239 25803 3 packaged in gable top carton 6 units per case
J & M Foods, Inc.
Food products purchased from Family Dollar retail stores located in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Danby Products Recalls Free-Standing and Slide-in Electric and Gas Ranges Due to Tip-Over Hazard and Risk of Burn Injuries
Marketside 12oz Classic Salad UPC:6-81131-32894-4 SKU: 3107
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit UPC: 0-71430-00100-4 SKU: 791 Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit / Teriyaki A L'ananas UPC: ¿0-71430-00182-0 SKU 1014
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Little Salad Bar 10.65 oz. Chopped Caesar Kit UPC: 4099100263923 SKU: 3411
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Marketside 16 oz Shredded Lettuce UPC: 6-81131-53209-9 SKU: 3118
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
President's Choice 12oz Garden Salad / Le Choix du President Salade Jardiniere UPC:0-60383-22268-0 SKU: 3234
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Presidents Choice 12 oz Mixed Greens / Le Choix du President Melange de Legumes-Feuilles UPC: 0-60383-00188-9 SKU 3236
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Presidents Choice 12.25oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade UPC: 0-60383-00493-4 SKU: 3614
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Tortillas Arillis, Arillis Corp, Contains: 10 (ten) tortillas
ARILLIS CORP
Marketside 24oz Classic Salad UPC:6-81131-32895-1 SKU: 3193
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit UPC: 0-41220791569-0 SKU: 3349
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Little Salad Bar 8 oz Shredded Lettuce UPC: 4099100087963 SKU: 3404
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Presidents Choice 12.25 oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade UPC: 0-60383-00493-4 SKU 3614
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Presidents Choice 13 oz. Sesame Ginger Kit¿/ Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre UPC: 0-60383-02320-1 SKU 3283
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole 13.25oz Country Ranch Kit UPC:0-71430-01730-2 SKU: 761
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit UPC: 0-71430-01701-2 SKU: 2776
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Weis Original Potato Salad, Net Wt 64 oz (4 lb) 1.81kg. UPC 41497-19347. Keep Refrigerated
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit / Salade du Sud-ouest UPC: 0-71430-01711-1 SKU: 2976
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole 12 oz Garden Salad / Salade du Jardin UPC: 0-71430-01135-5 SKU: 2673 Dole 2 lb Garden Salad UPC: 0-71430-01137-9 SKU 2504 Dole 24 oz Value Size Garden Salad UPC: 0-71430-01136-2 SKU 2109
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
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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.