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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 · 2026-09-28

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 2026-09-28. 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 2026-09-28.
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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 Critical Feb 16, 2022

Kroger 5oz Organic Power Greens Clamshell Product UPC 111110917331

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 13oz Southwest Kit Product UPC 071430017012 Little Salad Bar 12oz Chopped Southwest Kit Product UPC 4099100087031 Marketside 13.4oz Chopped Southwest Kit Product UPC 681131305129

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Kroger 8oz Shredded Romaine Product UPC 011110221483

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Simply Goodfats Creamy MCT Unflavored MCT Oil Powder 10.5 OZ. Packaged White HDPE Plastic. UPC Code: 857826008594 Expiration dates: 11/30/2021 2/28/2022 7/31/2021

Naomi Whittel Brands, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 11oz Greener Selection Product UPC 071430009659

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 8oz Shredded Lettuce Product UPC 071430010655 Lidl 8oz Shred Lettuce Product UPC 4056489151272 Little Salad Bar 8oz Shredded Lettuce Product UPC 4099100087963 Dole 8 oz Shredded Lettuce Product UPC 0-71430-01065-5 Marketside 8 oz Shredded Lettuce Product UPC 6-81131-32896-8 Kroger 8oz Shredded Lettuce Product UPC 0-11110-91613-6

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese Hickory Smoke Flavor Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75017 6, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 9.8oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit Product UPC 071430001004

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 14oz Southern Slaw Product UPC 071430010365

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 10oz Very Veggie Product UPC 071430010082 Kroger 12oz Veggie Blend Product UPC 011110910486

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese Chive Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75107 4, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 10.7oz Chopped Fiesta Lime Kit Product UPC 071430000991

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 10oz Premium Hearts of Romaine Salad Product UPC 681131027830

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 13oz Endless Summer Kit Product UPC 071430010730

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 15oz Family Classic Romaine Product UPC 071430010372 Dole 9.0oz Premium Romaine Product UPC 071430009109 Dole 9oz Classic Romaine Product UPC 071430010693 Dole 9oz Hearts of Romaine Product UPC 071430009567 Kroger 10oz Hearts of Romaine Product UPC 011110910448 Kroger 10oz Leafy Romaine Product UPC 011110910462 Marketside 18oz Premium Romaine Salad Product UPC 681131388078 Marketside 9oz Premium Romaine Salad Product UPC 681131387538

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 10.8oz Chop Caesar Kit Product UPC 071430000847 Marketside 11.3oz Chopped Caesar Kit Product UPC 681131148320

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Simply Goodfats Creamy MCT Vanilla MCT Oil Powder 10.5 OZ packaged White HDPE Plastic. UPC Code: 857826008648 Expiration dates: 8/31/2021 8/31/2022 2/28/2022

Naomi Whittel Brands, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 10oz Leafy Romaine Salad Product UPC 681131027816

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese Sweet Basil Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75015 2, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese 3 Pepper Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75020 6, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 12oz Crisp Greens Product UPC 681131355032

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 12oz Garden Salad Mix Product UPC 688267184437

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 7oz Field Greens Product UPC 071430009611

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 13.25oz Country Ranch Product UPC 071430017302

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 15.5oz Family Ultimate Caesar Product UPC 071430000830

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Kroger 10oz Italian Blend Product UPC 011110910455

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese Dill Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75019 0, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 10oz Chopped Romaine Product UPC 688267011085

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 5oz Organic Spinach Arugula Blend Clamshell Product UPC 681131532082

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 14oz Coleslaw Product UPC 071430010662 Lidl 14oz Coleslaw Product UPC 4056489151265 Little Salad Bar 14oz Coleslaw Product UPC 4099100154887

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 16oz Shredded Iceberg Product UPC 681131532099 Marketside 8oz Shredded Iceberg Product UPC 681131328968

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 13.8oz Cherry Almond Gorgonzola Chop Kit Product UPC 681131305167

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 6.9oz Blueberry Bliss Salad Kit Product UPC 071430010495

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Simply Nature 5oz Organic Mixed Greens Clamshell Product UPC 4099100088069

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese White Cheddar Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75021 3, 12 retail units per wholesale case, and sold in 10lbs wholesale plastic bag as well

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Natural Way Cheese Bacon Cheddar Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75175 3, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Natural Way Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 7oz Butter Blend Product UPC 688267011436 Dole 6 oz Butter Bliss Product UPC 071430010709 Little Salad Bar 6oz Butter Lettuce Product UPC 4099100083064 Marketside 6 oz Butter Blend Salad Product UPC 681131027861

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Wishbone Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing 24oz. bottle UPC 0-41321-00691-3; six bottles per case

CONAGRA BRANDS

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 13.6oz Sunflower Crunch Chopped Kit Product UPC 071430000342

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 12oz Classic Iceberg Product UPC 681131328944 Marketside 24oz Classic Iceberg Salad Product UPC 681131328951

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Siren Birthday Cake Protein Bites, Item # 1104, brand Siren Snacks, packaged in 1.7 oz (48g) plastic pouch, 10 individual pouches per caddie. Caddie UPC: 8-62768-00049-0; Pouch UPC: 8 62768-00048-3. The affected label is read in parts: "***12G PLANT PROTEIN***INGREDIENTS: Plant Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Almond Protein), Dates, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Coconut Oil, Chicory Root Fiber, Vegetable Glycerin, Rainbow Sprinkles ***Natural Flavors, Dutch Cocoa, Sea Salt, Monk Fruit Extract ***Contain

Siren Snacks

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 10oz Caesar Kit Product UPC 071430008065 Lidl 10oz Caesar Kit Product UPC 20737740 Little Salad Bar 10.65oz Caesar Kit Product UPC 4099100263923 Little Salad Bar 10oz Caesar Kit Product UPC 4099100087000 Dole 11.3oz Ultimate Caesar Kit Product UPC 071430017029 Marketside 15oz Caesar Kit Product UPC 681131387446 Marketside 23.5oz Family Caesar Kit Product UPC 681131387460

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dr. Snack Goji Berry; PACKED FOR B.C.S. INTERNATIONAL CORP; 4.5oz, 6oz, 9oz packs clear plastic packs and 5lb cardboard boxes

B.C.S. International Corporation

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Dole 10oz Shredded Carrot Product UPC 071430000281

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 13.7oz Asian Chopped Kit Product UPC 681131305150

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 5oz Spring Mix Product UPC 688267011191 Dole 5oz Organic Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 071430846254 Kroger 10oz Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 011110910523 Dole 5oz Spring Mix Product UPC 071430009437 Kroger 16oz Organic Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 111110911308 Kroger 5oz Organic Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 111110911315 Kroger 5oz Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 011110910516 Lidl 11oz Spring Mix Clamshell Product UPC 4056489503569 Lidl 5oz Spring Mix Produc

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 12oz American Blend Product UPC 688267011535 Lidl 12oz American Product UPC 4056489210511 Dole 12oz American Blend Product UPC 071430009338

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Marketside 11oz Spring Mix w/ Greenleaf Clamshell Product UPC 681131355001

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Lily s Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips, 7 oz. Pouch

LILY'S SWEETS LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 16, 2022

Ahold 8oz Italian House Blend Product UPC 688267011627 Lidl 9oz Italian Blend Product UPC 20737733 Little Salad Bar 9oz Italian Blend Product UPC 4099100083194

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

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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.