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 · 2026-09-20
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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TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Montessori Egg Puzzle Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard
Brass Pital Pot 4-quart. Sticker label: BRASS HAMMERED HANDI NO 3 UPC 7 023672 414398 US $ 74.99 Sticker label: IKM INDIAN KITCHEN MART
Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
Aluminum Kadai with Metal Handles Size 5. A-Cook MADE IN INDIA SIZE 5 Sticker label: $$24.99+TX
Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
The Tuna Salad product container is mislabeled with a Chicken Salad lid, which states: Molly Kitchen's Chicken Salad, 789953, NET WT. 5 LB (2.26 kg) per plastic tub. UPC 7 5810830149 8. Distributed by US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL 60018. The lid declares Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat. The immediate 5-lb tub has no side labeling (besides the lid). The master cardboard case label is correct and states: Molly Kitchen's Tuna Salad, (item #) 794599, 2/5 LB tubs per case, Net Wt. 10 LB (4.53 kg). UPC 07
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Frozen Cooked Medium Shrimp Peeled & Deveined, Tail Off-White Shrimp; 1 lbs retail plastic bag. UPC: 041220333035
H & N Group Inc.
IKM Aluminum Saucepan 9" with Wooden Handle. Sticker label: ALUMINIUM PAN 2 SIDE POUTED WOODEN HANDLE 9" UPC 7 023672 411878 US $ 17.99 Sticker label: IKM INDIAN KITCHEN MART
Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
Brass Tope. Sticker label: $29.99+TAX
Lotus Mom Corporation dba Indian Kitchen Mart
Woodland Gourmet Arrowroot Flour item code H59EE86, Net Wt. 55 lb., bag in box
Woodland Foods LLC
Spicy Breakfast Burrito in a flour tortilla. Net Weight 10 oz (283g) Scrambled eggs, Salsa, Potatoes, Jalapenos, Cheddar, Green Pepper & Onion. UPC 1 00001-00029 7. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured By: MG Foods, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
MG Foods-Compass Group
a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children b.) Preema brand Orange Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in a small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEG
KPCM New York Inc.
Carrot Top Kitchens Lime Ginger Hummus; contains chickpeas, tahini, fresh ginger, lime juice & zest, salt; 8 oz.
Carrot Top Kitchens LLC
Karison brand PANJIRI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Almonds, Sugar, Lotus Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Flax Seeds, Edible Gum, Ginger Powder, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 00243 7; Distributed By: Karison Foods & Snacks Inc.; 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
Carrot Top Kitchens Cherry Pepper Hummus; contains chickpeas, tahini, pickled cherry peppers, vinegar, garlic, salt; 8 oz.
Carrot Top Kitchens LLC
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 1.12 OZ(32g)/STRAWBERRY JAM NET WT 1 OZ (28g) POCO PAC DISTRIBUTED BY DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328 CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 1.12 OZ(32g)/STRAWBERRY JAM NET WT 1 OZ (28g) POCO PAC DISTRIBUTED BY DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328
Ventura Foods LLC
Carrot Top Kitchens Sundried Tomato and Caper Hummus; contains chickpeas, sundried tomatoes, tahini, capers, vinegar, salt; 8 oz.
Carrot Top Kitchens LLC
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 1.12 OZ(32g)/GRAPE JELLY NET WT 1 OZ (28g) POCO PAC DISTRIBUTED BY DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328 CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 1.12 OZ(32g)/GRAPE JELLY NET WT 1 OZ (28g) POCO PAC DISTRIBUTED BY DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328
Ventura Foods LLC
Smoked Grouper Dip 7lb plastic tub with tamper proof lid 1/7lb tub per case. Keep Refrigerated.
ISLAND CRAB CORPORATION
Karison brand BESAN LADDOO; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Gram Flour, Butter, Sugar, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening, Almonds, Cardamom; UPC: 8 9730700240 6; Distributed By: Karson Foods & Snacks Inc., 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
Sonic Tots, item number SON00543. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bags (6/5 lb), Net Wt 30 lbs (13.61 kg)/ case. UPC 0 00 72714 00543 5. Manufactured By: McCain Foods USA Inc. Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
McCain Foods USA Inc
Carrot Top Kitchens Lemon & Garlic Hummus; contains chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice & zest, garlic, salt; 8 oz.
Carrot Top Kitchens LLC
Brand: Red Button Movie House Popcorn Pack Size: 24 oz. / 680g. SKU/UPC:4117281332 Shelf life: 150 days. Packaging: Plastic bag Production location: Lee s Commissary 888 W 1600 S Unit 130, Logan Ut. 84321 Distributed by: Associated Food Stores
Lee's Commissary
Sodexo Stars Saccharin (Pink) Packets, Sugar Substitute, Net Wt 0.035 oz. (1g), Manufactured by Domino Foods, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL 33041
Domino Foods Inc
Karison brand ALSI PINNI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Sugar Flax Seeds, Almonds, Zero Trans Fat, Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 00251 2; Distributed By: Karison Foods & Snacks Inc.; 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag (6/5 lb bags), Net Wt. 30 lbs (13.6 kg)/ case. UPC on 30 lbs case label: 1 00 72714 00215 8. Manufactured by McCain Foods USA Inc. McCain distributed this product to foodservice accounts and product was not sold at retail stores.
McCain Foods USA Inc
Kirkland Signature Costco item #1181272 Mini Beignets filled with Caramel 22CT. UPC 000011 812722. Product is packaged in a clear clamshell container. ALLERGENS INFORMATION: CONTAINS WHEAT, EGG, MILK, SOY. Distributed by Costco Wholesale Corp. PO Box 34535 Seattle, WA.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Karison brand NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO; Ingredients: Gram Flour, Butter, Zero Trans Fat Vegetable Shortening (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Pistachio, Almonds, Sweetener with Nutrasweet; UPC: 8 97397 00221 5; Distributed By: Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc, 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, N.Y. 11050; NET WT. 12 oz.; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
Karison brand PUNJABI PINNI; NET WT. 12 oz.; Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Butter, Sugar, Almonds, Zero Trans Fat, Vegetable Shortening; UPC: 8 97307 00215 4; Distributed By: Karison Foods & Snacks Inc., 34 Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050; Manufactured in a facility that processes Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Tree nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and other Nuts. Product is packaged in clear plastic containers, 12-(12 oz) units/case.
Karison Foods & Snacks, Inc.
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 0.75 OZ(21g) DISTRIBUTED BY US FOODS, ROSEMONT, IL 60018; PEANUT BUTTER NET WT. 0.5OZ & NET WT 0.75OZ DIST BY: DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328; Product also sold under the following brand names: FLAVOR Fresh PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 0.75 OZ(21g) DISTRIBUTED BY: DYMA BRANDS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328; HOUSE RECIPE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 0.75 OZ (21.2g) DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO COROPRATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077; Katy's Kitchen SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER NET WT 0.75 OZ (21g) MA
Ventura Foods LLC
Carrot Top Kitchens White Truffle Hummus; contains chickpeas, tahini, truffle oil, lemon, salt; 8 oz.
Carrot Top Kitchens LLC
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Passion Fruit- UPC# 5061033691882
Diva Fam Inc
Repackaged M&Ms candies, Net Wt 1.3 oz. Item BB458BG. Labeled with the following promotional company names. 1. Next Up, 2. Smith Pro, 3. Jaxport, Jacksonville Port Authority, 4. Climax Molybdenum, A Freeport-McMoRan Company, 5. University of Maryland, School of Public Policy, 6. Liberty University Environmental Health & Safety, 7. Subaru, 8. Trinity Cyb3r, 9. Candy Treats, 10. JSE, Jordan & Skala Engineers, 11. Dropbox DocSend, 12. PP, Prosperity Promotions, 1
Beacon Promotions Inc
Sofit, Seedless Red Dates, 12 oz package, Plastic bags, 50 packages per case
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Wildcrafted- UPC# 5065006235073
Diva Fam Inc
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Soursop- UPC# 5061033691875
Diva Fam Inc
Bread Crumbs, Outside The Breadbox brand, net wt. 8 oz, UPC 873799001554. Product is packaged in a clear stand up pouch. Intended use baking. Condition/Shelf Life shelf stable, 180 days. Firm name Outside The Breadbox, 2027 W Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO.
VH FOODS INC
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Mango- UPC# 5065006235875
Diva Fam Inc
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. 5 Blend in 1- UPC# 5061033690052
Diva Fam Inc
Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15-16 pound blocks. Packaged in generic brown cardboard boxes. Side panel reads: HAFL SHELL OYSTER Spec: 144PCS; Imported by: Khee Trading Inc., Compton, CA Side panel reads: Method of harvest: Farm Raised Country of Origin: Republic of Korea UPC: 850040844054
Khee Trading, Inc.
JUICE from the Raw, cashew milk
Everpress Juice
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Orange- UPC# 5061033692926
Diva Fam Inc
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Pineapple- UPC# 5065006235288
Diva Fam Inc
JUICE from the Raw, cashew coffee milk
Everpress Juice
BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce (Original), Net Wt 12 oz (355 ml) glass bottle and 1 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs, ¿ gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs. packaged in 12x12 fl oz, 6x12 fl oz, 4x1 gallon, 4x1/2 gallons. Refrigerate after opening. UPC Code 7 19660 00091 5, Kehe Case Code 1 99284 27227 9
Prima Foods International, Inc.
Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, (Palm Kernel Oil & Hydrogentated Palm Kernel Oil), Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Whey Powder (Milk) & Salt. Coconut, Sugar, Water Propylene Glycol (Sustains Freshness), Salt, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preserves Whiteness). Macadamia nuts & Carolina Reaper Powder; Contains Milk and Soy. Tree Nuts. May contain traces of peanut
Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC
Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix; 50 lb. multi-wall, kraft, poly-lined moisture proof bags
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc
JUICE from the Raw, pineapple mint
Everpress Juice
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Cherry- UPC# 5061033691264
Diva Fam Inc
BarbaCuban Havana Gold, Net Wt. 12 oz (355 ml). Packed in 12 oz glass bottles. UPC code 7 19660 00097 7
Prima Foods International, Inc.
JUICE from the Raw, spicy lemonade
Everpress Juice
Sea Moss Gel Superfood; 16 FL OZ; Glass jar sold individually. Elderberry- UPC# 5065006235189
Diva Fam 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.