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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 Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Cesarina Cookies, Raspberry Sandwich Chocolate Dipped, Net Weight 16oz (453.59g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Kimberley's bakeshoppe triple chocolate filled gourmet cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 7 70981 31001 5 and 7 70981 31116 6 Favorite Day Gourmet Triple Chocolate filled cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 0 85239 42017 1

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Coca-Cola cola; 12 oz. aluminum can; 12-pack fridge pack/case

COCA COLA Consolidated LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Kimberley's bakeshoppe Frosted soft Sugar Cookies 13.5 oz. UPC 7 70981 30102 0

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite red velvet cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 05520 6 Marketside red velvet cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 6 81131 10150 9 11.7 oz. UPC 6 81131 24843 3 NL two-bite Red Velvet Premium Cupcakes 12PK 05620 7.52 lbs. case UPC 1 07 70981 05620 0 Favorite Day Gourmet red velvet filled cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 0 85239 42016 4 Kimberley's bakeshoppe red velvet filled gourmet cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 7 70981 31005 3

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Favorite Day Gourmet Vanilla filled cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 0 85239 42018 8 Kimberley's bakeshoppe Vanilla bean filled gourmet cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 7 70981 31117 3 Kimberley's bakeshoppe vanilla filled gourmet cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 7 70981 31003 9

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Flora PASTRIES FIOCHETTO Assorted Flavors Apricot and Raspberry, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Flora PASTRIES BUTTER COOKIES Assorted Varieties, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

NL two-bite Cream Cheese Iced Cinnamon Roll 08030 16.93 lbs. case UPC 1-07-70981-08030-4

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Cookies N' Creme Tiny Pies 12.7 oz. UPC 0 78742 37636 3

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Flora CHOCOLATE SANDWICH Chocolate Dipped with Sprinkles, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. Kids Cupcakes chocolate & vanilla kids cupcakes 21.9 oz. UPC 7 70981 31091 6

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Flora PASTRIES RASPBERRY SANDWICH Chocolate Dipped with Sprinkles, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite chocolate cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 04460 6

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Kimberley's bakeshoppe Caramel Macchiato filled gourmet cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 7 70981 31087 9

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite vanilla & chocolate cupcakes 10.5 oz. UPC 7 70981 03468 3 Sweet P's Bake Shop chocolate & vanilla cupcakes 10.5 oz. UPC 0 11225 54723 2

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Signature Select Pumpkin Spice mini cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 0 21130 98478 7 Bake Shop Pumpkin Spice mini cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 4 09910 02729 56 two-bite Pumpkin Spice cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 05551 0

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Cesarina Cookies, Sesame Seed Cookies, Net Weight 16oz (453.59g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Black Forest Tiny Pies 18.5 oz. UPC 0 78742 37635 6

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

DoctoRx's Optimal Formula, Dry Eye Formula, Ocular Support Softgel, 60 Softgels/Dietary Supplement

Golden Lab LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 29, 2021

Black Rifle Coffee Mac V Whole Bean Coffee 12oz PET bags 40 bags per case

Black Rifle Coffee Company

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite vanilla cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 03460 7 Horneaditos cupcake de vainilla 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 04125 4

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Sprite; 12 oz. aluminum can; 12-pack fridge pack/case

COCA COLA Consolidated LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Marketside strawberry shortcake cupcakes 11.7 oz. UPC 6 81131 24844 0

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Kimberley's bakeshoppe Christmas cupcakes with rings 22 oz. UPC 7 70981 31188 3

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite chocolate cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 04470 5

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Hacienda Las Glorias Premium, Bebida de Parcha (Passion Fruit Drink) 16 Oz. (480 ML)

San Mar Manufacturing Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite vanilla cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 03109 5 284 g UPC 7 70981 73109 4 Bakery Fresh Goodness mini vanilla cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 0 11110 18230 2 NL Vanilla cupcakes 12PK - Everyday 03540 7.52 lbs. case UPC 1 07 70981 03540 3 7 Select vanilla mini cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 0 52548 62682 2 Best Choice Bakery vanilla two-bite cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 0 70038 66154 2 Sweet P's bake shop vanilla cupcakes 10 oz. 0 11225 12601 7 Freshness Guaranteed vanilla cupcakes 13.1 oz. UPC 0 78742 36760 6 Kimber

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite unicorn cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 04417 0 Marketside unicorn cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 6 81131 10125 7

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Cesarina Cookies, Fiochetto, Apricot Raspberry Guava, Net Weight 16oz (453.59g)

Cesarina Bakery, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies 13.5 oz. UPC 0 85239 41050 9

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite apple caramel cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 05550 3

GIVE AND GO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 29, 2021

two-bite vanilla & chocolate cupcakes 10 oz. UPC 7 70981 03127 9 20 oz. UPC 7 70981 03104 0

GIVE AND GO

CPSC No agency class Dec 29, 2021

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (RTI), of China

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000953532 19 oz. UPC 043000034163 63 oz. UPC 043000082201

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Country Time Lemonade drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000951170 29 oz. UPC 043000951194 63 oz. UPC 043000082195 82.5 oz. UPC 043000928608 116 oz. UPC 043000075388

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Krispy Kreme DOUGHNUT Bites ORIGINAL GLAZED 5 1.6 OZ (45g) POUCHES NET WT. 8 OZ (227g) Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Winston-Salem, NC 27102 UPC 0 72470 00320 1

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATIO

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Tang orange drink mix powder 20 oz. UPC 043000032275 58.9 oz. UPC 043000082171 72 oz. UPC 043000032268

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Yeast Extract Ajirex in 15 kg PE bag in carton box

Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Tang guava pineapple drink mix powder 18 oz. UPC 043000064511

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Low Dec 22, 2021

The Mustard Man Inc Simply Peppered Mustard 8oz plastic bottles, 6 bottles per case

The Mustard Man Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Country Time Pink Lemonade powder drink mix 19 oz. UPC 043000951149 63 oz. UPC 043000082188 82.5 oz. UPC 043000928615

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Country Time Half lemonade and Half iced tea drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000046005 82.5 oz. UPC 043000046012

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Kool-Aid Tropical Punch powder drink mix 19 oz. UPC 043000953501 63 oz. UPC 043000953501 82.5 oz. UPC 043000957400

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Arizona Arnold Palmer Half Iced Tea & Half Lemonade drink mix powder 73 oz. UPC 043000086643

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Kool-Aid ice blue raspberry lemonade drink mix powder 20 oz. UPC 043000954072

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Country Time Original Lemonade drink mix powder 2.4 KG UPC 661880533800

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Kool-Aid strawberry drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000953556

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Country Time "on the go" Lemonade 10 pack net wt. 6.7 oz. drink mix powder UPC 043000010983

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Low Dec 22, 2021

Morton Iodized Salt, Net Wt. 26 oz (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g, Morton Salt, Inc. Chicago, IL 60606

MORTON SALT 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.