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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

Newest first · Page 141 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Kool-Aid Tropical Punch "on the go" 10 pack net wt. 6.6 oz. drink mix powder UPC 043000023464

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Ripple Dairy-Free. As It Should Be 8g Plant Based Protein; Half the Sugar of Dairy Milk PET bottle with twist cap 50% More Calcium that Dairy Milk. Keep refrigerated. Fresh for 7-10 days after opening. 48 fl oz. (1.5 qt) ((1.42L) - 6 x 48 ox. bottles per case Ingredients: Water, Pea Protein blend, (water, pea protein) cane Sugar, Sunflower oil. Contains less than 1% of Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower lecithin, Natural Flavor, Seal salt, guar, Gell

RIPPLE FOODS PBC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Frozen cauliflower, TJ Farms Select brand, packaged in 16 oz. plastic bag. UPC 7 5544000604 3

FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Tang orange drink mix powder 2.2 KG UPC 66188057502

KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

TaDah! FALAFEL STREET WRAP WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR HARISSA HUMMUS NET WT. 7.5 OZ. UPC Code:8-5019800307-5

The Fillo Factory Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls, 1-pound (lb.) bags, clear plastic bags lot #211007 MB and 210917 MB , Item Code 200171-16

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 15, 2021

GERBER Macaroni and Cheese with a side of peas and carrots, 6.6 oz. (187 g) drained weight 5.3 oz. (150 g), 8 units per case.

Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

North Coast Traditional Nova Lox, cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2-3lb average per side. UPC 008603005200. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Wild Pacific salmon, corn oil, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".

Oregon Lox Company

FDA Food Moderate Dec 15, 2021

The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240

Spice House

FDA Food Moderate Dec 15, 2021

Birds Eye Broccoli Tots, frozen, 12OZ bag UPC 00-0-14500-00125-2

CONAGRA BRANDS

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

Mango Real Greek Yogurt, 16 oz., refrigerated item and packaged in a clear plastic container with a blue foil seal and can be identified by the blue lettering on front panel display. UPC on 16 oz. CUP is 8 57290 00612 6. The Mango Real Greek Yogurt label is read in parts: "***MANGO REAL GREEK YOGURT *** ELLENOS ***INGREDIENTS: Yogurt (Grade A Pasteurized Milk, Live Active Culture ***Cane Sugar, Honey, Mango Puree (Mangos, Pectin)***Allergen Information: Contains Milk. *** Made in a facility

ELLENOS REAL GREEK YOGURT - SEAT

FDA Food Low Dec 15, 2021

Renata Plant-Based Suprema Pizza, frozen & vacuum packaged in plastic bags. Net wt: 420 gr (14.8 oz); UPC: 6 53467 38864 0; Manufactured by Renata Restaurant, 626 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214; Product label, "Contains Wheat, Milk, Nuts, Coconut"

Mi Piace LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

Whole Foods Market Cookies and Cream Single Layer Cake 8 inch NET WT 3lb 0 oz. (1361g) PLU: 39544 packaged in a clear plastic dome

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 15, 2021

Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 59 fl. oz.(1.8 QT)1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047725, Case UPC: 025000047732

The Coca Cola Company

FDA Food Moderate Dec 15, 2021

H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup NET WT 32 oz. packaged in a clear glass jar UPC 4122070619

Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

Aqua Nova - Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 oz. UPC 008603001608. Aqua Nova -Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 1 lb. UPC 008603001400. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (Sliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt 2-3 lbs per side. UPC 008603001202. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (UnSliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2.5-3.5lb average per side. UPC 008603001103. Tony's Smoke House and Cannery - Smoked Salmon Lox, cold smoked - Nova St

Oregon Lox Company

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim - Partial Slices of Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 lb. UPC 008603002551. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Salmon, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".

Oregon Lox Company

FDA Food Moderate Dec 15, 2021

Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case

Trader Joes Company

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Red onions packaged in 2lb. (907g) bags, UPC 39186-60101 Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

NSA Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107591

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00227 8 ; 3oz UPC 0 25600 00002 1 & 2oz, UPC 0 25600 00083 0

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

Alsum Farms & Produce Whole White Onions, 2 lbs. (907g) UPC 39186-60051. Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

TK006 Van Krimpet Powder Blend 50#. Item number 4107780

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Motts No Sugar Added Apple Sauce - 3.9 oz.

MOTTS LLP

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

One Step Neutral/Vanilla Mousse Bag 25#. Material #4107486

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

5# (LB) Ctn (box) Jumbo Red Onions, Product of Mexico - Label Imperial Fresh Distributed by Carzalia Valley Produce, Columbus, NM. UPC 1039494. Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground.

Onions 52

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Teg Moist'r Yellow Layer Cake Bag 50# Material #4107439

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Target Good & Gather Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Water 8 pack of 12 oz. cans UPC can: 0 85239 04059 1, UPC outer carton (8 pack): 0 85239 03833 8

KEURIG DR PEPPER

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets 14.25oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00355 8; 3.625oz (3ct) UPC 0 25600 08637 7

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

Natural Delight Collection Natural Dried Apricots, product of Uzbekistan; in a 500 g (17 oz) cardboard box marked with a best before date of 03/30/2022. The product UPC code is 811579000533

ILG International Trading, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Teg Satin Suprm Yogurt Creme Ck Bag 50#. Material #4107525

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Mocha Irish Coffee 66% Cocao, each packet weighs 1.41 oz (40g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91547 9. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, COCOA BEANS, COCOA BUTTER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SOY LECITHIN.***CONTAINS DAIRY***".

Trail Toddy & Company LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

40# (LB) Ctn (box) Jumbo Yellow Onions, Product of Mexico - Label Carzalia Valley Produce, Distributed by Carzalia Valley Produce, Columbus, NM. UPC 00815222010023 Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground.

Onions 52

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

WEL-PAC Brand Shrimp Dashi No Moto - Powdered Shrimp Stock; Net Wt. 1.75 oz. (0.35.oz x 5 bags) 49.6 g UPC: 0 11152 83660 7 Product of Japan; Imported by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90040 INGREDIENTS: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, SHRIMP EXTRACT POWDER (TAPIOCA, SWEET POTATO, CORN, SHRIMP, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, BEET, SOYBEAN, DISODIUM SUCCINATE), SHRIMP POWDER, CORN OIL, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CITRIC ACID, MIXED

J F C International Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

7UP Zero Sugar Lemon Lime Soda 12 pack of 12 oz. can UPC Cardboard Wrap Code: 7800001181 UPC Can Code: 0780790

KEURIG DR PEPPER

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Dulcerio Sponge Cake Mix Bag 40#. Material #4107381

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Shirley's Red Velvet WhoopiePie MB Bg 50#. Material #4107554

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Jelly Krimpets 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00228 5 & 3oz (3ct) UPC 0 25600 00025 0

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer 12 pack of 12oz cans UPC Cardboard Wrap Code: 7153700228, UPC Can Code: 7153700110

KEURIG DR PEPPER

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Spiced Irish Coffee Hint of Cocoa, each packet weighs 1.09 oz (31g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91546 2. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, *CINNAMON, *CLOVE, *STAR ANISE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, *SILICON DIOXIDE..***CONTAINS DAIRY***".

Trail Toddy & Company LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Easy Satin Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107811

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75oz, UPC 0 25600 00219 3

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Target Good & Gather Mixed Berry Sparkling Water 8 pack of 12 oz. cans UPC can: 0 85239 11516 9, UPC outer Carton (8 pack): 0 85239 11345 5

KEURIG DR PEPPER

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

HEB Satin White Layer Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107393

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Shirley's Neutral Whoopie Pie MB Bag 50#. Material #4107773

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Teg Satin Choc Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107220

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Finesse Bag 25#. Material #4107218

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Easy Satin Supreme Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107808

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

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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.