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 · 2026-09-28
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.
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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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Kool-Aid Tropical Punch "on the go" 10 pack net wt. 6.6 oz. drink mix powder UPC 043000023464
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
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
Frozen cauliflower, TJ Farms Select brand, packaged in 16 oz. plastic bag. UPC 7 5544000604 3
FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP LLC
Tang orange drink mix powder 2.2 KG UPC 66188057502
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
TaDah! FALAFEL STREET WRAP WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR HARISSA HUMMUS NET WT. 7.5 OZ. UPC Code:8-5019800307-5
The Fillo Factory Inc.
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.
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
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
The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240
Spice House
Birds Eye Broccoli Tots, frozen, 12OZ bag UPC 00-0-14500-00125-2
CONAGRA BRANDS
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
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
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
Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 59 fl. oz.(1.8 QT)1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047725, Case UPC: 025000047732
The Coca Cola Company
H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup NET WT 32 oz. packaged in a clear glass jar UPC 4122070619
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc.
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
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
Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case
Trader Joes Company
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.
TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
NSA Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107591
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
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)
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.
TK006 Van Krimpet Powder Blend 50#. Item number 4107780
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Motts No Sugar Added Apple Sauce - 3.9 oz.
MOTTS LLP
One Step Neutral/Vanilla Mousse Bag 25#. Material #4107486
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
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
Teg Moist'r Yellow Layer Cake Bag 50# Material #4107439
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
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
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)
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.
Teg Satin Suprm Yogurt Creme Ck Bag 50#. Material #4107525
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
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
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
Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
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
7UP Zero Sugar Lemon Lime Soda 12 pack of 12 oz. can UPC Cardboard Wrap Code: 7800001181 UPC Can Code: 0780790
KEURIG DR PEPPER
Dulcerio Sponge Cake Mix Bag 40#. Material #4107381
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Shirley's Red Velvet WhoopiePie MB Bg 50#. Material #4107554
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Tastykake Jelly Krimpets 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00228 5 & 3oz (3ct) UPC 0 25600 00025 0
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer 12 pack of 12oz cans UPC Cardboard Wrap Code: 7153700228, UPC Can Code: 7153700110
KEURIG DR PEPPER
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
Easy Satin Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107811
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75oz, UPC 0 25600 00219 3
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
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
HEB Satin White Layer Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107393
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Shirley's Neutral Whoopie Pie MB Bag 50#. Material #4107773
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Teg Satin Choc Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107220
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Finesse Bag 25#. Material #4107218
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Easy Satin Supreme Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107808
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
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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.