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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 8, 2021

Teg Creme Cake Bag 50#. Material #4107664

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Classic Irish Coffee Hint of Cocoa, each packet weighs 1.09 oz (31g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91545 5. This product is a blend of shelf-stable ingredients and contains no alcohol. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, *SILICON DIOXIDE. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT.***CONTAINS DAIRY***".

Trail Toddy & Company LLC

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

12 count per 2 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601014 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton, TX. 12 count per 3 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601021 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton TX. 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. Labeling states product of Mexico.

Onions 52

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Dom. Creme Ck Bag 50#. Material # 10584006

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Shirley's Sugar Top Muffin Bse MB Bag50#. Material #4107632

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct) box UPC 0 25600 00230 8 & 2.375oz package, UPC 0 25600 00004 5

Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)

FDA Food Critical Dec 8, 2021

Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions packaged in 3 lbs. (1.36kg) UPC 39186-60002 and 5 lbs. (2.27kg) UPC 39186-60003 bags. Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

TK014 Choc Creamie Powder Blend Bag 40 lb. Item number 4107774

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

FDA Food Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Shirley's Choc Whoopie Pie Base MB Bg50#

Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2021

GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls to Repair Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges Due to Tip-Over Hazard

FDA Food Low Dec 1, 2021

Mr. Special Jugo de Pina De Concentrado, 46 oz cans, packaged cardboard boxes 12 cans per case of 46 oz each

Empresas La Famosa, Inc.

FDA Food Low Dec 1, 2021

Garden Side Salad 6.95oz. (197g) UPC:72251525202. Packaged in plastic containers.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC

FDA Food Low Dec 1, 2021

Mexican Side Salad 6.95oz. (197g). Packaged in plastic containers.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Kings Hawaiian Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns8 buns NET WT 12.8 oz. (362.9 g) UPC 0 73435-06050 Product Number 800020

King's Hawaiian Bakery

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 81-82-84-90-92-95-98-99 from Production Week 32 (production week start date: 08/04/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 3 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 5 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600170-3.

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 2-7-17-19-21-25-AB from Production Week 28 (production week start date: 07/07/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Fisherman's Wharf, Shrimp 16 /20 Cooked Shrimp 16oz 7306067

SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS - MARKETI

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Whole Yellow and Spanish onions packed in 5 pound bag, 10 pound bag; Pre cut yellow colossal onions

Sysco Merchandising and Supply

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Whole raw onions - RED - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.

KEELER FAMILY FARMS

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Amenity Box Mix Fruits and Vegetables packed in 19-20 pound cardboard box Product Code 11303

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Onions Red Jumbo, packaged in 25 pound bulk bags

JF Palmer & Sons Produce

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Dole Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 0 71430 01136 2 Dole Food Company, Inc. Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

5 lb. boxes of yellow onions packaged in cardboard boxes

Brothers Produce of Dallas Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole WHITE Onions packaged in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600218-2.

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 1-2-3-5-9-11-15-17-19-25 from Production Week 32 (production week start date: 8/4/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 84-88-89-90-91-92-94-98-99-100 from Production Week 30 (production week start date: 07/21/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Whole raw onions - WHITE - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.

KEELER FAMILY FARMS

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-84-85-87-88-90-92-97-98 from Production Week 34 (production week start date: 08/18/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Onions Yellow, Small, Medium, Large, Jumbo, Colossal, Super Colossal packaged in 16.3 pound and 50 pound bulk bags

JF Palmer & Sons Produce

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Salad Classics Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC: 6-88267-18443-7 Packaged by Dole Distributed by F-------Old USA, Landover, MD

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Onion Yellow Jumbo packed in a 5 pound cardboard box Product Code 2377

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 2-3-8-10-15-18-19-22-23 from Production Week 30 (production week start date: 07/21/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 87-88-89-90-91-94-101 from Production Week 35 (production week start date: 08/25/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 8-15-19-24 from Production Week 36 (production week start date: 09/01/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Onion Red Jumbo packed in a 5 pound cardboard box Product Code 2307, Onion Red Medium packed in a 5 pound cardboard box Product Code 2308

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-83-84-90-91-92-94-96-97-100 from Production Week 31 (production week start date: 07/28/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Carolina Ingredients Sweet Chipotle Seasoning Mfr. By: Carolina Ingredients, LLC Rock Hill, SC 29730

Carolina Ingredients

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 4-6-9-10-11-13-15-20 from Production Week 33 (production week start date: 8/11/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1. Aunt Nellie's, UPC 44300-05463, Distributed by Seneca Foods Corp, Marion, NY 14505-0997 2. Happy Harvest, Dist & Sold Exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510

Seneca Foods Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Carolina Ingredients Jalapeno Seasoning Mfr. By: Carolina Ingredients, LLC Rock Hill, SC 29730

Carolina Ingredients

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 4-12-14-18-23-25-AA from Production Week 35 (production week start date: 8/25/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Marketside Classic Salad; Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 6-81131-32895-1 Distributed by Walmart, Bentonville, AR

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 80-82-84-85-88-90-92-99 from Production Week 33 (production week start date: 08/11/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

Whole raw onions - YELLOW - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.

KEELER FAMILY FARMS

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

White onions packed in 10 pound bag

Sysco Merchandising and Supply

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 2-3-6-8-10-14-16-22-23-24 from Production Week 34 (production week start date: 8/18/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 2-5-8-9-16-19-21-22-23-24-25 from Production Week 29 (production week start date: 07/14/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Critical Nov 24, 2021

EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-83-89-93-94-96-98 from Production Week 36 (production week start date: 09/01/2021)

HELLOFRESH US

FDA Food Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Newly Weds Foods SCAMPI SEASONING 50 lb. bag NWF product number S17571

Newly Weds Foods 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.