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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 148 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

12 PC Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803385 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC [WR] UPC: 81244803399 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Critical Sep 8, 2021

BrightFarms 50/50 Spring & Spinach; packaged in clear plastic clamshells, 4oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm

Bright Farms

FDA Food Critical Sep 8, 2021

Cahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese packaged in clear plastic PLU 5478494884

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

12 PC Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll [WR UPC:81244803410 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Sept Box of The Month (NCA) WR UPC: 84003140397 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein UPC: 84003140405 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Sep 8, 2021

COOKED VARIETY PACK UPC:81282401349 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.

Mai Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Gordon Choice Deli Style Tuna Salad, Refrigerated, 4 Lb. retail unit, 2 4 Lb. retail units per wholesale case. Wholesale case labeled as Deli Style Tuna Salad The recalled product contains tuna salad, but it has two labels. The bottom container states Deli Style Chicken Salad, while the top lid label states Deli Style Tuna Salad. The Gordon Choice Deli Style Tuna Salad, UPC found on the lid is 0 9390113900 9. The Gordon Choice Deli Style Chicken Salad, UPC found on the bottom tub is 0

RMH Foods

FDA Food Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Crunchmaster Multi Grain Baked Gluten-Free Crackers 5-Seed Sesame, Amaranth, Flax, Chia & Quinoa 20 oz. UPC Code: 8-79890-00220-9

TH Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Wegmans Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit: Includes Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Sunflower Seeds, Red Cabbage, Carrot, Kale, Uncured Bacon, Green Onion with Wegmans Organic Coleslaw dressing. Washed and ready to eat. Salad and toppings: Net Wt 10.1 oz. (286 g) Dressing: Net 2.58 Fl Oz. (76 mL) Total Net Wt 12.6 oz. (357 g) UPC: 0 77890 50238 9. Distributed by Wegmans Markets Inc., Rochester, NY 14603 Allergens: Contains Eggs

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

1. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 5lbs.Waxed Deli Wheel 2. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 2.4 lbs.

CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese - 5lb. Waxed Deli Wheel

CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

Cahills Ireland Red Wine - 5 lbs. Waxed Deli Wheel

CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED

FDA Food Moderate Sep 1, 2021

Hiland 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate No Sugar Added Pasteurized 4 FL OZ (118 mL) packaged in paper cartons 75 cartons per case

Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

Lidl Preferred Selection-Red Wine Cheddar - 7 oz.

CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

Wavy Lay s Original Potato Chips UPC 0 28400 04380 9 packaged in flexible bag

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters

FDA Food Critical Sep 1, 2021

Lidl Preferred Selection-Irish Stout Cheddar - 7 oz.

CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED

CPSC No agency class Sep 1, 2021

PetSmart Recalls Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

FDA Food Low Aug 25, 2021

Cotton Blues Cheesecake Co. Strawberry Swirl Single Slice 6oz plastic container 36 packages per case

CB DISTRIBUTION LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 25, 2021

Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips Ballreich Snack Food Company 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce flexible plastic packaging 1.5 ounce/72 case, 2.75 ounce 32/case, 7 ounce 14/case

Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Vegetable egg rolls packaged either 96 3oz per case or 120 2oz per case, Manufacturer T&R Enterprises St. Louis MO.

T & R Enterprises USA, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Moonwalk 70% dark chocolate bar. It is packaged in white shiny paper with blue print. Net Weight: 1.2 oz / 35gr. No UPC. The label is read in parts: "***Moonwalk ***a 70% dark chocolate bar ***chocolate, cacao nibs and pop rocks ***Contents: cacao beans, cacao butter, cane sugar, pop rocks (sugar, lactose, corn syrup, flavoring)***cloudforest Portland, OR***cloudforest.shop***".

Cocanu LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 25, 2021

BBQ Seasoning Packaged in 50lb poly bag/cardboard box combo and kraft paper bags

Mane Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 25, 2021

SWEET & SMOKY BBQ Packaged in 50lb kraft paper bags

Mane Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 25, 2021

Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit; Kits include dry whole wheat pasta, dried basil and parsley, 2 cans of Genova Tuna, pesto, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, dates.

Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union

CPSC No agency class Aug 25, 2021

Wee Gallery Recalls Wooden Tray Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods NO MSG SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 18, 2021

Dark Chocolate Malt Balls in plastic container; 9 oz./ 255g UPC: 6 5143370179 0 Packed on the same equipment as products that contain milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA 64551

DSD Merchandisers, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 18, 2021

Frank s Red Hot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g, Plastic Bottles, 36 packages per case

McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ

FDA Food Low Aug 18, 2021

Wickles Relish 16oz glass jars - 6 jars per case

MAGNOLIA VEGETABLE PROCESSORS

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 18, 2021

McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. , Plastic Jugs (Large Plastic Bottles), (3) 3 packages per case.

McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 oz glass jars

5000 Years Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 18, 2021

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz. Plastic Bottles, 36 packages per case; 2.25 oz. Plastic bottles, 6 packages per case

McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ

FDA Food Moderate Aug 18, 2021

MOLLY & ME PECANS all natural PRALINE PECANS, 4 oz., 7 oz., and 12 oz packages, INGREDIENTS: Pecans, Brown Sugar, Evaporated Milk, Margarine, Light Corn syrup, Artificial Vanilla Flavor. ALLERGEN INFORMATION CONTAINS MILK, PECANS & MAY CONTAIN OTHER TREE NUTS. PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY: MOLLY & ME PECANS LLC 9008 OLD STATE RD. HOLLY HILL, SC 29059

Molly and Me Pecans

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

7 Eleven Selects Chocolate Chip 3pack Mini Muffins - 2.6 oz., 16 units per tray, 6 trays per case; UPC: 0 52548-62095 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Blueberry - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-89104 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel/Strawberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-32200 1

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Double Chocolate - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49135 6

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12oz, 10 per case; UPC: 078742-08937 9

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Critical Aug 11, 2021

Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz.

Eillien's Candies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Great Value Chocolate Chip Brownie Snack Cup - 12 oz., 8 per case; UPC: 078742-33099 0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

FDA Food Moderate Aug 11, 2021

The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Banana Nut - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49137-0

GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)

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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.