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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12 PC Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803385 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Mai Cuisine
Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC [WR] UPC: 81244803399 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Mai Cuisine
BrightFarms 50/50 Spring & Spinach; packaged in clear plastic clamshells, 4oz; grown at the company's Rochelle, Illinois indoor farm
Bright Farms
Cahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese packaged in clear plastic PLU 5478494884
Whole Foods Market
12 PC Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll [WR UPC:81244803410 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Mai Cuisine
Sept Box of The Month (NCA) WR UPC: 84003140397 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Mai Cuisine
Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein UPC: 84003140405 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Mai Cuisine
COOKED VARIETY PACK UPC:81282401349 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.
Mai Cuisine
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
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
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.
1. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 5lbs.Waxed Deli Wheel 2. Cahills Ireland Original Irish Porter 2.4 lbs.
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
Cahills Ireland Whiskey Cheese - 5lb. Waxed Deli Wheel
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
Cahills Ireland Red Wine - 5 lbs. Waxed Deli Wheel
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
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
Lidl Preferred Selection-Red Wine Cheddar - 7 oz.
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
Wavy Lay s Original Potato Chips UPC 0 28400 04380 9 packaged in flexible bag
Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
Lidl Preferred Selection-Irish Stout Cheddar - 7 oz.
CAHILLS FARM CHEESE LIMITED
PetSmart Recalls Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Cotton Blues Cheesecake Co. Strawberry Swirl Single Slice 6oz plastic container 36 packages per case
CB DISTRIBUTION LLC
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
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.
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
BBQ Seasoning Packaged in 50lb poly bag/cardboard box combo and kraft paper bags
Mane Inc
SWEET & SMOKY BBQ Packaged in 50lb kraft paper bags
Mane Inc
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
Wee Gallery Recalls Wooden Tray Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard
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.
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.
5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Frank s Red Hot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g, Plastic Bottles, 36 packages per case
McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ
Wickles Relish 16oz glass jars - 6 jars per case
MAGNOLIA VEGETABLE PROCESSORS
5000 Years Foods NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. , Plastic Jugs (Large Plastic Bottles), (3) 3 packages per case.
McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ
5000 Years Foods JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
5000 Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
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.
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.
5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
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
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
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)
Uncle Wally's Twin Muffins - Blueberry - 3.75oz; UPC: 759313-89104 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel/Strawberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12 oz., 10 per case; UPC: 078742-32200 1
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
The Worthy Crumb Assorted Large Muffins - Double Chocolate - 3.6oz; UPC: 7 70981-49135 6
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Freshness Guaranteed Blueberry Streusel Mini Muffins - 12oz, 10 per case; UPC: 078742-08937 9
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
Blain's Farm & Fleet Select Dark Chocolate Amaretto Pecans, 12oz.
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Great Value Chocolate Chip Brownie Snack Cup - 12 oz., 8 per case; UPC: 078742-33099 0
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS (USA)
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
- 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.