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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 150 of 511

FDA Food Low Jul 28, 2021

Heidi's Brownies is packaged in saran wrap in a plastic bag with a twist tie, 3 oz (85g). Label is read in parts: "***Heidi's ~~~ Brownies ~~~ *Malted barley wheat flour, cane sugar, water, chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin (an emulsifier)(may contain milk), Non-GMO Canola oil, cocoa, apple cider vinegar, vanilla ***almond ext (May Contains Nuts), sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, sea salt, demerara sugar ***Contains: Wheat, almonds *** Heidis Pie in the Sky Tal

Heidi Remington

FDA Food Critical Jul 21, 2021

Cooked Snow Crab, Brine Frozen Sections, 2L and L sizes, Net Wt 13.15 kg / 29 lb

Crustaces Baie-Trinite Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Trader Joes Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cup, 1.4 oz. (2-20-gram cups per pack), PVC Pouch, 72 packs per case; 2 cups per pack .

Bazzini LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 21, 2021

Watson Pickled Garlic Ail Marine; 500g (18 oz. plastic pouch. Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 00794 00303 0

WATSON LA INC

FDA Drug Critical Jul 21, 2021

Prairie Wolf Distillery Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer, packaged in a) (16.9oz) 500 mL (UPC 8 60003 31899 7, NDC: 73891-100-14); and b) (20oz) 591 mL (UPC 8 60003 65984 7 NDC: 73891-100-15) bottles, Prairie Wolf Distillery, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Prairie Wolf Spirits

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Firebird Artisan Mills Gluten Free Organic Brown Rice Flour, Net Wt: 50 lb / 22.7 kg. 500 North St W., Harvey, ND 58341

FO-ND, LLC. (dba Firebird Artisan Mills)

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Beech-Nut brand Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal; NET WT. 8 OZ (227g); INGREDIENTS: Rice flour, sunflower lecithin; packaged in an 8oz plastic canister with safety seal, screw on inner cap and an over cap.

Beechnut Nutrition

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Hatch Verde Salsa Medium Net Wt. 12 oz (340g) 6 jars per case packaged in clamshell container UPC Code: 810041591999

Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

E6164J2 Taco Casa Green Salsa 8 x 4 lb (1.8 kg) pouches

Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

JERSEY COOKIE MONSTER ICE CREAM 3 GALLONS (11.34 LITERS) MFG: GREENWOOD ICE CREAM CO LTD 4829 PEACHTREE ROAD, ATLANTA, GA 30341 UPC 0 12609 06378 0

Greenwood Ice Cream

FDA Food Moderate Jul 14, 2021

Milo's Sauce 5 gallon pails 24 pails per pallet

Southern Classic Food Group LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese, cut and repacked in plastic cheese wrap by Wegmans and sold by the pound.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

JUST Egg Inspired by Japan Portobello, Mushrooms, Sweet Potatos, Furikake, Soy 4 Sous Vide Plant Egg Bites NET WT8.4OZ (238g). UPC: 0504402523, Expiration dates 3/5/2022, 3/31/2022, and 4/9/2022.16 cartons per corrugated case, Carton GTIN 7 05044 02523 0, Case Bar Code 10 750 440 25237

Cuisine Solutions

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Conah Organic Enoki Mushrooms; 200 g (7.05 oz.) clear package with orange bottom UPC 8 51511 00770 1 Distributed by: Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc. City of Industry, CA 91748 Cook for a minimum of 7-8 mins before consumption.

Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Little Hatch's Jalapeno Cream Cheese, 14 oz. (396g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, littlehatches@live.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 63818396147

Interstate Food Products, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Little Hatch's Queso, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, www.littlehatches.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 705105009100

Interstate Food Products, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Little Hatch's Roasted Chili Salsa - Hot, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, littlehatches@live.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 705105009308

Interstate Food Products, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Hartley's brand Worcestershire sauce in 1 gallon plastic bottles and 50 gallon drums.

H & H Products Company

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

JUST Egg Inspired by America Roasted Potato, Dill, Chives, Red Bell Pepper, Black Pepper 4 Sous Vide Plant Egg Bites NET WT8.4OZ (238g). UPC: 0504402503, Expiration dates 2/22/2022, 3/1/2022, 3/8/2022, 2/22/2022, and 4/6/2022. 16 cartons per corrugated case, Carton GTIN 7 05044 02503 2, Case Bar Code 10 7050 440 25039

Cuisine Solutions

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

JUST Egg Inspired by India Curry, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Coconut Milk, Lemongrass 4 Sous Vide Plant Egg Bites NET WT8.4OZ (238g). UPC: 0504402511, Expiration dates 3/5/2022, 3/31/2022, and 4/9/2022.16 cartons per corrugated case, Carton GTIN 7 05044 02511 7 Case Bar Code 10 7050 440 25114

Cuisine Solutions

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Smilin' Bob's All Natural Smoked Fish Dip 8 oz plastic container 12 per case

Lakeview Farms LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Guan's Seafood Mushroom - hetre blanc UPC 8 5926700750 1 150 g clear plastic package with green bottom; Product code 3460

CALIFORNIA TERRA GARDEN, INC.

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli, 18 fl oz Clear Plastic Squeeze bottle, item number 098001, lot number 09.18.2021M, 8 bottles per case, keep refrigerated

Tulkoff Food Products, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

JUST Egg Inspired by Mexico Roasted Poblanos, Ancho Chilli Powder, Black Beans, Corn, Lime 4 Sous Vide Plant Egg Bites NET WT8.4OZ (238g). UPC: 0504402517, Expiration dates 3/3/2022, 3/29/2022, 3/10/2022, and 4/7/2022. 16 cartons per corrugated case, Carton GTIN 7 05044 02517 9 Case Bar Code 10 7054 402 5176

Cuisine Solutions

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Little Hatch's Spicy Queso, 13.5 oz. (382.7g) clear plastic container, Mfg. by Interstate Food Products, Lakewood, CO, littlehatches@live.com Must be Refrigerated UPC 638183961469

Interstate Food Products, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 7, 2021

Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Smoked Fish Dip Original 8 oz and 15.5 oz plastic container 12 per case

Lakeview Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

URBAN MEADOW brand DRY ROASTED UNSALTED PEANUTS; NET WT 16OZ; INGREDIENTS: DRY ROASTED PEANUTS

The Leavitt Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Jul 7, 2021

Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts. 6.17 oz. polyethene bags. UPC : 1 90236 0000 1 Distributed by El Presidente, Foods Co., Yorba Linda, CA Made in Mexico.

EL PRESIDENTE FOODS, CO

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Sliced Gravlax (Salmon (fish), Salt, Sugar, Dill, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite)

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Berry Acai flavored Less Sugar Yogurt Bar in a Chocolate Coating 45g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC: 854021008244

Clio LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Sliced Gravad Lox (Salmon, Salt, Dill weed, Pepper, Natural Hardwood Smoke, Sodium Nitrite)

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Cold Smoked Tuna; Ingredients: Tuna, Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Benz's Kansas City BBQ Pre-Sliced Smoked Salmon (Farm raised Atlantic Salmon (astaxanthin color added to feed), spices, salt, sugar, natural hardwood smoke, sodium nitrite)

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Sable (Black Cod, (fish), salt, garlic, natural wood smoke, sodium nitrite as a preservative

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Expresso Greek Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC code: 867155000244

Clio LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

a.) Irish Cured (Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Natural Woodsmoke) b.) Homarus brand Naturally Smoked Salmon Nova (Salmon (fish), salt, sugar, natural woodsmoke) c.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Kippered Salmon; Ingredients: Salmon (Fish), Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke) d.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Smoked Salmon Trim; Ingredients: Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar & Smoke

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Vanilla / Strawberry Club pack Greek Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 12 , 16pc tray, 24g x 24 (12pc tray), 55g x 16 (8pc tray). UPC codes: 854021008121, 854021008138, and 854021008022

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

favorite day peanut butter monster Trail Mix, Product Number 04316. Peanuts, peanut butter chips, raisins, M&M'S peanut butter chocolate candies, peanut butter pretzel balls, and mini peanut butter cups. Net Wt 14 oz. (396g), UPC 85239-15684

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

a.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Sliced Smoked Scotch Style Salmon (Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke, Sodium Nitrite) b.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Naturally Smoked Nova Salmon Bagel Cuts (Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite, Natural Hardwood Smoke) c.) Westside Market NYC brand Naturally Smoked Nova Salmon (Salmon, hardwood smoke, salt, sugar, sodium nitrite) d.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Sliced Smoked Norwegian Style Salmon, Center Slice (Smoked Salmon, Salt, Sugar, So

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mini Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 6.2oz pouch x 6 pouches per case, UPC: 854021008077

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Greek Yogurt Bar wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC: 867155000206

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Coconut Greek Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC: 854021008046

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

favorite day peanut butter chocolate Trail Mix, Product Number 04315. Peanut butter cups, Milk Chocolate-covered cereal squares, peanuts, chocolate chips and Peanut Butter Chips. Net Wt 8 oz. (226g), UPC 85239-15683

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

a.) Marshall s Best brand Smoked Whitefish Salad; Ingredients: Smoked Whitefish (whitefish, salt, natural hardwood smoke), Mayonnaise (egg yok, soya oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, calcium disodium edta, Panko (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt), Salt, Spice, Less Than 1/10 of 1% Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate) b.) Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Whitefish Salad; Ingredients: Ingredients: Smoked Whitefish (whitefish, salt, natural hardwood smoke), Mayonnaise (egg yok, soya

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Peach Less Sugar Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC code: 854021008213

Clio LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Mackerel (Cold Smoked) (Atlantic Mackerel, Salt, Sugar, Natural Hardwood Smoke)

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 30, 2021

Banner Smoked Fish Inc. brand Pickled Lox; Ingredients: Salmon (Fish), Water, Sugar, Onions, Glacial Acetic Acid, Spices, Salt

Banner Smoked Fish Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Strawberry Greek Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack, UPC code: 861703000113

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

favorite day caramel cashew Trail Mix, Product Number 04312. Milk Chocolate caramel balls, cashews, M&M'S milk chocolate candies and Peanuts. Net Wt 14 oz. (396g), UPC 85239-15671

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Clio Raspberry / Peach Sams Mini Club Yogurt Bars wrapped in a Chocolate Coating 24g x 24 (12pc tray), UPC code: 854021008251

Clio LLC

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Data sources

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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.