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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Glaceau Vitaminwater XXX labeled to be Glaceau Vitaminwater Zero Sugar XXX acai-blueberry-pomegranate, 16.9 FL OZ, made for glaceau, Atlanta, GA
The Coca-Cola Company
Seafood Mushroom Keep Refrigerated Net Wt. 5.3 oz./150g Distributed By: Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Montebello, CA 90640 Packaged in clear plastic with green bottom
Sun Hong Foods, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, Net Wt 15.5 oz. (439g) UPC 99482-45272. Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703
Faribault Foods, Inc.
Chicken Street Taco kit in a plastic tray with a clear plastic lid.
The Kroger Co
BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites, 11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton. Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR
BCFoods, Inc.
Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips 16 1/8 oz. packaged in flexible plastic bags UPC 28400 56520
Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
Garlic Alfredo Sauce. Product code 20607981. Keep Frozen. Net Wt. 30 lb. (13.61KG) Distributed By: Kerry Inc., Beloit, WI 53511.
Kerry Global Technology Innovation Center
BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Canners, 25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton, item code VCES-TCA-BJA-AA-AB; BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut, 25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton, item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AC-AB; BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut, 25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton, item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AG-AB.
BCFoods, Inc.
Hy-Vee Chicken Street taco kit, Net Wt. 18 OZ, UPC 282503 212993.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Enoki Mushroom, 150g clear plastic bag with orange bottom; UPC 085412004020 Product of Korea Do no consume Raw Distributed by Rainfield Marketing Group
RAINFIELD MARKETING GROUP
Adobo para Chorizo - Chorizo Marinade - Seasoning for Sausage. Product is packaged in a plastic bucket seal with lid, 5 gallons. No UPC. The label is read in parts: "*** Adobo para Chorizo *** Seasoning for Sausage *** Ingredients: Dried Chilies, vinegar, almonds, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, clove, oregano, mint, cinnamon, saffron, cocoa, bay leaves, artificial food coloring (red and yellow)*** Jesmar Spices ***Portland, OR ***".
Jesmar Spices, LLC
Concentrated Creamy Alfredo Sauce. Product code 20608306. Keep Frozen. Net Wt. 40 lb. (18.14KG) Distributed By: Kerry Inc., Beloit, WI 53511.
Kerry Global Technology Innovation Center
Blue Star Trading Recalls Children's Fishing Toy Games Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Shantou Changxing Toy Industry Co. Ltd., of China
Clio No Added Sugar Yogurt Bar Mixed Berry / Peach 50g x 16 (12pc tray). UPC Code: 854021008220
Clio LLC
Lipodrene With 25mg Ephedra Extract 100CT UPC 8 57084 00056 9
Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals
Wegmans brand Bagged Ice, 7lb, packaged in a clear plastic bag
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Clio Yogurt Bar Berry Acai Less Sugar 45g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 854021008244
Clio LLC
Clio Yogurt Bar Raspberry / Peach Mini Club pack Clio 24g x 24 (12pc tray). UPC Code:854021008251
Clio LLC
Clio Yogurt Bar Coconut Less Sugar Bar 45g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack). UPC Code: 854021008237
Clio LLC
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Everything Bagel Seasoned Hummus, 8oz packaged in a clear plastic container with a clear plastic snap lid
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Clio Yogurt Bar Mixed Berry Low Sugar Bar 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code:854021008190
Clio LLC
Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Honey 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000168
Clio LLC
Bake n Show¿ Muffin Tray 4 Cavity Large, Bake n Show¿ Muffin Tray 4 Cavity Large Shallow & Bake n Show¿ Muffin Tray 6 Cavity
Genpak
Peppa Pig brand chocolate chip cookies. One 7 oz bag per box- 6 boxes per case
PRIMARY COLORS DESIGN CORP
Bake n Show¿ Oven Ready Food Tray 16 ounce
Genpak
Bake n Show¿ Pizza Cookie Tray 12"
Genpak
***Chicken Street Taco Kit with Trays, item # 13454.38080, Refrigerated product, 2/4.985 lbs. kits in each case. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Topeka, KS. ***Homechef Chicken Street Taco Kit with Trays, item # 40134.30435, Refrigerated product, 2/4.985 lbs. kits in each case. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods, Topeka, KS. Kit Components (with trays): 2/32 oz. bags of Grilled Chicken. 2 bags of White Corn Blend Tortillas. 2 sleeves of 4/2oz. cups of Chipotle Crema. 2 sleeves of 4
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Lemon, Sage Parmesan & Romano Cream Sauce. The product is in a 12.6 oz. Mason glass jar, lid and ring, and tamper evident shrink wrapped. UPC 8 60001 31924 8. The label is read in parts: "*** LEMON SAGE PARMESAN & ROMANO CREAM SAUCE *** Ingredients: Heavy whipping cream, white wine, butter, shallot, garlic, fresh parsley & sage, lemon juice, chili flakes, lemon zest, salt & pepper *** Made with Real Cheese***Keep Refrigerated ******Kumpunny's Gourmet Sauces & Marinades***Grants Pass, OR***".
Kumpunny's LLC
Bake n Show¿ Cake Tray Round & Bake n Show¿ Cake Tray Square
Genpak
Clio Yogurt Bar Strawberry 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000113
Clio LLC
Giant Eagle Chicken Street Taco Kit; 20 oz (1 lbs 4 oz) Individual Units, PLU Code beginning 256598 00000
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Strawberry Minis 6.2oz pouch x 6 pouches per case) UPC Code:854021008084
Clio LLC
Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000106
Clio LLC
Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla / Strawberry Club pack 50g x 12 , 16pc tray. UPC Code: 854021008121
Clio LLC
Bake n Show¿ Angel Food Tray 8 Inch & 8 inch shallow
Genpak
Sara Lee Pecan Pie 4oz. retail packaged UPC 032100051118, 24 and 48 count wholesale case; Chef Pierre Southern Pecan Pie, 10 slices, 36oz. retail packaged UPC 032100092739, 6 pies per wholesale case; Chef Pierre Pecan Pie, 10 slices, 36oz. retail packaged UPC 032100093750, 6 pies per wholesale case; Devonshire Southern Style Pecan Pie, 10 inch, 36oz. retail packaged UPC 758108399877, 6 pies per wholesale case
SARA LEE FROZEN FOODS
10194739 TranSmart" 12 INCH CHOCOLATE CHIP MESSAGE COOKIE 24/24 OUNCE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN BAKEABLE PLASTIC PANS WITH DOMES KEEP FROZEN AT 0¿F OR BELOW Net weight: 36 lb (16.33 kg) (24 x 24 oz (680g))
Brill Inc
Dole Yellow cling Peach Slices in 100% Fruit Juice. Snack & Store Fridge Pack. Net Wt 15 oz. (425g). UPC 38900-00642. Manufactured for Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Packed in Thailand.
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn bags packaged in cardboard boxes labeled to be Jolly Time Healthy Pop 100's Kettle Corn 100 Calorie Singles, 3 1.2 oz (34 g) Net Wt 4.8 oz (136 g), American Pop Corn Co. Sioux City, Iowa
American Pop Corn Co
Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries 18oz. resealable bags UPC: 036412020169 Item code: 2016-18-CW Produced by Torn Ranch Petaluma, CA 94954
Torn Ranch LLC.
10233579 JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 12 / 12 INCH BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES KEEP FROZEN Net weight: 17.04 lb (7.73 kg)
Brill Inc
Robinson Fresh, Turnip Greens, 1lb. packages / Bags, 8 packages per case , Perishable/Keep Refrigerated . BEST IF USED BY 04/26/21 .
Safeway Fresh Foods LLC
Minnesota Minnestrone Soup, UPC 91675-08000, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470
The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.
Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic, 1lb plastic clamshell, UPC 053495081016, 4 1lb retail units per wholesale case. Item number: CACO41L / 17671
Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
6" Round Croissant Crust 100 Count Bulk, frozen, Net Weight: 6.25 lbs. Croissant Etc. Corp., Greendale, WI 53129
Croissant Etc Corp
10239710: 12" BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP MESSAGE COOKIE 14 / 22 oz BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES KEEP FROZEN AT 0¿F OR BELOW Net weight 19.25 lb (8.73 kg) (14 x 22 oz (624g)) and 10239711 9" CHOCOLATE CHIP BAKED MESSAGE COOKIE 16 / 12.5 oz BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES KEEP FROZEN AT 0¿F OR BELOW Net weight: 12.5 lb (5.67 kg) (16 x 12.5 oz (354g))
Brill Inc
Wild Rice Split Pea Soup, UPC 91675-71000, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470
The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.
Wild Rice Tomato Soup, UPC 91675-31004, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470
The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.
Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Packaged in plastic bottles with screw-cap lids in the following sizes: 12-once: 25 bottles per case. 1/2-gallon: 9 bottles per case 1-gallon: 4 bottles per case. 350-gallon tote 250-gallon tote
A L Kauffman & Sons Co. DBA Kauffman's Fruit Farm and Market
Newly Weds B70731 bread crumbs X1, 25lbs bag
Newly Weds Foods Inc
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Nearby categories
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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.