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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 152 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Jun 16, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 16, 2021

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.

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

Chicken Street Taco kit in a plastic tray with a clear plastic lid.

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

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.

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips 16 1/8 oz. packaged in flexible plastic bags UPC 28400 56520

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters

FDA Food Moderate Jun 16, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

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.

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

Hy-Vee Chicken Street taco kit, Net Wt. 18 OZ, UPC 282503 212993.

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 16, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 16, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 16, 2021

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

CPSC No agency class Jun 10, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio No Added Sugar Yogurt Bar Mixed Berry / Peach 50g x 16 (12pc tray). UPC Code: 854021008220

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Lipodrene With 25mg Ephedra Extract 100CT UPC 8 57084 00056 9

Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Wegmans brand Bagged Ice, 7lb, packaged in a clear plastic bag

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Yogurt Bar Berry Acai Less Sugar 45g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 854021008244

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Yogurt Bar Raspberry / Peach Mini Club pack Clio 24g x 24 (12pc tray). UPC Code:854021008251

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Yogurt Bar Coconut Less Sugar Bar 45g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack). UPC Code: 854021008237

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Yogurt Bar Mixed Berry Low Sugar Bar 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code:854021008190

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Honey 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000168

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jun 9, 2021

Peppa Pig brand chocolate chip cookies. One 7 oz bag per box- 6 boxes per case

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FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Bake n Show¿ Oven Ready Food Tray 16 ounce

Genpak

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Bake n Show¿ Pizza Cookie Tray 12"

Genpak

FDA Food Critical Jun 9, 2021

***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.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Bake n Show¿ Cake Tray Round & Bake n Show¿ Cake Tray Square

Genpak

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Yogurt Bar Strawberry 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000113

Clio LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 9, 2021

Giant Eagle Chicken Street Taco Kit; 20 oz (1 lbs 4 oz) Individual Units, PLU Code beginning 256598 00000

Giant Eagle, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Strawberry Minis 6.2oz pouch x 6 pouches per case) UPC Code:854021008084

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla 50g x 10 Clio Retail 10-pack. UPC Code: 861703000106

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Clio Greek Yogurt Bar Vanilla / Strawberry Club pack 50g x 12 , 16pc tray. UPC Code: 854021008121

Clio LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 9, 2021

Bake n Show¿ Angel Food Tray 8 Inch & 8 inch shallow

Genpak

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Low Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

10233579 JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 12 / 12 INCH BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES KEEP FROZEN Net weight: 17.04 lb (7.73 kg)

Brill Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Minnesota Minnestrone Soup, UPC 91675-08000, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470

The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

6" Round Croissant Crust 100 Count Bulk, frozen, Net Weight: 6.25 lbs. Croissant Etc. Corp., Greendale, WI 53129

Croissant Etc Corp

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Wild Rice Split Pea Soup, UPC 91675-71000, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470

The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Wild Rice Tomato Soup, UPC 91675-31004, The Secret Garden, Park Rapids, MN 56470

The Secret Garden of Park Rapids, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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

FDA Food Moderate May 26, 2021

Newly Weds B70731 bread crumbs X1, 25lbs bag

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.