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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Velvet Vanilla Bean 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Granny's Fudge Gorgeous Peanut Brittle, net wt. 5oz. or 8 oz, packed in a clear plastic container. No UPC. Label declares "***Ingredients: Sugar, peanuts, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, baking soda***Allergy Information: Mfg on same equipment that processes wheat, egg, peanut & tree nut. May contain traces of soy, milk, peanuts & tree nuts***".
JKH Enterprises
Whale of Pail Vanilla Gallon Plastic Tub
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Vanilla Lovers Trio 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Mint Chocolate Chip 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Guan's Enoki Mushroom - Champigons d'enoki; Net Wt./ Poids Net 200 g/ 7.05 oz.; 25 individual packages per box. Distributed by Guan's Mushroom Co., Los Angeles, Ca 90040 Ingredients - 100% Fresh Enoki Mushroom - Keep Refrigerated. Product of China UPC 8 10023 17030 3
Forest Mushroom Food Inc.
Velvet Sea Salt Caramel Toffee 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Buckeye Brownie 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Chocolate Pail Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Strawberry Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Vanilla Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Chocolate 16oz - 8 cartons to a pack
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Bueno Coffee Substitute Pecan Praline, Gluten-Free, net wt. 7 oz. (200g), UPC 6 79345 10010 4. INGREDIENTS: Simply Garbanzo Beans and Natural Flavoring. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc. Prineville, Oregon. Bueno Coffee Substitute Pecan Praline, Gluten-Free, net wt. 3 lbs. (1360g), UPC 6 79345 10013 5. INGREDIENTS: Simply Garbanzo Beans. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc.***".
Creative Foods Inc
Buehler's Chocolate Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Jule's Brie Ranch Dressing with Cashews. Net Wt.12 oz. (335 mL) Keep Refrigerated UPC 860388001552
Jule's Foods
Thai Home brand Sweet Chili Paste (Num Prik Pao) packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004054 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1813 NE 2nd Avenue Portland, OR ansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan No MSG Added No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers
Jansala & Foods LLC
Whale of Pail Neapolitan Gallon Plastic Tub
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Kentucky Praline Pecan 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Birthday Cake 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Jule's Artichoke Spinach Dip, Net Wt.8 oz. (227 G) Keep Refrigerated UPC 860388001552
Jule's Foods
Ruggle's Orange Sherbet Quart - 4 Quarts per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Blackberry Cheesecake 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Pineapple Sherbet 6 Quarts in a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Vanilla 16oz - 8 cartons to a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Raspberry Sherbet 6 Quarts in a Pack
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Black Walnut 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Discount Drug Mart Strawberry Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Butter Pecan & Cashew 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 56oz - 4 cartons to a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Blackberry Cobbler 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Discount Drug Mart Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Orange Sherbet 6 Quarts in a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub in a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Superfriends Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Elephant Ear 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Jule's Truffle Cashew Brie, Net Wt. 6 oz.(1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001514
Jule's Foods
Velvet Cookie Dough Extreme 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Buehler's Vanilla Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Discount Drug Mart Vanilla Ice Cream 56oz - 4 Cartons per Case Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Olde Tyme Vanilla 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Original Vanilla 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Moose Tracks 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 56oz - 4 cartons to a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Summertime Peach 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 cartons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Dutch Chocolate 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56 oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Whale of Pail Chocolate Fudge Gallon Plastic Tub
Velvet Ice Cream Company
North Star Frog Spit 6 pops per box
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Rainbow Sherbet 6 Quarts in a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub in a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Buehler's Neapolitan Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per Case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Lime Sherbet 6 Quarts in a case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Super Dip Cookies n Cream Ice Cream Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case
Velvet Ice Cream Company
What to do with this
Monitoring food? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.