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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

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FDA Food Moderate May 12, 2021

Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO

HOSTESS BRANDS LLC

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Caramel Pecan 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Triple Chocolate Chunk 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Campfire Smores 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Homemade Vanilla 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Buckeye Classic 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 56oz - 4 cartons to a case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Bueno Coffee Substitute Creamy Hazelnut, Gluten-Free, net wt. 7 oz. (200g), UPC 6 79345 10020 3. INGREDIENTS: Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) and Natural Hazelnut Flavoring. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc. Prineville, Oregon. Bueno Coffee Substitute Creamy Hazelnut, Gluten-Free, net wt. 3 lbs. (1360g), UPC 6 79345 10023 4. INGREDIENTS: Simply Garbanzo Beans. Manufactured By: Creative Foods, Inc.***".

Creative Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Whale of Pail Vanilla Chocolate Gallon Plastic Tub

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Discount Drug Mart Neapolitan Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Ice Cream Buckeye Sandwich 10 bars per box - 12 boxes per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Jule's Cashew Brie (Classic) Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001507

Jule's Foods

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Jule's Black Garlic Cashew Brie, Net Wt. 6 oz. (1.70g) Keep Refrigerated. UPC 860388001552

Jule's Foods

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Velvet Cotton Candy 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Super Dip Vanilla/Orange Ice Cream 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per Case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Critical May 12, 2021

Super Dip Neapolitan Pail Gallon Plastic Pail - 2 Gallons per case 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case

Velvet Ice Cream Company

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz glass jars, 12 jars per case

Michael Zakany LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunny***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (*SUGAR, *MILK POWDER, *COCOA BUTTER, *CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, *COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), *SOYBEAN LECITHIN, *VANILLA EXTRACT, AND *VANILLA POWDER). CONTAINS MILK AND SOYBEAN. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT. *ORGANIC. Product is packaged in a clear plastic cellophane UPC 769933054510

Champlain Chocolate Company

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Melatonin 140ct, 3 Pack 140 CT vitafusion Melatonin 44ct , 3Pack 44CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Dark Chocolate Expresso Beans; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Best if used by 11-19-2021. Contains Soy, May Contain Milk. Packed in a facility that processes on share equipment with Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Egg. UPC: 0 72488 99868 1 Packed by Torn & Glasser, Los Angeles, CA

Torn & Glasser, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

G4G Low Carb Pancake & Waffle Mix, Keto Friendly Just Add Water Net Wt 12 ounces, 6pack Case UPC 860000241427 packaged in a rigid cardboard box

Backcountry Mills LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

"Basket Country Bunny ORG" that contains the Organic Mr. Goodtime Bunyy***NET WT 3.35 LBS (1.4kg)***INGREDIENTS: *Milk, *Dark, AND *WHITE CHOCOLATE (*SUGAR, *MILKK POWDER, *COCOA BUTTER, *CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, *COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), *SOYBEAN LECITHIN, *VANILLA EXTRACT, AND *VANILLA POWDER). CONTAINS MILK AND SOYBEAN. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT. *ORGANIC. UPC 76993305239

Champlain Chocolate Company

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Raley's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips 9.5oz flexible plastic packaging 11 bags per case

Shearer'S Snacks

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Fiber Well 220ct, 10 / 220 CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Signature Select Golden Corn Sweet, frozen, packed in poly film bags. 12/16 oz. packages per case. UPC 2113009152. Signature Select Golden Corn Sweet, frozen, packed in poly film bags, 12/32 oz. packages per case. UPC 2113009021. Product of USA. Products is DISTRIBUTED BY BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC P.O. BOX 99 PLEASANTON, CA 94566-009

Twin City Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Ample Hills Creamery Chocolate Milk and Cookies Ice Cream, 14 oz.

Ample Hills Manufacturing LLC.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion SleepWell 250ct / 24 / 250 CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, packaged in 16 oz bottles, Dist. & Sold Exclusively by ALDI, Batavia, IL packaged in 12 bottles per case

Richelieu Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Fiber Well 90ct, 4/3 Pack 90CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion MultiVites 150ct,

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

vitafusion Kids Melatonin 50ct, 4 / 3 PACK 50CT

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. OGI Distribution Center

FDA Food Critical May 5, 2021

Enoki Mushroom Product of Korea Net Wt. 200 g/7.05 oz. UPC: 809165 582015 Clear plastic bag with green band of color across the bottom of the bag, Golden Medal Mushroom Inc., 1811 Sacramento St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 Keep Refrigerated; Cook through before eating.

GOLDEN MEDAL MUSHROOM INC

CPSC No agency class Apr 29, 2021

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

Modernist Pantry LLC, of Eliot, Maine

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g,

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

KeVita Cucumber Rosemary (primary package), 15.2 oz., glass bottles, 6 packages per case, refrigerated storage

Tropicana Products, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Panang Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 0861608000485 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1640 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Glutenull Goji Berries & Chocolate Cookies, packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container, net wt. 11 oz. (320g). UPC 628451529132. The label also states "Non-GMO * Gluten Free Certified * Vegan * GluteNull Bakery Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 ***".

Amra Services Ltd.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Trader Joe's Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g)

Snak King Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Orange Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Yellowfin Tuna portions Frozen IVP-CO Treated, Net WT 20 LBS, Size 1 LB.

QUIRCH FOODS

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Satay Peanut Sauce packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004078 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Freshness Guaranteed Macaroni Salad Amish, item # 579284, refrigerated, packaged in a clear cup with clear snap on lid, net wt. 32 oz. UPC 0 78742 13235 8. Each master case containing 6/32 oz. packages. Distributed by: Walmart Inc, Bentonville, AR. The CORRECT label is read in parts: "***FRESHNESS GUARANTEED MACACONI SALAD Amish *** INGREDIENTS: COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI (SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES ***), HARD COOKED EGG***CONTAINS EGGS AND WHEAT***". The INCORRECT bottom label is read parts: "

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Mango Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly , Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Dawn Food Products, 7 2 Layer Vanilla Bean Waterfall Cake, 35 oz., cake is placed on a cardboard plate which is then placed on a plastic plate and closed in a plastic dome, 6 cakes per case , Keep frozen for storage. Store refrigerated or ambient for sale and use.

RISE BAKING COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Apr 28, 2021

Dawn Food Products,8 3 Layer Cookies and Creme Cake , 35 oz., cake is placed on a cardboard plate which is then placed on a plastic plate and closed in a plastic dome, 6 cakes per case , Keep frozen for storage. Store refrigerated or ambient for sale and use.

RISE BAKING COMPANY

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Yellow Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004030 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Mussaman Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004047 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

Thai Home brand Red Curry Paste packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004016 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1620 SE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97214 jansalafoods@gmail.com Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143 SE Lafayette St Portland, OR 97202 info@earthlygourmet.com 503-853-3110 The label also states, Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free MSG Free Nut Free * No artificial fillers or flavour enhancers

Jansala & Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Apr 28, 2021

365 Whole Foods Market Farm Raised Cooked Shrimp 2 lbs/Ready- to - Serve Tail-On/Peeled & Deveined/41-55 Shrimp/lb NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g packaged in clear plastic bag

Avanti Frozen Foods Private Limited

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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.