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 · 2026-09-29
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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Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios 3 lb. bag, 25 lb cartons, 30 lb. cartons, 50 lb. sacks, 2,000 lb. sacks, 2,200 lb sacks Packed by horizon Nut Company Tulare, CA 93274 Product of U.S.A.
Horizon Nut Company, LLC
MG Foods THE CLUB SUB ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, HAM & BABY SWISS WITH GOLDEN ITALIAN DRESSING ON MULTI-GRAIN BATARD, Net Wt. 8.5oz (242g), MG Foods Charlotte, NC 28208, UPC 1 00000 50002 6
Canteen Inc. dba MG Foods, Inc.
VEGAN VITAMIN D3, 50 mcg (2,000 IU), 60 VEGAN TABLETS in 100cc amber glass bottles. UPC 7 19985 61831 4; UPC 6 10265 58337 0; UPC 4 01008 61831 8; UPC 4 02008 61831 5. Store in a cool, dry place. Product is sold under 72 private labels: A Moveable Feast; Akin's Natural Foods; Arbor Farms Market; Ashland Food Co-op; Bath Natural Market; Berkshire Food Co-op; Betsy's Basics; Bloomingfoods; Boney's Bayside Market; Cambridge Naturals; Campbell's Nutrition; Central Co-op; Chamberlin's; Community
New Generation Wellness Inc.
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Blueberry Cobbler Soft Granola (6 -10 oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Blueberry Cobbler (5 - 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
The Toasted Oat
FRESH TO YOU Turkey & Sundried Tomato Mayo Pita, Net Wt. 8.29oz (235g), MG Foods Charlotte, NC 28208, UPC MGF9806
Canteen Inc. dba MG Foods, Inc.
Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
Nuts.com brand Diced Dried Figs packaged in 1lb stand up gusset pouches.
Nuts.com
tastebuds Taco Platter, Net Wt. 26oz. (738g), UPC 0 38232 31683 5; Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 33235 4, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
Haug Fresh Mini 7 Layer Dip Tray, Net Wt. 22oz (624g), UPC 6 10014 16414 0, Packed and Distributed by J&J Distributing, St Paul Mn 55103
J & J Distributing Company
UnTortillas Grain Free * 3 g of non-fibre carbs * 210g 6 tortillas per bag, 8 packages per case. UPC# 40628250179024 packaged in flexible plastic
BakeryWorks LLC
Taco Dip [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 8oz (227g), UPC 0 38232 36091 3, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
Kareem Chef Halva with Chocolate 1lb size in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
Fresh Thyme Taco Dip, Net Wt. 10oz (283g), UPC 8 41330 12368 3
J & J Distributing Company
tastebuds Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9oz (255g), UPC 0 38232 31612 5, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
Haug Fresh Taco Tray, Net Wt. 29 oz. (823g), UPC 6 10014 16416 4; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16383 9; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16415 7, 2/16 oz packages per unit. Packed & Distributed by J&J Distributing, 653 Rice St. St. Paul, MN 55103.
J & J Distributing Company
Earthgrown Mini Taco Dip, Net Wt. 8oz. (227g), UPC 6 10014 22341 0, Packed By J&J Distributing Inc. 653 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55103
J & J Distributing Company
Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g)
J & J Distributing Company
Wilton Autumn Assorted Treat Toppings Sprinkles, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-9722 UPC 070896097224
Wilton Industries Inc
Taco Platter [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 36090 6, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
AMPI Buttermilk Powder, formula 219. 25 KG Net (55.12 Lbs Net). Distributed by: Associated Milk Producers, Inc., New Ulm, Minnesota 56073. Packaged in Kraft Paper Poly-lined bags.
AMPI
Blanxart Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Cacao 33% Min. Net wt.7 oz. Product is packaged with paper and internal foil wrapper. UPC 6 66785 20322 9. The label is read in parts: "***BLANXART Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts CACAO 33% *** BB Chocolate Grup, S.A Tambor del Bruc 13 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona, Spain *** Imported By: Culinary Collective Lynnwood, WA ***".
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
tastebuds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g), UPC 0 38232 31611 8, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112
J & J Distributing Company
La Fe Brand Frozen Peppers and Onions 16 oz bags.
Grace Kennedy Foods USA LLC
Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
KAREEM MART INC
Land O Lakes Queso Bravo White Cheese Dip with Jalapeno and Red Peppers. Net Wt 5 lbs. (2.26kg), UPC 34500-48238. Shipping Case: 6 - 5 lb Pouches. Net Wt. 20.00 Lbs. (13.60 kg) Item Code 48238000034500
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Holiday Home Assorted Treat Toppings, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-0-0207 UPC 041226473612
Wilton Industries Inc
Quseo Fresco sold under the following brands and container sizes - El Abuelito Cheese Brand - Queso Fresco Regular 12 oz.Plastic Container673130100003 Queso Fresco Promoci¿n 10 oz.Plastic Container673130100078 Queso Fresco de Hoja 12 oz.Plastic Container673130100065 Queso Fresco 5 Lb.Vacuum Packed673130100058 Queso Fresco Guatemala12 oz.Plastic Container673130100027 Rio Grande Food Products, Inc. Brand - Chirilagua Queso de Hacienda12 oz.Plastic Container738529005571 Ques
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
Buc-ee's Butter Toffee Almonds, 12 oz., packaged in clear zip top bag with stickered label, UPC: 0 9524842002 4, Manufactured and packaged at Lehi Valley Trading Company 4955 . McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215. branded and statement on label "Distributed by Buc-ee's LTD. 327 FM 2004 Lake Jackson, TX 77566. Store in clean, dry area at ambient temperature.
Lehi Valley Trading Co, Inc
Quesillo sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Cheese Quesillo Abuelito 12oz Vacuum Pack 673130200000 Quesillo Abuelito 5Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 673130500001 Quesillo Abuelito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 673130600008 El Viejito El Viejito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag Loose Bag 718122180950 El Paisano El Paisano 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 799456415468 El Paisano 10Lbs Vacuum Bag 799456415482 El Sabrosito El Sabrosito 10Lbs Vacuum Bag 749390337586 La Cima La Cima 5Lbs Vacuum Bag 0726328
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
Item #140804, Egg Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice, retail, and deli stores. Net wt. 6.6 OZ (187g). UPC 0 30223 10915 0. The label is read in parts: "***Egg Salad Croissant Sandwich***INGREDIENTS *** EGG SALAD***BUTTER CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, BUTTER, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, WHEY, MODIFIED CORN STARC
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Item #140952, Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice, retail, and deli stores. Net wt. 7.8 OZ (221g). UPC 0 30223 11097 2. The label is read in parts: "***CHICKEN SALAD Croissant***INGREDIENTS *** TUNA SALAD ***MAYONNAISE [EGG YOLK]***BUTTER CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, BUTTER, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, WHE
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Item #140946, Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, Refrigerated, packaged in clear plastic clamshell container. Ready to Eat product sold in foodservice, retail, and deli stores. Net wt. 7.8 OZ (221g). UPC 0 30223 11099 6. The label is read in parts: "***CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT***INGREDIENTS *** CHICKEN SALAD*** CHICKEN BASE (***DRY WHEY***) ***MAYONNAISE [***EGG YOLK ***]***BUTTER CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC
Nutrin/Amendobras brand Roasted Peanut Splits packaged in 30lb cardboard boxes.
Nutrin Distribution Co
Mindo COFFEE TOFFEE CHOCOLATE BAR, 75 gram / 2.65oz UPC code 805993900527. Also sold in 12 count and 6 count cartons
Mindo Chocolate Makers LLC
Gelson's Yogurt Raisins, Plastic Clamshell Container NET WT 14 oz. (397g) UPC: 7 97565 20470 6 Contains: Milk, Soy. Packed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Egg, and Milk products. Product of USA, Distributed by Gelson's, Encino, CA
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc.
Requeson/Ricotta, sold under the following brands and container sizes: El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta 12oz Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Abuelito Requeson Ricotta - Promocion $3.99 12oz. Clam Shell Container, UPC: 673130300014; El Viejito Requeson/Ricotta 12oz. Clam Shell Container 718122180912
El Abuelito Cheese, Inc.
Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers; UPC CODES 6215000382207
KAREEM MART INC
Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars
Mediterranean Food, Inc.
Amazon Kitchen, Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich, Net Wt. 8.1 oz., Cello wrap with cardboard liner, 1 unit per package, Perishable Keep Refrigerated
Flying Food Group LLC
Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag PLU 45505 Net Wt 9 oz Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platter PLU 25206 Net Wt 48 oz
Giant Eagle
MN Milk Bank for Babies Pasteurized Donor Human Milk. Volumne 4.0 fl oz., 120 mL
Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies
Electrolit Fruit Punch Zero, 625ML/21OZ packaged in a polypropylene bottle with volume capacity of 625mL and with a polypropylene lid and liner with a high-density polyethylene safety ring.
Laboratorios Pisa Sa De Cv
Electrolit Ponche/Fruit Punch; in 625 mL/21 oz and 300ML/10oz bottles; and Electrolit Fruit Punch 6 Pack, 625mL/21 oz; Packaged in a polypropylene bottle with volume capacity 625 mL and a polypropylene lid and liner with a high-density polyethylene safety ring.
Laboratorios Pisa Sa De Cv
Java Frozen Tuna Steaks - 10 oz. Net Wt. 10 lb. - Approximately 15-18 pieces individually vacuum packed. Product of Indonesia - Wild Caught.
Seafood Imports Distributors Inc.
YUM CRUMBS, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, 12 oz and 32 oz
THE SAPPHIRE EXCHANGE
One Degree Organic Foods Gluten Free Sprouted Rolled Oats NET WT. 5 lbs (80 oz) 2.27 kg UPC:6 75625 32318 8
One Degree Organic Foods Inc,
Al-Riyan Tuna Meat in Vegetable oil 7 oz. can 48 cans per case
GREEN CITY DISTRIBUTION
Hu***CHOCOLATE-COVERED HUNKS SOUR GOLDENBERRIES***Net Wt. 4 oz (113g); packaged in a black bag; Distributed by: Hu Products LLC, NY, NY 10011
HU PRODUCTS
Old Cape Cod Soup and Chowder Oyster Crackers - 8oz Box, 12 per case - UPC 093215801005; Westminster Bakers Co. Soup & Snack Crackers - 8oz Box, 12 per case - UPC 093215200426; Westminster Bakers Co. Soup & Snack Crackers - 8oz Box, 6 per case - UPC 093215200426
Westminster Cracker Inc.
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 2.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-02143-2 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 4.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-00141-0 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 4 oz Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 1 lb. Thats Tasty (Pasta Blend) 0.5 oz UPC: 7-68573-52008-9 Thats Tasty 0.5 oz UPC: 7-68573-50502-4
Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
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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.