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 · 2026-09-20
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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Cuban Crackers Galletas Cubanas, Net Wt 8Oz (226g). Distributed by Best Floridian, LLC. UPC 5700300060
Lily's Bakery Factory
Gacen¿iga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per master case.
CATAO MARKET LLC
Anthony's Barbecue & Dip-It Sauce, 15 oz. (425g) glass bottle, UPC 6 89076 62272 1. Anthony's BBQ Sauce PO Box 3239 Harbor, OR 97415. The ingredients statement on the recalled bottle is declared as "***Ingredients: Tomatoes, Brown Sugar, Distilled Water, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Liquid Smoke, Salt, Mustard Seed, Natural Flavor, Corn syrup, Turmeric, Paprika, Pepper, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Caramel color, 1/10 of 1% Benzoate of Soda***.
Anthony's BBQ
Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins (Net Wt. 12 oz (340g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 12 oz per master case.
CATAO MARKET LLC
MEAL SIMPLE RED LENTIL DAL SOUP NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 1 97870 07333 0 MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-B-, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78204
Bakkavor
Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per master case.
CATAO MARKET LLC
Gagaku Children's Ice Cream Toy Playsets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Brandworl.USA
Brandworl Management Co., Limited, dba Brandworl.USA, of Hong Kong
Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M' , 16 oz, 24 count , PLastic Jar, 24 packages/ case
GUSTO GROUP, INC.
Frosted Almond; 20 lbs (bulk); No UPC# Bulk Product Code: 23208
Sanders Candy Factory Inc
Healthy Truth brand Moringa Powder; 5lb and 20lb
Organic Living Superfoods Llc
Troemner Family Farm Pfeffernusse Cookies, 6oz and 12oz bags
Troemner Farm
Ukrop's 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Confetti NET WT 30 OZ (1.88lb/851g) CONTAINS: Egg, Milk, Wheat Made in a production area that also uses soy and tree nuts. UPC 7 22515 91849 5 Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Richmond, VA 23
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Fran s PureBar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based, net wt. 1.1oz, UPC 7 49668 24280 2. Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, almonds, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract. May contain traces of milk, peanuts and sesame. Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. Seattle, WA 98108.
Fran's Chocolates Ltd
DPA161 Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'L' , 32 oz, 12 count , PLastic Jar, 12 packages / cases
GUSTO GROUP, INC.
Tops Mixed Fruit Jam INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Mixed Fruit Pulp 48% (Apple, Pear, Guava, Pineapple, Banana, Mango, Grapes, Papaya), Gelling Agent (Pectin - INS 440), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid - INS 330), Preservative (Sodium Benzoate - INS 211, Potassium metabisulphite - INS 224), Food Colour (Carmoisine - INS 122), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Apple & Pineapple) & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Banana, Raspberry & Strawberry). Allergen Advice: Contains Sulphite, May Contain Soy &
Mangalm LLC
Ukrop's 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Pink Roses NET WT 44 OZ (2.75lb/1.25kg) CONTAINS: Egg, Milk, Wheat Made in a production area that also uses soy and tree nuts. UPC 7 22515 91452 7 Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Richmond, VA 23230
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Atwater's, Holiday Cookie Tin, 19.65 ounces, Round metal tin with a window lid
One Roof LLC
Ukrop's 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses NET WT 30 OZ (2.06lb/936g) UPC 7 22515 91452 7 and Ukrop's 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses NET WT 44 OZ (2.75lb/1.25kg) UPC 7 22515 91456 5 CONTAINS: Egg, Milk, Wheat Made in a production area that also uses soy and tree nuts. Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Richmond, VA 23230
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Jumbo RAW SHRIMP, All Natural, Chemical Free, No artificial ingredients, NET WT. 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g UPC: 1 93968 00697 6
AZ Gems, Inc.
1972 Banana Pudding Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC 0 75196 00556 6
House Of Flavors, Inc.
Brussel Sprouts & Kale Slaw
WFM Purchasing, LP
Tops Strawberry Jam INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Strawberry Pulp 30%, Gelling Agent (Pectin - INS 440), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid - INS 330), Preservative (Sodium Benzoate - INS 211, Potassium Metabisulphite - INS 224), Food Colour (Carmoisine - INS 122), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances - Strawberry. Allergen Advice: Contains Sulphite, May Contain Soy & Wheat. PRODUCT OF INDIA Brand Owned & Mktd. by: G.D. Foods Mfg. (I) Pvt. Ltd. C-1/119, Janak Puri, New Delhi - 110058 (INDIA) Mfd. by:
Mangalm LLC
Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb), Plastic tray with clear lid, black film, and a pre-printed label. 6 (2lb) containers per case .
ASK Foods Inc
So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Cashewmilk, Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, One Pint (473 mL). UPC 744473 476138. Manufactured By/For So Delicious Dairy Free Eugene, OR 97402 So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Cashewmilk, Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. Net wt. 500mL. UPC 744473 276134. Product of the U.S.A. Distributed by Danone Inc., Boucherville, Quebec J4B 1E6
WhiteWave - Louisville Pilot Plant
Cinnamon, Clear Plastic Container, 100G, UPC 6251136 034139
EUREKA INC
2248 Banana Pudding Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC 7 65265 81237 8
House Of Flavors, Inc.
TUMS a) Assorted, 12 Ct.; b) Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Berries, 12-count #1194A *05/27; c)Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Fruit, 12-count, #1194C *03/27
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Sapori Amaretti Almonds 175 g Cookies
D. Coluccio & Sons Inc.
Vanilla Econo, Galletas de Vainilla, 8 paquets per Net Wt. 9.6 oz box (272 g), 6 box per case. UPC 072981005022
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel, item number 1000006067. Frozen potato product is packaged in 6/5 lb. clear unlabeled poly bags per case. UPC 1 07 34730 62740 0. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX. Product of U.S.A.
McCain Foods USA Inc
Lunds & Byerlys Monster Cookies, Net Wt 10.0 oz (284g).. UPC 0 18169-66862 7. Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN 55424
Lund Food Holdings Inc
Spicy Breakfast Burrito, Sprig & Sprout brand, Ready to Eat. Refrigerated. Net wt. 9.1oz. UPC 100001000297, SS00297v02. Fresh & Ready Foods, 701 Monster Rd, Renton, WA 98057.
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad 850042244142 Net Wt: 8.5 oz (255g)
GBC Food Services, LLC
Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2 QT, and 3QT sizes; UPC Codes: 843784003559, 843784003566, 843784003573, 843784003580
Town Food Service Equip Co Inc
Sam's Pecorino Romano grated, 1.5 lb Plastic Bags, 12 units per case
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Baraka French Style Puff Pastry 1lb and 1.5lbs sizes, UPCs 8 22514 28540 3 and 8 22514 28550 2, both sizes 12 retail units per wholesale case
ZIYAD BROTHERS IMPORTING
Spicy Veggie Breakfast Burrito, Fresh to You, Ready to Eat, Refrigerated. Net wt. 9.1oz. UPC 100000010310, LPK110310V06. Fresh & Ready Foods, 701 Monster Rd, Renton, WA 98057
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag per case. Net wt. 30 lbs. UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8. McCain Foodservice Solutions.
McCain Foods USA Inc
waterfront BISTRO brand Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ PEEL SHELL & TAIL ON Colossal 8-12 Count per Lb. Net wt. 32oz (2LB). Product is packaged in white flexible plastic pouch with multicolored labeling. UPC is 0 21130 13224 9. Product of Indonesia. DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 99 PLEASANTON, CA 94566.
DIRECT SOURCE SEAFOOD LLC
Italian Parsley packaged in 24lb boxes, 40 bunches per box in plastic.
MAYEJ COMERCIALIZADORA S. de R.L. de C.V.
Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated, 5-pound plastic bag (unit)
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Baraka Gourmet Pastry Kunafe 6.7oz., UPC 822514291060, 18 retail units per wholesale case
ZIYAD BROTHERS IMPORTING
Bengal King Jhal Chanachur food treats 12.34oz (350gm)
South Asian Food Inc.
Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10, 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Spicy Egg Potatoes Cheese Tacos, Fresh to You brand, Ready to Eat, Refrigerated. Net wt. 6.3oz. UPC 100000010389, LPK110369V06. Fresh & Ready Foods, 701 Monster Rd, Renton, WA 98057.
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap 85004224455 Net Wt: 11.25 oz (303g)
GBC Food Services, LLC
Meijer Steam Distilled Water, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78L, packaged in a plastic jug with red plastic lid, UPC 041250841197, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, packed 4 per case
Meijer Inc
Tempting Crackers Tray, Rovira, 3 foil wrap trays per Net Wt. 8oz box (Net Wt 5 oz trays), 6 box per case. UPC 072981003127 Tempting Crackers, Rovira, 12 packets (Net Wt. 1.0 oz (30 g) bag) per box, 12/ 1.0 oz packets box, 6/ 12-1oz box per case. UPC 072981003127
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
Sam Dry Fruits & Nuts PISTACHIO Meats Whole LOT #: PK00459 NET WEIGHT: 30 LBS PACK DATE: AUGUST/2025 EXPIRATION DATE: AUGUST/2027
Sam Dry Fruits and Nuts Enterprises, Inc
Vanilla Treats Crackers, Rovira, Net Wt. 31 oz (878.83 g) cans, 6/31oz cans per case. Mini Vanilla Treats, Rovira, 12 to go packs (0.8oz (22.7g) each), Net Wt 9.6 oz (272g), 6/9.6oz boxes per case. UPC072981005374
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
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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.