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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 · 2026-09-29

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.

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 2026-09-29. 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 2026-09-29.
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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 162 of 511

FDA Food Low Nov 25, 2020

Denali Ingredients Cream Tech 250 Sour Cream Stabilizer, Item 500120-1014, 50 lb. bag. Storage: For maximum Freshness Store at Ambient Temperatures Below 85F. This container is intended for Food Products Only. No other Use Authorized. Dispose of in an Approved Manner.

Denali Ingredients LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 25, 2020

FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 1/5#; FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 4/5#, and FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 2/5# all packaged in white plastic trays with heat seal lid, packed inside a cardboard box

FreshPoint Dallas

CPSC No agency class Nov 25, 2020

Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Bicycles with Aluminum Frames Due to Fall Risk

CPSC No agency class Nov 24, 2020

Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard

Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

IncredibleStoneCrab, Mustard Sauce, 8 oz. plastic container, Distributed by: IncredibleStoneCrab,

Incredible Fish

FDA Food Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia 1 lb. and 4 oz. Distributed in Mylar bags. 1 lb. UPC: 7 67963 07315 0; Item # 209290-01 4 oz. UPC 7 67963-10561-5; Item # 209290-04 Daily serving size; Pour 8-12 oz. of boiling water (212 degrees F) over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic

Starwest Botanicals, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT PALOOZA, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220450514739

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

TROPIQUE ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY BAG 30/9PCS/10.06oz and TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL JAR 6/26OZ

COMERCIAL MEXICANA

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

J&O Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip, Net Weight 5.0 oz. (128 g), UPC 95631-85818. Mfg By: RDW, Pueblo CO 81001

Russ Davis Wholesale, LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER MELONS & BERRIES WITH DIP, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220452914490

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers, NET WT 6 oz (170g)., UPC: 8-19898-01015-8

B&G Foods North America, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW SLICES, 24oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220219600079

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Hu Cashew Hunks, Hu Cashews + Vanilla Bean Chocolate Covered Hunks 4 oz., stand up pouch, 6 bags per case .

WOLFGANG CONFECTIONERS

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT FRENZY BOWL LARGE BOWL, 40oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219210112216. FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT FRENZY SMALL BOWL, 16oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219601612646. FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT FRENZY MEDIUM BOWL, 32oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220200612647.

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT TRAY, 49oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219214610008

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE CHUNKS LARGE BOWL, 32oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219323109721. FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE CHUNKS SMALL BOWL, 16oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220196109725. FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE CHUNKS KOSHER - LG, 32oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220616800089 FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE CHUNKS KOSHER - SM, 16oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220617801030

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER GS BERRY EXPLOSION CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219717302295

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED FRUIT CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219712601393. FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED FRUIT CUP, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220124913172. FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED FRUIT CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, (GAS STATIONS), UPC 219712601393 PLU 9505.

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Low Nov 18, 2020

Aldi Little Salad Bar Classis Coleslaw (Green cabbage and carrots), 14 oz. plastic bag UPC:0-414498-30217-7 Kroger brand Coleslaw (Green cabbage and carrots) 16 oz. plastic bag UPC: 0-11110-91040-0

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED MELON SLICES, 24oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220220600075. FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED MELON CHUNKS LARGE BOWL, 32oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219334109727. FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED MELON CHUNKS SMALL BOWL, 16oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219337109724. FRESH FROM MEIJER GS MIXED MELON CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219718601397. FRESH FROM MEIJER MIXED MELON CUP, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219844101174. FRESH FROM MEIJER GS MIXED MELON CUP 6 OZ,

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER TRIPLE TREAT & MELON, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220453514736

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Hu Almond Hunks, Almonds + Sea Salt Chocolate Covered Hunks 4 oz., stand up pouch, 6 bags per case .

WOLFGANG CONFECTIONERS

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER GS STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219711302291

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT TRAY WITH DIP, 49oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219248610449

Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.

FDA Food Critical Nov 18, 2020

Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk UPC 7 67963 07314 3, Item # 209290-00 Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic

Starwest Botanicals, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 11, 2020

Rice Pudding 5lb plastic containers. UPC: 4428421260. Refrigerated 34¿F-38¿F

Spring Glen Fresh Foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 4, 2020

Field Run Peaches: Bulk in bins field run fruit from ranch 82A from 9/4 - 9/23

Wawona Packing Co LLC dba Prima Wawona

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Happy Kid Gluten Free Fruit & Oat Bar Organic Blueberry & Raspberry. SKU: KB-BLRB-5. Ready-to-eat granola bar intended for toddler consumption. Each bar packaged in film (0.99 oz(28g) and packed in 5 pack box (Net Wt. 4.95 OZ (140g). UPC code: 819573014389.

Nurture Inc. dba Happy Family

FDA Food Critical Nov 4, 2020

Eishindo brand "CUP JELLY (MINI); NET WT. 28.2oz (800g); 50pcs; INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP, APPLE JUIC, CARAGEENAN, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 TARTRAZINE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 SUNSET YELLOW FCF, FD&C BLUE NO.1 BRILLIANT BLUE FCF AND FD&C RED NO. 40; IMPORTED BY: HADSON TOKO TRADING CO., INC; PRODUCT OF JAPAN; WARNING PLEASE CHEW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SWALLOWING OR CUT THE JELLY INTO SMALL BITE SIZE PEICES BEFORE EATING; DO NOT EAT WHILE PERFORMING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Hadson (Toko) Trading Co., Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Primary/Retail Package labeled in part: "Hu; CHOCOLATE-COVERED HUNKS CASHEWS + VANILLA BEAN; VEGAN; ORGANIC; PALEO; Net Wt. 4 oz (113g); Ingredients: organic cashews, organic cacao, organic unrefined coconut sugar, organic fair-trade cocoa butter, sea salt, organic vanilla bean; Allergy Statement: Contains cashew & coconut. May contain almond & hazelnut. Allergen cleans are made prior to production, but beware that product is produced using equipment that also processes tree nuts, soy, peanuts,

HU PRODUCTS

FDA Food Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Gracie's Pointe frozen raw shrimp. 1. 8/12 Count Per Pound Tail On, UPC: 849558095034 2. 21/25 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095065 3. 31/40 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095072 4. 16/20 Count Per Pound EZ Peel UPC: 849558095003 5. 16/20 Count Per Pound Tail On, UPC: 849558095041 6. 26/30 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095026 7. 21/25 Count Per Pound EZ Peel, UPC: 849558095157

Capital Seaboard

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701170 Case UPC 40081057011704

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105741363 Case UPC 40081057413630

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2020

All Natural Chocolate Pecan ice cream, 2.5 gallons, UPC:7525200120. Packaged in a plastic container

Homestead Creamery, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

Vox Spice, Allegro Coffee Company Organic White Wine Shallot Seasoning; Food Service 90 oz.PET jar; 4 jars per case UPC: 014321561362; Blend Formula Number 2431A9KV1, 50 lb. box.

High Quality Organics

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Desert Premium Group, LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Black Pepper 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701703 Case UPC 40081057017034, Fine Black Pepper 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701706 Case UPC 40081057017065

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Marketside brand Cranberry Walnut Salad in 4.5 oz. plastic bowl with poly film lidding (6 bowls per case). UPC: 583243601

Taylor Farms Tennessee, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

High Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning 50 lbs. Formula number: 2509A9KV6 Item # 200479

High Quality Organics

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Seafood Grill & Broil 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701935 Case UPC 40081057019359

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

Dried Parsley packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Parsley NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, Inc., Alameda, CA UPC 2533 3251; 2) Organics, Organic Parsley, NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41109 5 3) Clearly Organic Best Choice, Organic Parsley, NET WT. .3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Associate Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, KS, UPC 0 70038 64042 4; 4) Organic Great Value, Parsley Flakes, NET WT. 0.3 O

Red Monkey Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Arrowroot 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701050 Case UPC 40081057010509

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Everything Bagel Crunch 2.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701351 Case UPC 40081057013517

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter California Garlic 2.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701400 Case UPC 40081057014002, Roasted Garlic 2.2 oz. Jar UPC 8105701402 Case UPC 40081057014026

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Green Hatch Chile 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105702256 Case UPC 40081057022564

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

Chocolate Ice Cream, 1 quart, UPC:87525200107. Packaged in paper quart container.

Homestead Creamery, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

Herbes de Provence packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, Inc., Alameda, CA UPC 2533 3107; 2) Organics, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.65 OZ (18 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41131 6 3) Organic Great Value, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, AR, UPC 0 78742 15451 0;

Red Monkey Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

Shipper boxes - sent to retail stores for display. Spices contained in the boxes are currently under recall. Thanksgiving shipper - item # 43149 Holiday Gourmet Shipper - Item # 43142 Shipper - Organic Holiday - Item # 43143

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

FDA Food Critical Oct 28, 2020

The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO

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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.