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
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.
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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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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
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
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Bicycles with Aluminum Frames Due to Fall Risk
Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard
Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
IncredibleStoneCrab, Mustard Sauce, 8 oz. plastic container, Distributed by: IncredibleStoneCrab,
Incredible Fish
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
FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT PALOOZA, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220450514739
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
TROPIQUE ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY BAG 30/9PCS/10.06oz and TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL JAR 6/26OZ
COMERCIAL MEXICANA
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
FRESH FROM MEIJER MELONS & BERRIES WITH DIP, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220452914490
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
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
FRESH FROM MEIJER CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW SLICES, 24oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220219600079
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
Hu Cashew Hunks, Hu Cashews + Vanilla Bean Chocolate Covered Hunks 4 oz., stand up pouch, 6 bags per case .
WOLFGANG CONFECTIONERS
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.
FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT TRAY, 49oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219214610008
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
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.
FRESH FROM MEIJER GS BERRY EXPLOSION CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219717302295
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
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.
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
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.
FRESH FROM MEIJER TRIPLE TREAT & MELON, 22oz Clear plastic container, UPC 220453514736
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
Hu Almond Hunks, Almonds + Sea Salt Chocolate Covered Hunks 4 oz., stand up pouch, 6 bags per case .
WOLFGANG CONFECTIONERS
FRESH FROM MEIJER GS STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE CUP 6 OZ, 6oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219711302291
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
FRESH FROM MEIJER FRUIT TRAY WITH DIP, 49oz Clear plastic container, UPC 219248610449
Meijer Inc./Traffic Dept.
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
Rice Pudding 5lb plastic containers. UPC: 4428421260. Refrigerated 34¿F-38¿F
Spring Glen Fresh Foods
Field Run Peaches: Bulk in bins field run fruit from ranch 82A from 9/4 - 9/23
Wawona Packing Co LLC dba Prima Wawona
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
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.
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
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
The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701170 Case UPC 40081057011704
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105741363 Case UPC 40081057413630
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
All Natural Chocolate Pecan ice cream, 2.5 gallons, UPC:7525200120. Packaged in a plastic container
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
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
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
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
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.
High Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning 50 lbs. Formula number: 2509A9KV6 Item # 200479
High Quality Organics
The Spice Hunter Seafood Grill & Broil 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701935 Case UPC 40081057019359
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
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
The Spice Hunter Arrowroot 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701050 Case UPC 40081057010509
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Everything Bagel Crunch 2.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701351 Case UPC 40081057013517
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
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
The Spice Hunter Green Hatch Chile 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105702256 Case UPC 40081057022564
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Chocolate Ice Cream, 1 quart, UPC:87525200107. Packaged in paper quart container.
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
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
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
The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
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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.