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.
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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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High Quality Organics Organic Parsley, Medium, Organic Parsley Fines 50 lbs. 25 lbs. 20 lbs. 0.25 lbs.
High Quality Organics
The Spice Hunter Muntock White Pepper 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701792 Case UPC 40081057017928
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Gourmet Sesame Seeds 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701937 Case UPC 40081057019373
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Herbs De Provence 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701440 Case UPC 40081057014408
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Coriander 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701275 Case UPC 40081057012756
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Organic Parsley 0.23 oz. Jar UPC 8105701659 Case UPC 40081057016594
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701450 Case UPC 40081057014507
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Frozen raw Lobster Tail pastry 100 count, sold in 15LB, 24LB, 40.25LB cases
Ariola Foods Corp.
The Spice Hunter Malabar Black Peppercorns 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701700 Case UPC 40081057017003
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Cilantro 0.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701236 Case UPC 40081057012367
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Szechwan Seasoning 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701955 Case UPC 40081057019557
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Freeze-Dried Chives 0.13 oz. Jar UPC 8105701230 Case UPC 40081057012305
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Dill Weed 0.5 oz. Jar UPC 8105701348 Case UPC 40081057013487
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Saigon Organic Cinnamon 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701245 Case UPC 40081057012459
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Paprika 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701653 Case UPC 40081057016532
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701420 Case UPC 40081057014200
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Mexican Seasoning 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701541 Case UPC 40081057015412
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage); 5 lb. bag, 6 x 5 lb. bags per case Item # 60403; UPC 0 74410 60403 5 Ingredients: Back Fungus, Contains: Sulfites Product of China Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Porter World Trade Recalls Ron Jon Surf Shop Sippy Cup Due to Violations of Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans
Yitak Industry Company Limited, of China
Seasonal Trio 32oz UPC 681131180696 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00310-4, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Apple Grape Tray With Caramel Sauce 2 lbs 10oz UPC 68113118012 packaged in clear plastic Tray
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Grapes 10oz UPC 68113118047; Red Grape 5.5oz UPC 74641031976 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Summer Blend 5oz UPC 681131355094 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Vacuum Packed, Imported and Distributed by Seafarers, Inc, 5-8 LBS, Product of Vietnam
SEAFARERS INC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Fall Frost Pumpkin Cupcake, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00320-3, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Race Trac Melon Trio 5.5 oz UPC 74641031945 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chewy Chocolatey Brownie Bites, 6.6 oz. plastic clam shell containing approximately 12 (6.6 oz.), UPC 8-50489-00315-9, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Newly Weds Foods G44384 Cinnamon Snack Seasoning X1, 250 lbs. drum
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Very Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00309-8, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Watermelon 10 oz UPC Code: 681131180672; Watermelon 32 oz UPC Code: 681131180689; Watermelon Chunks 42 oz UPC Code: 681131180658; Watermelon Spears 16 oz UPC Code: 681131180665; RaceTrac Watermelon 5.5oz UPC Code: 74641000644 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Newly Weds Foods S13823 Berbere Seasoning Blend X1, 50 lbs. bag
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Tropical Blend 5oz UPC 68113135100 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Mixed Apples 32oz UPC 681131180078 packaged in clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Pineapple 32oz UPC 681131180443; Pineapple Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180429; Pineapple Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180467; Pineapple 42oz UPC 681131180436; Pineapple chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641011862 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Green Apples 32oz UPC 681131180061 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Celebration Cake, 17.5 oz. plastic clam shell containing 1 cake, UPC 8-50489-00322-7, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 6 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Frosty Zucchini Cupcakes, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00311-1, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz UPC 681131180238 packaged in a clear plastic container
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Apple 14oz UPC 681131180047; Red apple 32oz UPC 681131180108 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Cantaloupe Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180153; Cantaloupe Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180146 packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Seasonal Blend 10oz UPC 68113118048; Seasonal Blend 16oz UPC 681131180498; Seasonal Blend 32oz UPC 681131180504 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
TRADER JOE S TRADER POTATO TOTS is frozen potatoes, SKU # 94904, retail bag has net wt. 2 lbs. Product is packaged in plastic bag. TRADER JOE S TRADER POTATO TOTS, master case is labeled as 0094 9040, frozen potatoes. There are 18/2 lbs. bags per case. The retail label is read in parts: "***SKU# 94904 *** TRADER JOE'S TRADER JOE POTATO TOTS ***KEEP FROZEN *** DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA***".
J .R. Simplot Company
Mango Spears 16 oz UPC 681131180382; Mango 10 oz UPC 681131180375; Mango Chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641018410 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Country Fresh Inc.
Cinnamon Apple Crisps packaged under the following Brands and sizes: 1. Seneca, 2.5 ounce, UPC 0 18195-70100 8; 2. Clancy's 2.5 ounce, UPC 41498-27266. 3. Seneca, 0.7 ounce, UPC 0 18195-70140 4 4. Seneca 20 lb. 1" dices, product code 10134
Seneca Foods Corporation
Pineapple, Grapes, and Mango Blend 16oz UPC 68113118039
Country Fresh Inc.
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Utterly Almond Muffins, 7.25 oz. plastic clam shell containing 6 muffins, UPC 8-50489-00305-0, P.O. Box 2954, Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Smart Care HAND SANITIZER, Ethyl Alcohol 62%, packaged in 0.84 FL.OZ (25 mL), labeled as a) Paw Patrol (Item #: 92321-144, UPC 8 50016 92321 9, NDC 70108-042-01); b) JoJo Siwa Dreamer (Item #: 92320-144, UPC 8 50016 92320 2, NDC 70108-044-01); c) Hot Wheels (Item #: 92317-144, UPC 8 50016 92317 2, NDC 70108-045-01); d) Barbie (Item #: 92318-144, UPC 8 50016 92318 9, NDC 70108-046-01); e) Trolls (Item #: 92322-144, UPC 8 50016 92322 6, NDC 70108-047-01); and f) Minions (Item #: 92319-144, UPC
ASHTEL STUDIOS, INC.
Meal Simple Taco Seasoned Salmon Over Fire Roasted Vegetables and Grains, Net WT. 10.8 oz (306g), Use By Date of 2020-9-24.
TAMPA BAY FISHERIES 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.