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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Ground cinnamon. Packaged in bulk 50 lb. corrugated boxes with inside liner.
Kalustyan Corp.
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Roasted Red Pepper Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk***5 oz."
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese ***Apple Cider Fromage Frais*** Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Truffle Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow
Tim Campbell Farm flat parsley in wooden crate. Neither Net weight nor quantity stated on label; product is 30 count.
Tim Campbell Farm LLC
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Fig Honey Fromage Frais*** Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz.***"
LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow
SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter 16.3oz UPC: 00037600110723 packaged in non-flexible plastic container
Hormel Foods Corporation
Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) packaged in 50 pound bag
Advanced Spice & Trading, Inc.
Item 83976 Pico De Gallo Salsa Mild, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Reduced fat &Sodium Popcorn, 6 oz. bag, UPC 099482435349, 10 retail units per wholesale case
EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC
Item 78500 Onion Red Diced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79391 Onion Yellow Slivered, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80845 Super Stir Fry Package, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. Label does not have cooking instructions.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79260 Onion Yellow Julienne, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
365 Everyday Value Organic Classic Salted Popcorn, 6 oz. bag, UPC 099482435332, 10 retail units per wholesale case
EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC
Nice! Organic White Cheddar Popcorn, 4.5 oz. bag, UPC 049022024946, 12 retail units per wholesale case
EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC
Item 80743 DINNER MIX, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80742 Kale-Quinoa Salad, Refrigerated, net wt. 3.12 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Shatto Milk Company, Brownie, Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream Sammich, Net Wt. 5 oz, Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, MO
Shatto Milk Co
Item 80847 Veggie Kabob w/Mushroom, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79020 Onion Yellow Kabob, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80823 Fajita Mix, Refrigerated, net wt. 12 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. Label does not have cooking instructions. Item 80730 Fajita Mix, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. There is NO label provided.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79021 Onion Red Kabob, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80208 Spicy Thai Peanut Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 3.9 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80846 Portabella Caps w/ Spinach, Feta & Pico, Refrigerated, net wt. 6 OZ, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. The label has cooking instructions: "***Suggested Cooking Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place mushrooms on a baking sheet on center rack. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until mushroom are heated through and the cheese is melted***".
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79000 Onion Yellow Diced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label. Item 79007 Onion Yellow Diced, Refrigerated, net wt. 2 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label. Item 79001 Onion Yellow Diced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 81253 STEW MIX GARDEN PATCH, Refrigerated, net wt. 24 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 78750 Onion Red Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label. Item 78751 Onion Red Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label. Item 78701 Onion Red Sliced Tray, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80624 Cucumber Red Onion Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 6.6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 84011, Cabbage Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt.8 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Cretors Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Popcorn, 4.4 oz. bag, UPC 732494001170, 12 retail units per wholesale case
EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC
Item 80816 Guacamole Pico, Refrigerated, net wt. 12 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 83981 Pico De Gallo Salsa Med Saddlin' Up, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container. Item 83988 Pico De Gallo Salsa Med, net wt. 32 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80658 SS MINESTRONE KIT , Refrigerated, net wt. 6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80628 Chicken Fajita Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.7 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80631, Epicurean Greek Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 8.4 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 83987 Pineapple/Mango Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79090 Onion Yellow Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label. Item 79100 Onion Yellow Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80827 Roasting Vegetables, Refrigerated, net wt. 17 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. Label does not indicate product has been roasted. Label does not have cooking instructions.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 84033 Nacho Salsa Saddlin' Up, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80735 MFB Herb Potato Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 6.9 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 79371 Onion White Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80576 Baby Spinach Salad, Refrigerated, net wt. 9 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80616 Greek Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 84028 Fresh Hot Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt. 8 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80819 ASPARAGUS w/ Mixed Vegetables, Refrigerated, net wt. 10 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80848 Super Stir Fry Tray, Refrigerated, net wt. 17 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container. Label does not have cooking instructions.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80747 Citrus Kale Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.62 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Item 80732 MFB Macaroni Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 7.78 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.
Spokane Produce, Inc.
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.