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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 164 of 511

FDA Food Critical Oct 14, 2020

Ground cinnamon. Packaged in bulk 50 lb. corrugated boxes with inside liner.

Kalustyan Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Roasted Red Pepper Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk***5 oz."

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese ***Apple Cider Fromage Frais*** Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Truffle Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow

FDA Food Critical Oct 14, 2020

Tim Campbell Farm flat parsley in wooden crate. Neither Net weight nor quantity stated on label; product is 30 count.

Tim Campbell Farm LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Fig Honey Fromage Frais*** Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz.***"

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow

FDA Food Moderate Oct 14, 2020

SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter 16.3oz UPC: 00037600110723 packaged in non-flexible plastic container

Hormel Foods Corporation

FDA Food Critical Oct 14, 2020

Ground Cinnamon 2% (CASSIA) packaged in 50 pound bag

Advanced Spice & Trading, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 83976 Pico De Gallo Salsa Mild, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 78500 Onion Red Diced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 79391 Onion Yellow Slivered, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Item 79260 Onion Yellow Julienne, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

365 Everyday Value Organic Classic Salted Popcorn, 6 oz. bag, UPC 099482435332, 10 retail units per wholesale case

EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Nice! Organic White Cheddar Popcorn, 4.5 oz. bag, UPC 049022024946, 12 retail units per wholesale case

EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80743 DINNER MIX, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80742 Kale-Quinoa Salad, Refrigerated, net wt. 3.12 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Shatto Milk Company, Brownie, Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream Sammich, Net Wt. 5 oz, Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, MO

Shatto Milk Co

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80847 Veggie Kabob w/Mushroom, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 79020 Onion Yellow Kabob, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 79021 Onion Red Kabob, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Plastic Wrapped. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80208 Spicy Thai Peanut Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 3.9 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 81253 STEW MIX GARDEN PATCH, Refrigerated, net wt. 24 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80624 Cucumber Red Onion Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 6.6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 84011, Cabbage Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt.8 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Cretors Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Popcorn, 4.4 oz. bag, UPC 732494001170, 12 retail units per wholesale case

EAGLE FAMILY FOODS GROUP LLC

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80816 Guacamole Pico, Refrigerated, net wt. 12 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80658 SS MINESTRONE KIT , Refrigerated, net wt. 6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80628 Chicken Fajita Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.7 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80631, Epicurean Greek Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 8.4 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 83987 Pineapple/Mango Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 84033 Nacho Salsa Saddlin' Up, Refrigerated, net wt. 16 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80735 MFB Herb Potato Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 6.9 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 79371 Onion White Sliced, Refrigerated, net wt. 5 LB, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80576 Baby Spinach Salad, Refrigerated, net wt. 9 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80616 Greek Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.6 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 84028 Fresh Hot Salsa, Refrigerated, net wt. 8 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80819 ASPARAGUS w/ Mixed Vegetables, Refrigerated, net wt. 10 OZ, packaged in Sealed Plastic Bag. No label.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80848 Super Stir Fry Tray, Refrigerated, net wt. 17 OZ, packaged in Plastic Container. Label does not have cooking instructions.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80747 Citrus Kale Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 5.62 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 7, 2020

Item 80732 MFB Macaroni Salad Kit, Refrigerated, net wt. 7.78 LB, packaged in Cardboard Box.

Spokane Produce, Inc.

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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.