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 · 2026-09-20
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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Snack Crackers 100to en boca (ciento en boca) Rovira, Net Wt. 1.5 oz, 12 pack Snack Crackers to go, 12 packets (Net Wt 1.5 oz bag) per box, 12/ 1.5 oz packets box, 6 box per case. UPC 072981023064 100to en boca (ciento en boca), Rovira, Net Wt. 7 oz, 7 pack Snack Crackers to go, 7 packets (Net Wt 1 oz bag) per box, 18/7oz box per case. UPC 072981003035 100to en boca (ciento en boca) Rovira, tray, Net Wt. 18 oz, 6 packets (Net Wt 1.5 oz tray) per box per case. UPC 072981003073
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
MARKET 32 by Price Chopper brand, frozen RAW SHRIMP easy peel shell on 26/30 count per pound. Net 16oz. Product is packaged in a clear flexible plastic package with brown label and blue and green printing. UPC is 0 41735 01358 3. Product of Indonesia. PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY PRICE CHOPPER, INC. SCHENECTADY, NY 12306.
DIRECT SOURCE SEAFOOD LLC
Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Eggs Potatoes Cheese Tacos, Evergreen Refreshments brand, Ready to Eat, Refrigerated. Net wt. 6.3 oz. UPC 100040103898, EG03698v01. Fresh & Ready Foods, 701 Monster Rd, Renton, WA 98057.
Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 4 oz and 8 oz plastic cup & lid, 12 units per case
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz Plastic Cup & Lid, 12 units per case
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Vainilla Crackers, Great Value (Galletas Vainilla)8 Foil Packets (17 g each), Net Wt.9.6 oz (272 g) box, 6 boxes per case. UPC 072981005022
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano, 5 and 10-pound plastic bags (units)
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Tita Crackers Rovira, 3 (1/2 oz (15g) Foil Fresh Packets Net Wt.8 oz (226.8 g) boxes, 6/8oz boxes per case. UPC 072981005121 Tita Crackers Rovira, Net Wt. 24 oz (680 g) boxes, 6/24 oz boxes per case. UPC 072981005343 Tita Crackers Rovira, Net Wt 24 oz (680 g) cans, 6/24 oz boxes per case.
Rovira Biscuit Corporation
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 48/8oz Shipper, Plastic Cup & Lid, 48 units per case
Ambriola Co., Inc., The
Pounding Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Findriver and Weeksome
Shenzhen Haichuan International Travel Service Co., Ltd., dba indriver and Weeksome
1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643846, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 2) Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643853, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 3) Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643860, Distributed by Bendon, I
Bendon Publishing
ALUMINIUM HAMMERED KADAI SIZE 7 8 901000 000057 MADE IN INDIA
INDIAN COOKWARE AND APPLIANCE LLC
Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated (Wegmans #270010) Packaged and sold by the pound Packaged in cylindrical clear plastic tubs with lid UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7, where X is the unit price of the container
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
1) Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Unsalted, Net Wt. 34 oz. (964g), packaged in a plastic tub with UPC 077890421314, packed 6 tubs per case 2) Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Unsalted, Net Wt. 11.5 oz. (326g), packaged in a plastic bag with UPC 077890421352, packed 12 bags per case
Mellace Family Brands California Inc
Publix Raspberry Coffee Cake, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), packaged in an aluminum foil tray and clear plastic clamshell lid with wraparound label, UPC 0-41415-54691-2, Distributed By Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Lakeland, FL 33802, packed 12 per case Case label reads, in part: Maple Walnut Coffee Cake, 12 units/14 oz. each, Net Wt. 10.5 LB (4.6 kg), UPC 100 41415 54591 2
The James Skinner LLC
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 27.6 oz.- 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)
Mondelez Global Llc
Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822
Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.
Product: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 700 g paper carton - 12/case UPC: 5201592020017. Frozen.
Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.
First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g
First & Last Tavern
Choceur Pecan Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark. Standup Pouch Bag. 5 oz. (142g). UPC: 4069365095829. Wholesale unit is split case, with 9 of each item per case.
Silvestri Sweets Inc dba Carousel Candies
Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup, Net Wt. 17 oz. (482g), packaged in a glass jar, UPC 810084612293, Made By: Lil' Turtles 504 North Ray Street, Baltic, Ohio 43804, packed 12 jars per case
Lil Turtles LLC
First & Last Tavern Puttanesca Sauce (olives, capers, hot peppers) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g
First & Last Tavern
Pain Away Herbal Supplement, Analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties, Wood Betony & White Willow in vegetable glycerin, packaged in a 4.5 oz. glass bottle or 9 oz. glass bottle, UPC 231946534537
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Choceur Cookie Butter Holiday Bark. Standup Pouch Bag. 5 oz. (142g). UPC: 4069365095690. Wholesale unit is split case, with 9 of each item per case.
Silvestri Sweets Inc dba Carousel Candies
First & Last Tavern Traditional Pasta Sauce (meat flavored) 26 FL OZ (1 lb., 10 oz) 737g
First & Last Tavern
Baby Soothe Herbal Supplement, Promotes rest, helps ease colic, upset stomach, and teething discomfort, Contains: Catnip, Chamomile, Vegetable Glycerin, water; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle
A New Life Herbs, LLC
Baby Allergy Herbal Supplement, Contains: Echinacea Purpurea, Oregon Grape Root, Dandelion & Burdock Root, Fenugreek, Ginger Root in vegetable glycerin; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 249953949282
A New Life Herbs, LLC
SENNA LEAVES F/C OG Item No: SEN15001 Net Wt: 44.75 Lbs Distributed By Whole Herb Company 19800 8th Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476 UPC 10031 44312
The Whole Herb Company, Inc.
Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
MAMTAKIM, Inc.
Food to Live brand ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF POWDER, packaged heat-sealed, resealable stand-up pouches in 8 oz, 1 lb., 2 lb., 4 lb., 8 lb., 16 lb., and 44 lb. bags; Ingredients: ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF POWDER; UPC: 8 oz - 840374833268 1 lb. - 840374812881 2 lb. - 840374813109 4 lb. - 840374810283 8 lb. - 840374833275 12 lb. - 840374812898 16 lb. - 840374812904 44 lb. - 840374833282
Lexunder Inc
Belevini KORUSHKA, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK, 20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
MAMTAKIM, Inc.
BaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder; Net Wt 4 oz/114G; Good Way Trading Group Inc 58-51 Maspeth Avenue Maspeth NY 11378; Product of China; Ingredients: Dried Cinnamon; UPC code: 4 897055 79940 1
Good Way Trading Group Inc
Chef brand Milk Pan 24cm
Shata Traders Inc.
Food to Live brand ORGANIC SUPERGREENS POWDER MIX, packaged heat-sealed, resealable stand-up pouches in 8 oz, 1 lb., 1.5 lb., 3 lb., 6 lb., 12 lb.; Ingredients: ORGANIC KALE; ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF; ORGANIC WHEAT GRASS; ORGANIC SPIRULINA UPC: 8 oz. - 810097461475 1 lb. - 810097461482 1.5 lb. - 810097461499 3 lb. - 810097461505 6 lb. - 810097461512 12 lb. - 810097461529
Lexunder Inc
Hollandia Dairy, Inc. 100% Appleberry Juice; Half Pint (236mL). UPC: 0 27495 03679 6
Hollandia Dairy, Inc.
Deep-brand Select Bhindi Cut Okra KEEP FROZEN a) Net Wt. 12 oz (340 g); b) Net Wt. 1 LB 8 oz. (24 oz.) (680 g); c) Net Wt. 2 LB (907 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Peas and Carrots KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 2 LB (907 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand Indian Kitchen Quick Cubes Ready For Cooking Green Chili of India Net Wt. 10 oz. (283 g) KEEP FROZEN
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Mixed Vegetables 4 way KEEP FROZEN a) Net Wt. 3.85 LB. (1.75 kg); b) Net Wt. 2 LB (907 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Tapioca (Cassava) Diced KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Sweet Corn KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 2 LB (907 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Garlic Cloves Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g) KEEP FROZEN
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container
Kosher First LLC
Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿ , formed frozen potatoes, 6/5lb bags per case, foodservice item, master case UPC 100 71179 00418 9. Distributed by Simplot Global Food, LLC, P.O. Box 9386, Boise, ID 83707
JR Simplot Company
Sticker label (for Loose Bulk - peppermint peaches): 4401
Moonlight Packing Corporation
Deep-brand Indian Kitchen Quick Cubes READY FOR COOKING Garlic of India KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 10 oz. (283 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Deep-brand PREMIUM Select Falsa KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g)
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
UPC 8 98429 00266 4 Peppermint Peach PROUCE OF U.S.A. 4 COUNT MIN. WT. 2.25 LBS MOONLIGHT PACKING CORPORATION REEDLEY, CA 93654
Moonlight Packing Corporation
Deep-brand Select Tindora Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g) KEEP FROZEN
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
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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.