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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

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FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Fresh Express Premium Slaw Salad Kit Honey Pecan 9.3 oz ., UPC 071279126036, Red and green cabbage, cauliflower stalks, mature kale, arugula

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Asian 13.7 oz., UPC 681131007047, Green & red cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Cherry Almond Gorgonzola 13.8 oz., UPC 681131148375, Green & red cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce, green onions & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Crisp Greens 12 oz., UPC 681131387552, Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, iceberg lettuce & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Fresh Express Chopped Kit Pomegranate 10.3 oz, UPC 071279309101, Red and green cabbage, kale, green leaf lettuce & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Fresh Express Veggie Spring Mix 7 oz., UPC 071279281049, Baby lettuce, carrots, red cabbage & radishes

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Little Salad Bar Southwest Chopped Salad Kit 12 oz., UPC 4099100087024, Green and red cabbage, green leaf lettuce, carrots & green onion

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Wholesome Pantry Organic Chopped Sesame Asian Salad Kit 10.9 oz., UPC 041190066308, Organic green cabbage, organic romaine Lettuce, organic radicchio, organic carrots & organic green onions

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Kale Pecan Cranberry 7 oz., UPC 681131221320, Kale

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Signature Farms Garden Salad, 12 oz, UPC 021130981359, Iceberg lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Tri-Color Cole Slaw 16 oz., UPC 681131387484, Green & red cabbage and carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Signature Farms Coleslaw 3 Color 14 oz., UPC 021130111691, Green & red cabbage and carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Avocado Ranch 9.5 oz., UPC 681131221528, Green & red cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce, radish & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Sunflower Bacon Crunch 22.1 oz., UPC 681131276535, Green & red cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce, green onions & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Giant Eagle Chopped Chipotle Cheddar Salad Kit 11.4 oz., UPC 030034923389, Cabbage and lettuce, carrots, and green onion

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Fresh Express Chopped Kit Southwest 11.5 oz, UPC 071279306025,(Canada UPC) 0 71279 30930 9, Red and green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, carrots & green onions

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Wholesome Pantry Organic Sesame Asian Salad Kit 13 oz., UPC 041190066292, Organic green cabbage, organic romaine Lettuce, organic radicchio, organic carrots & organic green onions

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Freshness Guaranteed Five Cheese Stuffed Shells Traditional Italian Ricotta Filled Shells with Marinara Sauce 10.76 ounces UPC 7874235174

Garland Ventures, LTD DBA Bally Plus

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Hy-Vee Garden Salad 12 oz., UPC 075450246742, Iceberg lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Jul 22, 2020

Garlic Shrimp Poke weighed and packed in plastic containers in the deli section per customer request. Cooked Shrimp is received in 10 lb. boxes.

HKH JVC LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Fresh Express Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp 11.1 oz, UPC 071279309064, (Canada UPC) 0 71279 30933 0, Iceberg lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Little Salad Bar Garden Salad 12 oz.,UPC 4099100082975, Iceberg lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Giant Eagle Life s Getting Fresher Fresh Garden Salad Blend 12 oz., UPC 030034923198, Iceberg lettuce, carrots & red cabbage

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Signature Farms Lettuce Shreds 8 oz., UPC 021130112180, Iceberg Lettuce

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag has UPC 0 70552 30303 4. The master case contains 12/32 oz. bags (net wt. 24 lbs.), identified as WinCo Foods Tater Bites WN420, 1 00 70552 30303 1. The 32 oz. retail package label is read in parts: "***Tater Bites, sharped, shredded potatoes ***INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***, SALT, CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATO, ONION POWDER, SPICE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO F

Lamb Weston Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Giant Eagle Chopped BBQ Ranch Salad Kit 11.3 oz., UPC 030034923303, Cabbage and lettuce, carrots, and green onion

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Little Salad Bar Sunflower Chopped Salad Kit 11.1 oz., UPC 4099100087901, Green and red cabbage, green leaf lettuce & carrots

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 22, 2020

Hy-Vee Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Salad 12.8 oz., UPC 075450247152, Green cabbage, romaine lettuce, carrots, cilantro & green onions

Fresh Express Incorporated

FDA Food Critical Jul 15, 2020

Fresh Express Chopped Kit SOUTHWEST TOTAL NET WT. 11.5 oz (326g) plastic bag. FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30602 5

Fresh Express Incorpated

FDA Food Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Blanxart 85% Nicaragua Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, packaged in paper packaging with internal foil wrapper. Net weight 4.4 oz (125 g). UPC 8 32924 00058 9. Product's label is read in parts: "***BLANXART 85% NICARAGUA ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE***Organic dark chocolate, Cocoa 85% minimum. Ingredients: cocoa, cane sugar, cocoa butter *** BB Chocolate Group, SA c/Tambor del Bruc 13 -17 08970 Sant Joan Desp¿, Spain *** Made in Spain ***Imported by: Culinary Collective Lynnwood, WA ***".

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Citrus Punch Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains 0% Juice UPC 4122081863

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

NORTH STAR TRADING COMPANY SWEET & SALTY CARAMEL TRAIL MIX NET WT 14OZ (396g) MANUFACTURED FOR YOUR MILITARY EXCHANGES BY FLAGSTONE FOODS, INC. SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 UPC 0 80948 63064 4

Flagstone Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Grape Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005176

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Coke Zero Sugar 20 oz UPC 049000040869

Coca Cola

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Fruit Punch Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005172

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Brill 30 lb. cases of 480 1.0 oz. chocolate chip with mini colored candy pieces frozen cookie dough, MDM # 10194626, Manufactured by Brill, Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM

Brill Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Dr Pepper 20 oz UPC 078000082401

Coca Cola

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Enlightened Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert, one Pint (473 ml). Case GTIN: 1-08-52109-33106-9. Item UPC:8-52109-33150-5. Produced exclusively for: Beyond Better Foods, LLC, Bronx, NY

Beyond Better Foods Llc

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Gordon Choice Imitation Crab Supreme Style, Net Wt 40 oz (2 lb 8 oz) Keep Frozen. UPC 93901-71212. For Distribution exclusively by Gordon Food Service Wyoming, MI 49509

Trident Seafoods Corporation

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

Hill Country Fare Pink Lemon Drink 1 GAL CONT. NET. 3.78L Contains < 1% Juice UPC 4122005174

He Butt

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Cherry Coke 20 oz UPC 049000018011

Coca Cola

FDA Food Critical Jul 8, 2020

7-Select Yogurt Pretzels Naturally Flavored Vanilla Crunchy Pretzel Covered in a Vanilla Yogurt NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) UPC 5254856657

Mount Franklin Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Dr Pepper Cherry 20 oz UPC 078000098402

Coca Cola

FDA Food Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Simply Nature Sweet Potato Bites, 12oz retail boxes variety pack, Expiration date 4/9/2022. Lot code R20AJ-01A.

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.

CPSC No agency class Jul 8, 2020

Lidl US Recalls Silvercrest Bread Makers Due to Electric Shock Hazard

FDA Food Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee and Chocolate with Oatmilk. Product is TetraPak Prisma Pak aseptic packaging. Keep refrigerated. Net 11 fl. oz (325 mL). UPC on the single unit is 8 55186 00688 5.

Stumptown Coffee Corp

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2020

NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted 8 oz retail bag UPC 733739071194 Item number 7119

NOW Health Group Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2020

"Radhuni Curry Powder, 400 grams (14.11 oz.)***Ingredients: Coriander, Tumeric, Chili, Bitsalt, Aniseed, Sodium Chloride, Garlic, Cumin, Bay leaf, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamon***Product of Bangladesh***Imported by New Hoque & Sons Inc., NY USA***"

New Hoque & Sons, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 1, 2020

Xi Zhi Liang Fruit Jelly Cups; 21.1oz (600g); packaged in pink, yellow, and blue plastic backpacks with numerous individual plastic jelly cups inside each backpack and a toy car in a pouch on the front of the plastic backpack; the product contains konjac powder

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 24, 2020

Captain Rusty's Smoked Mahi Dip, Made with real Mahi meat, Keep Refrigerated, 6 lb.

Captain Rusty's Seafood Products LLC

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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.