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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The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED COLUMBIA*** Net Weight 32 ounces *** The ESSENTIAL BAKING Company***INGREDIENTS: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Rye Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Barley Malt *** Our products are made in a bakery that uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy and tree nuts ***".
Essential Baking Company, The
Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix. Salad and topping Net Wt.7.7 OZ (218g), Dressing Net 2.2 FL OZ (65ml), Total Net Wt. 10 OZ (283g), Thoroughly Washed, Perishable/Keep Refrigerated.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
12", 10" Pressed Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
La Sonorense, Inc.
Simply Nature Organic Red Split Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299507
Aldi Inc
Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299514
Aldi Inc
Optavia, Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal . 1.13 oz./ 32 g pouch, Multi-layer Kraft paper/aluminum pouches, Seven pouches per carton
Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. t/a Medifast
14", 10" Hand Stretched Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
La Sonorense, Inc.
TAINY BOCTOKA DRY FRUITS MIX COMPOT APPLE; Assorted dried fruits; NET WT 17.63 oz (500g) clear plastic package
Royal International Trading Inc.
16", 14", 13", 12", 10", 5" Hand Stretched Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
La Sonorense, Inc.
XinXing Dried Plum, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.(150g)
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 248529 for soup sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of various weight and 246691 for soup sold in clear plastic bags weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz.
Whole Foods Market
7075931 Flounder Stuffed W/ Seafood FRZN, Net Wt LBS 15.00 (6.80 KG), 20 packages per case
Freedman Food Service, Inc dba Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston
5.5 oz cans of Ocean Spray Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.
Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa NET WT 3.5 oz.(100g)
Tops Markets Inc.
7126763 Flounder Stuffed W/ Seafood FRZN, Net Wt LBS 3.00 (1.36 KG), 4 packages per case
Freedman Food Service, Inc dba Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston
Homestead Creamery Unsalted Butter. 0.45 lb. net weight. 1 unit per package, cellophane wrap
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
Lake Champlain CHOCOLATES, COIN DARK BULK ORG, NET WT 48 OZ (1.3 kg), APPROX 186 PIECES, INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA POWDER (PRESSED WITH ALKALI), AND VANILLA POWDER) MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, PEANUTS, SOYBEAN, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT
Champlain Chocolate Company
Enoki Mushroom; 7.5oz (200g); UPC #831211204181; packed in clear plastic bag with green label; imported from Green Co. located in Korea; distributed from February 15th, 2020 to March 5th, 2020.
H & C Food Inc.
DION DION DRIED MUSHROOMS, Product Origin from Haiti, Net Wt. 1/4 oz
DANA USA Corp.
Roasted/Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts; Net Wt. 10 oz./284 g, Clear plastic container UPC 65143370994 Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Pecan Halves, Macadamia Nuts, Canola Oil, salt. Contains Tree nuts (Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans). May contain Shell or Fragments. Product of USA. Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA
DSD Merchandisers, Inc.
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a blend of red split, black and green lentils, labeled Gluten-Free, packaged in stand up resealable pouch, 12 oz. (340 g), UPC 6 79948 10006 8. The product's label is read in parts: "*** Gluten-Free *** ORGANIC LENTIL TRIO ***Red Split, Green and Black Lentils *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC RED LENTILS, ORGANIC GREEN LENTILS, AND ORGANIC BLACK LENTILS*** LENTILS ARE FROM USA AND/OR CANADA*** Packed in the USA ***Distributed by: Natures
Global Juices & Fruits LLC
Amy's Kitchen gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna, UK Microwave or oven bake - keep frozen Item # 000374, UPC 0 042272 003747 net weight 255g Amy's Kitchen Bedford MK
Amys Kitchen Inc
Audrey's Chia Cookies Chocolate Chip, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007003, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Health Harvest, LLC
PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808
The Kroger Co
Audrey's Chia Cookies Almond, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007027, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Health Harvest, LLC
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
Audrey's Chia Cookies Peanut Butter, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007034, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Health Harvest, LLC
Fresh Salmon; Brand names : Bakka, Superior, Scottish Canada, Ocean Quality, Norway. Refrigerate Unit size: 10-12 lbs., 14-16 lbs., 16-18 lbs., 18-20 lbs,; packed in Styrofoam box; 2 pieces, 3 pieces or 4 pieces in the box.
MIN JIANG FOOD STORE INC DBA KOI KOI TRADING
Whole Foods Vodka Sauce, 6-16 oz. containers.
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY in 16 oz. (10 bags per case) and 48 oz. bags (6 bags per case). UPC: 0001111079120
The Kroger Co
Audrey's Chia Cookies Lemon, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007010, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Health Harvest, LLC
NATURAL GROCERS ALMOND CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087236088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, CO 80228
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Guan's Enoki Mushrooms; Net Weight 200 g - 7.05 oz. UPC: 8 59267007013 Product Number:50130 Product of Korea, Keep refrigerated Distributed by Guan's Mushroom Co. Los Angeles, CA Package is clear plastic top with Guan's logo, green bottom with Enoki Mushroom in English, Korean and French
Forest Mushroom Food Inc.
Sushi Ebi Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp; Tray +0.498 pounds; 20 individual trays per case Distributed by AFC Distribution Corp. Rancho Dominguez, CA
Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp
NATURAL GROCERS PEANUT CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087562088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, CO 80228
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Meijer Mixed Nuts with Peanuts & Sea Salt 16 Oz UPC: 7-19283-80863-9
Meijer Inc.
Food You Feel Good About Brand, Salmon Teriyaki, Oven Safe
Raw Seafoods Inc.
Food You Feel Good About, Ginger Salmon, Oven Safe
Raw Seafoods Inc.
HUANGFUSHANZHEN; Dried Mushroom; Net Weight: 170G/6 OZ; Ingredient: Dried Mushroom; PRODUCT OF CHINA; SOLE AGENT: TIFFANY FOOD CORP; UPC: 6 943153 804047
Tiffany Food Corp.
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray; 12 clamshells per case Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
Driscoll's Inc.
Case Label: Rice Dirty Mix Comp 24-17.9 oz bags/case, PACKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR: BR 9432 SOUTHERN PINE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273. Bag Label: Bojangles Complete Dirty Rice Mix Net Wt: 17.9 oz bags
Mcclancy Seasoning Company
Pure Planet Organic Parasite Cleanse; Net Wt. 174g Glass Jar; Finished Product Item # 52700 Manufactured and Distributed by: Pure Planet, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Southern Sisters Gourmet Cheddar Garlic Biscuits, Net Wt 16 oz (453.6 g)
Southern Sisters Gourmet
WinCo Foods frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries), item# 107412, packaged in polyethylene bags. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. Net weight 16 oz (1 lb or 454 g). UPC 70552 30522. Net weight 32 oz (2 lb or 907 g). UPC 70552 30512. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo FOODS*** Berry Medley***strawberries, blackberries, raspberries $ blueberries***KEEP FROZEN***".
Winco Foods Llc
Enoki Mushroom; Product of Korea; Net Wt. 7.05 oz., (200 g) UPC: 7 426852 625810 The Enoki is packaged in a clear film, bottom portion will be a green back group. With Enoki Mushroom in Orange letters, under that will be Product of Korea, 7.05 oz / 200g Sun Hong Foods, Inc. 1105 W. Oylmpic Blvd. Montebello, CA 90604 Codes on outside of box: This is what the Korea Broker H&P told us Outside the Box - PRODUCT OF KOREA Exporter Year Item Area Grower 01 10 09
Hong Bin Foods LLC
Green Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379116 24 fl oz UPC 860322002218 The label is read in parts: "***GREEN POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Tomatillo, Poblano, Serrano, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.
Proxy Foods LLC
Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Southern Sisters Gourmet Apple Crisp mix
Southern Sisters Gourmet
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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.