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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 174 of 511

FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate May 20, 2020

Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612

Middle East Bakery, Inc.

FDA Food Low May 20, 2020

Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Low May 20, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate May 13, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate May 13, 2020

Simply Nature Organic Red Split Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299507

Aldi Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 13, 2020

Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299514

Aldi Inc

FDA Food Critical May 13, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate May 13, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical May 13, 2020

TAINY BOCTOKA DRY FRUITS MIX COMPOT APPLE; Assorted dried fruits; NET WT 17.63 oz (500g) clear plastic package

Royal International Trading Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 13, 2020

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.

FDA Food Low May 6, 2020

XinXing Dried Plum, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.(150g)

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc

FDA Food Critical May 6, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate May 6, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate May 6, 2020

5.5 oz cans of Ocean Spray Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 6, 2020

Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa NET WT 3.5 oz.(100g)

Tops Markets Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 6, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical May 6, 2020

Homestead Creamery Unsalted Butter. 0.45 lb. net weight. 1 unit per package, cellophane wrap

Homestead Creamery, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 29, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Apr 29, 2020

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.

FDA Food Low Apr 22, 2020

DION DION DRIED MUSHROOMS, Product Origin from Haiti, Net Wt. 1/4 oz

DANA USA Corp.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 22, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808

The Kroger Co

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)

Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Apr 15, 2020

Whole Foods Vodka Sauce, 6-16 oz. containers.

Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 15, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

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.

FDA Food Critical Apr 8, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Meijer Mixed Nuts with Peanuts & Sea Salt 16 Oz UPC: 7-19283-80863-9

Meijer Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Food You Feel Good About Brand, Salmon Teriyaki, Oven Safe

Raw Seafoods Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Food You Feel Good About, Ginger Salmon, Oven Safe

Raw Seafoods Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 8, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 8, 2020

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

FDA Food Low Apr 1, 2020

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.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Southern Sisters Gourmet Cheddar Garlic Biscuits, Net Wt 16 oz (453.6 g)

Southern Sisters Gourmet

FDA Food Moderate Apr 1, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Apr 1, 2020

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

FDA Food Moderate Apr 1, 2020

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

FDA Food Critical Apr 1, 2020

Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.

International Sprout Holding Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Southern Sisters Gourmet Apple Crisp mix

Southern Sisters Gourmet

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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.