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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 Mar 18, 2020

Meijer Chicken Cobb Salad 10.75oz. in Clear plastic, sectioned, container; UPC 71928367932

Meijer

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

William R Hill brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Profile Food Ingredients, 10# Choc Dairy Pwd PFI-1010, packaged in 50 lb bags.

International Food Products Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Good Source brand Soup Base Beef, Item #41060, in 35 lb. pails.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Dairy House Ingredients Systems, Anti-Sticking Starch Blend #9400-50 (501876) packaged in 50 lb bags

International Food Products Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Riverside brand Brown Gravy, Item #35186, in 14 oz. metallic pouches, 48 pouches per case.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

MJ Kellner brand Milk Replacer, Vegan, Soy Based, Item #80286, in 22.7g, metallic pouch, 300 pouches per case

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Siete Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas Net Wt 15 oz (423g) 6 count UPC 865336000083 packaged in flexible plastic

GARZA FOOD VENTURES

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion, Tomato Puree, Green Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Ghost Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Dehydrated Cilantro. UPC 7 11381 32738 8. BEST BY 23MAY2021. Packaged in 16 oz. glass jars with brushed silver lid.

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Butterfly Shrimp 16/20, 50 lb. cases

Les Chateaux De France

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Shaver Foods brand Gravy Chicken, Item #35213, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef, Item #35089, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

American Bounty brand Icing Mix Vanilla, Item #32595, in 5 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Good Source brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41535, in 35 lb. pails.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2020

Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 OZ pouch (24 pouches per case)

McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center

FDA Food Critical Mar 18, 2020

Shearer's Yellow tortilla chips, round Mini and Restaurant sizes, packaged in clear film pillow bags in the following weights: 1oz (100 count per case), 1.5oz (72 count per case), 2oz (60 count per case), and a bulk case16oz bags (10 count per case)

Shearer'S Snacks

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

National Food Group brand Soup Base Vegetable, Item #42526, in 40 lb. paper bags.

Tova Industries Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

GREAT VALUE¿ Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs. Sold as individual bags on a unitized 1/2 pallet 78 bags to a 1/2 pallet.

Domino Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Dairy House Ingredients Systems, Chocolate Dairy Powder, 13# 50-91-0089, (501761) 39 packaged in 39 lb bags

International Food Products Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, Single 10 lb. package, 156 paper bags on 2 1/2 CHEP pallets

Maryland Packaging, LTD.

CPSC No agency class Mar 18, 2020

Belle Chemical Recalls Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement

Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.

FDA Food Low Mar 11, 2020

Driscoll's Raspberries- 6 oz. clamshell container 12 x 6 oz. per crate and 6 x 12 x 6 oz. (2 - 6 oz. attached clamshells) per crate UPC: 7 15756 10001 9 Product of Mexico

Driscoll's Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Glow flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch

Blendtopia Products, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Horn Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 33579

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 48454

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2020

Pure Dent¿ B700 Food Corn Starch packaged in 50 lb bags

Grain Processing Corporation

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Immunity flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch

Blendtopia Products, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2020

Michele s Granola, MOM s Salted Maple Pecan Granola, 4 Cases of 12-12 oz. stand up pouches.

Michele's Granola LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Detox flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch

Blendtopia Products, LLC

FDA Food Low Mar 11, 2020

Sticky Fingers Bakeries Gluten-Free Scones, Quick & Easy Mix, Meyer Lemon; Net Wt. 14 oz. (0.875 LBS) 396.9g. In Ingredient list: Lemon Flavored Pieces {sugar, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron Thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Sticky Fingers Bakeries, Santa Fe Springs, CA Product of USA

Custom Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Marble Bundt Cake sold by the slice packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 45162

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ potato chips -17 oz. UPC: 0-11110-03201-0

Saratoga Potato Chips LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Chocolate Fudge Mini Bundt Cake sold by the slice packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 21287

Whole Foods Market

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Premiere Choice 3lb. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, item 412, Net Wt. 48 oz (1360g) UPC 6 98240 00412 6. Made by: Club's Choice Fundraising, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Choice Products LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 11, 2020

Aminature L-Cysteine HCl Anhydrous 100 mesh 25KG DRUM

Cj Haide (Ningbo) Biotech Co., Ltd

FDA Food Critical Mar 11, 2020

Blendtopia Superfood Smoothie Kit Strength flavor, 7 oz flexible pouch

Blendtopia Products, LLC

FDA Drug Low Mar 11, 2020

Discount Drug Mart, Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg /Antihistamine, Indoor/Outdoor Allergies, 24 Hour, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 53943-192-04, UPC Code 0-93351-03069-7; b) 45 tablets per bottle, NDC 53943-192-06, UPC Code 0-93351-03070-3, Distributed by: Drug Mart -Food Fair, 211 Commerce Drive, Medina, OH 44256.

AAA Pharmaceutical, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

Deep-fried Donut (Banh Tieu) 3.2-ounce package in clear plastic bag, no UPC, no brand. Product is labeled in part, "BANH TIEU***Ingredients: bread flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, sesame seed, water, shortening oil.***Lanvin French Bakery***".

Lanvin French Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

Coburn Farms Snackers, Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews, 3 Pack, Net Wt 4.5 oz (127.5g) 3-1.5 oz (42.5g) packs, Keep Refrigerated. UPC 51933-36243. Distributed By: Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd., Earth City, MO 63045

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 4, 2020

Foodservice item, Norpac Catalog Number 08099, frozen FLAV-R-PAC Roasted Spicy Potatoes O'brien, 6/40 oz. (2.5 lbs.) clear poly bags per case. Master Case # 100488000080997. The affected product was packaged in a clear poly bags and has no label. The affected product's master case white label is read in parts: "***FLAV-R-PAC ***ROASTED SPICY POTATOES O'BRIEN *** KEEP FROZEN *** 6/40 oz. Polybags***48800 08099***".

PNW Veg Co LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

Domino Premium Pure Cane Medium Brown Sugar, 50 LB bag, UPC 049200009727, Lots 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022) & 50045 (Best By Jan 24, 2022)

Domino Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 4, 2020

chef's recipe MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP NET WT 16 OZ (1LB) 454g PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC 1 61088 80363 0

Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.

FDA Food Low Mar 4, 2020

Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toque Sabor a Chocolate; Vainilla Flavor Contenido Neto 510 g UPC: 0 99904 61532 8 Product number: 6116-MX61532 Importado y Distribuido por: Nature's Sunshine Products de Mexico, S.A. de C. V. Periferico Sur 426, Arenal de Guadalupe, Tlalpan, C.P. 14389, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC

FDA Food Low Mar 4, 2020

Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Pumpkin Pie; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497137

Paleonola Llc

FDA Food Low Mar 4, 2020

Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Maple Pancake; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497120

Paleonola Llc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

1. Boars Head Fresh Mozzarella Ball, 8oz. 2. Losurdo Fresh Caprese Log Mozzarella, 6 lbs. 3. Piancone Fresh Mozzarella Loaf, 3 lbs. and 6 lbs.

Losurdo Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

terra ingredients - Organic Gold Flax and Organic Brown Flax, 50 pound bags & 2,000 lbs. Totes

Terra Ingredients, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 4, 2020

Deep-fried Bread (Banh Gio Chao Quay) 6-ounce package in clear plastic bag, no UPC, no brand. Product is labeled in part, "BANH GIO CHAO QUAY***Ingredients: bread flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, vegetable oil, water.***Lanvin French Bakery***".

Lanvin French Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Mar 4, 2020

Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and 2 lb bags, UPC 8 90523 00072 0 and 8 90523 00084 3

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc.

FDA Food Low Mar 4, 2020

Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Mezcla en polvo a base de proteina de soya enriquecida con vitaminas y minerals; Vainilla Plastic HDPE jar Contenido Neto 510 g UPC: 0 80030910217 Product number: 6116-GE3091 Elaborado por: Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 1655 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Pro-Form Manufacturing 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.