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 · 2026-10-01
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
Newest first · Page 177 of 511
Annie Chun's Japanese Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowl with Cooked Hokkien Noodles - Sweet & Tangy sauce with Bok choy and carrots. Noodles are in Opaque White Plastic bowl with paper sleeves. Net Wt. 7.8 oz. (221g) UPC: 7-65667-10387-6 Add 1 1/4 water and microwave on high for 90 seconds on high. Distributed by: CJ Foods America, Fullerton, CA
CJ Foods Inc., A Division of CJ America
Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Chocolate Fix; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497113
Paleonola Llc
Domino Premium Pure Cane Golden Light Brown Sugar, 50 LB bag, UPC 049200009727, Lots 50041 (Best By Jan 20, 2022), 50042 (Best By Jan 21, 2022), 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
C&H Pure Cane Sugar Golden Brown, 32 oz (2 LB) plastic bag, UPC 015800090038, Lots 50042 (Best By Jan 21, 2022) & 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Lotte Choco Pie Banana, 12 pack, 11.85 oz. (336 g) UPC: 8 45502 06140 7 Distributed by Lotte International America, Los Angeles, CA Product of Korea Contains Wheat, soy Egg Manufactured in a facility that also processes Almond, Peanut.
Lotte Int'l America Corp.
HY-VEE Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz (2 LB) plastic bag, UPC 075450055177, Lots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022) & 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Sierra Soups Pasta e Fagioli: All Natural Vegetarian Vegan (without pasta); Gluten Free (without pasta); Net Wt. 369 g , 13 oz. Packed in clear plastic bag. Pasta is contained in a separate plastic bag inside the package. Product of USA Sierra Foods Company, Fresno, CA 93711
Sierra Soups
Great Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz (2 LB) plastic bag, UPC 078742372211, Lots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022), 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022), 50045 (Best By Jan 24, 2022), 50046 (Best By Jan 25, 2022), 50047 (Best By Jan 26, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Paleonola Grain Free Granola; The Original; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497144
Paleonola Llc
SYSCO Classic Light Brown Cane Sugar, 25 LB bag, UPC 074865990301, Lots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022) & 50045 (Best By Jan 24, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Nature's Sunshine SmartMeal Nutritional Shake Mix; Natural Chocolate Flavor Net Wt. 1 lb. 3.5 oz. (555 Grams) UPC: 0 99904 03084 8 Product number: 6116 US3084 Distributed exclusively by: Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC
SYSCO Classic Light Brown Cane Sugar, 32 oz (2 LB) plastic bag, UPC 074865755368, Lots 50042 (Best By Jan 21, 2022) & 50051 (Best By Jan 27, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Domino Premium Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar, 16 oz (1 LB) box, UPC 049200056752, Lots 50045 (Best By Jan 24, 2022) & 50046 (Best By Jan 25, 2022)
Domino Foods Inc
Lotte Choco Pie Original, 12 pack 11.85 oz. (336 g) UPC: 8 801062 160709 Distributed by Lotte International America, Los Angeles, CA Product of Korea Contains: Wheat, soy, Egg. Manufactured in a facility that also processes Almond, Peanut.
Lotte Int'l America Corp.
Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Pina Colada; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 091037367808
Paleonola Llc
Nature's Sunshine SmartMeal Nutritional Shake Mix; Natural Vanilla Flavor Net Wt. 1 lb. 2 oz. (510 g) UPC: 0 99904 03085 5 Product number: 6116-US3085 Distributed by: Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 1655 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC
Nature's Sunshine CMapt M - Cmapt Mi- SmartMeal; Bahu bhbhi - Vanilla; 510 g UPC: 0 99904 03085 5 Product number: 6116-RU3085 6116-UA3085 Distributed in Russia and Ukraine - same label Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 2500 West Executive Parkway, Suite 100 Lehi, Utah 94043
Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC
Original El Milagro Corn/Maiz tortillas 30 count Net Wt. 26 Oz. (750g) Refrigerate After Purchase UPC 649619621178
El Milagro of Texas Inc.
Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Apple Pie; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497106
Paleonola Llc
Vegetarian Lasagna With Gluten-Free Pasta, New Seasons Market brand. Product is packaged in a grab "n" go aluminum containter with a clear dome lid, and labeled with a scale PLU label. UPC 252390 706998. The CORRECT label reads in part: "*** VEGETARIAN LASAGNA WITH GLUTEN-FREE PASTA***Filling: Marinara [crushed tomatoes***diced tomatoes***ricotta-cheese (pasteurized whey, cream and milk, vinegar, salt)***mozzarella-provolone blend***Parmesan cheese ***Gluten-free Pasta: White rice flour, pa
New Seasons Market LLC
35 lb. pail VANILLA XTRA SMOOTH BUTTERCREME FROSTING, MDM # 10203023, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Bourbon Flavored BBQ Sauce (12.8 oz Pack) 45 Packs/Case
Pepper Source, Ltd.
Hungry Root Dairy free Garlic Parm sauce, Packaged in 9 oz. polypropylene dip containers with lidding film and lid, packed in 24 count master cases. Distributed by Hungry Root Inc. NY, NY 10003
The Honest Stand
Taspen's Organics Respiratory Tea, sold in 2 oz packages
Green Water, LLC
40 lb. pail GLAZE 'N SHINE donut glaze, MDM # 10198587, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236
Suja Life LLC
Forest View Bakery Cheesecake with Poppy seeds in 18oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333860
Forest View Bakery
43 lb. pail GLOSSY WHITE ICING (1102507) donut icing, MDM # 10199098, Distributed by Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 1814 Ivy Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
CSM Bakery Products
14 lb. pail PINK DECORATING BUTTERCREME FROSTING, MDM # 10202860, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 12 pack/3Lbs. cartons UPC 087427438135, Item 1372617 Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Burger 10 pack/2.5 lb. cartons UPC 087427430757/Item 997176SF
Don Lee Farms
PS# 86293 Mississippi Mash BBQ Sauce 30 Packs/ 20.2 oz. Net WT 37.88 each Carton and PS# 86295 Mississippi Mash BBQ Sauce (20.2 oz. packs) 30 Packs/Case
Pepper Source, Ltd.
32 lb. pail SAFEWAY CREAM CHEESE ICING, MDM # 10203458, Distributed by Safeway Inc. PO Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009
CSM Bakery Products
Forest View Bakery Coffee Torte in 18oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333563
Forest View Bakery
PS# 79770 Smoky Honey BBQ Sauce packed in 275 gallons totes
Pepper Source, Ltd.
Suja Organic Tropical Dragon Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702238
Suja Life LLC
43 lb. pail WHITE 'N GLOSSY ICING donut icing, MDM # 10203280, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
3/8" diced IQF zucchini in 45 pound poly lined carton
Hart Freeze Pack, LLC
Forest View Bakery Kolaczki in 14oz plastic clam shell
Forest View Bakery
18 lb. pail SIMPLICIOUS CREAM CHEESE ICING 18#PL, MDM # 10202840, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
18 lb. pail READY ICE FUDGE ICING, MDM # 10202894, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
PS# 58021 Honey BBQ Sauce Sauce (AFP) packed in 9 - 275 gallon totes
Pepper Source, Ltd.
30 lb. cases of 480 1.0 oz frozen chocolate chip with mini colored candy pieces cookie dough, MDM # 10194626, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
30 lb. cases of 480 1.0 oz frozen chocolate chip cookie dough, MDM # 10194622, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Forest View Bakery Honey Cake in 18oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333570
Forest View Bakery
Forest View Bakery Cheesecake with chocolate dough in 20oz plastic clam shell UPC 745454333457
Forest View Bakery
Kroger Unbleached All Purpose Enriched Flour, 5 lb. bag. Bar code: 011110861660
Ardent Mills LLC
Suja Organic Mango Mojito Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702240
Suja Life LLC
45 lb. box SAFEWAY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREME BASE, MDM # 10201865, Distributed by Safeway Inc. PO Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009
CSM Bakery Products
22.5 lb. cases of 24 15 oz pouches CINNABON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING, MDM # 10236082, Manufactured by Brill Inc. Tucker, GA 30084 1 866 982 7455 OR BRILLINC.COM
CSM Bakery Products
Suja Organic Berry Zest Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702234
Suja Life 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.