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
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Cece's Veggie Co. brand Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth (11.5 oz, UPC 5228700653) packaged in a plastic tray
Veggie Noodle Co
Dierbergs Kitchen Housemade Deviled Egg Salad packaged in 12 OZ containers UPC 23282100000 and in bulk by pound containers UPC 23397300000
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Dry Garbanzo Beans are sold under different brands and described as follows: -Bulk 2000 lbs. Totes. -CBP brand 25# Paper Bags 035084321925. -FIESTA brand 25# Paper Bags 035084225070. -Home Pride brand 50# Paper Bags 035084225070. -WinCo 24/1 lbs Small Pack 070552704305.
Columbia Bean & Produce, Inc.
HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, UPC 8 12071 03555 9
Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case
EMESA FOODS CO
The 13 Bean Soup Mix product is distributed in 2000 lb. totes without a brand name. The 13 Bean Soup Mix product is also packaged 25 lb. paper bags and sold under brand Columbia Bean & Produce, item # 035084322328.
Columbia Bean & Produce, Inc.
Chef Salad Kit: 8lbs packaged in cardboard box
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Signature Crab Cake; Crab Cake with 2 oz Remoulade Sauce; 1 each; Oven ready tray; various package sizes; Keep Refrigerated
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas, sold under brand Bob's Red Mills, packaged into 25 oz Form & Fill Package or 25 oz Standup Package. 25 oz Form & Fill Package Package has UPC 039978004222. 25 oz Standup Package has UPC 039978114228
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Cobb Salad Kit: 8lbs packaged in cardboard box
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Royal Farms Barbecue Dipping Sauce, Net Wt. 1.5 OZ Distributed by Royal Farms, Baltimore MD packaged in plastic cups, 228 cups to a case.
Sauer Brands, Inc. - New Century
Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Mix Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box
Middlefield Original Cheese Coop
Garden Salad Kit: 7lbs packaged in cardboard box
Fresh Unlimited Inc
13 Bean Soup Mix is sold under Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Form & Fill (29 oz. and 822 gram), Standup Pouch (29 oz.), and Bulk Bags (25 lbs.) Product has the following UPC: UPC: 039978122513 UPC: 039978002518 UPC: 039978102515 (25 lb. bag) UPC: 039978302519 (distributed in Canada)
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Dierbergs Kitchen Salad Togo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad packaged in 10 oz containers UPC 2393393192
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Organic Cold brew BUDDY BREW COFFEE BOLT NITRO 10.5 oz. cans and 5 and 7.5 gallon kegs
Buddy Brew Coffee
Wegmans Crab Dip with Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese; Sold by the lb; Crab Dip with Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese; Size varies; Oven ready tray; Keep Refrigerated or Frozen
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Tobago Keys brand Coral Ridge Seafood Dipping Sauce 12 FL.OZ. (355 ml) and Peruvian Gold Grilling Sauce 12 FL.OZ (355 ml)
Endorphin Farms, Inc.
RTE bacon and eggs 3.6 oz package
Cheesewich Factory
Dierbergs Kitchen House Made Creamy Red Potato Salad packaged in 12 OZ containers UPC 23116800000, and in bulk by pound containers UPC 23492000000
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Hannaford brand Grilled Salmon meal with cooked brown rice, quinoa blend, broccoli florets, cooked white rice, fire roasted edamame, garlic and herb butter, bell pepper, roasted corn and carrots, Net Wt. 12.8 OZ (363g)
Taylor Farms New England, Inc.
Dierbergs Kitchen Salad Togo Classic Ham & Turkey Chef Salad packaged in 9 oz containers UPC 2393393216 and 16 oz containers UPC 2393393217
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Seafood Lobster Dip; Wegmans Lobster Dip, Sold by the lb; Unit size varies; Oven ready tray; Package size varies; Keep Refrigerated or Frozen
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Stop and Shop brand Grilled Salmon meal with cooked brown rice, quinoa blend, broccoli florets, cooked white rice, fire roasted edamame, garlic and herb butter, bell pepper, roasted corn and carrots, Net Wt. 12.8 OZ (363g)
Taylor Farms New England, Inc.
Butler's Dark Chocolate with Irish Whisky, 3.52oz bar, UPC 8 44984 17619 7, 10 units per case
Gourmet International Ltd.
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box
Middlefield Original Cheese Coop
GREY GHOST BAKERY scratch-made cookies LEMON SUGAR NET WT 1.4 OZ (40 G), UPC 8 53152 00308 1 , 4 OZ (113 G) UPC 8 53152 00332 6 & 8 OZ (225 G) UPC 8 53152 00307 4 GREY GHOST BAKERY 1750 SIGNAL POINT RD, STE 2A CHARLESTON, SC 29412
TFI Holding dba Grey Ghost Bakery
Nestle Toll House Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bar (16.5oz), UPC 050000062195
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar (16oz), UPC 050000622634
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Fall'n Leaves Cookie Dough (16oz), UPC 050000415083
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Sugar Cookie Bar (16.5oz), UPC 050000622443
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
M&M's Everyday Cookie Dough (14oz), UPC 050000417353
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Simply Fresh brand MiniMeals2Go Avocado Toast (6.75 OZ) ready-to-eat snack packs
Five Star Gourmet Foods of Florida
Nestle Toll House Monster Munch (16oz), UPC 050000931361
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Bar (16.5oz), UPC 050000622313
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
M&M's Holiday Cookie Dough (14 oz), UPC 050000881697
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
MADAME SARAH brand DJON DJON dried mushrooms; NET WEIGHT 1.76oz (50g); PRODUCT OF HAITI; INGREDIENTS: DRIED DJON DJON MUSHROOMS; DISTRIBUTED BY: HORIZON VERT PURE, LLC
Horizon Vert Pure Llc
Nestle Toll House Triple Chip Cookie Dough Bar (16oz), UPC 050000856237
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Simply Delicious Nestle Toll House Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (18oz), UPC 050000212675
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Peanut Butter Cookie Bar (16oz), 050000005079
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Mini Chocolate Chip Bar (16.5oz), UPC 050000622429
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Plant Based WayFare Butterscotch Pudding Organic Dairy Free, Item #1223. Net wt. 4 oz. There are 4/4 oz. cups per pack with cardboard overwrap. UPC 845681000372.
Wayfare Health Foods LLC
Pro2Snax To The Max snack tray containing Sweet Gala Apples, Hard Boiled Egg, White Cheddar Cheese, and Dried Cranberries & Almonds. Item # 1-4550-6. Net Wt. 7.35 oz (208g) UPC 6 49632-00148 3 Keep Refrigerated.
Reichel Foods Inc.
Pro2Snax To The Max snack tray containing Sliced Apples, Hard Boiled Egg, Mild Cheddar Cheese, and Dried Cranberries & Cashews. Item # 1-4555-6. Net Wt. 7.35 oz (208g) UPC 6 49632-00149 0 Keep Refrigerated.
Reichel Foods Inc.
Simply Delicious Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (18oz), UPC 050000688760
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Simply Fresh brand MiniMeals2Go Protein Pack (8.25 OZ) ready-to-eat snack packs
Five Star Gourmet Foods of Florida
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Chub (30oz), UPC 050000274444
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Pinch of Grinch Cookie Dough (14oz), UPC 050000896639
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House White Chip Macadamia Nut (16oz), UPC 050000009237
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks; Frozen Thunnus Albacares; Net Wt.: 20 lbs. 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed packed steaks distributed Globally by: Global Protein Group, Irvine, CA
Sym-Pac International Inc
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.