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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Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Tub (80oz), UPC 050000009343
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Chub (16.5 oz), UPC 050000622399
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Lovers Club Tub (80oz), UPC 050000795871
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
M&M's Ghouls Mix (14oz), UPC 050000837335
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
NANCY ADAMS DARK CHOCOLATE Graham Crackers, NET WT 7.5 OZ (212G); UPC 618645275860; packaged in a brown paper bag with a clear window
Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.
Simply Delicious Nestle Toll House Sugar Cooke Dough (18oz), UPC 050000289806
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Frozen II Sugar Cookie Dough (14oz), UPC 050000682362
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Ultimate Chocolate Chip Lovers (16oz), UPC 050000009268
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Plant Based WayFare Vanilla Pudding Organic Dairy Free, Item #1221. Net wt. 4 oz. There are 4/4 oz. cups per pack with cardboard overwrap. UPC 845681000358.
Wayfare Health Foods LLC
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Tub (36oz), UPC 050000622641
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Nestle Toll House Ultimate Turtle Delight Cookie Bar (16oz), UPC 050000009282
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Quesillo Salvadoreno Para Pupusa Salvadorean String Cheese; 1 lb.
Limena, LLC
Plant Based WayFare Chocolate Pudding Organic Dairy Free, Item #1222. Net wt. 4 oz. There are 4/4 oz. cups per pack with cardboard overwrap. UPC 845681000365.
Wayfare Health Foods LLC
SimplySafe Sesame Seed Hulled; 49lbs bag; Lot #PBAT10025110
Bay State Milling Co.
Hannaford brand Macaroni and Cheese, NET WEIGHT 12 OZ (340g); KEEP REFRIGERATED; UPC: 0 4126821062 6; Heating Instructions: Microwave: Remove lid. Heat for 3 minutes or until temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let stand for 2 minutes and serve.
R. Walters Limited dba Meninno Brothers Foods
Nestle Toll House Holiday Chocolate Chip Tree Sprinkles (16oz), UPC 050000279852
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Mrs. Condies Salad Company's Honey Bear Small Party Platter containing Ranch Dressing dip,3.5 lbs.
Mrs. Condies Salad Company, Incorporated
Chef Pierre 37 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie, in foil pie pan with dome lid, frozen, 4 pies per wholesale case, with SKU number 09368 and UPC number 032100093682
SARA LEE FROZEN FOODS
Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water; Net Wt. 3.75 oz. (106g) UPC 0 48000 00707 0 18 Individual items per case Ingredient: Sardines, water, salt. Distributed by Chicken of the Sea International, San Diego, CA Product of Poland.
CHICKEN OF THE SEA
Great Value Macadamia Nuts 4 oz. pouch with UPC CODE: 078742309422 packaged in a cello bag, 6 per case
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
Classic Lays potato chips 2 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 42054; Classic Lays potato chips 8 oz. UPC 28400 19914; Classic Lays potato chips 10 oz. UPC 28400 64549; Classic Lays potato chips 15 1/4 oz. UPC 28400 64474; Classic Lays potato chips 15 7/8 oz. UPC 28400 11087 all packaged in flexible plastic bags
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Trader Joe's 8pc Tempura Shrimp Crunch Roll, 8.5oz, SKU 513289
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Suantianyangmei Waxberry, 8.11 OZ (230g) clear plastic containers, UPC 6948576407226 and 3.12.2020 stamped on the box
Lin's Waha International Corp.
Okami brand 8pc Supreme Sampler, SKU 28112
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's 8pcs Regular California Roll, 8oz, SKU 00348997T
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's 10oz Banh Mi Style Salad w/ Tofu, SKU 614719
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's Shrimp Spring Rolls 7oz, SKU 908795
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Wild Harvest Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt 5 lb. (2.26 kg) in paper bags, UPC 7 11535 50915 8, 8 bags per case.
Ardent Mills LLC
White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers, UPC 8298801106 (6pk Jalapeno Cheeseburger)
White Castle Intl
Trader Joe's 8pcs Spicy California Roll, 8oz, SKU 00348966T
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's 8pcs Smoked Salmon Philly Roll, SKU 603775
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's 8pcs Brown Rice California Roll, 8oz, SKU 909822
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's 8.4oz Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl, SKU 603751
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
R.H. Macys & Co. Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, in 10oz metal tin, UPC 788709600317
Ferris Coffee and Nut Company, Inc.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Trader Joes Queso Fundido 16oz, SKU 646574
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc Salmon Philly Roll, SKU 28113
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 25pcs Sushi Platter, SKU 28200
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc Spicy California Roll, SKU 28102
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami 8pc SEAFOOD COMBO 6 SURIMI 2 EBI SHRIMP, SKU 28262
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc California Roll, SKU 28101
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc Supreme Combo, SKU 28111
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc Supreme California Roll, SKU 28103
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Okami brand 8pc Supreme California Roll, SKU 28103
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
Trader Joe's Tofu Spring Rolls 7oz, SKU 921510
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
White Castle Sliders - The Original Slider Hamburgers
White Castle Intl
Bingtangyangmei Waxberry, 8.11 OZ (230g) clear plastic containers, UPC 6948576407219 and date 02.13.2020 stamped on the box
Lin's Waha International Corp.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Okami brand 8pc Spicy Supreme California Roll, SKU 28104
Fuji Food Products, Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring food? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
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.