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
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 · 2026-10-01
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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CFS Breader W/More Cracker, Item Number 30753301.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Scallopini Batter, Item Number 30753225.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Conch Fritter Mix, Item Number 30753256.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
CFS Batter Mix, Item Number 30753258.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Spicy Breader, Item Number 30753198.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Batter Mix, Item Number 30753221.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Batter Mix, Item Number 30753149.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Homestyle Breader, Item Number 30753347.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
The Cookie Dough Cafe - Chocolate chip chilled gourmet edible cookie dough; 1.6 oz bars, packaged in plastic wrappers, 16 bars per wholesale case. UPC: 850947006418
The Cookie Dough Cafe
Ultimate Batter/Breader, Item Number 30753158.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Breader, Item Number 30753219.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Cajun Catfish Breader, Item Number 30753193.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Breader, Item Number 30753152.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Batter Mix, Item Number 30753182.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Amy's Bowls - Broccoli & Cheddar Bake; Net Wt. 9.5 oz. (269g) Perishable - Keep Frozen. Microwave or regular oven. UPC: 0 42272 00811 7 Amy's kitchen Inc., P.O. Box 7129, Petaluma, CA 94955 INGREDIENTS: RICE PASTA (ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, RICE STARCH, ORGANIC SOY FLOUR), ORGANIC LOWFAT MILK, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR
Amys Kitchen Inc
CKN Tender Batter/Breader, Item Number 30753269.43, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Breader W/Soy, Item Number 30753180.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Pork Fritter Breader, Item Number 30753212.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Hot & Spicy Batter NPHO, Item Number 30753342.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
BATTER G3665, Item Number G3665.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI
Kerry, Inc
Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild, Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, Distributed by Winco Foods, LLC, Boise, ID, UPC 0 70552 90126 1
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Shirakiku FISH CAKE GOBO MAKI SK F: 20/ 150G, Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 5 pcs. UPC 07441092550 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Shirakiku FISH CAKE IKA MAKI SK F; 20/ 150G, Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 4 pcs. UPC 074410925567 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Shirakiku FISH CAKE AGE BALL SK F; 20/ 150G; Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 15 pcs. UPC 074410925574 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Shirakiku FISH CAKE BOUTEN SK F 20/ 150G, Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 7 pcs. UPC 074410925253 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 OZ, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR. UPC 0 78742 24572v0
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
"DEEP***GOLDEN RAISINS***NET WT***198g/7oz***DEEP FOODS, INC. UNION, NJ 07083"
Deep Foods Inc
48534 MDM 10200921, Natural and Artificial Lemon Flavored Poppy Seed Muffin, pre - deposited - unbaked - keep frozen, UPC 10035074485344, Net Wt. 25.3 lbs, Manufactured by CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc. Tucker, GA
Brill, Inc., a CSM Bakery Solutions Company - Atlanta Ingredients
Buffalo Burgers ( 100% Pure Canadian Bison Meat ), Net Weight 16 oz. (1 lb ) 4 - 113 g Patties - individually frozen / per container / Box
Northfork Bison Distributions Inc.
HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, H-E-B San Antonio TX UPC 0 41220 79609 0
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Shirakiku FISH CAKE OHBAN AGE SK F; 20/ 150G; Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 1 pc UPC 074410925277 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Shirakiku FISH CAKE SATSUMA AGE SK F; 20/ 150G; Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 4 pcs. UPC 0744109925598 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Sunchy Malta Pasteurized Non-Alcoholic Cereal Beverage in 7oz bottles 4 or 6/pack
Sunshine Bottling Co, Inc.
48533 MDM 10200917, Double Dutch Muffin, pre - deposited - unbaked - keep frozen, UPC 10035074485337, Net Wt. 25.3 lbs, Manufactured by CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc. Tucker, GA
Brill, Inc., a CSM Bakery Solutions Company - Atlanta Ingredients
Shirakiku FISH CAKE IWASHI TEN SK F 20/150 g; Net WT. 5.29 oz. Keep frozen, 7 pcs. UPC 074410925246 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Williams Original Chili Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 OZ, Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS, UPC 0 41149 01100 7
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Organic Asian Sesame Ginger packets, 2.95 oz
Hyde & Hyde Inc
Shirakuku FISH CAKE MINCH BALL SK F; 20/ 150G; Net Wt. 5.29 oz. Keep Frozen, 9 pcs. Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA UPC 074410925260
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Tainy Vostoka brand Assorted Dry Fruits-Apple, net wt. 17.63 oz. (500gram) in clear plastic package marked with container code #21 01 19 SS and UPC #4605932006197.
Euphoria Fancy Food, Inc.
Williams Ingredients, Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning, Net Wt. 50 lb, Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash Diced. 12 oz. (340 g) plastic bag UPC: 605806138010; Item number BNC101101 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA
Growers Express S
Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash Cubed. 32 oz. (2 lbs.) (907 g) plastic bag UPC: 605806138218; Item number BNC102101 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA
Growers Express S
Macaroni and Cheese packaged in 4 lb plastic bags, 12 bags per case, frozen
Diversified Foods and Seasonings LLC
Green Giant Fresh Ramen Soup Bowl; Butternut squash, Cauliflower, Carrots, Onions & Broccoli. Asian Inspired Seasoning and Roasted Edamame 7.4 oz.(209.8 g) plastic bag UPC:605806027864 ; Item number MXC183104 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA
Growers Express S
Bento Express Fully Cooked Pink Salmon in a Teriyaki Sauce with Snow Peas, Garnished with Sesame Seeds. Served on Steamed White Rice, UPC Code: 670452710149
Bento Sushi
Growers Express Cauliflower Florets 3 lb. plastic bag - Foodservice UPC: 190627-405616; Item numberCAC102102 Peak Cauliflower Florets 3 lb. plastic Bag - foodservice UPC: 190628-405842, Item Number CAC102105 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Growers Express S
Truly Good Foods Edamame Beans Roasted and Salted 7 oz. (198g) plastic clam shell DISTRIBUTED BY TRULY GOOD FOODS, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 UPC 0 94184 56100 6
Tropical Nut & Fruit Company
Trader Joe's Zucchini Spirals 10.5 oz. (298 g). plastic bag UPC: 634908 Item number BMSC104106; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Growers Express S
Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts 2 lb. . (454 g). plastic bag UPC: 605806028076; Item number BSC100103 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Growers Express S
Signature Farms, Cauliflower Crumbles, Chopped Cauliflower 16 oz. 1 lb. . (454 g). plastic bag UPC: 2113098438; Item number CAC101109; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Growers Express S
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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.