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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-10-01

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.

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 2026-10-01. 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 2026-10-01.
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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 Aug 7, 2019

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
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Dolfin Dark Chocolate with Pink Peppercorns Net Wt 2.47 oz (70g), UPC 5 413415 233300, bar code 1938090025

Dolfin S.A.
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Sweet Potato Crumbles; Chopped Sweet Potato and Cauliflower 1 lb.(16 oz.) (454 g) plastic bag UPC: 605806000515; Item number MXC100101 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA

Growers Express S
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Green Giant Fresh Zucchini Noodles; Fresh Spiralized Zucchini 10.5 oz. (297 g). plastic bag UPC: 605806000881; Item number MSC104102; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA

Growers Express S
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Growers Express Fresh Butternut Peeled; 10 lb. plastic bag No UPC: Food Service; Item number BNC103103 - sold at Native Maine sold in PA No UPC: Food Service, Item number BNC103102 - sold at Ruby Robinson (PFG) - ME. Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA

Growers Express S
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Spirals 10.5 oz. (298 g). plastic bag UPC:623391 Item number BCN105106; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated

Growers Express S
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles "Fried Rice" Blend; Chopped Cauliflower, Carrots, Broccoli and Onions. 1 lb. (16 oz.) (454 g) plastic bag UPC: 605806000744; Item number MXC101101 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA

Growers Express S
FDA Food Moderate Aug 7, 2019

SUNNYSIDE FARMS PRESTIRRED PEACH YOGURT WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, 6 OZ (170g) CUP;99% Fat Free UPC# 7-17544-20293-6 Distributed by Super Store Industries, P.O. Box 549, Lathrop, Ca 95330 Filled at Plant 06-26

Super Store Industries-Turlock Dairy Division
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

TOOTSIE ROLL FRUIT CHEWS LIME SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

TOOTSIE ROLL FRUIT CHEWS VANILLA SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Drug Low Aug 7, 2019

TOOTSIE ROLL FRUIT CHEWS LEMON SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DANNON OIKOS TRIPLE ZERO GREEK VANILLA - 5.3OZ/4PK, UPC: 3663201953

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI KEY LIME BLENDED LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC:1829001271

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CALIFIA FARMS XX ESPRESSO COLD BREW COFFEE - 48 FL OZ, UPC: 5290900349

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 31, 2019

Chocolate Mint Chip Cookie Mix, 27.1 oz glass jar, 6/case

Brand Castle LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SABRA ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS SINGLES - 6PK UPC: 4082234273

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SIMPLY LIGHT LEMONADE JUICE DRINK - 52 FL OZ UPC: 2500010061

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

JELL-O SUGAR FREE BLACK CHERRY GELATIN - 25OZ/8PK UPC: 4300005754

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

READY PAC FOODS BISTRO SANTA FE STYLE SALAD BOWL - 6.25OZ UPC:7774529188

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

FAIRLIFE LACTOSE FREE WHOLE MILK - 52 FL OZ, UPC: 1162002016

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

NOOSA COCONUT AUSTRALIAN STYLE YOGURT - 8OZ UPC: 5392300213

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

FAT FREE HALF & HALF - 0.5GAL - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523961640

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

YOPLAIT ORIGINAL KEY LIME PIE YOGURT - 6OZ UPC: 7047000321

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

NOOSA COCONUT AUSTRALIAN STYLE YOGURT - 8OZ UPC:

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SILK ORIGINAL SOY MILK - 0.5GAL UPC: 2529360039

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI FLIP STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE GREEK STYLE YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 1829001196

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI BLACK CHERRY ON THE BOTTOM NONFAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 9470001016

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI PLAIN NONFAT GREEK YOGURT - 32OZ, UPC: 9470001013

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

NELLIE'S FREE RANGE LARGE GRADE A BROWN EGGS - 12CT, UPC: 1565200418

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

COFFEE MATE FRENCH VANILLA COFFEE CREAMER - 0.5GAL, UPC: 5000035022

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

NOOSA MATES COCONUT ALMOND CHOCOLATE AUSTRALIAN STYLE YOGURT - 5.5OZ, UPC: 1590902016

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI BANANA BOTTOM GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ UPC: 1829001504

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

HOMESTYLE MAC N' CHEESE 20OZ - ARCHER FARMS; UPC: 8523901830

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

PART SKIM RICOTTA CHEESE - 15OZ - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523911101

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DOLE PINEAPPLE ORANGE BANANA JUICE - 0.5GAL UPC: 4850025676

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI MANGO ON THE BOTTOM LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 9470001033

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI FLIP NUTTY OF NANA LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 1829001260

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI BLACKBERRY ON THE BOTTOM NONFAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC:9470001005

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

KRAFT FINELY SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE - 8OZ UPC: 2100005501

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

BUITONI ALL NATURAL FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI PREPARED PASTA DISHES - 9OZ, UPC: 2484217211

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

CHOBANI GIMMIES STRAWBERRY GREEK STYLE YOGURT MILKSHAKE - 6PK/24 FL OZ, UPC: 1829001178

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

STOK NOT TOO SWEET BLACK COLD BREW ICED COFFEE - 48 FL OZ UPC: 4127102774

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

EAT SMART SALAD SWEET KALE - 5.5OZ, UPC:0935130240

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

PURE LEAF SWEETENED LEMON ICED TEA - 59 FL OZ UPC: 4850002065

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

STONYFIELD ORGANIC YOBABY PEACH & PEAR YOGURT - 6CT/4OZ CUPS UPC: 5215970116

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

EAT SMART SALAD TROPICAL LIME - 5.5OZ, UPC: 0935130179

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

RIPPLE DAIRY-FREE UNSWEETENED VANILLA MILK - 48 FL OZ UPC: 5564300608

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

KRAFT SHREDDED LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE - 8OZ UPC: 2100005495

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

HALF & HALF - 1PT - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523922046

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DELI SLICED PROVOLONE CHEESE - 12CT - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523911616

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring food? Start here.

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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.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.