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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 Jul 31, 2019

YOPLAIT ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY BANANA YOGURT - 6OZ UPC: 7047000313

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

FRESHPET SELECT FRESH FROM THE KITCHEN - REFRIGERATED DOG FOOD - 1.75LB, UPC:2797501110

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

GOLD PEAK SWEETENED BLACK ICED TEA DRINK - 89 FL OZ, UPC: 8390000649

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

ORGANIC WHOLE MILK - 1GAL - SIMPLY BALANCED; UPC: 8523900989

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

EAT SMART SALAD AVOCADO RANCH - 5.04OZ, UPC: 0935130177

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

READY PAC FOODS CAESAR ROMAINE LETTUCE - 9OZ UPC: 7774500202

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

PROBAR MEAL Original Trail Mix, Net Wt. 3oz. (85g), Film wrapped bar

Probar LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

SILK PURE ALMOND UNSWEETENED ORIGINAL ALMONDMILK - 0.5GAL UPC: 2529300149

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

SILK PURE ALMOND UNSWEETENED VANILLA ALMONDMILK - 0.5GAL UPC: 2529300136

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

FINELY SHREDDED MEXICAN STYLE FOUR CHEESE-BLEND - 8OZ - MARKET PANTRY; UPC:8523901096

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

VITAL FARMS ALFRESCO PASTURE-RAISED GRADE A LARGE EGGS - 12CT UPC: 6174500001

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

PILLSBURY GRANDS! HOMESTYLE BUTTERMILK BISCUITS - 8CT, UPC: 1800000182

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

KRAFT NATURAL FINELY SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE - 8OZ UPC: 2100005516

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

Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix, 22.9 oz glass jar, 6/case

Brand Castle LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns sold under the brand names of: FLOWERS 8CT No UPC; GREAT VALUE UPC 78742 00800 4 & NATURES OWN 8CT UPC 72250 00398 8

FLOWERS FOODS
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

DANNON OIKOS TRIPLE ZERO GREEK STYLE YOGURT MIXED BERRY - 5.3OZ, UPC: 3663201962

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

FAGE TOTAL 0% MILKFAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT - 35.3OZ, UPC: 8954408301

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

STONYFIELD ORGANIC KIDS WHOLE MILK STRAWBERRY BANANA YOGURT - 6CT/4OZ CUPS UPC: 5215970119

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

ORGANIC WHOLE MILK - 0.5GAL - SIMPLY BALANCED; UPC: 8523902942

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

COFFEE MATE HAZELNUT COFFEE CREAMER - 1QT UPC:5000032290

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

SARGENTO BALANCED BREAKS MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, CRANBERRIES & WALNUTS SNACK CUPS - 3PK UPC: 4610001117

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

OUI BY YOPLAIT COCONUT FLAVORED FRENCH STYLE YOGURT - 5OZ UPC: 7047049652

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

DANNON LIGHT AND FIT STRAWBERRY BANANA FLAVORED GREEK YOGURT - 4CT/5.3OZ, UPC: 3663203718

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

INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED MOZZARELLA STRING CHEESE STICKS - 12OZ - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523911661

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

DELI SLICED MUENSTER CHEESE - 12CT - MARKET PANTRY; UPC:8523911619

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

CHOBANI STRAWBERRY BANANA ON THE BOTTOM LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 9470001032

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

SIMPLY LEMONADE WITH STRAWBERRY JUICE - 52 FL OZ UPC: 2500004086

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

CHOBANI MIXED BERRIES GREEK STYLE YOGURT DRINK - 7 FL OZ, UFC: 1829001180

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

CHOBANI PINEAPPLE ON THE BOTTOM LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ/4PK, UPC: 1829001285

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

SARGENTO SWEET BALANCED BREAKS COLBY JACK CHEESE, DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUTS & BANANA CHIPS SNACK CUPS - 3PK UPC: 4610001118

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

EAT SMART SWEET KALE SALAD FAMILY SIZE KIT - 20OZ UPC:0935130203

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

CHOBANI FLIP ALMOND COCO LOCO LOW FAT GREEK YOGURT - 5.3OZ, UPC: 1829001228

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

PHILADELPHIA LIGHT CREAM CHEESE - 16OZ UPC: 2100061217

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

Yellowfin Tuna

Topway Enterprises, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

LIGHT STRING CHEESE - 20OZ - MARKET PANTRY; UPC:8523911894

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

MINUTE MAID FRUIT PUNCH - 59 FL OZ UPC: 2500004772

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

LACTOSE FREE 1% MILK - 0.5GAL - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523960162

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

YOPLAIT ORIGINAL MOUNTAIN BLUEBERRY YOGURT - 6OZ UPC: 7047000302

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

INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT CARAMEL MACCHIATO COFFEE CREAMER - 1QT UPC:4127100955

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

NESQUIK LOW FAT CHOCOLATE MILK - 14 FL OZ UPC:2800077212

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

DANNON ACTIVIA STRAWBERRY/PINEAPPLE WITH CEREAL PROBIOTIC YOGURT - 4OZ/12PK, UPC: 3663202884

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

COFFEE MATE HAZELNUT COFFEE CREAMER - 1QT, UPC:5000084808

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

EGGLAND'S BEST CAGE-FREE GRADE A LARGE BROWN EGGS - 12CT UPC: 1514151464

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

AMERICAN CHEESE SINGLES - 16CT - MARKET PANTRY; UPC: 8523911659 and AMERICAN CHEESE SINGLES - 24CT - MARKET PANTRY;UPC: 8523911660

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

Flowers Enriched Rolls UPC 70210 00686 4

FLOWERS FOODS
FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT HAZELNUT CR;ME CREAMER - 1QT UPC: 4127102568

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

HORIZON ORGANIC 1% MILK - 1GAL UPC: 4236500673

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

SARGENTO SUNRISE BALANCED BREAKS WITH CHEESE AND QUINOA CLUSTERS - 3PK/1.45OZ SNACKS UPC: 4610001120

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

Wegmans Mini Ultimate Carrot Cake (Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting), 17oz, Sold in clear plastic cake clam shell, UPC Codes: 77890-79304

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

What to do with this

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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.