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 · 2026-10-03
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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purely elizabeth Peanut Butter Grain-Free Bar, Net Wt. 1.4 oz. (40g). UPC 55140-00207. Display Carton UPC 10589-03004. Distributed By: Purely Elizabeth, LLC, Boulder, CO 80301.
Oakhouse Bakery
GreenWise Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola, Net Wt. 8 oz. (226g) Re-sealable Pouch. UPC 41415-18005. Made with organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, and organic coconut flakes. Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802.
Oakhouse Bakery
INOFOAM Foaming E-2 Food Handling Wash with .6% PCMX, 1000mL pouch (NDC 058575-110-11), 6/1000 ML pouches per case (NDC 058575-110-80), 5064-FL1000, Inopak, LTD.
Inopak Ltd
Trader Joe s Vegetable Melange In Seasoned Butter Sauce Packed in 16 ounce plastic packages retail packaging Bar code: 0033 7038
Ardo N.V.
Deli Cut Turkey Sandwich 5.5 OZ.
Great American Marketing Company
Turkey Pepper Jack 6" Sub Sandwich with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing 5.5 OZ.
Great American Marketing Company
Trader Joe s Fire Roasted Vegetables With Balsamic Butter Sauce Packed in 16 ounce plastic packages retail packaging Bar code: 0077 5175
Ardo N.V.
Deshi Golden Raisin, packaged in 3.5 oz, 7 oz. and 14 oz. clear plastic
DESHI DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Goji Powder (aka Wolfberry Powder)
Xi'an Yuensun Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Sandwich 4.5 OZ.
Great American Marketing Company
Mecox Bay Dairy Sunrise Raw Milk Cheese in plastic wrap code L 2148 Size Range between .25 lb to 3 lb portions of a 3 lb wheel.
Mecox Bay Dairy
Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 8.0 OZ.
Great American Marketing Company
Haikui Abalone in Brown Sauce 3 oz pouch bag,UPC Code: 719926149198
Haiku(Us) Mr Ocean Seafood Corp.
Chicken Salad Sandwich 4.5 OZ.
Great American Marketing Company
Italian 6" Sub with HAM, COTTO SALAMI, PEPPERONI & CHEESE: 5.5 OZ
Great American Marketing Company
Mullein leaf c/s, Verbascum Thapsus, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
Blessed thistle herb c/s, Centaurea benedicus, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
Back Roads Granola: Nut Free Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Product labeled "Herb Roasted Potatoes", packed in 16oz plastic tray with clear plastic shrink-wrapping. Product is visible through clear plastic wrap. Product inside is Baked Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon.
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Item FG 10084, Barlean s, Ultra EPA Fish Oil 1250 mg Omega-3, 60 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61005 6.
Barlean's Llc
Chewy Chips Ahoy Cookie (13 OZ)
Mondelez Global Llc
Item FG 10083, Barlean's, Ultra DHA Fish Oil Omega-3, Lemonade Flavor, 90 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61004 9.
Barlean's Llc
Healthy Life Snacks- Tropical Trail Mix 4 oz Polypropylene bag UPC code 2362918909
Healthy Life Snacks, Inc.
Back Roads Granola: Maple Spice Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Dill weed c/s, Anethum graveolens, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
All Juice Drinks and Beverages in 12 ounce glass bottles including but not limited to Agony, Double Trouble, Front End Lifter, Irish (sea) Moss, Cashew Punch, Carrot Juice, Sorrel, Carrots & Beet, Carrot & Ginger, Ginger Beer, Pineapple Twist. Keep Refrigerated
Juices International, Inc.
Item FG 10085, Barleans, Ultra EPA-DHA Fish Oil 1,300 mg Omega-3 Orange Flavor, 60 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61006 3.
Barlean's Llc
Back Roads Granola: Coconut Crunch Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Parsley flakes, Petroselinum sativum, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
Vega White Headless Shrimp, 21/15 and 26/30 count size. Frozen block in plastic bag, 6 x 4 lbs. per master carton. Product of the Philippines Processed and Packed by HJR International Corp.
Union Fish Company
Back Roads Granola: Ancient Grains Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Back Roads Granola: Gluten Free Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Back Roads Granola: Dark Chocolate Pecan Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Schiff Food, Jalapeno Powder, 50 lb. box
Schiff Foods Products
Item FG 10089, Barlean s, Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor, 100 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61007 0. Item FG 10090, Barlean s, Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor, 250 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61008 7.
Barlean's Llc
Lemon balm leaf c/s, Melissa officinalis, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
Frozen ground tuna, 1 lb package, 20 packages/case
Jensen Tuna Inc
Graze, Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart net weight / number of units per package: 1.6oz (44g), 1 unit per package, package type: plastic container (PET/PE) in a cardboard sleeve, units per case: 6 x units per case
NATURE DELIVERED INC
Goldenseal herb c/s, Hydrastis Canadensis, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
AmeriHerb International Inc
Back Roads Granola: Original Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Back Roads Granola: Maple Pecan Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Back Roads Granola: Coconut Ginger Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Back Roads Food Company
Dangonds Arepas de Queso, Net Weight 1,400g
Dangonds Foods LLC
Signature Kitchens Green Peas & Diced Carrots; Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453 g; UPC 2113009154; frozen
Twin City Foods Inc.
Basil Olive Oil Flavored Tortilla Seasoning Package Type: Box with liner, Units Per Case: 1, Weight Per Package: 50 pounds
Elite Spice Inc.
Lee's Tea brand of Pink Chai - Organic Spiced Tulsi Tea Blend Loose Leaf Tea packaged in re-sealable plastic pouches sizes 30g, UPC 6 28055 21014 6 and 90g, UPC 6 28055 21004 7.
LEE'S PROVISIONS INC
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Cilantro Lime Green Sauce. A finishing sauce for meats, seafood & Veggies in 8 oz. plastic containers or .5 gallon bulk plastic containers.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz
McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center
Fresh Cooked Pink Shrimp Meat, refrigerated, packaged in 5 pound plastic tubs with a label sticker on the lid. Master carton is cardboard Bornstein Box. The label is read in parts: "***WILD OREGON FRESH COOKED Shrimp Meat ***KEEP REFRIGERATED*** NET WT 5 lb ***Ingredients: Shrimp meat with salt added ***PACKED BY BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS, INC. ASTORIA, OR ***:
Bornstein Seafoods Inc
Shredded and blocks of Colby & Monterey Jack cheese - Labeled and Packaged: 1) Great Value, Finely Shredded, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 8 oz; packaged in plastic pouches, 12 per case; 2) Great Value, Finely Shredded, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz; packaged in plastic pouches, 10 per case; 3) Great Value, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 8 oz; wrapped in plastic, 16 per case. 4) Great Value, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz; wrapped in plastic, 12 per c
Schreiber Foods Inc
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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.