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 · 2026-09-20
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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CaBOT CREAMERY SEA SALT CARAMEL CHEDDAR SWEET & CHEESY POPCORN 6.0oz bag CONTAINS: SOY & MILK UPC 8 50016 94430 6 MANUFACTURED FOR: VERMONT CHEESE PRODUCTS, INC 60 LAKE STREET, SUITE 2A BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Jody's Inc.
MIXED NUTS Roasted No Salt NET WT 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: ALMONDS, WALNUTS, PEANUTS***CASHEWS***HAZELNUTS, BRAZIL NUTS CONTAINS: ALMONDS, BRAZIL NUTS, CASHEWS, PEANUTS, WALNUTS UPC 8 10111 02237 8 DIST BY: HAMPTON FARMS 180 AVOCADO ST. SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Severn Peanut Company LLC
Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) item #404637 Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Kit Item V, UPC#13454 38053. Perishable/Refrigerated product. Net wt. 10.5625lbs. This kit contains 2/3lbs. sealed bags of affected Bowtie Pasta, and it is not sold directly to consumers.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, UPC 200003 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK
Albertsons Companies LLC
Frozen Organic Spinach Net Wt. 10 oz (283.5g) poly bags packaged under the following brands: 1. Sno Pac Frozen Vegetables, UPC 0 24284-96910 5. Keep Frozen. Packed and Distributed by: Sno Pac Foods, Inc., 521 West Enterprise, Caladonia, MN 55921. 2. ***This product did not make it to retail.*** maika'i, UPC 6 18551-60436 5. Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Foodland Super Market, Ltd. Honolulu, HI 96816.
SNO PAC FOODS INC
Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp; 5oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Wegmans Large Ultimate Blueberry Topped Cheesecake, Net Wt. 58 oz (3.63 lb) (1.64 kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
READY MEALS Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 27133 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, and Vons in AR, AZ, CA, CO, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Ready Meals Basil Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 211913 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Market, Amigos, Market Street, and United in NM and TX.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Jumbo Meat Ball Sub; Net Weight: 8.9oz; Product Code: Fresh Thru 10-15-25, 10/16/2025, 10/20/2025 In clear plastic packaging with white sticker label
MG FOODS, INC
Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito; 3.75 oz; 72 count/case; UPC# 1 070657 477333 9 RTE Egg and Cheese Breakfast Wrap; 2.50 oz; 72 count/case; UPC# 1 070657 497861 1
M.C.I. Foods, Inc.
Coca-Cola 12oz Can - 24 pack 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA Coca-Cola 12oz Can - 35 pack 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
COCACOLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC
Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild, 8.8oz., UPC 0 54800 42331 6. 12 retail units per wholesale case
MARS FOODS US
Wegmans Large Ultimate Plain Cheesecake, Net Wt. 50 oz. (3.13lb) (1.42kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
tru fru Dark + White Chocolate Freeze-Dried Strawberries. 1.7oz retail pouch UPC 850048358331. 12 retail units per case. 3.4oz retail pouch UPC 850048358270. 6 retail units per case. 13oz retail pouch UPC 850048358379. 16 retail units per case.
Georgia Nut Co
Grilled Chicken & Basil Pasta Extra Large UPC 213035 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK
Albertsons Companies LLC
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, bulk, UPC 256616000000
Giant Eagle, Inc.
tru fru Strawberries + Creme Freeze-Dried Fresh, retail pouch 3.4oz UPC 850048358249, 6 retail units per case
Georgia Nut Co
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can -12 pack 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can -35 pack 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
COCACOLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC
Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown, 8.8oz., UPC 0 54800 42334 7. 12 retail units per wholesale case.
MARS FOODS US
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246512000000
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 216492 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Andronico's Community, Markets, Pak'N Save, Safeway, and Vons in CA, HI, and NV.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad, UPC 291298 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, RTE Pasta Salad, Refrigerated, 5 day shelf life, packaged into plastic containers at Deli counter and into 16oz plastic grab & go containers, weight dependent on customer request, UPC 2-15587-00000 (from service case) and 2-15786-00000 (from Grab & Go), Sprouts Farmers Market 5455 E High St., Suite 111 Phoenix, AZ 85054.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) item #404736 Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Kit, UPC #13454 38092. Perishable/Refrigerated product. Net wt. 10.3125lbs. This kit contains 2/3lb. sealed bags of affected Bowtie Pasta and does not contain spinach. Kit is not sold directly to consumers.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Ready Meals Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 211426 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Amigos, Market, Market Street, and United in NY and TX.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Fresh Creative Foods (FCF) item #404284 Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit, UPC #13454 37904. Perishable/Refrigerated product. Net wt. 13lbs. This kit contains 2/3lbs. sealed bag of affected Penne Pasta and kit is not sold directly to consumers.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen Raw shrimp; 2lbs; 1lbs; UPC: 041130810923; 041512179471; 041130810978; 041130811029; 011110641182; 829944010636; 041130811333; 041130810916; 041130812460; 041130810824; 829944012463; 829944012012; 829944004079; 829944095060; 829944076984; 011110641168; 829944094537; 829944010612; 829944013583; 041512179471 011110643902; 041130811357;
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Wegmans Large Ultimate Cherry Topped Cheesecake, Net Wt. 58 oz. (3.63 lb) (1.64kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Arctic Shores branded Frozen cooked salad shrimp; 6 oz bag UPC: 041130811685
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 217573-1XXXX (sold at deli service counters) or UPC 217573-2XXXX (sold as Grab-n-Go packages in deli departments), under the banners Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's
The Kroger Co
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 227573-1XXXX (sold at deli service counters) or UPC 227573-2XXXX (sold as Grab-n-Go packages in deli departments), under the banners Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's
The Kroger Co
Sprite 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA Sprite 12oz Can 12 pack 49000028928 / JUN2926MAA Sprite 12oz Can 12 pack 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB
COCACOLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit, UPC 271876 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Wegmans Large Ultimate Strawberry Topped Cheesecake, Net Wt. 58 oz. (3.63 lb) (1.64 kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
LMPS 1.5" BULK MOZZARELLA. 11" X 14" X 1.5 slabs, approximately 10 lbs. each. Approx. 1125 lbs. packaged in corrugated totes. Product Code 100003207. Refrigeration at 34-40F.
Leprino Foods
Great American branded Frozen raw shrimp skewer; 1lb bag UPC: 829944002716; 829944002372
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Lunds & Byerly's Premium confections. Pecan Caramel Cluster Dipped in milk chocolate. Net Wt 2.5 oz (71g) UPC 0 72431-01294 5. Produced for Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN 55424.
Abdallah Incorporated
Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White, 8.8oz., UPC 0 54800 42333 0. 12 retail units per wholesale case
MARS FOODS US
Ready Meals Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 291308 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK.
Albertsons Companies LLC
Rolling Pin brand Dubai Style Chocolate; 17.64 oz stand up pouch; Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vegetable Fats, Whole Milk Powder, Pistachio (Tree Nut), Skimmed Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Kunefa, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Powder; Allergens: Contains Milk, Soy, Nuts (Pistachio), Gluten; Product of Belgium, Spain, USA, or Canada; Distributed & Imported by Rolling Pin Baking Company LLC; UPC # 642461215854
ROLLING PIN BAKING COMPANY LLC
Floria Dried Apricots, 200 Gram packages, 40 packages per case .
Turkana Food Inc.
Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 294921 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, and Vons in AR, AZ, CA, CO, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.
Albertsons Companies LLC
ORGANIC IQF CHOPPED SPINACH 35 lbs. Net Weight Product is not ready to eat. For food safety, cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer. PACKED BY DEL MAR FOOD PRODUCTS CORP., WATSONVILLE, CA 95077, U.S.A. UPC: 1822V
Del Mar Food Products Corp.
Large Ultimate Fresh Fruit Topped Cheesecake, Net Wt. 55 oz. (3.44 lb) (1.56kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Small, Clam shell and Bowl, 4 lbs 8 oz, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246511000000
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Twin Marquis brand THICK SHANGHAI STYLE PLAIN NOODLE; NET WT 16 OZ; Ingredients: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Corn Starch, Salt, Sodium Benzoate (For Freshness); Contains: Wheat.; Produced on machinery that uses eggs; Manufactured by: Twin Marquis Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11206; UPC 7 60941 10301 6
Twin Marquis, LLC
Wegmans Brulee Cheesecake Large, Net Wt. 51 oz. (3.19 lb) (1.45kg)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Cheese and Egg with Green Salsa Breakfast Burrito; 3.75 oz; 72 count/case; UPC# 1 070657 468334 8
M.C.I. Foods, Inc.
Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 2lbs; 1lbs; 12oz bags; UPC: 041130810497; 041130810411; 041130811685; 041130810817; 042187002705; 829944012623; 042187002712; 829944012630; 042187002729; 829944011510; 041130812385; 042187002736; 042187002736; 829944013576; 829944012616; 829944093073; 041130810466; 041130810473; 042187002743; 829944011541; 717544137047; 829944012173; 829944002631; 042187002750; 829944011565; 829944010674; 829944011381; 04218700
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
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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.