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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 · 2026-10-04

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 2026-10-04. 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 2026-10-04.
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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

Newest first · Page 211 of 511

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Burger, Chipotle Beet & Bean 4/10 OZ

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Nita Crisp Spelt Bread Cracker, 8- & 16-ounce bags, In paper bags with a plastic window and has a re-closable ability and safety sealed. Storage: Ambient & Dry

Nita Foods Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Ppushu Ppushu Grilled Chicken Flavor 3.17oz x 40ea Item #21503006 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Breakfast Sandwich Platter packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric & Ginger, packaged in 3 oz. and 11 oz. poly bag, UPC: 860157002028 and 8601570020135

Birdseed Food Co LLC
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower Floret 2/3 LB

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Planetary Herbals Mullein Lung Complex; 1000 mg; 15 count, item number PF0003; 90 count - Item number PF0002; 180 count, Item number PF0106 and 90 + 90 count, PF 7013 white plastic bottles. Proprietary Blend: Platycodon root, Ophiopagon Rhizome, Long Pepper Fruit, Black Cherry Bark, Cassia Bark, Elecampane Root, Mullein Leaf, Licorice Root and Ginger Rhizome Extract. Manufactured for: Planetary Herbals LLC. P.O. Box 1760, Soquel, CA 95073

Threshold Enterprises Ltd
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi BuckwheatChilli Noodle PK 1lb 6.93oz x 8pk Item #32143061 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Hot Bar Item; Cilantro Lime Rice

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray Vegetable 16"

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Quinoa with Dark Leafy Greens packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Bistro Pasta Salad packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Spinach Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Veg - Fishers 2/24 oz

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Veg - Fishers 12"

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Hot Bar Item; Spinach, loose

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Sandwich Baguette Turkey Brie packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Jin Jjambbong Spicy Seafood Noodle 4.58 oz x 4 ea Item #32142443 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Tegral Satin Gold CL Cr¿me Cake, packaged in 50 lb. bag.

Puratos Corporation
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Bowl, 5PK 3.88oz x 12ea, 1 lb 5.16oz x 8pk, 4.23oz x 12ea, cup 2.29 oz x 6 cup Item #21309025, 32142401, 21501201, 32143021 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Hot Bar Item; Mushroom Truffle Pasta Salad

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Vegetable 2/24 OZ

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Steak 2/5 lb

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Paleo Mediterranean Tuna Salad packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Nature's Nectar High Pulp Orange Juice, Never from Concentrate. Item # 420025. Pasteurized. Net 52 FL OZ (1.6 QT) 1.53L. Kosher. UPC 4 099100 056907. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Aldi, Inc. Batavia, IL 60510.

Citrus Systems Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Beijing Spicy Seafood Noodle 5PK 1lb 5.16oz x 8pk Item #32142408 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Goat Cheese Salad with Mandarin Orange and Candied Cashews packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Gilda Industries, Panque - Butter Pound Cake, Manufactured by and Distributed for Gilda Industries

Gilda Industries, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Jjajang Bokki (Bowl) 4.23oz x 12ea Item #21502157 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Hot Bar Item; Pasta Pesto Greens

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Chicken Cordon Blue Panini packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

New England Cranberry Turkey Sandwich packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Spinach Artichoke Bleus Pizza packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Serbian Ajvar Vegetable Club packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Beijing JJajang Noodle 5PK 1lb 7.81oz x 8pk Item #32142407 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower 8/10 OZ Rice Trays 5 lbs

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Spicy Seafood Flavor Udon Odongtong (Bowl) 3.53oz x 12ea Item #21502162 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Turkey with Spinach & Feta Sandwich packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 9 LB

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Spinach and Vegetable Quinoa Salad packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Burger, Asian Veg. 4/10 OZ

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Mix, Stir-Fry WG 9 LB

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 6/11 oz

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Salad Spring Berry Power packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Spinach Sauteed with Garlic packaged in plastic nonflexible containers

Whole Foods Market
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Combo, Stir Fry/Fajita 6 PK

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Ottogi Snack Ramen 5PK, Cup 1lb 3.05oz x 8pk, 2.18oz x 6ea Item #21501281, 21502161 Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249

Ottogi America Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 5 LB

Produce Packaging Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2019

Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Mini Floret 2/2.5 lb

Produce Packaging 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.