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
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 · 2026-10-06
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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Sysco Charlotte
Simply Lemonade LEMONADE FRESH PLS BTL
Sysco Charlotte
BELGIO CHEESE PROVOLONE MED PICCANTE¿
Sysco Charlotte
Capra CHEESE GOAT W/ HNY 4 OZ
Sysco Charlotte
Pegasus CHEESE FETA CRUMBLE 2/5 lb blocks
Sysco Charlotte
CAHILL¿ CHEESE IRISH GUINNESS CHDR¿
Sysco Charlotte
BELGIO CHEESE MASCARPONE BELIOIOSO¿¿
Sysco Charlotte
Great Lakes CHEESE PEPPER JACK SLI .5 OZ & .75 OZ
Sysco Charlotte
Sysco Classic SALAD MACARONI CLASSIC
Sysco Charlotte
Block and Barrel Imperial CHEESE CUBE CHED/SWISS/PEP JCK 3/5 lb blocks
Sysco Charlotte
Yoplait YOGURT STRAW/STRAW BAN LT CUP
Sysco Charlotte
YOGURT VAN W/M&M¿
Sysco Charlotte
Societe CHEESE FRCH ROQUEFORT HALF WHL
Sysco Charlotte
SATUR FARMS BABY SPINACH Retail product is packed in plastic clamshell containers with Satur Farms brand name: 5 oz, 10 oz, 16 oz Food service product is packed in sealed poly bags: 2-1/2 lbs, 3#, 4#, 4 x 2.5#, 4 x 3#
Satur Farms LLC
SATUR FARMS MESCLUN SALAD Retail product is packaged in clamshell containers with Satur Farms Brand Name: 5 oz, 10 oz, 16 oz Food service product is packed in sealed poly bags: 2-1/2 lbs, 3#, 4#, 4 x 2.5#, 4 x 3#
Satur Farms LLC
ROTHKAS CHEESE GRUYERE GRAND CRU SOS¿
Sysco Charlotte
Majestic Blue CRAB MEAT CLAW PAST MEX
Sysco Charlotte
Dannon YOGURT PLAIN LOW FAT
Sysco Charlotte
Block and Barrel Imperial CHEESE CHEDDAR X SHARP LOAF YW 2/5 LB cases
Sysco Charlotte
Yoplait YOGURT PEACH ORIGINAL
Sysco Charlotte
DEMILL CHEESE ROMANO GRTD TUB¿
Sysco Charlotte
CABOT CHEESE CHDR WHTE TOM BASIL BAR 12/8 OZ
Sysco Charlotte
Majestic Blue CRAB MEAT SUPER LUMP PAST MEX
Sysco Charlotte
CARRVLYCHEESE CHEDDAR CRNBRY CHIPOTLE 24/8 OZ
Sysco Charlotte
TAYFRMS CHEESE FONTINA SLICE 1 OZ
Sysco Charlotte
Quality Crab CRAB MEAT LUMP NC
Sysco Charlotte
SMITHFIELD CHEESE CREAM
Sysco Charlotte
GFGB SAUCE TARTAR
Sysco Charlotte
Packer KALE FRESH LACINATO-TUSCAN¿
Sysco Charlotte
Packer Arugula Baby Organic
Sysco Charlotte
Pacific Harbor CRAB MEAT HAANII JMBO LUMP CHN
Sysco Charlotte
Chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix packaged in the following ways: 1) Classic Sysco Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 2) Classic Sysco Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 3) Chef's Companion Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Diamond Crys
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
JB s Bun Blend 2.0, BT-1181811, Blend Tech Inc. Wichita, KS, packaged in 50 lb bags.
BlendTech, Inc.
KIDS Berry Blast, 1.16 oz. bars, single bar, 16-count carton, 5-count carton
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
Organic Peanut Chia Flax Butter, packaged in 16 oz. Plastic jars, UPC 66016-40109. Oskri, 528 E. Tyranena Park Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551.
Oskri Corp.
Cashew Butter, packaged under the following brands and sizes: - Wholesome Pantry Organic Cashew Butter UPC 04119006006. - Oskri Branded 16 oz. plastic jars UPC 66016-31647. Oskri, 528 E. Tyranena Park Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551.
Oskri Corp.
RXBAR: Apple Cinnamon,1.83oz bars, single bar, 12-count carton,
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
RXBAR: 12-Bar Variety Pack (Chocolate Sea Salt, Peanut Butter Chocolate), and 16-Bar Variety Pack (Chocolate Sea Salt, Peanut Butter Chocolate), 1.83 oz. per bar
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
Chocolate instant pudding and pie filling packaged in the following ways: 1) Chef's Companion Sugar Free, Reduced Calorie, Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 5 OZ, Distributed By Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 2) Monarch, Chocolate Pudding Mix, Instant Sugar Free, Net Wt. 5 OZ, Distributed By US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 3) Classic Sysco, Dessert Mix, Reduced Calorie, Chocolate Instant Pudding & Pie
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
Thrive Market Organic Coconut Butter 16 oz. SKU/UPC 671635704818
THRIVE MARKET
Chef's Companion Sugar Free, Reduced Calorie, Instant Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 3.5 OZ, Distributed By Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA, in paper pouches 12 per case;
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
RXBAR: Maple Sea Salt, 1.83 oz bars, single bar, 2-count carton, 4-count carton
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
RXBAR:Blueberry, 1.83oz bars, single bar, 12-count carton, , 10-count carton, , 5-count carton, , 4-count carton
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
Vanilla instant pudding and pie filling packaged in the following ways: 1) Classic Sysco Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 2) Classic Sysco Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX, in paper pouches, 12 per case; 3) Ellington Farms, Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Net Wt. 24 OZ, Distributed By Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
Thrive Market Sesame Tahini 16 oz. SKU/UPC 671635704795
THRIVE MARKET
Coconut Chocolate RXBARs , 1.83 oz., single bar, , 12-count carton, 5-count carton, 4-count carton
CHICAGO BAR COMPANY LLC RXBAR
Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter, packaged in 16 oz. plastic jars UPC 66016-31684. Oskri, 528 E. Tyranena Park Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551. .
Oskri Corp.
Organic Peanut Espresso Butter, packaged in 16 oz. plastic jars, UPC 66016-40110. Oskri, 528 E. Tyranena Park Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551.
Oskri Corp.
HomeFresh FOODS Suya Barbecue Seasoning, UPC: 6 033000120298, Net Wt: 240g/0.53 lbs; Produced in Ghana by: ELSSY KESS COMPANY LTD GHANA
Ellgof Inc.
DrNatura Toxinout Kit Broad Spectrum Detoxification Program
Mylan Pharmaceuticals 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.