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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
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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 · 2026-10-07

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 2026-10-07. 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 2026-10-07.
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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 Feb 13, 2019

La Campina Queso De Freir Fresh Frying Cheese. Net Wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 19753-00073 Keep Refrigerated.

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 13, 2019

Taino Queso de Hoja, Puerto Rico Style Cheese. Net Wt. 17.6 oz (498g) UPC 19753-0094 Keep Refrigerated.

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/case)

Soom Foods

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

HyVee brand blueberry and cherry-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Flag Cheesecake, Net Wt. 9 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80153 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Flag Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 34 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80151 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

HyVee brand cherry cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80142 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 32 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80141 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

CEC Entertainment, Inc., Proprietary Pizza Dough Premix, Manufactured Exclusively for CEC Entertainment, Irving, TX packaged in 24 lb bags.

Pizza Blends, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

HyVee brand Chocolate-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82323 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Chocolate Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 27 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82324 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Tuscan Turkey sandwich is Hoagie bread made with Turkey, Processed Swiss Cheese, green leaf and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread. Tuscan Turkey, 7 oz, UPC 88694 79814, Northwest Cuisine Creations brand. Tuscan Turkey, 7 oz, UPC 88694 79814, Fresh & Local brand.

Spokane Produce Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Turkey Hoagie w/Avocado Spread sandwich is a Hoagie bread made with Turkey, Processed Swiss Cheese, green leaf and avocado spread. -Turkey Hoagie w/Avocado Spread, 7 oz, UPC 88694 79816, Northwest Cuisine Creations brand. -Turkey Hoagie w/Avocado Spread, 7 oz, UPC 88694 79816, Fresh & Local brand.

Spokane Produce Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 13, 2019

Sabor Brasil Queijo Minas / Minas Farmer's Cheese. Net Wt. 3 lbs / 1.36kg UPC 19753-00075 Keep Refrigerated.

Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

HyVee brand mint-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80224 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 28 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80223 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

CEC Entertainment, Inc., No Yeast Proprietary Pizza Dough Premix, Manufactured Exclusively for CEC Entertainment, Irving, TX packaged in 24 lb bags.

Pizza Blends, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 8 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 82331 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Oreo Bettercreme Cheesecake, Net Wt. 29 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 82332 XXXXX, packaged in clear plastic containers;

Hy-Vee Stores Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Very Good Foods, Complete Round Dough Mix, Manufactured Exclusively for Askar Brands, Bloomfield Hills, MI, packaged in 27 lb bags.

Pizza Blends, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Chicago's Pizza Base Mix, Manufactured Exclusively for Chicago's Pizza, Greenfield, IN packaged in 30 lb bags.

Pizza Blends, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 13, 2019

IQF Red Raspberries, packed in flexible poly bags, net wt. 2 lbs. per bag. There are six bags packed per case. UPC is 0 22518 87750 9. The label of 2 lb. bag is read in parts: "***Red Raspberries ***WILLAMETTE VALLEY FRUIT ***Ingredients: Red Raspberries*** 2994 82nd Avenue NE Salem, OR 97305***PRODUCT OF USA***". The white adhesive label on the master case in read in parts: "***IQF RED RASPBERRY***QTY: 6/2 LB POLY-BAGS***ITEM CODE 0 22518 87750 9 *** KEEP FROZEN***LOT#: 240 811***BB:0827

Willamette Valley Pie Company, LLC.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 13, 2019

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour. Net Wt 5 lb. (2.26kg). UPC 16000-19610. Distributed By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440 Cook Before Sneaking a Taste. Flour is Raw. Please Cook Fully Before Enjoying.

General Mills, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 13, 2019

Terra Alba Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Hydrous Calcium Sulfate packaged in 50lb paper bags with inner plastic liner.

US Gypsum

FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2019

the silver bullet 10x Capsules, 725 mg each (proprietary blend of: Mucuna Pruriens Extract, Horny Goat Weed, Ginger Root Extract, Icariin, Wolf Berry (fruit) Lactase, Tribulus Terrestris Extract, Piperine), 10 count mylar package, Nature's Rx, Claremont, CA

Natures Rx

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

Peaches, sold as a bulk retail item, with PLU 4044, and country of origin of Chile. The peaches sold at Aldi are packaged in a two pound bag with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090281.

Jac Vandenberg Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 6, 2019

LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT; NET WT 5OZ (142G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843.399.2999; UPC 0 67062 21217 2

Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 6, 2019

Sysco Classic Liquid Margarine; 2 x 17.5 lb. plastic containers; 99961WFS

Ventura Foods Llc

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

Dakota Specialty Milling Milton's MG Premix w Enrichment 94503860, 41820, Net Wt 50 lbs. Yellow Corn, Wheat Bran, Oat Fiber, Enrichment Blend (Contains: Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12; Pantothenic Acid; Zinc; Wheat Starch), Bread Softener, (contains Wheat Flour, Enzymes), Ferrous Sulfate (contains Wheat Starch)

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

Plums sold at ALDI, packaged in a 2-pound bag with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090304.

Jac Vandenberg Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

Meiqili Durian Candy in plastic bag with clear window, Net Wt: 12 ounce (340 g). It is a labeled as a product of P.R.C. and has a UPC code of 4-897055-795465-0. Sole Agent of U.S.A.: Fine Land Corp.

Fine Land Corp

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

New & Improved RTU Donut Glaze, NET WEIGHT 2800 lb. (1270 Kg) tote, UPC Codes: 608002213109, Product Code: 4110531

Pennant Ingredients

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

Nectarines sold as a bulk retail item, with PLU 3035 (white flesh nectarine) and 4378 (yellow flesh nectarine), and country of origin of Chile. The nectarines sold at Aldi are packaged in a two pound bag with EAN 7804650090298. The nectarines sold at Costco are packaged in a 4-pound plastic clamshell with the brand Rio Duero, EAN# 7804650090212.

Jac Vandenberg Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 6, 2019

LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES HAM & CHEESE; NET WT 4.5 OZ (127G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843.399.2999; UPC 0 67068 12110 8

Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 6, 2019

greens & Grains Hummus & Quinoa Tabouleh Wrap with lemon tahini dressing: Perishable: Keep Refrigerated Plastic container with tamper proof hinged lid Use by 12/19/18 Incorrect dressing was used: Label states: Dressing: Tahini (ground sesame seeds), Lemon Juice, Water, Pomace Olive Oil (refined pomace olive oil, extra virgin Olive Oil), Garlic. Kosher Salt, Black Pepper. Mayonnaise was used in error: Ingredient Statement: Water, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Food Starch Modified,

Atherstone Foods, Inc. dba Glass Onion Catering

FDA Food Moderate Feb 6, 2019

LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES ITALIAN SUB; NET WT 7OZ (198G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843.399.2999; UPC 0 67068 12222 8

Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn seasoned with Red & Green Peppers. NET WT 15.25 oz. (432 g); UPC 0 24000 02770; Ingredient: Vegetables (corn, red and green peppers) water, sea salt. Distributed by Del Monte Foods, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek

FDA Drug Low Jan 30, 2019

LOPERAMIDE HCL TABLETS USP, 2 mg, ANTI-DIARRHEAL, 24 caplets per carton, OTC, Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina Ohio 44256 Ohm Laboratories Inc. UPC 0 93351 11270 6 NDC#:53943-123-24

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 23, 2019

Hiland Chocolate Milk, 1/2 gallon (1.89 L). Hiland Dairy Springfield, MO 65803

Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 16, 2019

Adam Bros. Family Farms Cauliflower; Sold in cases with 9, 12, 16 or 20 count cases

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 16, 2019

Adam Bros. Family Farms Red Leaf Lettuce 24 heads per carton Adams Bros Family Farms and Ovation

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 16, 2019

Adam Bros. Family Farms Green Leaf Lettuce; 24 heads per case

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Frozen Unbreaded Egg, Gouda, caramelized onion. Sample Number 18-0116.01. Keep Frozen at 0-degrees or below zero. "Food for Research or Evaluation Use". Sargento Technical Center, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups - Tropical Lime/Lime Tropicale 5.5 oz. (156 g); US UPC 7 09351-30179 7; 7 09351 30197 1 Product of USA Distributed by Apio Inc., Guadalupe, Ca 93434

Apio, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups - Avocado Ranch/Ranch et Avocats: 5.5 oz. (156 g); US UPC: 7 09351-30177 3; Canadian UPC: 7 09351 30195 7; Product of USA Distributed by Apio Inc., Guadalupe, Ca 93434

Apio, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Tamy Pop 18 pieces Net Wt. 1 lb. 15.7 oz. packaged in a clear plastic jar, 6 jars per case

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Frozen Unbreaded Egg, 3 Cheese and caramelized onion. Sample Number 18-0115.01. Keep Frozen at 0-degrees or below zero. "Food for Research or Evaluation Use". Sargento Technical Center, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups - Raspberry Acai/Framboises ET: 5.5 oz. (156 g); US UPC 7 09351-30178 0; Canadian UPC: 7 09351 30196 4. Product of USA Distributed by Apio Inc., Guadalupe, Ca 93434

Apio, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

FLECHAZO 36 pieces Net Wt. 1 lb. 12.5 oz. packaged in a clear plastic jar, 6 jars per case

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups - Asian Sesame/Sesame Asiatique; 5.5 oz. (156 g); UPC 7 09351-30241 1, 7 09351 30244 2 Product of USA Distributed by Apio Inc., Guadalupe, Ca 93434

Apio, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Frozen Unbreaded French onion / Swiss and Onion CC. Sample Number 17-0160.01. Keep Frozen at 0-degrees or below zero. "Food for Research or Evaluation Use". Sargento Technical Center, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Sea Salt Caramels Tumbled In Milk Chocolate, Moonstruck brand. The product sold in an individual resealable plastic bag, net wt. 4 oz. The product is number is 312235 and the UPC code is 7 11175 12235 9. The product also sold in cardboard box of 8/4 oz. bags. The box has the SKU number 312235 and the UPC code 10711175122356.

Moonstruck Chocolate Company

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

El Super Leon Jabalina Xtreme 50 pieces Net Wt. 2 lb. (3.2 oz.) Cont. Net. 1 kg packaged in a clear plastic jar, 6 jars per case

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups - Sweet Kale/Chou Frise Doux: 5.5 oz. (156 g); US UPC 7 09351-30240 4; Canadian UPC: 7 09351 30243 5. Product of USA Distributed by Apio Inc., Guadalupe, Ca 93434

Apio, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 2, 2019

1) PICA-BOLA 50 pieces Cont. Net 1 kg Net Wet. 2 lb 3.2 oz., packaged in a clear plastic ja, 6 jars per case and 2) PICA-BOLA 40 pieces Net Wet. 1 lb. 12.2 oz. packaged in a plastic bag, 11 bags per case and 3) PICA-BOLA 100 pieces Net Wt. 100-0.70 oz (4 lb 6.5 oz.) packaged in a clear plastic ja, 6 jars per case

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ROOT 23 CUCUMBER HABANERO SIMPLE SYRUP 375 ml

Root 23 LLC

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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.