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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 · 2026-10-07

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 Critical Nov 21, 2018

Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream,3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Black Raspberry Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Orange Sherbet Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

FishHawk Dream Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Billy's Wild West Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream,3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Espresso Chip Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Captain Butterscotch Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Butter Pecan Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder, Packed By SIROB IMPORTS, INC. packaged in a 50 pound box.

Sirob Imports, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

HV Chocolate Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Maple Walnut Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Cappuccino Kahlua Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Lemon Creamy Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Rum Raisin Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Strawberry Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

No Sugar Added Raspberry Dream Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

HV Strawberry Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Rojo's Autentico Black Bean 5 Layer Dip; Layers of Black Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese. NET WT. 40 oz. (2 Lbs. 9 oz.) 1.13 kg UPC: 047502 441269 Simply Fresh Foods, Inc., Buena Park, Ca 9-620 WWW Rojossalsa.com

Simply Fresh Foods, Inc
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Black Cherry Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

HV Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream,3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Cherry Cordial Ice Cream,3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Nutella Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

White Christmas Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Peppermint Candy Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Whala Whala Monkey Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Waffle Squirrel Food Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Black Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Orange Pineapple Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

No Sugar Added Butter Pecan Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

HV Coffee Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Double Chocolate Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

MarieBelle brand Japanese Matcha Japanese Green Tea and White Chocolate Bar, NET Wt. 2.82 oz. UPC code: 877708005886

Maribel's Sweets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Cookie Monster Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Mango Creamy Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Chef Sensations Fire Roasted 1/2" diced onion/pepper blend Net Wt 20 lbs

The Wornick Company
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Toaste Coconut with Chocolate Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Superman Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

No Sugar Added Mint Swirl Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Cherry Cordial Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Raspberry Tracks Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Guava Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Toffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Lemon Sherbet Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

JY Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Toffee Coffee Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

Organic green whole cardamom pods; 55.12 Pound bags; Product of Guatemala

AMI Newco
FDA Food Critical Nov 21, 2018

HV Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 gallons

Working Cow Homemade Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring food? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

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.