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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

Newest first · Page 226 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Sargento IQF Veggie Burger. Product 10001725 6/4 lb., and Product 4610035085 6/4lb. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by Sargento Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI 53073

Sargento Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Karlsburger Kitchens Roasted Onion Base, item # 23650, Net Weight 50 lbs (22.68 kg), UPC 60492-23650. Karlsburger Foods, Inc., Monticello, MN 55362

Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

MUSHROOM CRIMINI SOUTHWEST STUFFED; 7oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0884853631044

Caito Foods LLC.
FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2018

SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package marked with barcode 6912567116718.

SLR FOOD Distribution, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2018

feel good foods VEGETABLE FRIED RICE NET WT 9 OZ (255G), UPC: 8 99039 00212 9. Frozen.

Feel Good Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Kitchen Cravings Wood Fired Crust 4 Cheese Margherita Pizza, Net Wt. 28.39 oz (1 lb. 12.3 oz.) 804g. UPC 39779-00073. Produced & Distributed by Kwik Trip Inc., Lacrosse WI 54603

Kwik Trip, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Beef Barbacoa on Panini Focaccia, Item 70659. Net Weight 14.85 lbs. 36 - 6.60 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337

Buddy's Kitchen Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Hy-Vee Spinach, Tomato, Mozzarella Twice Baked Potatoes, Net Wt. 5 oz wrapped in clear plastic.

D & D Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

SOUTHWEST CRIMINI STUFFED MUSHROOM; 7oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0081851202683

Caito Foods LLC.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Fresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico

GOURMET SPECIALTIES INC.
FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2018

Mini Roll, The product comes in a 2.469 ounce pink plastic package marked with a production date of 2018.03.20 stamped on the back. The product UPC code is 6 946050 104746. Product of China.

APOLLO FOOD INTERNATIONAL INC.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Posada Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Burrito, 72/4.5 oz burritos per case

AJINOMOTO WINDSOR INC
FDA Food Critical Nov 7, 2018

Houlihan's Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing potentially labeled as Horseradish Sauce, 1 gal containers Mfg. exclusively for: Houlihan's Restaurant, Inc. Leawood, KS

CFS West Holdings Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Beef Barbacoa on Telera, Item 70663. Net Weight 13.92 lbs. 33 - 6.75 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337

Buddy's Kitchen Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Caramels et Chocolats. Each retail tube contains four varieties on chocolate bonbons. Net wt per tube 3.8 oz.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat
FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2018

MUSHROOM PRTBELA SOUTHWEST STUFFED; 8oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0884853631037

Caito Foods LLC.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips;: Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Poblanos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Onion/Pepper Blend; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Saut¿ed Green Pepper Strips: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Saut¿ed Organic Onion Strips; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili ; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Bell Peppers and Onions Sold in 14 oz. package. Brand Name:Trader Joe's none

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Roasted Vegetable Blend: Sold in 2 lb. . packages. Brand Name: GFGB

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Low Oct 31, 2018

Victoria Taylor's Seasonings - Blackening Rub, 6.4 oz., UPC: 666227015274, packaged in a glass jar with a lid

Victoria Gourmet, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Smokehouse Roasted 5/8" Diced Apples: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 3/8" Diced Organic Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Rubio's Vegetable Blend: Sold in 2 lb. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted Super Sweet Corn: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Onions: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Pizza Kitchen Cut Medley; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart"

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatoes; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Saut¿ed 3/8" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand name: Jon-Lin¿, Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Red Jalapeno Slices; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Sauted Muchrooms: Sold in 500 g package. Brand Name: none

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Homestyle Julienne Tri-Colored Pepper Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Saut¿ed 3/8" Diced Organic Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿; Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Blackwing Meats. Inc., Ground Venison, 10/1lb, packed in cardboard sleeve/ roll stock film inside, in aRetail Box.

BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS, INC.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted Red Onion Sticks; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted Yellow Pepper Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

FIRE ROASTED ONION STRIPS: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 1/4" Diced Jalapenos;: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart"

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Saut¿ed Julienne Onion Strips With Canola Caramel; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Red Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatillos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Cauliflower Florets ; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Pepper and Onion Blend; Sold in 300 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA

What to do with this

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  • Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
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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.