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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 227 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Margie Cheese, Pasteurized Cow's Milk Cheese, Sprout Creek Farm Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Plant # 36-8436

Sprout Creek Farm, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Julienne 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

Central Market All Natural Traditional Hummus TOPPED WITH SESAME SEEDS, NET WT 10 OZ (284g).

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Central Market All Natural Mediterranean Hummus, NET WT 10 OZ (284g), UPC: 0 41220 91513 2

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

SAUT¿ED 1/4" DICED ONIONS: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Low Oct 31, 2018

Victoria Taylor's Seasonings - New Orleans - 5.0 oz. UPC: 666227015090, packaged in a glass jar with lid

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

Caramelized Mushroom Slices; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

FIRE-ROASTED ORGANIC SUPER SWEET CORN; Sold in 1500 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Red Onion & Pepper Blend: Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Hot Stuff Foods¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Green Jalapeno Slices; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Onion/Pepper Strip Blend: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted Half Moon Green Zucchini : Sold in 25 lb. and 1200 lb. packaging. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

HEB Organics TRADITIONAL HUMMUS, NET WT. 8 OZ (227g), 4 pack, UPC: 0 41220 79565 9, Keep Refrigerated contains individual units, NET WT. 2 OZ (56g).

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Caramelized 1/4" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted Green Pepper Strips ; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Red Peppers: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

HEB Select Ingredients ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS PREMIUM QUALITY NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC 0 41220 33495 7 and NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g), UPC 0 41220 67250 9

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Critical Oct 31, 2018

Cedar's Chickpea Salad, packaged in an 8oz plastic container, UPC: 044115337767. Product is refrigerated.

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Caramelized 3/8" Diced Onions: Sold in 25 lb. . packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

FIRE-ROASTED THIN SLICED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS: Sold in 2 lb. . packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿;

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Corn and Black Bean Blend: Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿; Jon-Lin¿, Chef Sensations¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend; Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Fire-Roasted Rubio's Elote Corn Blend; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

Lutosa Foodservice Quality Plain Mashed Produced in Belgium 2.5 kg/5.5 lb

Lutosa S.A.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

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

Dark Caramelized 3/8" Diced Sweet Onions; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Moderate Oct 31, 2018

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

McCain Foods USA
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Mild Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Mild Salsa 16 oz. and 24 oz.

La Mexicana LLC
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Sweet corn, Net weight 20 pounds, Marshalltown IA

Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Sprite 12 FL OZ (355 mL) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC 0 496120 4

COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Peach Mango Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.

La Mexicana LLC
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana (Pico with) Guacamole 10 oz..

La Mexicana LLC
FDA Food Low Oct 24, 2018

Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar UPC# - 888849000494 12 ct. Box UPC # - 888849000500

Quest Nutrition, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags

Ardent Mills, LLC
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Medium Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Medium Salsa 16 oz.

La Mexicana LLC
FDA Food Critical Oct 24, 2018

La Mexicana Garlic Salsa 16 oz. Gourmet Style Garlic 16 oz.

La Mexicana LLC
FDA Food Low Oct 24, 2018

Son of Italy, Twin Pack Cheese Pizza Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case

K.B. Pizza, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.

Lidl US TRADING

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
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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.