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
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-20
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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MAP COOKED FETTUCCINE PASTA 6 x 5 lbs pouches Net Weight: 30 lbs (13.60kg) PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
Super Muscle Support Powder; 300 grams/container UPC: NA
New Spirit Naturals Inc.
Harris Teeter ASIAGO TEXAS TOAST, NET WT 5.0OZ (0.3lb), INGREDIENTS BREAD***CONTAINS WHEAT, UPC 0 72036 95364 3, Harris Teeter Raleigh, NC
Harris Teeter
TAYLOR FARMS COOKED ROTINI MAP 8 X 3 lb pouches Net Weight: 24 lbs (10.88 kg) PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
Signature brand Enoki Mushroom; 200g; clear plastic package
New Age International, Inc.
Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, Costco #17193, net wt. 1lb. Product is packaged in clear plastic clamshell container and sold to consumers.
Western United Fish Company Inc
COOKED LINGUINE PASTA 6 x 5 lb Net Wt. 30lbs (13.60kg) PERISHABLE KEEP FROZEN
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
G&L Food Dried Bean Curd Net WT 17.6 OZ (500G) INGREDIENTS: Soybean, Water, Magnesium Chloride as Preservative CONTAINS: Soybean 121C was sterilized at high temperature PRODUCT OF CHINA U.S.A. Distributed By: G&L PRODUCE INC 1140 REVERE AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94124 UPC: 6976325560236
Gansu Zhaofeng Agricultural Development Co., Ltd.
TAYLOR FARMS COOKED TROTOLLE MAP 8 X 2.75 lb pouches Net Weight: 22 lbs (9.97 kg) PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
COOKED LINGUINE PASTA 5LB POUCHES PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
Scott & Jon s Honey Sesame Salmon Rice Bowl
DEMERS FOOD GROUP LLC
Harris Teeter CINNAMON TEXAS TOAST, NET WT 5.0oz (0.31g), INGREDIENTS BREAD*** CONTAINS WHEAT, UPC 0 72036 95734 4, Harris Teeter Raleigh, NC
Harris Teeter
Gluta Plus (Glutathione) 60 capsules/container. UPC: NA
New Spirit Naturals Inc.
Toto S'Mores Ooey Gooey Cookie; Gluten Free & Dairy Free; Net Wt. 2.25 OZ Rear panel: Packed with superfoods; Gluten, Dairy & Soy Free UPC: 860010409398
Toto Foods, Inc.
El Rojo Pasta De Harina, Wheat Pellets. Net Wt 8 oz. (225g) UPC 0 35579-80871 6. Packaged and distributed by: El Rojo Wholesale, Maple Grove, MN 55469.
El Rojo Wholesale
TAYLOR FARMS COOKED FARFALLE MAP 8 X 3 lb pouches Net Weight: 24 lbs (10.88 kg) PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
FRESH CREATIVE FOODS COOKED FARFALLE PASTA 8 x 3 lb pouches Net Weight: 24 lbs (10.88 kg) PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED
Nate's Fine Foods, LLC
Goot Essa, Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style. 4 and 8 OZ. ( Pasteurized Sheep Milk, Salt, Vegetable Enzymes, Cheese Cultures ).
GOOT ESSA, LLC
Vanilla Cookies with Raspberry Peach Jam
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
Whole Foods Market Blueberry Almond Granola, PLU 86032, packaged in a clear plastic container.
WFM Purchasing, LP
Toasted Cherry Biscotti
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
Frozen Raw Easy Peel shrimp, IQF, 2-lb bag, 10 bags/case; Generic Brown cardboard box UPC: 021130123223
Tas Tematic Foods Inc
Italian Sesame Cookies
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
190 cs Cucumber Select 15ct
Chefs Warehouse
98 cs Cucumber - Super 6 Ct
Chefs Warehouse
15 lbs. Cucumbers Diced 1/4"
Chefs Warehouse
Shrimp Cocktail Bowl; 7oz clear plastic retail packaging. UPC: 011110622952 Shrimp Cocktail Bowl; 17oz clear plastic retail packaging. UPC: 011110624840
Lawrence Wholesale LLC
Vanilla with Apricot Jam Cookies
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
Vanilla Chocolate Dipped Cookies
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
NAFCO, WHITING FILLET SKIN-ON BONELESS IQF, 2 lb., Cases are corrugate. The product is individually frozen and packed in food contact retail bag. 15 bags per case. Keep Frozen
Stanley Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
Toasted Almond & Cherry Biscotti
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
5 lbs. Cucumber Diced 1/2"
Chefs Warehouse
16/25 Frozen Cooked Tail-On Farm Raised Shrimp; 12oz clear plastic retail bag. UPC: 011110649812 51/60 Frozen Cooked Tail-On Farm Raised Shrimp; 32oz clear plastic retail bag. UPC: 011110967015
Lawrence Wholesale LLC
10lbs. Cucumbers Sliced 1/4", 5 lbs. Cucumber Sliced 1/4"
Chefs Warehouse
Orwashers brand Soho Sourdough XL Batard; contains: wheat; 6-46.4oz PIECES PER CASE
Oven Artisans llc
Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies
Gina Marie Bakery LLC
In Motion Design Recalls Evermore Surprise Eggs Due to Risk of Serious Injury; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Smoked Cheddar, 5 lb. loaves, packaged 8 loaves per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 5 lb., shredded in a plastic bag and packed 4 bags per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op All Natural Pepper Jack Cheese, packaged as 5 lb. loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 2 loaves per case (distribution) or 8 loaves per case (retail), or sliced and packaged as 2 lb. deli bags and packed 5 bags per case 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Pepper Jack, 5 lb., shredded and packaged in a plastic bag, packed 4 bags per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
GOODLES VEGAN IS BELIEVIN' PLANT-BASED WHITE CHEDDAR WITH SPIRALS NET WT 5.25 OZ (149g) INGREDIENTS: GOODLES SPIRALS (WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, WHEAT PROTEIN, NUTRIENTS EXTRACTED FROM [BROCCOLI, SPINACH, KALE, PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO, SUNFLOWER SEED, CRANBERRY, CHLORELLA, MAITAKE MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM]), VEGAN WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (DRIED CASHEW MILK [CASHEWS, CHICORY ROOT FIBER], NATURAL FLAVOR, NUTRITIONAL YEAST, TAPIOCA FLOUR, PEA PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, DRIED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLI
Gooder Foods, Inc.
PURE CANE GRANULATED SUGAR, NET WT 50 LB (22.67kg), Distributed by Domino Foods, Inc., Yonkers, NY 10705, STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE
Domino Foods Inc
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese, 5 lbs., packaged in a plastic bag, packed 4 bags per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Original Swiss Cheese, packaged as 5 lb. loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 2 loaves per case (distribution) or 8 loaves per case (retail), or sliced and packaged as 2 lb. deli bags and packed 5 bags per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Organic Gouda Cheese, 8 oz., packaged individually in plastic, packed 12 per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
1) Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles, Net Wt. 6 oz., packaged individually in plastic, packed 12 per case, UPC: 810665011156 2) Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles, Net Wt. 1.25 LBS (567 g), packaged individually in plastic, packed 12 per case, UPC: 810665011484
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op All Natural Mild Cheddar Cheese, 5 lb., packaged as individual loaves wrapped in plastic, packed 2 loaves per case (distribution) or 8 loaves per case (retail) 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 5 lb., packaged in a plastic bag, packed 4 bags per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
UDK ,Half Plum, 170 g, Container, 24, ambient
SUNGAL INC
1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack, 5 lb., packaged as loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 8 loaves per case 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Provolone, 5 lb., packaged as loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 2 loaves per case
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
(Bulk) Oyster, Frozen, Raw Half Shell, 15lb(6.8kg) UPC: 10087703078342 Harvest Dates: Jan 03,2025, Jan 14,2025
Wang Globalnet
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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.