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 · 2026-10-07
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.
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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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Matiz Raw Apricot Bar Demi-luna 8.8 ounces bar, packaged in shrink wrap plastic, UPC 8 32924 00543 0. Product is labeled in parts: "***matiz RAW APRICOT ***100% Natural Ingredients: 92% dried apricots and almonds ****PRODUCED BY: Bio Vera, Losar de la Vera, C¿ceres***product of Spain*** Imported by Matiz Espa¿a, Lynnwood, WA 98087***".
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 15 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 15 Colors Packs, 10 Pretzel Packs, and 5 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Net Wt. 46 oz. (2.9 lbs) (1.3kg) UPC 14100-04731.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Vitale Brothers Italian bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410005
Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.
CAKE FRUIT 6IN, 28.0 Ounce CAKE FRUIT 9IN, 64.0 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Sweet Earth Foods Aloha BBQ Quesadilla; 2 pack, NET WT 8 oz. Vegan: Pinto Beans, Red Onions, Pineapple and jalapenos with our vegan BBQ grounds and a cheddar-style vegan cheese. Keep Frozen. Ingredients: Filling: Vegan BBQ savory grounds (water, vital wheat gluten, onion, soy sauce, (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol), tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, brown rice syrup, spices, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, bell pepper, ginger, natural hickory smoke, rice b
Sweet Earth Inc.
CAKE BLUEBERRY LEMON 6 IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Vitale Brothers Pepperoni Roll 4.8 oz. (principal display panel incorrectly states .32 oz.) UPC1589410015
Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.
CAKE MANGO MOUSSE 9IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Swiss Rolls***Brand Name**Swiss Rolls Chocolate (Snack) Cakes, NET WT OZ (g) PKGS***TWIN PACKS***Nutrition Facts***Ingredients: SUGAR, WHEY (MILK), ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR***DISTRIBUTED BY***UPC Sold under the brand names... Mrs. Freshley's - NET WT 12 OZ (340g) 6-2 OZ (57g) PKGS***Distributed by Flowers Foods Specialty Group, LLC, 5087 South Royal Atlanta Dr., Tucker, GA 30084***(8ct) - UPC 072250 01190 7*** (12 ct ) UPC 072250 90323 3 FOOD LION - 6 - 2.2 OZ (61g) PKGA NET WT 13 OZ (
FLOWERS FOODS
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-04654
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
PARFAIT FRESH FRUIT , 1.0 Pound
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
CAKE BERRY CHANTILLY 9IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Vitale Brothers Onion Rolls 16 oz. (6 count per unit) UPC1589410013
Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.
Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing. 12 oz glass bottle, 6 bottles per case Shelf Stable and Refrigerate After Opening UPC 0021000068876
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
PARFAIT BANANA, 1.0 Pound
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
CAKE TOASTED ALMOND 6 IN, 29.6 Ounce CAKE TOASTED ALMOND 9IN, 64.0 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Flavor Blasted Slammin Sour Cream & Onion. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-09480.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Vitale Brothers Pumpernickel bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410008
Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.
AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits
Aldi Inc
CAKE LEMON RASPBERRY
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
CAKE MOUSSE MANGO 6IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 20 Packs Variety Pack. Containing 10 Colors Packs, and 10 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs. Net Wt. 18 oz. (1.1 lbs) (510g) UPC 14100-04720.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
CUPCAKE VANILLA, 4.5 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar in the following sized containers: 1. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-08548; 2. Net Wt. 30 oz. (1.87 lbs) 850g) carton, UPC 14100-09658; 3. 9 Lunch Packs, Net Wt. 8.1 oz (230g) Multi-pack Tray, 9-count 0.9 oz. Snack Pack, UPC 14100-09654; 4. 11 oz. (312g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04424; 5. 8 oz. (227g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04963; 6. 12 Lunch Packs, Net Wt. 10.8 oz. (306g) Multi-pac
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
AnnaSea Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits
Aldi Inc
Canned Salmon in unlabeled 8oz metal cans. Cans are packaged into a case of 92 cans. The case label is read: "Canned Salmon***Product of U.S.A. Net. Wt. 62 lbs. Packed by: Faith Harvest Helpers 12643 Case Rd SW Olympia, WA 98512***"
YWAM Faith Harvest Helpers
Seattle Sourdough Pub Buns 6 pack, net wt. 16 oz., UPC 0-72220-10164-5
Portland French Bakery L T D
Ocean Delight Individually Vacuum Packed AHI TUNA SAKU, 8-12 oz. NET WT. 10 LB (4.54 kg) and 12-16 oz. NET WT. 22LB (9.98 kg), Carbon Monoxide Treated, DISTRIBUTED BY: Stavis Seafoods, WILD CAUGHT, PRODUCT OF SRI LANKA
Stavis Seafoods, Inc.
Franz Premium Pub Buns 12 pack, net wt. 32 oz., UPC 0-72220-70218-7
Portland French Bakery L T D
Fresh Peach Parfait , 1.0 Pound
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
CAKE BERRY CHANTILLY 6 IN, 41 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
CUPCAKE MANGO WHITE CHOCOLATE MEDIUM EA , 4.0 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 17 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, 17 Colors Packs, and 10 Pretzel. Net Wt. 44.9 oz. (2.8 lbs) (1.27kg) UPC 14100-04728.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
CAKE PASSION FRUIT COCONUT 9IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Premo Brand and Fresh Grab turkey and Swiss submarine sandwiches, 4/6 oz, and 18/6 oz.
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Cracker Barrel OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY CANDIES KETTLE COOKED FUDGE PEANUT BUTTER, Nutrition Facts***INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER***PACKED ESPECIALLY FOR CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, LEBANON, TENNESSEE 37067***
Country Fresh Food & Confections Inc.
Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild 15oz retail jar UPC 21000024490 packaged in 12 count and 8 count cases
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Vitale Brothers Rye bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410007
Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.
FUSIA Asian Inspirations Spicy Mongolian Noodle Bowl, NET WT 8.5 OZ (240g) Heat and Serve UPC# 041498135461 PRODUCT OF CHINA
Marketing Concepts Group
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Mix with Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel in the following sized containers: 1. Net Wt. 1.5 oz. (43g) UPC 14100-18633; 2. Net Wt. 6.6 oz. (187g) bag, UPC 14100-04917; 3. 11.5 oz. (326g) Re-sealable Bag, UPC 14100-04921; 4. Net Wt 34 oz. (2.12 lbs) (963g), UPC 14100-04684.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
CAKE ITALIAN RUM 6IN CAKE ITALIAN RUM 9IN
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
JouJou's white large pita bread
Constantine's International Foods
Captain John Derst's Good Old Fashioned Bread***NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567 g***Nutrition Facts 22 servings per container*** Calories 80***INGREDIENTS:UPC 071316001180***INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY, FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON*** DISTRIBUTED BY FLOWERS BAKERIES, LLC THOMASVILLE, GA 31757
FLOWERS FOODS
Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad packaged in the following containers: 1) plastic tubs with lids, Net Wt 16 OZ (454 g); 2) plastic tubs with lids, Net Wt 48 OZ (3 LB) 1.36 kg; 3) 4/8 lb cases Net Wt 32.00 LBS (14.51 KG); 4) 8 lb cases Net WT. 8.00 LBS (3.63 KG); 5) 11 lb Spring Salad Kit, 11.00 LBS (4.99 KG); and 6) clear plastic unlabeled deli containers.
D & D Foods, Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 30 Packs. Containing 8 Flavor Blasted Xplosive Pizza Packs, 14 Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Packs, and 8 Grahams Vanilla Cupcake. Net Wt. 29.4 oz. (1.8 lbs) (833g) UPC 14100-04713.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, Net Wt 2.875 OZ, UTZ Quality Foods, LLV, Hanover, PA 17301, UPC: 0-41780-00153-5; utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, Net Wt 7.5 OZ; UTZ Quality Foods, LLV, Hanover, PA 17301; UPC: 0-41780-00049-1
Utz Quality Food Inc
#7024 Chill Do 24 (whey, corn flour, l-cysteine, potassium bromate); Packaged in 50-lb paper bag.
Brolite Products Inc
CAKE VANILLA SINGLE LAYER QUARTER SHEET, 88 Ounce
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Homestyle Italian Seasoned Croutons: 1 lb. foil pouch Item # 74384 Sugar Foods Corporation 6190 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047
Sugar Foods Corporation Inc
Caesar Seasoning 50 pound bag Item 1000031193
Griffith Labs U.S.A.
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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.