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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

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-10-08

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 2026-10-08. 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 2026-10-08.
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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 Jul 4, 2018

Golden Flake TORTIYAHS! Superior Dipping Chips; Net Wt 12.5 oz Tortilla Chips; Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc. Birmingham, AL 35201; UPC: 0-72080-41000-0; Exp date: JUN 2 18 to JUN 23 18;

Utz Quality Food Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jul 4, 2018

BLUEBERRY PRETZEL, NET WEIGHT : 4OZ (113g) ,USE BY DATE : 12/1/2018

Four Link Nutriworld
FDA Food Critical Jul 4, 2018

Utz Organic Blue Corn Tortillas; Net Wt 9 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-01317-0; Exp date: JUN 16 18;

Utz Quality Food Inc
FDA Food Critical Jul 4, 2018

Mini Butter Croissants, 8-Pack, packaged in a clear plastic clam-shell container, net wt. 6 oz., UPC 8 40600 10904 4

New Seasons Market LLC
FDA Food Critical Jul 4, 2018

Good Health Organic Tortillas; Black Bean & Rice; Net Wt 5.5 oz; Distributed by Good Health Natural Products, Inc. Greensboro, NC; UPC: 274077-55355-04100-9; Exp date: DEC 29 18; Mexico only: Good Health Totopos Organicos; Frijol Negro y Arroz; Cont. Neto 538,6 g; Distribuido por Good Health Natural Products, Inc.; 900 High St, Hanover, PA 17331; Importado por: Importadora Primex, S.A. de C.V. Blvd. Magnocentro No. 4, San Fernando La Herradura Hulxqullucan, Estado de M¿xico, C.P. 52765; ITM

Utz Quality Food Inc
FDA Food Low Jul 4, 2018

Vegan Chocolate Almond Muffin, 4-pack, packaged in a clear clamshell container, net wt. 13.6 oz., UPC 8 40600 10955 6

New Seasons Market LLC
FDA Food Low Jul 4, 2018

McEvoy Ranch 100% Certified Extra VirginOlive Oil; Made in California; 1 L, 33,8 FL OZ UPC 6 34832 00291

McEvoy of Marin, LLC.
FDA Food Critical Jun 27, 2018

Kellogg's Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz.

Kellogg Company
FDA Food Low Jun 27, 2018

Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil. 7 oz. (1.98g) Keep Refrigerated UPC: 0-45255-14637 6 count and 12 count cases; Ingredients: Soybeans, water Sesame oil, Soy Sauce (soy Beans, Wheat and salt) Rice Wine vinegar, Chaotian chile, pepper, sugar, garlic, sodium glutamate. Flavoring packet included contains oyster sauce that is not declared. Label does state that product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, shellfish, tree nuts

World Variety Produce Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 27, 2018

H-E-B Ode to Olives, Sliced Salad Olives, 10 oz. drained weight per jar/ 6 jars per case (this product is sold by the jar at the store level, not by the case), Best by November 3, 2019.

Agro Sevilla USA
FDA Food Low Jun 20, 2018

Coffee Toffee - 4 oz. packages. UPC 6 55974 89001 2. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: butter (milk), sugar, bittersweet chocolate 60% (cocoa liquor, emulsifier, soya lecithin, vanilla), coffee, pecans *** Contains: milk & soya ***".

Yukon Jackson
FDA Food Critical Jun 20, 2018

Meijer DILL PICKLE FLAVORED CLASSIC CRUNCH POTATO CHIPS***UPC 719283594365***LOT CODE***

Shearers Foods, Llc
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations No Sugar Added Orange Sherbet quart

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations No Sugar Added Strawberry Sherbet quart

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Critical Jun 20, 2018

Pious Lion Pure Premium Potent Limited Release Pink Bali, 1 oz plastic bag. 833-AVL-KRTM www.piouslion.com

Pious Lion
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

EconoMax Vanilla, 4 quarts and 56 ounces

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Meijer Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, 18 ounces, packed in a Clear plastic container, 12 containers per case

Meijer, Inc #816 - Grand River Packaging
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

simply delicious Divvies SEMI-SWEET PEPPERMINT BARS made to share CHOCOLATE bar BENJAMINT CRUNCH ALL NATURAL NUT & DAIRY FREE NET WT. 2.25 OZ. (63g)

Divvies LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations Rainbow Sherbet quart

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Commercial breaders and batters Product B58042 Breader XI- 50 pound bags Product B58915 Breader X1- 40 pound bags Product B29767 Batter Mix X1- 50 pound bags Product B57802 CTFSH BRDR X1 - 25 pound bags Product B91412 MSRM BRDR X1- 40 pound bags Product B97705 Breader X3 - 50 pound bags

Newly Weds Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Hill Country Fare Chocolate 4.5 quarts

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Milk Chocolate Covered Fudge Bites, 3.75oz, PET Pouch, 12 packages per case

Morley Candy Makers, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jun 20, 2018

Snak Club Tropical Trail Mix: 16 oz. plastic pouch: Ingredients: Raisins, Peanuts, Pineapple, Papaya, Banana Chips, Coconut Chips and Almonds. UPC: , 0-87076-64462-8 Yogurt Trail Mix contains Raisins, Peanuts, Dates, Yogurt Chips, Cashews and Almonds. New Century Snacks, Commerce, CA.

New Century Snacks LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Hill Country Fare Neopolitan 4.5 quarts and 56 ounces; Hill Country Fare Neopolitan (Mexico) 4.5 quarts

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

BISCUIT FOOD Cheese Biscuits, The product comes in a 16.5 oz. (468g), clear plastic package. The product UPC codes 6926145714029 and 6926145712902. Manufacturer: Dongguan Jiayou Food Co., Ltd. Product of China.

SDQ Trading Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Sugarfina Sugar Cookies Distributed by Sugarfina, Inc. small candy cube, large candy cube, and 1.0oz. taster packet UPC Code: 840278109414; 840278113725; 840278116580 9495 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Sugarfina, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations Lime Sherbet quart

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Hill Country Fare Strawberry Revel 4.5 quarts

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

EconoMax Neopolitan, 4 quarts and 56 ounces

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Hill Country Fare Fudge Revel 4.5 quarts

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

HEB Creamy Creations Fruit Punch Sherbet quart

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Manischewitz Brand, Dark Chocolate covered Potato Chips, 4.25 oz /12 per case, in mylar metalized bag in gable box,

R.A.B. Food Group LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

Melanie Liubitelskie Cookies in a 17.6 oz (500g) clear plastic package with UPC 4770049011188.

Desly International Corp.
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor in a 17.6 oz (500g) clear plastic package with UPC 4770049082126.

Desly International Corp.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 13, 2018

XZB Grilled Crispy Shrimp (20g*20 and 16g*24) UPC Code (16g) 6923006800082

KUIYI INTERNATIONAL INC.
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple sizes: 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 64 oz, 1 gal, 2.5 gals, 5 gals, 55 gallon drum, 8oz clear PVC cylinder bottles, all others heavy-duty polyethylene bottles (except single 55-gallon plastic drum).

Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip

Dean Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; UPC: 688267009266, BEST BY 03/15/2020

Ahold USA
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

Priano Rosso Pesto Sauce, 6.7oz glass jar

BLM Products U. Vertriebsges
FDA Food Low Jun 13, 2018

Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Driscoll's Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077

Driscoll's Strawberry Associates, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

Zoe's Cookies Vegan Tuxedo Fudge, 4 oz. (153 kg) individually wrapped cookie. INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, VEGAN WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS (NON-BONE CHAR PROCESSED SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN, SALT, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS), BANANA PUREE, NATURAL BUTTERY SPREAD (NATURAL OIL BLEND OF PALM FRUIT, CANOLA, AND OLIVE OILS, FILTERED WATER, PURE SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR,

Dough-To-Go Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; Product code 53835; 24 x 11.5 oz. (326g) - 24 loaves per case. UPC 0053 8350 Product of Canada Manufactured by Groupe Premiere Moisson Inc., 189 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada Distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Trader Joes Company
FDA Food Critical Jun 13, 2018

WATAN DRY FRUITS PREMIUM QUALITY NATURAL DRIED APRICOT WITH PITT, NET WT. 1 LB, and 0.50 LB, PRODUCE OF PAKISTAN, IMPORT BY: GLOBAL COMMODITIES INC. NEW YORK USA,

Global Commodities Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Liberty Snacks Honey Roasted CASHEWS Net Wt. 1.2 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17154-4

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Liberty Snacks NUTS ALMOND RAISIN Mix Net Wt. 1.6 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17158-7

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jun 6, 2018

Alfalfa Seeds

Caudill Sprouting LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Liberty Snacks Natural PISTACHIOS Net Wt. 1 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17158-4

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Sully's Potato Salad, Mfg. No. 10125, Net Wt. 10 lbs. (4.54kg), UPC 10032345101255 Keep Refrigerated between 34 - 40 F. Mfg. By Dawn's Foods, Portage, WI 53901

Morski Brands Inc. dba Dawn's Fresh Foods
FDA Food Critical Jun 6, 2018

Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz. , packed in glass jars

Ziyad Brothers Importing, Inc.

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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.