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 · 2026-10-08
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.
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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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Budget $aver Monster Cherry-Pineapple Pops Net Contents 36 FL OZ
Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.
Pea Shoots Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00023 0
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Acadica Kratom: Red Suma 250g bags
Badger Botanicals LLC
Budget $aver Sugar Free Twin Pops Net Contents 28.2 FL OZ
Ziegenfelder Company, Inc.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies; 5 oz. pouch, 5 lb. Corporate bags UPC: 8 58950 00508 6 Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). soluble Corn Prebiotic Fiber, Granulated sugar, Expeller Expressed Canola Oil, cocoa powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract. Contains: Wheat Packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat,
NatureBox, Inc.
Lean Pro 8 Cookies & Cream 1,000g (2.2lb) Tub
Labrada Nutrition, Inc
Acadica Kratom: Green Hulu 2 Kratom, 250g bags
Badger Botanicals LLC
Soozie s Doozies Sugar Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, 16 ounce, plastic pouch, 6 pouches per case
National Foodworks Services
Lean Pro 8 Vanilla 2,268g (5lb) Tub
Labrada Nutrition, Inc
Eden's Ethnos Bulk Kratom 25 powder kilogram bag Also called K. Bali Supreme, K Maeng Da Supreme, K Green Vein, Green Maeng Da, K Red Maeng Da, K Red Bali, K Green Bali Distributed by Eden Ethnos LLC, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Eden's Ethnos, LLC
Arugula Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00012 4
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Acadica Kratom: Red Hulu 2, 250g bags
Badger Botanicals LLC
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Eastland Food Corporation
Broccoli Microgreens, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00016 2
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
Sweet & Crunchy Microgreen Mix, Greenbelt Microgreens brand, net wt. 75 gram. Product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container. UPC 8 90082 00006 3
Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd
ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Guangzhou Linkco Electrical Industries Limited, of China
Market Pantry Vanilla Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014943 Target item number: 288-7-307
Target Corporation
Eggo Homestyle Waffles 24ct 29.6oz UPC: 38000402807 Target item number: 270-5-49
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Cookie PB Swirl Non-Diary Frozen Dessert 16 oz. UPC: 76840580767 Target item number: 288-7-814
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Non Diary Coconut 7 layer 16 fl oz UPC: 768406744668 Target item number: 288-7-2060
Target Corporation
Simply Balanced Quinoa Spinach Red Pepper Onion Chickpeas 10oz; UPC: 85239058107 Target item number: 270-0-581
Target Corporation
CW ULTIMATE SOUTHWEST VEG 14OZ UPC: 70332002881 Target item number: 270-0-4
Target Corporation
2-ct. (9-oz.) Hot Pockets X Four Cheese Pizza UPC: 43695071092 Target item number: 270-6-190
Target Corporation
Yasso Birthday Cake Pint UPC: 851035003739 Target item number: 288-7-1614
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Cookies n' Cream Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014974 Target item number: 288-7-310
Target Corporation
Yasso Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pint UPC: 851035003692 Target item number: 288-7-1612
Target Corporation
MP ICE CREAM ROCKY ROAD 48OZ UPC: 85239734179 Target item number: 288-7-3417
Target Corporation
Cinnamon Sugar Cookie, Brand name Columbia Gorge Gluten Free. Packaged in a plastic bag for wholesale purposes. The product is received frozen and baked in house for individual serving. NO UPC
Columbia Gorge Gluten Free
10.8 oz. BIRDS EYE Steamfresh WHOLE GREEN BEANS UPC: 14500021571 Target item number: 270-0-92
Target Corporation
Halo Top Chocolate Covered Banana UPC:858089003364 Target item number: 288-7-1665
Target Corporation
GARDEIN 10.5OZ MNDRN CHICKN UPC: 842234000742 Target item number: 270-3-85
Target Corporation
MORNINGSTAR MEAT FREE CORN DOGS 10; UPC: 28989975003 Target item number: 270-3-159
Target Corporation
Halo Top Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1 Pint; UPC: 858089003142 Target item number 288-7-1039
Target Corporation
MP 40oz Antioxidant Blend UPC: 85239273937 Target item number: 270-14-393
Target Corporation
MP ICE CREAM 48-OZ. COOKIES & CREAM UPC: 85239731154 Target item number: 288-7-3099
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Steamed Broccoli Florets 12oz UPC: 85239008928 Target item number: 270-0-531
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Brownie Batter Core Ice Cream 16 oz UPC: 76840529872 Target item number: 288-7-804
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's 16oz Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake UPC: 768400007158 Target item number: 288-7-2761
Target Corporation
Amys Gluten and Dairy Free Bean Rice Burrito 6oz UPC: 42272003525 Target item number: 270-2-1391
Target Corporation
GREEN GIANT STEAMERS BROCCOLI & CHEESE 10OZ. UPC:20000001807 Target item number 270-0-211
Target Corporation
"Moose Tracks" denali Ice Cream 48 oz UPC: 85239007853 Target item number: 288-7-81
Target Corporation
Frozen Desserts market pantry UPC: 85239015599 Target item number: 288-7-296
Target Corporation
Breyers 48oz Oreo Chips Ahoy 2 in 1 UPC: 775670008976 Target item number: 288-7-2765
Target Corporation
BREYERS 1.5QT FRENCH VANILLA UPC: 77567254382 Target item number: 288-7-790
Target Corporation
GARDEIN 11OZ CRISPY CHICK N SLIDERS UPC: 842234001398 Target item number: 270-3-67
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Pint Slice Tonight Dough UPC: 768400010028 Target item number: 288-7-2762
Target Corporation
MP FRUIT 48OZ MEDIUM TRIPLE BRY UPC: 85239270219 Target item number: 270-14-201
Target Corporation
InnovAsian Vegetable Fried Rice 18oz UPC: 695119120147 Target item number: 270-11-249
Target Corporation
Parade Salsa Hot/Picante NET WT/PESO NETO 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g, UPC: 0 50700 08883 9
Giovanni Food Company, Inc.
MorningStar Spicy Black Bean Buger Value Pack 18.9oz UPC: 28989100665 Target item number: 270-3-114
Target Corporation
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Nearby categories
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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.