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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11.25-oz. Market Pantry < Texas> UPC: 85239101933 Target item number: 270-10-193
Target Corporation
Parade Salsa MEDIUM/MEDIANO NET WT/PESO NETO 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g, UPC: 0 50700 08876 1
Giovanni Food Company, Inc.
Market Pantry Homestyle Waffles 10ct 12.3oz UPC: 85239260005 Target item number: 270-5-260
Target Corporation
Green Giant Riced Cauliflower and Sweet Potato 12 oz UPC: 190569123132 Target item number 270-0-75
Target Corporation
Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries 20oz; UPC: 834183007125 Target item number 270-1-50
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Moophoria PB Doughlicioius 1pt UPC: 76840001439 Target item number: 288-7-1145
Target Corporation
Talenti 16oz Coffee Chocolate Chip Gelato UPC: 186852000495 Target item number: 288-7-598
Target Corporation
MorningStar Grillers Original Value Pack 18oz UPC: 28989100801 Target item number: 270-3-112
Target Corporation
Grown in Idaho Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries UPC: 43301611674 Target item number: 270-1-22
Target Corporation
Stuffed FOODS Edamame Burger, MFG ITEM # 06100 UPC: 108500821003752 3 - 3lb plastic bags in box
Stuffed Foods LLC
BERTOLLI 24OZ SHRMP SCMPI LING UPC: 31000650100 Target item number: 270-11-141
Target Corporation
Halo Top Candy Bar UPC: 858089003340 Target item number: 288-7-1671
Target Corporation
MP FRUIT 12OZ BLUEBERRIES UPC: 85239271742 Target item number: 270-14-174
Target Corporation
Talenti Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Gelato 16oz. UPC: 186852000402 Target item number: 288-7-3567
Target Corporation
Green Giant Broccoli Veggie Tots 16 oz UPC: 190569123026 Target item number 270-0-71
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's Pint Slice Cherry Garcia UPC: 768400010264 Target item number: 288-7-2764
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Asparagus Spears 12oz UPC: 85239008850 Target item number: 270-0-511
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Old Fashion Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 48oz UPC:85239015568 Target item number: 288-7-390
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Mini Sundae Cone 10 pack 22.5 oz UPC: 492880701786 Target item number: 288-7-178
Target Corporation
Breyers Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream 48oz; UPC: 77567603326 Target item number: Vendor N+J:L
Target Corporation
Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz UPC: 13800188052 Target item number: 270-2-1277
Target Corporation
Simply Balanced 10OZ ORGANIC STRWBRY UPC: 85239001745 Target item number: 270-14-285
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Onion Rings 14-oz. UPC: 85239606179 Target item number: 270-6-617
Target Corporation
MARKET PANTR 71-90CT CKD TAIL OFF; UPC: 85239032800 Target item number 210-7-456
Target Corporation
Enlightened Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Bar; UPC: 852109331338 Target item number 288-7-1788
Target Corporation
Halo Top Pancakes and Waffles Non Dairy; UPC: 858089003524 Target item number: 288-7-186
Target Corporation
18oz- EVOL Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli UPC: 891627011544 Target item number: 270-11-21
Target Corporation
MP Unicorn Magic Ice Cream 48 oz. UPC: 85239015544 Target item number: 288-7-388
Target Corporation
Jimmy Dean Delights Canadian Bacon Honey Wheat Muffin 4ct 18oz UPC: 77900502422 Target item number: 270-5-227
Target Corporation
MP NOVELTIES 12CT KIDS IC BARS UPC: 85239076101 Target item number: 288-7-2610
Target Corporation
BREYERS 1.5QT VAN/CHOC/STRW UPC:77567254269 Target item number: 288-7-784
Target Corporation
Popsicle Fruit Pop Mango 19.8floz - 12ct UPC: 77567001283 Target item number: 288-7-1147
Target Corporation
22.5OZ MARKET PANTRY HASH BROWN PATTIES UPC: 85239010792 Target item number: 270-1-79
Target Corporation
Simply Balanced Organic Peas 10oz; UPC: 85239008706 Target item number: 270-0-577
Target Corporation
Ben and Jerry's One Love 1 pt. UPC:76840036745 Target item number: 288-7-170
Target Corporation
Halo Top Caramel Macchiato Non Dairy Pint UPC: 858089003432 Target item number: 288-7-1674
Target Corporation
AF CRAB CAKE 7OZ CRAB CAKES; UPC: 85239064658 Target item number: 270-6-465
Target Corporation
Sea Cuisine Pan Sear Teriyaki Sesame Salmon - 9 oz UPC: 35493014678 Target item number: 210-7-14
Target Corporation
BREYERS 1.5QT MNT CHOC CHIP; UPC: 77567254245 Target item number: 288-7-782
Target Corporation
Halo Top Oatmeal Cookie 1 pt UPC: 858089003210 Target item number: 288-7-1045
Target Corporation
BIRDS EYE 10OZ STMFRSH SWET CORN UPC: 14500020994 Target item number: 270-0-570
Target Corporation
C&W YELLOW & GREEN ZUCHINI SQUASH 16OZ. UPC: 70332002782 Target item number: 270-0-235
Target Corporation
Enlightened Movie Night Pint UPC: 852109331109 Target item number 288-7-1798
Target Corporation
Ben & Jerry's 16oz Chocolate Shake it UPC: 76840000739 Target item number: 288-7-2759
Target Corporation
TINA BURRITO 4OZ GRN CHL BEEF/BEAN; UPC: 79606010355 Target item number: 270-6-526
Target Corporation
MP FRUIT 64OZ LG BAG STRWBRIES; UPC: 85239231142 Target item number: 270-14-231
Target Corporation
Garden Lites Gluten Free Superfood Veggie Cakes Super Blend 6ct 12oz UPC: 704863050003 Target item number: 270-5-177
Target Corporation
Market Pantry Chocolate Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014950 Target item number: 288-7-308
Target Corporation
Halo Top Candy Bar Non Dairy UPC: 858089003517 Target item number: 288-7-173
Target Corporation
Shelled Eggs, Extra Large 18pk sold under the brand names of Publix UPC 0 41415 00966 0 & Sunups UPC 0 28621 36398 4
Cal Maine Foods
What to do with this
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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.
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.