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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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Eggo Cinnamon French Toast Sticks 32ct 12.7oz UPC: 38000766039 Target item number: 270-5-27
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Halo Top Chocolate Non Dairy Pint UPC: 858089003449 Target item number: 288-7-1676
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BIRDS EYE 10 OZ STM FRSH MIX VEG UPC: 14500021281 Target item number: 270-0-574
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MP PREMIUM I 48OZ CHOC FUDG BRWN UPC: 85239735619 Target item number: 288-7-3561
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30OZ MARKET PANTRY SHREDDED HASH BROWN UPC: 85239454015 Target item number: 270-1-454
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Market Pantry Neapolitan Ice Cream 128oz UPC: 85239014967 Target item number: 288-7-309
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Market Pantry Roasted Sweet Potato Chunks 12oz UPC: 85239008942 Target item number: 270-0-542
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Gorton's Simply Bake Shrimp Scampi - 8.2oz UPC: 44400125604 Target item number: 210-7-80
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Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup 1 Pint UPC: 858089003227 Target item number: 288-7-1041
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MP Very Cherry Chocolate Cake Ice Cream 48oz; UPC: 85239015575 Target item number 288-7-391
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Halo Top Caramel Macchiato UPC: 858089003357 Target item number: 288-7-1669
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26OZ MARKET PANTRY THIN CUT FRIES UPC: 85239011812 Target item number: 270-1-81
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Ben & Jerry's Moophoria Caramel Cookie Fix 1pt UPC: 76840001415 Target item number: 288-7-1153
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GREEN GIANT STEAMERS BABY BRUSSEL SPROUTS & BUTTER SAUCE 10OZ. UPC: 20000001401 Target item number 270-0-280
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Eggo Seasonal Waffle Brown Sugar 8ct 11.6oz UPC: 38000156922 Target item number: 270-5-425
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Magnum Tub Milk Chocolate Hazelnut 14.8oz; UPC: 775670009898 Target item number: 288-7-2741
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BREYERS 1.5QT CHOCOLATE UPC: 77567306623 Target item number: 288-7-779
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Halo Top Oatmeal Cookie Non Dairy Pint UPC: 858089003470 Target Item Number: 288-7-1675
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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert 16 oz UPC: 76840580743 Target item number: 288-7-810
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Halo Top Rainbow Swirl; UPC: 858089003401 Target item number: 288-7-1670
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eataly artichoke spread, net wt. 7oz 200g, UPC 612067
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Ben & Jerry's 16oz ND PB Half Baked UPC: 768400006618 Target item number: 288-7-2758
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Halo Top Vanilla Maple Non Dairy UPC: 858089003579 Target item number: 288-7-167
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MP CAULIFLWR 12OZ CAULIFLOWER UPC: 85239521007 Target item number: 270-0-521
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Stouffers Macaroni and Cheese 12oz UPC: 13800103406 Target item number: 270-2-1499
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Eggo French Toaster Sticks Original 32ct 12.7oz UPC: 38000766053 Target item number: 270-5-26
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Halo Top Cinnamon Roll Non Dairy Pint UPC: 858089003463 Target item number: 288-7-1677
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Talenti Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Gelato 16 oz. UPC: 816680010136 Target item number: 288-7-3566
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Market Pantry Ice Cream Candy Bar 6 pack 12 oz UPC: 492880701809 Target item number: 288-7-180
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Magnum Tub Milk Chocolate Vanilla 14.8oz UPC: 775670010238 Target item number: 288-7-2739
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Amys Tofu Scramble 9oz UPC: 42272000548 270-5-102 Target item number
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GREEN GIANT STEAMERS NIBLETS CORN & BUTTER SAUCE 10OZ. UPC: 20000001104 Target item number 270-0-212
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Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup Non Dairy Pint UPC: 858089003487 Target item number: 288-7-1672
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MARKET PANTR 150-200CT. 16OZ CKD TAIL OFF; UPC: 85239004555 Target item number 210-7-455
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SUPERPRETZEL 13OZ SOFT PRETZELS UPC: 73321073206 Target item number: 270-6-139
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MP FRUIT 48OZ MEDIUM STRAW BAN UPC: 85239272039 Target item number: 270-14-203
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COOL WHIP 80Z WHIPPED TOPPING UPC: 43000009536 288-9-16 Target item number:
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MARKET PANTRY MIXED FRUIT BLEND 48 OZ. UPC: 85239273623 Target item number: 270-14-362
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Simply Balanced Organic Mixed Vegetables 10 oz. UPC: 85239008645 Target item number: 270-0-249
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers-19 count Market Pantry UPC: 85239607138 Target item number: 270-6-713
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Earths Best Homestyle French Toast Sticks 12.7oz UPC: 23923206311 Target item number: 270-2-50
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New York Garlic Knots 7.3 oz; UPC: 70459009305 Target item number: 270-10-2
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C&W Early Harvest Petite Peas 16OZ. UPC: 70332001587 Target item number: 270-0-160
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MP CORN 12OZ YELLOW WHITE CORN UPC: 85239005231 Target item number: 270-0-523
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SMUCKERS 8OZ UNCRSTBL PBJ STRWB UPC: 51500025178 Target item number: 270-2-58
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Halo Top Pancakes & Waffles UPC: 858089003395 Target item number: 288-7-1668
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Breyers Delights Creamy Chocolate 16 oz UPC: 775670006514 Target item number:288-7-1431
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MP BROCCOLI 12OZ CUT BROCCOLI UPC: 85239008805 Target item number: 270-0-488
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OLD ORCHARD APPLE JUICE 100% 12OZ UPC: 75355112418 Target item number: 270-14-81
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C&W WHITE CORN 16OZ. UPC: 70332001020 Target item number: 270-0-161
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What to do with this
Monitoring food? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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.