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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 · 2026-10-09

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 2026-10-09. 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 2026-10-09.
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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 Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Chopped Mix I Roasted NO Salt, Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted NO Salt. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Cajun Peanuts. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90015. 2. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Buffalo Style Peanuts. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90086. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Swiss Delight, Trail Mix. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Cheddar Treat Snack Mix, Net wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Asian Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90092. 2. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Gerry's Kwik Trip Egg Salad, Net Wt. 35 lb. (15.87kg), UPC 17839-61135. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic BLACKBERRY POMEGRANATE fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10510 0

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Pecans Roasted & Salted. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90145. 2. Pecan Mammoth Halves, Roasted & Salted. Net Wt. 30 lbs. 3. Pecan Pieces Roasted & Salted Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Dawn's Chopped Mix, Roasted & Salted, Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Cashews packaged in the following sizes: 1. Jumbo Cashews. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90008. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 2. Large Whole Cashews Roasted & Salted. Net Wt. 10 lbs. 3. Cashew Splits & Butts, Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90009, Net Wt. 5 lbs. 4. Cashews Large Splits Roasted & Salted, Net Wt. 5 lbs. 5. Cashews Large Pieces Roasted & Salted Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Critical Apr 25, 2018

River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00016, 4 ounce clam shell, UPC 87906-00026

River Valley Sprouts
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Roasted Salted Natural Almonds. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90002. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Net Wt 10 lbs. 4. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut BBQ Blues Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90084. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch melted on top. Individually wrapped, sold in boxes of 12. Net Wt. 3.2 oz (91g). UPC 814524611556. The product label is read in parts: "***VALANGA GOURMET Scotcharoo***Ingredients: Peanut Butter ***Semi-sweet Chocolate (Sguar, Chocolate, Milkfat, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors***Butterscotch Chips (Sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oils, Whey, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flav

Avalanche Distributing, LLC
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic APRICOT fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10514 8

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Lake Elmo Mix. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Roasted Trail Mix. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Cranberry Nut Trail Mix, Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Food Service Trail Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 2. Net Wt. 8 / 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Bakers Chopped Mix, Roasted & Salted Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net wt. 5 lbs. 2. Net Wt. 10 lbs. 3. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Gerry's Knowlan's Homestyle Potato Salad Net Wt. 12 lbs. (5.44 kg), UPC 17839-22912. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Pecan Pieces, Roasted NO Salt. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Gerry's Market Fresh Potato Salad Net Wt. 12 lbs. (5.44 kg), UPC 17839-94212. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Gerry's Egg Salad, Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.26kg), UPC 17839-60605. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Party Mix, Roasted & Salted Nut Mix. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Smokey Mountain Mix, Snack Mix. Net Wt. 12 oz. (340G), UPC 38043-90133. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Pure Nut Topping. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Redskin Peanuts. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90112. 2. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

funky chunky Chocolate Pretzels. Pretzels, Caramel, Chocolate, Pecans. Sold in the following packaging configurations: 1. Small Bag Net Wt. 2 oz. (56g) UPC 91056-00045; 2. Large Bag Net Wt. 5 oz. (141g) UPC 91056-00040; 3. Mini Canister Net Wt. 8 oz. (227g) UPC 91056-00084; 4. Mini Stack Gift Pack (includes 8 oz. Mini Canister Chocolate Pretzels); 5. #1506 Mixed Case, Small Bags - 25/Case (includes 5- 2 oz. bags Chocolate Pretzels) 6. Tasting Kit #1301 (includes 1-2oz

Funky Chunky LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Cajun Cracker Mix, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90032. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Net Wt. 20 lbs. 4. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Hulled Pistachios, Roasted Salted. Net Wt. 10 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut GORP Mix, Trail Mix. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Sizzlin' Sweet, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90079. 2. Net Wt. 10 lbs. 3. Net Wet 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic MANGO fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10516 2

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Sesame Treat, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90030. 2. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Sweet Treat, Trail Mix. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic SEEDLESS RED RASPBERRY fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10513 1

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Garlic Crunch, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 12 oz. (340G), UPC 38043-90034. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Sunflower Seeds Hulled Roasted & Salted. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90024. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Macadamia Nuts. Net Wt. 8 oz. (227G), UPC 38043-90021. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic STRAWBERRY fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10515 5

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Mardi Gras Mix, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90064. 2. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Lifetime Trail Mix. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Nutty Fruit Mix, Trail Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90027. 2, Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Critical Apr 25, 2018

Buenas Grated coconut - frozen; Kinayod na Niyog Noix de Coco Rape; UPC: 4806514650443 Keep Frozen Net Wt. 16 oz., (4545 g) plastic bag Product of the Philippines Ingredients: Grated coconut Meat (95%) Water and preservative: Sodium Benzoate.

Global Commodities Corp.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Student Mix, Trail Mix. Net Wt. 10 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc
FDA Food Low Apr 25, 2018

SANTA CRUZ organic CONCORD GRAPE fruit spread NET WT 9.5 OZ (270 g) UPC 0 36192 10517 9

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Midwest Northern Nut Backwoods Trail Mix. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Midwest Northern Inc

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

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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.