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 · 2026-10-09
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.
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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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Coca-cola, Vanilla Zero, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Springside Monterey Jack Jalapeno Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.
Springside Cheese Corp
Springside Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb., 5 lbs., and 40 lbs.
Springside Cheese Corp
HEINEN'S Potato Gnocchi * Preservative Free * 9 oz. (225 g) in clear film plastic trays
La Pasta, Inc.
NuChef Soy Sauce, Contenido Neto: Un Gal¿n (128 fl. oz), Packed for Northwestern Selecta
Gasco Industrial, Corp.
Food Club, Essential Choice, Puffed Rice, Net Wt 6 Oz (170 g), UPC 36800 31852
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Emerald brand Glazed Walnuts; Net WT. 6.5 OZ; Re-sealable pouch
Snyder's-Lance Inc.
Springside Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.
Springside Cheese Corp
Dr Pepper, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of Dr Pepper Company, Plano, TX
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Pibb Xtra, Artificially Flavored Spicy Cherry Soda 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Blueberry 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Sourdough French: Product number 2044; SKU 61659799; GTIN [00046567600932] ; UPC 831 49000044 20 pieces; Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Sea Salt, Starter (Fermented dough). Best Practices: 1. Keep Bread frozen at all times 2. Pull bread out of freezer 3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F 4. Bake 12-15 minutes with no steam.
Sumano's Bakery
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Cabbage, Net WT 14 oz. (396g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02619 8
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Sourdough Baguette: Product number 2064; SKU 61659798; GTIN [00046567600949]; UPC 831 49000064 20 pieces; Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Sea Salt, Starter (Fermented dough). Best Practices: 1. Keep Bread frozen at all times 2. Pull bread out of freezer 3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F 4. Bake 12-15 minutes with no steam.
Sumano's Bakery
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
BUTTER MILK ( Under the following Trade Names - SUNBEAM 2PK, SUNBEAM )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki, Potato and Mushroom, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02617 4
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
POTATO SLAMMERS ( Under the following Trade Names - SCHMIDT, WHOLE FOODS, HP, WEIS, PLAIN BAG 12 and 24 PK )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
WHITE WHEAT S/T DINNERS ( Under the following Trade Names - ULTRA GRAIN, O/T )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
WHITE WHEAT HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT, WEIS, ULTRA GRAIN )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Potato and Onion, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 0 7163 02616 7
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
WHITE WHEAT R/T ( Under the following Trade Names - O/T 2PK, O/T, WEIS, ULTRA GRAIN )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes, (6 pieces): Cheese, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g); UPC Codes: 7 07163 30325 1, Keep Frozen
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Cosmic Crunch Granola, packaged in paper bag, net wt 10 oz. The product is labeled in parts: "***COSMIC CRUNCH superfood granola***10oz***Margalaxy***Ingredients: Walnuts, Almonds, Maple Syrup, Maca Powder, Flax meal, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Vanilla, Coconut Oil, Chia Seeds, Goji Berries***Contains: Walnuts & Almonds***".
Margalaxy LLC
POTATO HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT 16 CT, OT)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Plain 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki Sour Cherry, Net Wt. 14oz (396g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 07163 02615 0
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
100 % WHEAT 20 oz ( Under the following Trade Names - ALDIS, CLOVERVALLEY, GENERIC )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes, (6 pieces): Cheese and Cherry, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396g), UPC Codes: 7 07163 30327 5, Keep Frozen
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
COSTCO HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
S/T Potato Dinners ( Under the following Trade Names - SCHMIDT O/T, PLAIN BAG -ROYAL FARMS )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
BNS WHEAT ROLLS ( Under the following Trade Names - Giant, Harvest Pride, Shoppers and Old Tyme )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
LITE HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - GAINT, SHOPRITE, WEIS)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
Fresh Fragrant Pear; Label - Double Trees Product of China Shenzhen J.F. Fruit Co., LTD
IQ PRODUCE, LLC
PATATO BREAD ( Under the following Trade Names - O/T 2PK, O/T )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
White Quinoa; 16 oz. (454g) bags with clear panel in front; UPC: 0 72431 00195 6 Brand name Lunds & Byerlys Quinoa ingredients: White Quinoa Couscous ingredients: Israeli Couscous (wheat flour, rosemary extract). Contains: Wheat. Produced for Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN.
InHarvest, Inc.
BNS WHITE ( Under the following Trade Names - Giant, Harvest Pride -Shoprite, Sunbeam, Blueribbon, Shoppers, Weis )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
Pepitas - International Food Court brand, Thai Sweet Chili Roasted Pumpkin Kernels, 4 oz. vacuum sealed plastic bag, UPC 0 83066 16018 5 The label is read in parts: "***PEPITAS***THAI SWEET CHILI ROASTED PUMPKIN KERNELS***Ingredients: organic pumpkin seeds, pure cane sugar, vinegar, sea salt, red chiles, garlic, xanthan gum ***
La Salsa Foods Inc
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Vanilla 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Meijer Distribution, Inc
WHOLE GRAIN WHITE ( Under the following Trade Names - ALDIS, BLUE RIBBON, GOURMET, SHOPRITE )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
WHITE S/T DINNERS ( Under the following Trade Names - HARVEST PRIDE, HARVEST PRIDE 8 COUNT, BLUE RIBBON, GIANT, PLAIN BAG AND ROCKLAND )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
ALDIS S/T WHEAT BREAD ( Under the following Trade Names - ALDIS ST WHEAT, HAUSWALD, CHERRY VALLEY, COMPARE, FINEFARE, , HP, KEYFOODS, METFOODS, PIONEER,SUPERA, TRADEFAIR, WEIS, 7 ELEVEN, HAUWALD, GEORGES, REDER )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
PREMIUM WHITE ( Under the following Trade Names - BLUERIBBON, HOLSUM 2PK, BLUERIBBON 2PK, SUNBEAM, HOLSUM, WEIS )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
SOUTHERN GROVE ALMONDS Unsalted 14 oz (397g) pouch bag INGREDIENTS: ALMONDS. Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510 UPC 0 41498 24647 1
Kanan Enterprises, Inc.
M&P Food Productions brand Vareniki - farmer cheese, Hand made, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396 g), Keep Frozen, UPC: 7 0716 302618 1
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
100 % WHEAT HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - OT, GAINT, GOURMET, GRAETVALUE, SHOPRITE , PLAIN BAG )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
PREMIUM HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - 16CT RIBBON, BLUE RIBBON SUNBEAM, ALDIS)
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
8 GRAIN ( Under the following Trade Names - INKEEPER )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
BUTTER WHITE ( Under the following Trade Names - O/T, GIANT )
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
What to do with this
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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.