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 · 2026-09-20
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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Salad Kit labeled as follows: Taylor FARMS Honey Balsamic SALAD KIT, NET WT. 8.3 OZ (235g), INGREDIENTS: HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (soybean oil ...) SPINACH, CARROT, SEA SALT CROISSANT CROUTON (wheat flour ...) CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE (feta cheese [pasteurized milk ...] ...) MIZUNA, GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, RED LEAF LETTUCE, LOLLA ROSA, GREEN OAK, RADICCHIO. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT. Salad Dressing package inside Salad Kit labeled as follows: SESM GNGR
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.
Evergreen Farm Jujube Juice, 4 fl. oz. (120ml) , Foil pouches, 25 foil pouches per case, Refrigerate product after opening
Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC
Chocolate Mint Fudge, The Candy Barn, 1113 Palm Ave Riverside, IA 52327, Net Wt: 4oz, 10oz, packed in plastic clamshell
The Candy Barn
Pecan Toffee Clusters, The Candy Barn, 1113 Palm Ave Riverside, IA 52327, Net Wt: 5oz, flexible plastic bag
The Candy Barn
Chocolate Pecan Fudge, The Candy Barn, 1113 Palm Ave Riverside, IA 52327, Net Wt: 4oz, 10oz, packed in plastic clamshell
The Candy Barn
Deep Sprouted Mat 16 oz.
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Gelson's Hummus; Red Bell Pepper Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils NET WT 8OZ (226g) UPC: 23631-10262
Gelsons
Frozen shrimp in bulk packaging. 20 lbs (10 x 2 lbs blocks); 20 lbs (20 x 1 lbs blocks); 9 lbs case UPC# SH0176; SH0430; SH0320; SH0369; SH0370
H & N Group Inc.
Baker's Authority Three Seed Mix; 5lb bag; stored dry at room temperature; packaged in silver bag
Bakers Authority LLC
Hostess Ding Dongs CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FILLING 2.55 oz twin pack UPC 8 88109 01002 7; 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) UPC 8 88109 11061 1; 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) Individual selling unit - UPC 8 88109 01182 6 16-count selling unit - UPC 8 88109 11092 5
The J.M. Smucker Company
Great Value branded and Sea Best branded raw frozen shrimp in bulk packaging, master cartons. Master carton case is 20 lbs (10 x 2lbs retail bags), and 18 lbs (12 x 1.5lbs retail bags) and (10x1lb retail bags), Product of Indonesia, Keep Frozen, Distributed by Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc 1741 West Beaver Street Jacksonville, FL 32209, UPC 78742133898 and UPC 7539101240, UPC 7539101339
Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc.
Baker's Authority Everything Bagel Mix; 5lb bag and 1lb bag; stored dry at room temperature; packaged in silver bag
Bakers Authority LLC
1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. loaves, packaged in plastic with lot code 251661 2) Copia Collective 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, packaged in plastic with lot code 251661
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Farmers Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Baker's Authority Graham Cracker Meal; 5lb bag; stored dry at room temperature; packaged in silver bag
Bakers Authority LLC
Gelson's Hummus; Low Sodium No Cholesterol Classic NET WT 10OZ (283g) UPC: 23631-10260
Gelsons
Breadman Bakery; Multigrain 24oz. Baked for Breaman-Melrose Bakery Inc. UPC# 8 6000947952 4
Breadbox Co.
Organic Mango Freeze Dried Powder, Bulk, 15-kilogram boxes (2 packs of 7.5 kilograms in a carton box), 7.5kg packaged in multi-wall kraft paper boxes with inner food-grade polyethylene liner, Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep sealed until use
NEW ACAI AMAZONAS LLC
Gelson's Hummus; Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils NET WT 8OZ (226g) UPC: 23631-10261
Gelsons
Paneer Cheese, Net Wt. 30 lbs., packaged in 5 lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags with lot code 2517061, packed 6 bags per white cardboard case with packed on date 6-18-25, distributed for food service only
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Brie Royal Faucon; Net Weight about: 2.2lb/ 1kg LOT AUS/US
Fromi Usa
Gelson's Tzatziki; Old-World Family Recipe Real Greek Yogurt California-Made; NET WT. 8OZ (226g) UPC: 23631-10268
Gelsons
Passionflower Herb Powdered Extract 4%, bulk packaging, individual large box, corrugated cardboard box with plastic liner .
Martin Bauer, Inc.
Deep Sprouted Moong 16 oz
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Horseradish Flavored Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, packaged in plastic with lot code 2524061
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream cartons with a Moo-llennium Crunch lid. Packaging contains Moo-llennium crunch. Packaged in half gallon cartons (1.89 L)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blueberry Fritter Net Wt 7 oz (198g) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT. Made By: Hillside Orchard Farms 105 Mitcham Circle Tiger, GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Fresh Peach Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, & WHEAT. HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
7up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda, 12 FL OZ (355 mL) aluminum cans, packaged in 12 pack cardboard cartons labeled as 7up Tropical Flavored Soda, UPC (on can): 078000037975, UPC (on carton): 078000037982
Buffalo Rock Company Inc
Sri Sri Tattva, Ojasvita Chocomalt,7oz / 200g, Paper Pouch, 25 packages per case
SRI SRI TATTVA
Cheese Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY & WHEAT. HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Product is distributed in 10lb bulk packaging. Brown cardboard box with generic label. Raw Ramen Noodle HA #22W (16049) UPC: NONE Manufactured by: Kobayashi Noodle USA Allergens: Wheat, Egg
Kobayashi Noodle U.S.A.
Jalapeno Cheese Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY & WHEAT. HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15 pound blacks. Packaged in generic brown cardboard boxes. Side panel reads: HAFL SHELL OYSTER Spec: 144PCS; Imported by: Khee Trading Inc., Compton, CA Side panel reads: Method of harvest: Farm Raised Country of Origin: Republic of Korea ICSSL NO: KR-15-SP No UPC
Khee Trading, Inc.
Blueberry Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, & WHEAT HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Fresh Blackberry Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, & WHEAT HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Product is distributed in 10lb bulk packaging. Brown cardboard box with generic label. Raw Ramen Noodle HA #22W (4942) UPC: NONE Manufactured by: Kobayashi Noodle USA Allergens: Wheat, Egg
Kobayashi Noodle U.S.A.
BISCUIT MIX, SNG 1000042143 NET WEIGHT 2.625 LBS Packed Exclusively For: Chick-fil-A, Inc. 5200 Buffington Road Atlanta, Ga 30349
Griffith Foods Inc.
Strawberry Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, & WHEAT HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Apple Fritter Contains: Wheat, Soy and Milk Made By: Hillside Orchard Farms 105 Mitcham Circle Tiger, GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Fresh Apple Bread Net Wt 23 oz (652g) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, & WHEAT HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Peach Fritter Net Weight 7 oz (198g) CONTAINS: Wheat, Soybeans, & Milk. Made By: Hillside Orchard Farms 105 Mitcham Circle Tiger, GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Cinnamon Pecan Bread Net Wt. 23 oz (652 G) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY & WHEAT. HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Cinnamon Pecan Fritters Net Weight 7 oz (198g) CONTIANS: Wheat, Soybeans, Milk & Pecans Made By: Hillside Orchard Farms 105 Mitcham Circle Tiger, GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15 pound blacks. Packaged in generic brown cardboard boxes. Side panel reads: HAFL SHELL OYSTER Spec: 144PCS; Imported by: Khee Trading Inc., Compton, CA Side panel reads: Method of harvest: Farm Raised Country of Origin: Republic of Korea ICSSL NO: KR-15-SP No UPC
Khee Trading, Inc.
Banana Nut Bread Net. Wt 23 oz (653g) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT & PECANSHILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Strawberry Fritter Net Wt 7oz (198g) CONTAINS: Wheat, Soybeans, Milk. Made By: Hillside Orchard Farms 105 Mitcham Circle Tiger, GA 30576
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc.
Molly's Kitchens Tuna Salad, item 794599, net wt. 5lb. Foodservice item. Product is packaged in clear printed plastic tub with printed white lid. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by U.S. Foods, Inc, Rosemont, IL. UPC on 5lb. TUB/Lid: 58108 76447 GTIN on Master Case (2/5# per case): 1007111711405
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
FG60002 Cucumber Mint Lemonade - point of service product
AND GO CONCEPTS DBA SALAD AND GO
READY MEALS DUO TUNA SALAD W/ CRACKERS
Albertsons Companies LLC
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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.