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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Badusha, 1 lb. clear plastic clamshell containers.
New Punjab Sweets Inc.
Polly Ann Green Bean Ice Cream Bar 4 BARS-2.5 FL. OZ. (75mL) TOTAL 10 FL. OZ. (300mL) UPC 7 00730 26666 9
California Popsicle, Inc.
Besan Burfi, 1 lb. clear plastic clamshell containers.
New Punjab Sweets Inc.
Seasoning Blend- S.E. Meats (Diced red peppers, green peppers, celery and onions) Net weight 1300 LB in TOTE (Plastic liner, corrugated totes)
Paris Foods Corporation
Besan Ladoo, 1 lb. clear plastic clamshell containers.
New Punjab Sweets Inc.
Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59 ; ALSO LABELED AS Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 00904-6289-09; Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie, FL
Pharmatech LLC
Golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78c
Nyblad Orchards
BUSH'S BEST¿ Homestyle TANGY SAUCE WITH BACON & BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS 55 OZ (3 LB 7 OZ) 1.56 kg BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY P.O. Box 52330, Dep. C KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2330
Bush Brothers & Co
Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits 25 oz. bag (12 count) and 44 oz. bag (20 count)
Ingles Markets
New Seasons Market Grab and Go Pre-Packaged Macaroni and Cheese - refrigerated. Product is packaged in aluminum shallow containers with a clear plastic dome lid and sold in two sizes: Small package UPC 252089 203999. Large package UPC 252090 706991. The label is read in parts: "***NEW SEASONS MARKET MACARONI & CHEESE***Pasta [water, enriched durum semolina durum semolina wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)], Mac and Cheese sauce [milk (g
NEW SEASONS MARKET
Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar
Spice Chain Corporation
Paprika Powder HyTop 12/2.5oz, Merchants
Spice Chain Corporation
Daisy s Bakery Inc., Gourmet Concha, 4 oz. / 1 per package, Plastic Bag, 12 units per case
Daisy's Bakery Inc.
Frozen Southern Style Biscuits; 25 oz. bags (12 count)
Ingles Markets
Publix brand, item # 41596, Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, Net wt. 32 oz. Retail's UPC # 0 41415 00549 5. The label is read in parts: "***Publix Southern Style DICED HASH BROWN POTATOES***DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC. LAKELAND, FL 33802***".
McCain Foods USA
Honey crisp, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct in
Nyblad Orchards
Gala, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
Paprika Powder Guaranteed Value 12/2.75oz, C&S Distribution
Spice Chain Corporation
Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 800g (28.2 oz)
KOTECHA BROTHERS, LLC.
Smoked salmon in 1.5 oz. and 8 oz. packages
Nodine's Smokehouse Inc.
Paprika Sweet American Garden 12/3.25oz, Global Food Export
Spice Chain Corporation
Wahon Slice Shitake Mushroom 2.5 oz. (71g) UPC : #737483336851
Vinh Sanh Trading Corp
Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active, 10 oz,., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 041498-190293; 2. LIDL, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry, 5 oz,., 6 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-116951 4. Market Pantry, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-118122; 5. AHOLD, 8 oz., 8 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-152757; 6. A
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Golden Delicious whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
Fuji, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
Gala, Fuji., honey crisp, golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plas
Nyblad Orchards
Fuji, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individua
Nyblad Orchards
SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix , 400 g box,Cardboard carton, 18 cartons per case, but distributed by individual unit (carton).
Nutricia North America
Paprika HUN Kalosca 12/5o, World Finer Foods
Spice Chain Corporation
Paprika Hun Budapest 12/5oz, World Finer Foods
Spice Chain Corporation
CO YO Coconut Yogurt Alternative CHOCOLATE, 5.3 oz and 12 oz. plastic container, 6 packages per case. Store between 36 and 42 F. Manufactured by COCONUTHEAD, LLC, Albuquerque NM; Distributed by UNFI and KeHE
Coconuthead, LLC
Paprika Lowes 12/2.5oz, Topco
Spice Chain Corporation
Golden Del., Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case
Jack Brown Produce, Inc.
365 brand Egg Nog, Grade A; 1 qt. and 1/2 GAL; and Harrisburg Dairies brand Egg Nog, Grade A; 1/2 GAL, 1 Quart, 16 FL. OZ.
Harrisburg Dairies, Inc
Paprika Powder Krasdale 12/2.75oz, Krasdale
Spice Chain Corporation
Paprika Powder Shopper's Value 12/2.75oz, SuperValue
Spice Chain Corporation
Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH LOX CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117760
Rachael's Food Corporation
Boston Salads Scallion Cream Cheese Spread, 5 lbs. and Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117746
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Bluefish, catch weight UPC: 045049117357
Rachael's Food Corporation
Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Trout 6 oz, UPC: 045049117258
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED Whitefish Meat, 5 lb bag, UPC: 045049117111
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Sable, Catch weight, UPC: N/A
Rachael's Food Corporation
RACHAEL'S SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PASTRAMI LOX, 4 oz. sliced sides, UPC: N/A
Rachael's Food Corporation
Rapunzel Vegetable Bouillon ( no added salt ), 2.4 oz. net weight, in a thick paper sleeve containing 8 foil-wrapped bouillon cubes, 12 units per case .
World Finer Foods, Inc.
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Whitefish Salad. 8 oz UPC: 045049117425 5 lb UPC: 045049117425
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PRESLICED Belly Lox / SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH ALL NATURAL BELLY (SALTY) LOX, 4oz and sliced sides, UPC: 045049113311
Rachael's Food Corporation
Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117784
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Whole Whitefish, catch weight, UPC: N/A
Rachael's Food Corporation
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH CHUNKY WHITEFISH SPREAD 8 oz., UPC: 045049117432 and 4 lb. UPC: 045049117418
Rachael's Food Corporation
Buttermilk Herb Side Salad, prepacked in a clear plastic container, sold by the unit for $2.99, UPC 252326-602998.
NEW SEASONS MARKET
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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.