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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Critical Jan 10, 2018

SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Chubs, catch weight UPC: N/A

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HOT AND SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117920

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Hot Smoked Salmon Steaks, catch weights, UPC: N/A

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Dark Chocolate covered Gingersnaps. Packaged as follows: 1. in clear plastic ziplock bag, sizes range from 8 oz - 12 oz., product code 038-6025-901 2. in a decorative circular gift tin, product #0368 Christmas Ginger Snap Variety

Figi's, Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SPREADABLE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117708

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Harris Teeter's HT Traders Mama Biscotti Mini Biscotti, Triple Chocolate, UPC: 7203670827.

Harris Teeter Distribution Ctr
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Meijer Michigan Harvest Salad 10 Oz retail unit in plastic container UPC: 7-08820-68400-3 4 retail containers per wholesale case

Meijer Distribution, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Red Button Vintage Creamery, Caramel Cashew Ice Cream, 56 fluid ounce. UPC 077865010109. Case Pack UPC # 077865010109 AFS Item Number 6470413. Packaged in Paper Tubs.

Casper's Ice Cream, Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Smoked Salmon packed under Springfield Smoked Fish and Rachael's: - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT STYLE SMOKED NOVA SALMON, 4 oz. UPC: 045049113342; - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 4 oz., UPC: 045049113250; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON 8 oz., UPC: 045049113083; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 8 oz., UPC: 045049113274; - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT NOVA SALMON ATLANTIC SA

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Traditional Kippered Salmon, catch weights, UPC: 045049117012

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Meijer Sharable Waldorf Salad 16 Oz retail unit in plastic container UPC: 7-13733-53864-0 4 retail containers per wholesale case

Meijer Distribution, Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Meijer Fresh Cranberry Apple Stuffing Starter 18.9 Oz retail unit in plastic container UPC: 7-19283-37977-1 4 retail containers per wholesale case

Meijer Distribution, Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 10, 2018

Boston Salads Veggie Cream Cheese Spread, 5 lbs. UPC: 611140151714 and Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117739

Rachael's Food Corporation
FDA Food Critical Jan 3, 2018

Dark Chocolate Pecans Net Wt. 7 oz, Farrell Farms, 200 Gin Road, Goldsboro, NC

Farrell Farms, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Jan 3, 2018

Rosemary Poppyseed crackers, net wt. 6 oz., packaged in clear poly bag with a twist tie. No UPC code. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Rosemary, Poppyseeds. This bag may contain one or more of the following allergens: Soy, Wheat Flour, Eggs, Milk/Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts***.

Lovejoy Bakers Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 3, 2018

Dark Chocolate Almonds, Net Wt.7 oz, Farrell Farms, 200 Gin Road, Goldsboro, NC

Farrell Farms, Inc
FDA Food Critical Jan 3, 2018

Dark Chocolate Cashews, Net Wt.7 oz, Farrell Farms, 200 Gin Road, Goldsboro, NC

Farrell Farms, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY, 16 oz., 25 pound bulk case

Rocky'S Historic Eastern Market
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce TRADITIONAL NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00832 8

John Zidian Co
FDA Food Low Dec 27, 2017

Happy Belly Cranberry & Nuts Trail Mix - dried cranberries, cashews and almonds. 16 oz. (454 g); Allergens: almonds, Cashews UPC 48719 09587 Cranberry & Nuts Trail Mix - Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), cashews, almonds, vegetable oil (may contain one or more of the following: peanut, canola, sunflower and/or soybean oil), sea salt.. Allergens: Almonds and cashews

New Century Snacks LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

Old Dutch Ripples French Onion flavored Potato Chips, 2 oz., UPC 74690-023670, and 8 oz. UPC 74690-230160.

Old Dutch Foods, Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126.

Old Dutch Foods, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, VANILLA), GINGER (DICED/SLICED GINGER, SUGAR) AND CONFECTIONERS GLAZE. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45201

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Low Dec 27, 2017

BluePrint ORGANIC Beet Blast Vegetable & Fruit Drink 16 fl.oz.(473mL) USDA Organic. Keep Refrigerated.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOC (SUGAR, CHOC LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SALT, VANILLA) CRANBERRIES, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE. DIST BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45201

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds INGREDIENTS: Natural Dark Chocolate (Sugar Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor Processed W/Alkali, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanilla, Salt,), Almonds And Confectioners Glaze. DIST BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45201

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, SALT, AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING ADDED), DRY ROASTED COFFEE BEANS AND CONFECTIONERS GLAZE DIST BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45201

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Primera Negra, Artificial Vanilla Flavoring NET WT 4 OZ and 8 OZ

GONZALEZ WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR,L
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Sensations cinnamon roll UNCOOKED DOUGH 450g, UPC: 236821197

AMS LLC dba Gagne Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

HERB-OX Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon, 4 ounce jars

Creative Contract Packaging Corporation, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

DARK CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY, 16 oz., 25 pound bulk case

Rocky'S Historic Eastern Market
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Raley's All Butter Meyer Lemon Cookie; Case of Raw Dough (168 cookies) 28.87 lbs - UPC 10659728; 1 cookie (85 g); 6 count package UPC 4656760890 sold in retail stores Individual cookies in Bakery Case - identifier 106 Ingredients: ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM), WHOLE EGGS, WATER, MEYER LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODI

Raley's
FDA Food Low Dec 27, 2017

Happy Belly Deluxe Mixed Nuts - roasted and salted with sea salt. Cashews, Almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans & Hazelnuts 16 oz. (454 g); Allergen information: contains Milk, Almonds, Wheat, Peanuts. UPC 48719 09577 Cranberry & Nuts Trail mix has dried cranberries, cashew & almonds. Allergen information: Almonds and cashews

New Century Snacks LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

Jalapeno Popper flavored Potato Chips packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Old Dutch Ripples, 3 oz, UPC 74690-028590; and 8 oz., UPC 74690-231556. 2. Roundy's, 10.5 oz, UPC 11150-224499.

Old Dutch Foods, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Balls INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, VANILLA), PRETZEL BALLS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIVE ACID), SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, CORN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), MALT, LEAVENING (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING YEAST, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AM

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars, 5.29 oz., 20 units/case

Aldi Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins INGREDIENTS: Dark Chocolate (Sugar Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor Processed W/Alkali, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanilla, Salt,), raisins And Confectioners Glaze. DIST BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45201

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Mushrooms, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00830 4

John Zidian Co
FDA Food Critical Dec 27, 2017

Lund's & Byerly's Chipotle Ranch flavored Potato Chips, 8 oz., UPC 72431-009792.

Old Dutch Foods, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark 5oz &1lb Clear plastic tubs

NUTCO Inc. dba Germack Pistachio Co.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Wegmans Dark Chocolate Strawberries 13.5oz (383g) tub, UPC: 0 77890 38187 8

First Source, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Frontier Trail Mix (4 oz. bag), UPC 018142352987. Packaged in Plastic Zip Lock bags. No refrigeration needed.

Colorado Nut Co
FDA Food Low Dec 20, 2017

Premio Strawberry Pralinati, Strawberry with Cocoa, 3.53oz, 10 units per case, packed in Paper Cartons

Gourmet International Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Wegmans Dark Chocolate Cherry Infused Cranberries 12 OZ (340g) tub UPC: 0 77890 33741 7

First Source, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 20, 2017

Fish Tofu in Polybag 40/240g, Item no. 17185, UPC Code 087703171855

Wang Globalnet
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Peanut Delight (8 oz. bag), UPC 018142352512. Packaged in Plastic Zip Lock bags. No refrigeration needed.

Colorado Nut Co
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Dark Chocolate Almonds packaged under the brand names: (1)Wegmans, 23 OZ (1 LB 7 OZ) 652g tub UPC: 0 77890 328200 4 and 11.5 oz. (326g) tub UPC: 0 70784 50743 9; (2)Alpine Valley 11.5 OZ (326 g). tub UPC 0 23637 41099 8; (3)Tops 11.5oz . tub (326 g) UPC: 0 70784 50743 9; (4) Circle K Favorites (113 g) bag UPC: 0 23637 42849 8 (CANADIAN) and Circle K Favorites 13.25oz (92g) UPC: 0 23637 42864 (USA)

First Source, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

BAMBOO SHOOTS SAUCE (Marinated Bamboo) packaged in a glass jar, net wt. 220g. UPC: 6 930841 008230

Sichuan Youjia Foodstuffs Co., Ltd
FDA Food Critical Dec 20, 2017

Fish Cake in Polybag 10/2.2lbs, Item no. 12842 UPC Code 087703128422

Wang Globalnet
FDA Food Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Dark Chocolate Almonds, Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds, 12/7 oz., and 12/12 oz.

JLM Manufacturing LLC

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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.