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
Newest first · Page 256 of 511
Texas Roadhouse Barbecue Sauce, NET 3/2 gallon, Mfg. exclusively for: Texas Roadhouse Restaurants, Louisville, KY, packaged in plastic pouches.
CFS West Holdings Inc
BrightFarms Baby Romaine Mix (4 oz. package)
CHI Greenhouse
Dark chocolate covered coffee beans MEIJER BULK DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS 18 OZ Clear plastic clam-shell, 12 packages per case
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Caprese Panini, Net WT: 7 oz/198g, UPC 7 62089 10728 4, Etai's, individual plastic container, keep under refrigeration
Etai's Food, Inc
Veggie Wrap, Net Wt: 8 oz/227g, UPC 7 62089 10655 3, Etai's, individual plastic container, keep under refrigeration
Etai's Food, Inc
Vegetable products including:Large Veggie Tray Medium Veggie Tray Small Veggie Tray
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Dark Chocolate Cranberries packaged in: Bulk 3.5 oz. Plastic Cup 4.75 oz. Plastic Pouch 9 oz. Plastic Cup 9 oz. Plastic Pouch 11 oz. Square Plastic Tub 18 oz. Family Size Plastic Pouch 26 oz. Plastic Tray Aurora Brand and Store Branded Labeling Include: AG Supermarkets, Belmont Market, Boiceville Market, Deciccos, Grauls Market, Gourmet Garage, Harvest Co Op Market, Hurley Ridge, Lees Supermarket, Morton Williams, Palmers Market, Walter Stewart, Windfall Market and Whole Food Ma
Aurora Products, Inc.
BrightFarms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package)
CHI Greenhouse
Vegetable products including: ASPARAGUS SPEARS & ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH GARLIC PARMESAN
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Vegetable products including: MIXED PEPPER BLEND
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Vegetable products including: Fresh Vegetable Tray with HUMMUS
Meijer Distribution, Inc
(1) Setton Farms Deluxe Dark Chocolate Raisins 24oz. plastic tub UPC:034325078758 (2) Setton Farms Deluxe Dark Chocolate Raisins 16oz.. plastic tub UPC:034325147669
Setton International Foods Inc
Monarch Worcestershire Sauce, Net 1 gallon, Distributed by US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL, packaged in plastic jugs.
CFS West Holdings Inc
Chicken of the Sea Pasteurized Crabmeat Lump Blend, Item #411820; Chicken of the Sea Pasteurized Crabmeat Claw, Item #370810; Jack's Catch Pasteurized Crabmeat Jumbo Lump Item #193980; Jack's Catch Pasteurized Crabmeat Lump, Item #199830. All packaged in 1 LB or 16 OZ tin cans.
Performance Food Group, Inc.
(1)Setton Farms Deluxe Dark Chocolate Almonds 20oz. plastic tubs UPC: 034325078741 (2) Setton Farms Deluxe Dark Chocolate Almonds 14oz . plastic stubs UPC:034325747661
Setton International Foods Inc
Slim & Sassy¿ TrimShake Chocolate, SKU 35200001, 1 lb 5.9 oz, HDPE tub
doTERRA International, LLC
MEIJER BULK DARK CHOCOLATE CASHEWS 18 OZ Clear plastic clam-shell, 12 packages per case
Meijer Distribution, Inc
BBQ Sauce, 200/0.88 oz Net Wt 11 lbs, Packed exclusively for Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC, Hardee's Restaurants LLC, Carpinteria, CA. Packed packaged in plastic cups.
CFS West Holdings Inc
West Creek Original BBQ Sauce, Net Contents 1 Gal, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA packaged in plastic jugs.
CFS West Holdings Inc
Vegetable products including: BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BROCCOLI FLORETS LB BROCCOLI FLORETS PLU 4548 PRE-PACKAGED BROCCOLI FLORETS BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BAG
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Vegetable products including: BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLICES
Meijer Distribution, Inc
BrightFarms Baby Kale (3 oz. package)
CHI Greenhouse
West Creek Sweet BBQ Sauce, Net Contents 1 Gal, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA packaged in plastic jugs.
CFS West Holdings Inc
Vegetable products including: FIESTA TRAY WITH RED PEPPER HUMMUS
Meijer Distribution, Inc
BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)
CHI Greenhouse
Vegetable products including: CAULIFLOWER FLORETS 3 LB BAG CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS (EDI) CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS CAULIFLOWER FLORETS PLU 4566 PRE-PACKAGED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS CAULI FLORETS 3 LB BAG CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS LB
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 16 oz bags - UPC 716519012174- US 12 oz bags - UPC 716519013034 - US and Canada Also sold under brand names of: US Archer Farms - 12 oz. bag: UPC - 085239341148 HEB - 12 oz. bag UPC - 4122097503 Signature Farms - 12 oz. bags UPC - 021130983407 28 oz. bags UPC -021130984497 Walmart - 12 oz. bag UPC 681131328852-
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/18 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-15000-6 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 6/18oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-15000-6 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/24 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-12400-7 Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro Canadian brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/24 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-12400-7 Traditional polenta, Sun
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
Mann's Snacking Favorites Honey Turkey Cheddar, 20.3 oz Tray; UPC - 716519020483- US
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Market District Coffee Beans covered in Dark Chocolate; Net Wt. 8 OZ.; Contains Soy; May Contain: Milk Manufactured in a plant that processes wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and eggs.; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2809
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Western Family Spicy Southwester Kale Kit, 22.8 OZ bags UPC 062639352301- Canada
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
HEB Fiesta Salad, 12 OZ bags; UPC -4122097501
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Red & Black Quinoa Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-cooked ready-to-heat, 12/18oz packages, UPC# 6-59201-10207-7 Organic red & black quinoa polenta, Anna's Country Kitchen brand, Ready to heat and serve Pre-cooked, 12/24oz packages, UPC# 6-63221-10181-1 Ingredients: Water, Organic Yellow Cornmeal, Organic Red Quinoa, Organic Black Quinoa, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
Signature Farms Meat & Cheese Tray, 36 OZ trays UPC 021130110964
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Broccoli/Cauliflower, 14 oz.. UPC 24220900000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Albertsons Inc
Mann's Snacking Favorites Hummus Tray, 16.5 oz trays; UPC -716519014758- US and Canada Signature Farms brand Veggie & Hummus Tray, 16.5 OZ trays UPC 021130984282
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Mann's Fiesta Vegetable Tray, 35.5 oz tray; UPC -716519088728 - US; UPC - 716519020490 - Canada
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Broccoli Carrots Snap Peas & Dip 340 cal, 9 oz.. UPC 24219100000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Albertsons Inc
Mann's Vegetable Tray, 54 oz tray; UPC -716519014055- US and Canada; 2.5 lb. tray UPC 716519014079 US and Canada Also sold under Compliments Brand - Canada; 24 oz. trays UPC -055742534900
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Italian Herb Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz packages UPC# 0-45255-11892-6 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Tomato Powder, Organic Onion, Organic Parsley, Organic Oregano, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
Mann Veggie Power Blend 4/2 LB SS - US and Canada
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Mann's Nourish Bowls Bacon Maple Brussels, 7.15 oz Tray; UPC -716519036941 - US;
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Cauliflower, 10 oz.. UPC 24222400000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Albertsons Inc
Harmless Coconut Probiotics Blueberries & A¿a¿; Coconut Cultured Beverage; UPC 859078-002702; 11 lf. oz. HDPE Bottle; Keep refrigerated Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water, Water, Organic Coconut Meat, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Blueberries, Organic Acai, live and active cultures. Harmless Harvest
Harmless Harvest
Broccoli Florets, 14 oz.. UPC 24221000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Albertsons Inc
Mann's Nourish Bowl Monterey Risotto, 8.75 oz Tray; UPC -716519036798- US;
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Round Vegetable Tray. 38 OZ UPC 24222000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Albertsons Inc
Western Family Kale Salad Kit, 24 oz bags UPC 062639345938- Canada
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Mushroom and Onion Organic Polenta, Frieda's brand, Pre-cooked just heat & serve, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 0-37842-04155-7 Ingredients: Water, Organic Yellow Corn Meal, Organic Dried Mushrooms (may contain one or more of the following: porcini, chanterelle, shitake, portobello, oyster, maitake), Organic Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
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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.