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
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.
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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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Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint
Kilby Cream
Honest Kids Juice Slushy Blueberry Punch, 3.5-oz. pouch, UPC 0065762211116.
The Coca-Cola Company
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: S'mores Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Organic Great Value Dark Sweet Cherry Products Pitted, Net Wt 32 Oz (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR
SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Snickers Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Calfiene Size: Pint
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint
Kilby Cream
Cabernet Grille Butter, Net Wt. 3 OZ, packaged in clear plastic tubs. Dierbergs Kitchens
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Joy's Gourmet Garlic Joy All Natural Alla Vodka, Sugar Free Gluten Free, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (1000g)
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Tracker Tracks Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Scampi Butter, Net Wt. 3 OZ, packaged in clear plastic tubs. Dierbergs Kitchens
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Strawberry Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Oriole Chip Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cow Dough Size: 2.5 Gal, 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade with Blue Cheese, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g)
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Almond Delight Size: 7 oz. and Gallon
Kilby Cream
Handsome Brook Farm Soy-Free Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, UPC 8-66332-00011-4. The product is packaged in a tan, paper pulp egg carton with a bright pink label.
Handsome Brook Farm, LLC
Joy's Gourmet Artichoke Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Vanilla Chip Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cookie Monster Size: 2.5 Gal, 7 oz. Pint
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Jersey Swirl Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Laxmi Rusks, 10.58 OZ (300 gram) bags; UPC Code: 7 23246 26482 0
House of Spices India, Inc.
Cranberry Raisin Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77471 4. The label is read in parts: ***Cranberry Raisin ***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Oats, Raisins, Cranberries, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut, Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pecans, Flas Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda ***Cont
Kelejete LLC
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: , Sweet Cream Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Dark Chocolate Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77469 1. The label is read in parts: ***Dark Chocolate***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Dark Chocolate, Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut, Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower seeds, Pecans, Flax Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda***Contains almonds
Kelejete LLC
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Peach Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Maryland Madness Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Key Lime Pie Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz., Pint
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Pretzel Ball Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz., Pint
Kilby Cream
Organic Coconut Sugar, 16oz bag, 12 bags/case, packed in a foil bag
NOW Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Size: 7 oz. and Gallon, Pint
Kilby Cream
Joy's Gourmet Pesto, All Natural, Net Wt. 4 OZ.
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Pistachio Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
San Francisco Foods Seafood Salad; Deli Style Seafood Salad with Greek Yogurt; 4 x 4 oz. (113 g) cups Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454 g; Carton UPC bar code of 47502 19701 Single Serve Cup: UPC 47502 19001 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Buena Park, CA 90620
SIMPLY FRESH FOODS INC
El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)
EL Chilar Huff
Chocolate Jete Nutritional Energy Bar, One Mother of a Bar, Net wt. 61 gram. Product is package in a cellophane sealed wrapper. UPC 6 16320 77467 7. The label is read in parts: ***Chocolate***Jete Nutritional Energy Bar***Contains Nuts***INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter, Apple/Plum, Semisweet Chocolate, Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut Palm Sugar, Coconut, Corn Starch, Tapioca Flour, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pecans, Flas Seeds, Egg Replacer, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Baking Soda***Contains almonds and co
Kelejete LLC
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Lemon Cheesecake Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cowconut Size: 2.5 Gal, Pint
Kilby Cream
Joy's Gourmet Olive Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Mint Mookie Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Mootella Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Java Chip Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Maradol Papaya; Frutas Selectas De Tijuana, S. DE R.L. DE, C.V. Sold in 14.00 kg/ 31 Lb. cardboard boxes.
Bravo Produce Inc
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Cappuccino Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Big Win Butter Popcorn, 5 oz., Butter Popcorn Artificially Flavored; Uncle Ray's 10 oz., Gourmet Select 12 oz., Gold Emblem 5 oz., and Spartan 8 oz.
Dedinas Franzak Enterprises dba Cheeze Kurls Inc.c.
Joy's Gourmet Pesto, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g)
Joy's International Foods
Kilby Cream Ice Cream Various Flavors: Ravenberry Size: 2.5 Gal
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Holstein Cream Size: 2.5 Gal, 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Independence Explosion Size: 2.5 Gal, 7 oz.
Kilby Cream
Wegmans Assorted Muffins 4-Pack-18 oz. (1 lb. 2 oz.) 510g packaged in clear plastic shell. UPC: 77890-22744 .
Wegmans Food Markets, 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.