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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Zlotoklos brand Ciastka maslane w czekoladzie (Butter cookies in chocolate), 12.3 oz (350 g). Product is packaged in a plastic tray with foil overwrap, 12 packages per case.
Rolnicza Spoldzielnia Produkcyjna Zlotoklos
Breaded Fish with Vera Cruz Sauce; In 13.4 oz 3 compartment tray that has the fish, rice pilaf and green peas. Item number KD-0003 No labeling on individual trays, only on out box of 4 meals per case.
Bateman Community Living
12" homestyle pizza crusts packed 18 to a case (no consumer packaging) labeled as: Tomanetti Pizza Crusts with the 18-12" Homestyle 9111 block checked.; Keep Frozen; Pizza Crusts; Tomanetti Food Products, 625 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139 stamped with code: Manufactured date 7-17-2017
Tomanetti Food Products Inc
Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Southeastern Mills, Country Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 6oz (170g).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Southeastern Mills, Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 7.4 oz. (210g).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Original Breading, Net Wt. 3.5 lbs. (1587g) and12/255 G (Canada).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Shore Lunch, Fish Breading Batter Mix, Cajun Style Breading, Net Wt. 9oz (255g)
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
OPA by Litehouse Ranch, 6/11.25 oz. glass round bottles per case. The retail label listed item #48246 and has the UPC 0 77661 15022 1. The UPC on master case outer label is 01 1 0077661 13948 3. The recalled product's retail label is read in parts: "***OPA BY LITEHOUSE*** ranch *** GREEK YOGURT DRESSING***11.25 FL OZ***48246***CONTAINS: MILK***". The recalled product's master case outer label is read in parts: "***OPA RANCH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Pack 6/11FL ***Item #:13846***".
Litehouse Inc
Whole Foods Smoked Traditional Atlantic Salmon Portion, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Madhava Naturally Sweet Deliciously Organic MMM... Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix,, 13.8 oz. , UPC 0 78314 25105 0. Packaged in box, 6 packages per case, Ambient storage.
Madhava Honey Ltd
Southeastern Mills, Biscuit Gravy Mix, Net Wt. 2.75oz (77g), 4.5oz (128g) flexible plastic packages.
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
Gazab Green Raisins, 7 oz. 14 oz. packages, 20/25 packs/carton
United Trading Inc.
Southeastern Mills, Easy Drop Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuit Mix, Net Wt. 7oz (198g).
Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions
ISS ONE Salted Caramel Flavored Protein Bar NET WT 2012 oz (60 g) ALLERGY ALERT: This Contains Milk, Almonds and Soy (Lecithin). This Product is Manufactured in A Facility That Processes Peanut, Tree Nut and Wheat Ingredients
Belmont Confections Inc
HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR DARK CHOCOLATE NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds, Cashews). Produced on equipment that also processes other tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat and milk.
Belmont Confections Inc
Papayas Maradol cavi, Grown and Packed by: CARICA DE CAMPECHE, DISTRIBUTED BY: AGROSONS LLC
AGROSONS LLC
Valery Brand Maradol Papayas sold fresh in 35 pound boxes. Labeled grown and packed by Carica de Campeche
Fresh Tex Produce, LLC
(a) SEVEN SUNDAYS VANILLA CHERRY PECAN MUESLI 12oz. pouch, UPC: 8-56088-00315-6 (b) SEVEN SUNDAYS VANILLA CHERRY PECAN MUESLI 2oz. cup UPC: 8-56088-00311-8
Garden Of Light Inc.
HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR ACAI BERRY NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Cashews)
Belmont Confections Inc
HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR APPLE CINNAMON NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Cashews and Almonds)
Belmont Confections Inc
Caribena yellow maradol papaya packed in 35 pound cases
GRANDE PRODUCE LTD CO
CARLA'S PASTA, INC. BASIL PESTO SAUCE: BULK, Mfd. Date 06/20/17, KEEP FROZEN NET WT. 13.40 LBS (6.08 kg) 00021605014209
Carla's Pasta, Inc.
Bourbon Street Mix, 157 25 lbs cases and 2,509 one (1) lb bags.
Newark Nut Stores, Inc.
CORN TREATS CONCENTRATED CARAMEL CORN MIX NET WT 1 LB-6 OZ (22 OZ or 623 g) Manufactured by GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS CO.
Gold Medal Products Co
German chocolate cakes labeled as Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow, Net Wt. 1 lb 1 oz (482 g), UPC 0 41218 31168 6
Schnucks Markets Corporate Office
Michele s Toasted Muesli, 16 oz bags, 12 units per case
Michele's Granola LLC
Mary's Gone Crackers Original Crackers: Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan. 6.5 oz. (184 g) box; Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice, whole grain quinoa, brown flax seeds, brown sesame seeds, filtered water, sea salt, wheat free tamari (water, whole soybeans, salt, vinegar). Contains: Soy. Unit UPC: 8 97580 00010 6; Case UPC: 8 97580 00030 4;
Mary's Gone Crackers, Inc.
HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR COCONUT NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Coconut)
Belmont Confections Inc
ISS ONE Blueberry Cobbler Flavored Protein Bar NET WT 2.12 oz (60 g) ALLERGY ALERT: This Contains Milk, Almonds and Soy (Lecithin), This Product is Manufactured in A Facility That Processes Peanut, Tree Nut and Wheat Ingredients
Belmont Confections Inc
HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA BAR VANILLA ALMOND NT WT 25 g (.88 g) ALLERGENS: Contains
Belmont Confections Inc
Cookin' Unsalted Butter, packaged in 8 oz plastic tubs. Plant # 29-685 Osborn, MO.
Shatto Milk Co
US Foods VEG MIX BROC/RED-ON-PEP STRIP, 2/5#, 8651259
Go Fresh
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Product code 503412 2 x 5 lb. - Asian cut -Product code 505200; Distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC
The Comfy Cow Cow Trax Ice Cream 1 pint
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Battered Jo-Jo Wedges / 00047 (5 lb bags)
Penobscot McCrum LLC
Brownie, Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla, Ice Cream Sammich, packaged in 5 oz plastic bags. Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, MO.
Shatto Milk Co
Broccoli Florets packaged with the following [Product Brand, amount per case / pounds per package, item code]: 1) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6712509; 2) Imperial Fresh, 1/3#, 9731258; 3) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 1515360; 4) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843; 5) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6709356; 6) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843
Go Fresh
Sysco X-Large Jo-Jo Wedges / 7641749 (5 lb bags)
Penobscot McCrum LLC
Plain Ol' Butter, packaged in 8 oz plastic tubs. Plant # 29-685 Osborn, MO.
Shatto Milk Co
The Comfy Cow Salted Caramel Ice Cream 1 pint
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
BUSHS BEST¿ Country Style THICK, RICH SAUCE WITH BACON & EXTRA BROWN SUGAR 28 OZ (1 LB 12 OZ) 794 g BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY P. O. Box 52330, Dept, C KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2330 UPC 0 39400 01974 9
Bush Brothers & Co
Kroger (QFC and Fred Meyer) brand, VEGETABLE MEDLEY KFK, Net wt. 10 oz, UPC 8 2676618505 4. Kroger Main & Vine brand, VEGETABLE MEDLEY, Net wt. 10 oz, UPC 8 2676618749 2. Mary's Harvest brand, Rainbow Veggies, 6/24 oz. packages, UPC 0 9250438263 8. Mary's Harvest brand, Veggie Medley Bag, 6/20 oz packages, UPC 0 9250470230 6. Ingredients: Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots.
Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Cheese Pizza, 16'' Thin Crust, UPC 288942 611991, Net Wt. 29 oz (1 lb 13 oz) 1.81 lb (822 g), West Des Moines, IA
D & D Foods, Inc.
Royal Mills, Iced Cappuccino, Premium Coffee. 11.0 FL. OZ. (325 ml) 2-piece aluminum can; Made in Hawaii. UPC: 0 73366 12755
Ito En (USA) Inc.
Sugary, Sugar Cookie And Strawberry Ice Cream Sammich, packaged in 4 oz plastic bags. Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, MO.
Shatto Milk Co
Buzzzz Honey Butter, packaged in 8 oz plastic tubs. Plant # 29-685 Osborn, MO.
Shatto Milk Co
Fred Mayer /Garden Highway, VEGETABLE WEEKENDER Kit, Net wt. 6.75 lb. No UPC.
Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc.
Mary's Harvest, Veggie Cup, 6/12 oz pacakges, UPC 0 9250470153 8. Marys Harvest, Veggie Cup, 6/ 8 oz packages, UPC 0 9250470021 0.
Mary's Harvest Fresh 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.