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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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HFS 10/6lb Breaded Crispy Style Cod Fish Portions Item Number: 10003220
High Liner Foods Inc.
Southern Home 12/24oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks, Item Number: B1133
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fisherman's Reserve 12/1lb Breaded Haddock Fillets, Item Number: B1378
High Liner Foods Inc.
FPI 1/10.35 Fiesta Style Stuffed Alaska Pollock Portions 3.6 oz.., Item Number: 06436
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 12/10 oz., Pub Classic Beer Battered Cod, Item Number: A1319
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 10/6lb Raw Breaded Haddock Portions 4 oz..,Item Number: 10003370
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 20/10.75oz Honey Chipotle Salmon, Item Number: A1344
High Liner Foods Inc.
HLSC 12/10oz Potato Crusted Cod, Item Number: S1029440
High Liner Foods Inc.
STUTZMAN FARMS Savory Sprouted Spelt Crackers Net Wt. .30 LB. (136 g)
Stutzman Farms
Bhufit Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond
Laura's Boston Brownies
Sea Queen 9/15oz Encrusted Tilapia Fillets, Item Number: B1290
High Liner Foods Inc.
A&W 1/10LB Raw Breaded Fish Portions, Item Number: 10025937
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fried Shrimp Item Number: 10054321
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10lb Crunchy Breaded Cod Rectangle 3 oz., Item Number: 1029504
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fisherman's Reserve 12/1lb Beer Battered Cod Fillets, Item Number: B1376
High Liner Foods Inc.
FPI 1/10 PAN-SEAR Chili Lime Tilapia Fillets. Item Number: 1059540
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icelandic 1/10LB Guinness Beer Battered Cod Fillets 4oz., Item Number: 10026732
High Liner Foods Inc.
Viking 1/30lb Precooked Breaded Flounder Fillets. Item Number: 19902800
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 8/10.5 oz Honey Chipotle Salmon. Item Number: A1465
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icelandic 1/10lb Beer Battered Cod Portions, Item Number: 1029719
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 10/6lb Breaded Crispy Style Cod Fish Portions 4 oz., Item Number 10003220
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icelandic 6/4lb Guinness Battered Cod Fillets 4 oz., Item Number: 10026799
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sysco 2/5lb Chicken Fried Shrimp 18-24 ct., Item Number: 10026807
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10LB Crunchy Raw Breaded Alaska Pollock Squares 4 oz.., Item Number: 1029505
High Liner Foods Inc.
Gordon Food Service 2/5LB Whole Grain Breaded Cod Stick 1oz ., Item Number: 10026697
High Liner Foods Inc.
Bhufit Bar Salted Caramel Pecan
Laura's Boston Brownies
HFS 1/10 Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions, Item Number: 02074
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icy Bay 1/10lb Beer Battered Natural Cod 3.5-4.5 oz., Item Number: 23895
High Liner Foods Inc.
BURGER KING 10 X 3.49 LB SEASONED FRESH ALASKA POLLOCK PORTIONS, 3.10 OZ. CANADA PRODUCED Item Number: 33312
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10 LB Raw Breaded Crispy Style Fish Portions 4 oz., Item Number: 10022627
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/10lb Lightly Breaded Pollock Tail Portions 4 oz., Item Number: 06074
High Liner Foods Inc.
HLSC 12/10oz Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Item Number: 1089431
High Liner Foods Inc.
Gordon Food Service 2/5LB Whole Grain Breaded Alaska Pollock Nugget 1oz ., Item Number: 10026693
High Liner Foods Inc.
Best Choice 12/12oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks; Item Number: B1000
High Liner Foods Inc.
Big Y 12/25oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks, Item Number: SB1202
High Liner Foods Inc.
Pumpkin Seeds, Blackened Seasoned 10 LB
TRULY GOOD FOODS
Icelandic 6/4LB Guinness Beer Battered Cod Tenders 1-2oz., Item Number: 10026798
High Liner Foods Inc.
FPI 1/10 UpperCrust Natural Cut Fillets Coconut Crusted Tilapia with Mango & Papaya., Item Number: 1089521
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/12lb Crunchy Raw Breaded Cod Squares. Item Number: 10003217
High Liner Foods Inc.
Nestle 1/30lb 147.42 gram Pollock Formed Breaded Portions Parfried. Item Number: 1089838
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icelandic 1/10LB Guinness Beer Battered Cod Fillets 2oz., Item Number: 10026731
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 1/10lb Herb Crusted Cod, Item Number: A1405
High Liner Foods Inc.
Trader Joe's 24/16oz Reduced Fat Precooked Crunchy Breaded Mini Pollock Sticks .67 oz., Item Number: 40503
High Liner Foods Inc.
Icelandic 1/10lb Beer Flavored Batter PUB CUT Alaska Pollock Portions 3 oz.., Item Number: 06963
High Liner Foods Inc.
Sea Cuisine 12/1.9lb Pan Sear Garlic & Herb Flounder, Item Number: A1507 , Item Number: A1507
High Liner Foods Inc.
Fisherman's Reserve 12/12oz Sweet Potato Cod, Item Number: B1379
High Liner Foods Inc.
Viking 12/1lb Precooked Breaded Haddock Fillets 4 oz, Item Number 01620
High Liner Foods Inc.
Shop Rite 12/25oz Breaded Minced Fish Sticks, Item Number: 9517
High Liner Foods Inc.
HFS 1/30 Fish-In-A-MinuteTM Crispy Style Breaded Pollock Squares 2.5 oz., Par-fried, Item Number: 23253
High Liner Foods Inc.
WF365 12/12oz Beer Battered Cod Fillets , Item Number: B1356
High Liner Foods Inc.
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.