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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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crawfish Kits with Strainer Due to Fire Hazard
Whole Foods Market PB & J Parfait Made With Greek Yogurt; Net Wt 8 OZ.;
Sunneen Health Foods, LLC
J.J. LAWSON CHOCOLATE CHOC. CHIP ICE CREAM, 3 gallon round container
Bliss Microcreamery, Inc.
MCCAIN ONION RING BATTERED PORTION PERFECT ¿ 60X4 oz
McCain Foods Canada, Inc.
ISABEL, Octopus in vegetable oil, Pulpo en aceite vegetal, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)
ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Publix Greenwise Cashew Butter, NET WT 16 oz (1 lb) 454g, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc, Lakeland, FL 33802
Publix Supermarkets, Inc. (Deli Kitchen)
ISABEL, Octopus in marinera sauce, Pulpo en salsa marinera, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)
ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ISABEL, Octopus in garlic sauce, Pulpo al ajillo, Net wt - Peso Neto 4 oz(115g)
ISABEL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fudge Brownie, Net Wt. 9 oz. (0.6 lb.) (255g), with the following brands: 1. Cashwise Gluten Free Bakery, 2. Coborn's Gluten Free Bakery.
Coborn's, Inc
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC MATCHA VANILLA OATS, 1.8 oz (50g) cup UPC: 0-42563-01786-6
Garden Of Light Inc.
J.J. LAWSON BELGIUM CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM, 3 gallon round container
Bliss Microcreamery, Inc.
SAMI'S BAKERY, Peanut Butter Cookies, Net Wt. 7oz. (196g), Packed by: Sami's Pita Bakery Inc., Tampa, FL.
Sami's Pita Bakery, Inc.
Natures Promise Cranberry Trail Mix 12oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Clif Builders Chocolate Mint 12-count, 6-pack, 7-pack, Snack Size 200-count
Clif Bar & Company
Steamers in 5 Clams in Butter & Garlic Sauce, Goose Point brand. Product is packaged in a plastic tray with heat sealed plastic film and packed in fiber pre-printed retail box. Net wt. 1 lb (454 gram). UPC 0 92206 16101 2. The label is read in parts "****100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS: Clams, Butter (Cream, Salt), Garlic, Modified Food Starch, Natural Butter Flavor, Lemon, Parsley, Citric Acid ***ALLERGENS: This product contains clams & dairy-butter and is produced in a plant that processes other
Nisbet Oyster Co Inc
SAMI'S BAKERY, Date Almond Cookies, Net Wt. 7oz. (196g), Packed by: Sami's Pita Bakery Inc., Tampa, FL.
Sami's Pita Bakery, Inc.
Market Basket Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 10oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Black Beans Bonanza Tamales with black beans. No Dairy:
Primavera Nueva
Woodstock Organic Kumbaya Mix 10oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
SAMI'S BAKERY, BAKLAVA WALNUT, Net Weight. 4oz (112g)., Refer questions or comments to: Sami's Bakery., Tampa, FL.
Sami's Pita Bakery, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Thai Shrimp Salad, Net Wt. 14 oz.. packaged in a clear clamshell container (refrigerated)
Cafe Spice GCT DBA Zaika Flavors of India Inc.
SAMI'S BAKERY, Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Net Wt. 7oz. (196g), Packed by: Sami's Pita Bakery Inc., Tampa, FL.
Sami's Pita Bakery, Inc.
Silver Star Tex-Mex Style Chipotle Queso Medium Dip Net Wt 16 OZ (1 Lb) packaged in a glass jar
Texas Legend Foods
SAMI'S BAKERY, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Net Wt. 7oz., Refer questions or comments to: Sami's Bakery., Tampa, FL.
Sami's Pita Bakery, Inc.
Nature s Promise Organic Campfire Trail Mix 12oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
IQF White Rice ES CA, Cardboard Tote, product #4621686100.
General Mills, Inc
Wholesome Pantry Organic Trail Mix 8oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Market Basket Fiber Frenzy 10oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Market Basket Cascade Trail Mix 11oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Wholesome Pantry Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 8oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Clif Builders Variety Pack Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mint 18-count
Clif Bar & Company
Natures Promise Cascade Trail Mix 12oz.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
NatureBox Sticks 'n Stones; roasted nuts with sesame sticks. Packed in 5 oz. pouch and 5 lb. corporate bag
NatureBox, Inc.
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Very Low Sodium, UPC# 846036007381, NDC 50804-686-38, Distributed by: Geiss, Desitin &Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269; b) Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution saline laxative very low sodium, UPC# 840986010255, NDC 68016-826-38, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL 33431; c) Swan Very Low Sodium Citroma Magne
Vi-Jon, Inc.
Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Dierbergs Kitchen, Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, NET WT. 10 oz, UPC 0 233983 804994
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Dierbergs Kitchen, Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Wrap, NET WT. 11 oz, UPC 0 231789 804996
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Channel Brand - Raw Breaded Bay Scallops - Net wt/ 10lb. (4.54 KG)
Channel Fish Processing Co. Inc
Apricot Diced L-Organic 70APRIC10
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
chic-a-peas baked crunchy chickpeas sea salt net wt. 2.0 oz (57g) UPC: 8 53404 00403 3
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
Coconut Mix 70COCO06
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
Lam Sheng Kee Frozen Fried Fish Ball NET WEIGHT: 227g (8oz)
Global Lam Sheng Kee inc.
DR Macadamia Style 2, 200 X 25 lb.
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
Cashew Butter W Mango&Chili 70CASH25
HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms
ICYBAY - Raw Breaded Scallops 30-40CT/LB - Net Wat 2/5 LBS. (4.54Kg)
Channel Fish Processing Co. Inc
Prima - 4OZ Raw Breaded Haddock Squares - NET WT. 10 lbs. (4.54 KG)
Channel Fish Processing Co. Inc
Deli Tilapia - For Deli Use Only - Breaded Tilapia - Net wt. 10 lbs. (4.54 KG) - Dist. by: Beaver Street Fisheries
Channel Fish Processing Co. Inc
PB Crave, Coconut Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) -454 g. Plastic jars, 6 per case.
Peanut Butter holdings, LLC
Nordic Fisheries - Raw Breaded Haddock Squares 4oz - Net Wt. 2 X 5 lbs. (4.54 KG)
Channel Fish Processing Co. Inc
Nelson's Dutch Farms; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Nelson's Ice Cream, Inc., Royersford, PA 19468. Merrymead Farm Market Premium Ice Cream; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Merrymead Farm Market; 2222 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA.
Nelson's Creamery, LLC.
What to do with this
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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.