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 · 2026-09-20
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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Item #99273 chocolate Tres Leches Cheesecake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
MEDITERRANEAN MIX COOKIES, Cesarina Cookies, Net Weight. 16 oz. (454g), packaged in plastic clam shell containers, 12 packages per master case. Dry storage.
Cesarina Bakery, Inc
Item #2485 Assorted layer cake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
Item #1312 Carrot layer cake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
Imperial 48% Vegetable Oil Spread Margarine Sticks, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, packaged in a cardboard box, UPC: 011115871324
Dollar General Corporation
Item #3145 Hummingbird Layer Cake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
Clover Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese, NET WT 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic bag, UPC: 071505950428
Dollar General Corporation
Item #99272 Tres Leches Cheesecake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
Item #1071 Italian layer cake
King Cheesecake Company, Inc.
Parashore Pear Slices in Juice, 15 oz. (425 g), UPC#704817164237
W.W. Industrial Group, Inc.
FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81124 561958 554707 6/13/2025 SDC1645 90 FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81124 561965 554714 6/13/2025 SDC1645 90 FANCY MIDGET PECAN PIECES 81086 561845 554594 5/30/2025 SDC1505 56 FCY #15 HLVS 79291 561943 554692 5/21/2025 SDC1405 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562088 554838 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562201 554951 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY JR. MAMMOTH PECAN HALVES 81035 563565 556583 6/11/2025 SDC1625 6 FCY #15 HLVS 79291 562099 554849 5/21/20
Navarro Pecan Holdings, LLC
Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, 10 count, Net Wt 13.5 oz (383g). UPC - 85239-41250 3. Dist. By Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Product of Canada.
GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS CORP
Reisman's Brownie Bars 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Drycapot cookie, net weight: 1.15 oz UPC#: 4 942737 210191
Jalux America Inc
Newly Weds B61672--BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 35 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Newly Weds B6010J BREAD CRUMBS-NET WT 35 LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Blue Fin Tuna, Net WT (variable weight) 50 lb brown corrugated carboard box. Boxes contain ice for temperature control. Keep Refrigerated.
Moon N Sea GA LLC
Newly Weds E54564-BREADER X5-NET WT 25LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Jumbo Black & White Cookies 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Newly Weds B62262-BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 1200 LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Fudge Bars 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Suspiros German Cake. 15 P: 37.5 servings (2062 gr), 4P: 10 servings (550gr). UPC= 15 P: 1342, 4P: 6971. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Suspiros Tres Leches Cajeta Cake. 15 P: 25 servings (2500 gr), 4P: 7 servings (700gr), Pocket: 3.7 servings (370gr). UPC= 15P: 1335, 4P: 6982, POCKET: 35256. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P) and Blister plastic tray with lid (in Pocket presentation). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Newly Weds B90737-BREADER X1-NET WT 25LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Chocolate Flaky Wrap 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Newly Weds B6047J-BREAD CRUMBS-NET WT 35 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Cinnamon Wrap 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Chocolate Danishes 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Raspberry Flaky Wrap 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Suspiros Choconut Cake. 15 P: 36.7 servings (2018 gr), 4P: 9.9 servings (544 gr). UPC= 15P: 1300, 4P: 698. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Reisman's Jumbo Colored Sprinkles Cookies 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Strawberry Bars 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Cinnamon Danishes 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's 2/pk Soft Chip Cookie (with fudge filling) 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Newly Weds A60447-PANKO JAPANESE STYLE UNTOASTED BREAD CRUMBS-NET WT 25 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Yellow Fin Tuna, Net WT (variable weight) 50 lb brown corrugated carboard box. Boxes contain ice for temperature control. Keep Refrigerated.
Moon N Sea GA LLC
Newly Weds B6229J-PIZZA CRISP-NET WT 35LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Candy Blast Brownie Snack 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Suspiros 4 Leches Cake. 15 P: 26 servings (2600 gr), 4P: 7 servings (700 gr), Pocket: 4.1 servings (410gr). UPC=15P: 1343, 4P: 6969, POCKET: 7904. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P) and Blister plastic tray with lid (in Pocket presentation). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Suspiros Cajeta Cake. 15 P: 20 servings (2000 gr), 4P: 4.8 servings (480gr). UPC= 15P: 1338, 4P: 6965. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Suspiros Mazapan Cake. 15 P: 36 servings (1980gr). 4P: 9.5 servings (522gr). UPC= 15P: 1296 4P: 6975. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate (15P and 4P). Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Newly Weds B61610-BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 45 LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Newly Weds B57569 BREADER X1- NEW WT 25 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Vanilla Wrap 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Suspiros Chocoflan Cake.15 P: 13.7 servings (1712 gr). UPC=177. Type of packaging: Plastic dome and plate. Firm name: NOVACAB SAPI de CV. Address listed on label: El paso, TX 79901, USA.
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Fresh Scottish Salmon Fillet, Net WT (variable weight) 50 lb brown corrugated carboard box (up to 6 fillets per box). Boxes contain ice for temperature control. Keep Refrigerated.
Moon N Sea GA LLC
Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener, net wt. 0.71oz. UPC 7 39223 00187 6. Product is packaged in a plastic bottle with white cap. Ingredient: Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Extract. Monk Fruit is so much sweeter than sugar, a pinch is all you need. Suggested Use: Add to sweeten your food or beverage. 1/64 tsp (a pinch) tastes as sweet as 1 tsp of sugar. Distributed by: NuNaturals, Inc. Eugene, OR 97402.
NuNaturals Inc
Reisman's Vanilla Danish 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Sheehan Brothers Vending Cheeseburger, 4.7 oz (132g), individually wrapped in plastic, UPC: 100000952375
SHEEHAN BROTHERS VENDING
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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.