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 · 2026-10-10
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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Newly Weds Foods Inc
A90979, PREDUST X1, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B93709, BREADER X1@, NET WT 40 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B30321, BREADER X1, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
A97570, BREADER X1*, NET WT 45.5 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B30641, PDEBWF001 Pre Dust X1, NET WT 40 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B27657, BATTER MX X1*, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B53761, BREADER X3*, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
A25759, BATTER MIX X1@, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B57602, PREDUST X2, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B34537, BREADER X1, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
A51949, BREADER X1, NET WT 25 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B94412, BREADER X1@, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
A30040, BREADER X1, NET WT 25 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B22384, BATTER MX X2@, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
B10065, FINE CRAX MEAL, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
A84249, BATTER MIX X1, NET WT 50 LBS, Manufactured By: Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL 60639
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Kite Hill Almond Yogurt, Peach, NET WT. 5.3 oz (150G) Case UPC: 8-56624-00415-9 Distributed by Lyrical Foods, Hayward, CA.
Lyrical Foods Inc
LIL FISHERMAN PRE COOKED POLLOCK NUGGETS 1 OZ PUFI 1/10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
AMERICAS CHOICE B/D SHRIMP BEER BATTERED POPCORN 12/14 OZ
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
MATLAWS R/B FLOUNDER PANKO FLTS 2-3 OZ 1/10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Wildway Banana Nut Grain-free Granola 8 oz. UPC: 858660005176 packaged in a plastic bag
Wildway LLC
Item 10554- BREAKFAST MUFFINS, I/W>50-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 17.3 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 14604 - VEGAN SLOPPY JOE, TATOR PUFFS AND VEGETABLES>24EA/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 26.89 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 11832 - TURKEY (WM) W/PBJ LUNCH>36 TRAYS/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 35 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
NORTHSIDE PRE COOKED FLOUNDER FILLETS 4 OZ 1/10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
365 EVERYDAY VALUE ALL NATURAL PRECOOKED BREADED FISH STICKS 10/2 LBS NET WT. 20 LBS
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Item 10556 - EGG & CHEESE MUFFIN, I/W>50-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 10315 - WHITE WHOLE WHEAT LOAF BREAD, 20-SL>18CT/CS, Frozen, Net wt. 29.26 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 14622 - VEGAN SPICY BEAN BURRITO WITH RED CHILI SAUCE, RICE AND VEGETABLES>24EA/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 28.43 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 11991 - BREAKFAST TRAY C>36 TRAYS/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 31 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
HIPP HA Combiotik HA 1, 500g (4/case), HIPP Combiotik HA 2, 500g (4/case), HA Combiotik Pre HA, 500g (4/case), HIPP Combiotic Growing Up Milk 3, 600g (4bx/case)
3CS ORGANICS LLC
HOLLE Bio Zulgelingen Opvolgmelk 2, (3/case), HOLLE Bio Lait de suite, 2, 400g (6/case), HOLLE Bio Lait pour Nourrissons Zulgelingenmelk, 400g (6/case), HOLLE Lait Pour Nourrissons 1er Age Bio, 400g (6/case). HOLLE Bio Lait de Suit Au Lait De Chevre, 400g (6/case) , HOLLE Bio-Kinermilch 4
3CS ORGANICS LLC
Item 10880 - HALAL TURKEY LUNCH>36 TRAYS/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 20.36 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 10120 - GINGER SNAP COOKIES, I/W, 2-PK>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
MATLAWS R/B HADDOCK PANKO PTNS 10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
SCHOONER PRE COOKED CRUNCHY FLOUNDER FILLETS 10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Item 10534 - STRAWBERRY BREAKFAST BARS, I/W>100CT(2.9OZ)/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 18.13 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
LIL FISHERMAN PRE COOKED POLLOCK PORTIONS 4 OZ GR. A 10 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Wildway Vanilla Bean Espresso Grain-free Granola 8 oz. UPC: 858660005206 packaged in a plastic bag
Wildway LLC
MATLAWS ALL NATURAL PANKO PRE COOKED FISH SQUARES 10 LB and 10/2 LB
National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Item 10240 - YELLOW CUPCAKES, I/W, NO ICING>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
HIPP Bio Combiotik 1, Canister, 900g (4/case), HIPP Bio Combiotik 2, Canister, 900g (4/case), HIPP Bio Combiotik 3, Canister, 900g (4/case), HIPP Bio Combiotik 1, 600g (4bx/case), HIPP Bio Combiotik 2, 600g (4bx/case), HIPP Bio Combiotik 3, 600g (4/case), HIPP Bio Compiotik, Pre, 600g (4bx/case), HIPP Comfort Spezialnahrung, 500g (4bx/case)
3CS ORGANICS LLC
Wildway Apple Cinnamon Grain-Free Granola 8 oz and 10 oz UPC: 85866005190 and UPC: 864352000015 packaged in plastic bag
Wildway LLC
Topfer Lactana Bio 1 Anfangsmilch, 600g (3/case), Topfer Lactana Bio 2, Bio Folgemilch, 600g (3bx/case)
3CS ORGANICS LLC
Item 11823 - TURKEY SALAMI W/PBJ LUNCH>36 TRAYS/CS, FROZEN, Net Wt. 35.44 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 14610 - VEGAN RICE AND BEAN BURRITO, CHUNK ROAST POTATOES AND CORN>24EA/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 24.68 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Wildway Coconut Cashew Grain-free Granola 8 oz. and 10 oz. UPC: 858660005183 packaged in a plastic bag
Wildway LLC
Item 12735 - BREAKFAST BURRITO WITH RANCHERO SAUCE AND SWEET RICE>24EA/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 26.33 lbs. per case
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Item 10075 - WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD SLICES, I/W, 2PK>200CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 32.28 lbs. per case.
Correctional Industries Food Factory
What to do with this
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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.