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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Reisman's Chocolate Babka Slices 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Newly Weds A60647- BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 35 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Fresh Chilean 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
Reisman's Cinnamon Croissants 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Sheehan Brothers Vending Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 6.5 oz (184g), individually wrapped in plastic, UPC: 100000222539
SHEEHAN BROTHERS VENDING
Newly Weds B6AAK3-BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 35LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Newly Weds B61453-BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 25 LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Jumbo Pink & White Cookies 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Organic Pure Stevia, net wt. 1oz. UPC 7 39223 00204 0. Product is packaged in a plastic bottle with white cap. Ingredient: Organic Stevia Extract. Sprinkle a pinch for the perfect sweetness. Suggested Use: 1/64 tsp tastes as sweet as 1 tsp of sugar. Distributed by: NuNaturals, Inc. Eugene, OR 97402.
NuNaturals Inc
Reisman's Cinnamon Babka Slices 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Lespoir cookie, net weight: 1.41 oz. UPC# 4 942737 200147
Jalux America Inc
Suspiros Cheese Cake Coyota. 15 P: 15 servings (1875gr). UPC=7443. 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
Reisman's Chocolate Wrap 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
NH EUROPEAN STYLE BUTTER BLEND, BUNGE, NET WT 1 LB, MFD IN USA BY: Bunge Oils, Chesterfield, MO 63017, packed in white paperboard cases (36 blocks to a case) OW NH EURO BLEND SOLIDS 2015918
BUNGE NORTH AMERICA INC
Reisman's Chocolate Snack 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Reisman's Cappuccino Bars 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Sheehan Brothers Vending BBQ Riblet Sandwich with Coleslaw, 8 oz (226g), in a plastic tray/2 oz cup and individually wrapped in plastic, UPC: 100000222744
SHEEHAN BROTHERS VENDING
Reisman's Vanilla Croissants 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Casa Mamita, Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream, 7.5 oz , Cardboard Box, 12 boxes per case, Keep Frozen Until Ready For Use
Camerican International Inc
Newly Weds B60960-BREAD CRUMBS X1-NET WT 6 LBS
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Newly Weds A93060 BREADER X1- NEW WT 40 LBS.
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Reisman's Chocolate Croissants 3 oz.
Reisman Bros Bakery
Sheehan Brothers Vending Chili Cheese Coney, 4.3 oz (120g), in a red and white paper boat and individually wrapped in plastic, UPC: 100000222027
SHEEHAN BROTHERS VENDING
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Zinger Pickle products under the following labels: 1. Gedney Zinger Chips, item 18800, 24 fl oz. (1-1/2 Pt) 710mL. UPC 0 41660-00188 4. 2. Gedney Zingers Dill Babies, item 18600, Net 24 fl oz. (1-1/2 Pts) 710mL. UPC 0 41660-00186 0. Refrigerate after opening. Distributed by Gedney Foods Co, Burnsville, MN 55438 Product of Mexico.
Gedney Foods Product, LLC
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 11.4 oz, 8 count (8x1.38 oz 6 pack of cracker sandwiches inside carton. 14X8-Case: 14 - 11.04 Oz Cartons in master carton. UPC 0 44000 88210 5
Mondelez Global Llc
Gedney Ghost Pepper LIL Pickles, item 75802, Net 24 fl oz. (1.5Pts) 710mL. UPC 0 41660-00758 9. Refrigerate after opening. Distributed by Gedney Foods Co, Burnsville, MN 55438 Product of Mexico.
Gedney Foods Product, LLC
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt. 55.2 oz, 40 count (40x1.38 oz 6 pack of cracker sandwiches inside carton. 40 - 55.2oz Cartons in master carton. UPC 0 44000 07819 5
Mondelez Global Llc
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Avalanche Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Dill Pickles packaged under the following label: 1. Gedney Whole Pickles, item 15100, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00151 8. 2. Gedney Mini Munchers Kosher Dill, item 17100, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00171 6. 3. Gedney Kosher Dill Babies, item 17200, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00172 3. 4. Gedney Dill Mini Munchers, item 17300, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00173 0. 5. Gedney Dill Babies, item 18400, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00184 6. 6.
Gedney Foods Product, LLC
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Chocolate Peanut Butter Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Brownie Bites Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Strawberry Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
SunBiotics Activated Almonds Infused with Probiotics, Oat Milk Chocolate, NET WT. 1 oz(28g) packaged in cases.
WINDY CITY ORGANICS LLC
Middle East Coast brand Tahini Dip; NET WT: 6 OZ (170g); INGREDIENTS: TAHINI, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME. CONTAINS SESAME; Locally Crafted by SHOVEL AND SPOON; UPC 8 60005 50281 3
Shovel and Spoon LLC
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cookies and Cream Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Herbalife Nutrition, Relaxation Tea, Net Wt: 1.69 OZ (48g) UPC# L044KUS0A-00
Herbalife International of America
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Mocha Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf, Net wt. 12 oz (340g) 024126018152 1/2 Loaf of white bread with white flour topping and two splits on top 7/13/2025 - Best By Flexible plastic bag
LEWIS BAKERIES
Ritz Cracker Sandwiches, Variety 20 count variety Pack, (20- Packs of 10 Cheese 1.35 oz Packs and 10 Peanut Butter 1.38 oz Packs) Net Wt. 27.3 oz (20-1.38 oz packet of cracker sandwiches inside cartons of varying sizes). 20-27.3 OZ (Case: 6 - 27.3 Oz Cartons in master carton. UPC 0 44000 08095 2
Mondelez Global Llc
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cookie Dough Artisan Ice Cream, One Pint (473 ml), packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC
Sushi Wasabi; 5 grams (Ready to eat) Ingredients: Horseradish, Corn Oil, Salt, Water, Citric Acid, Tumeric, FD&C Blue#1 Distributed by: Tokyo Nori U.S.A, City of Industry, CA 91746
MING HONG INTERNATIONAL INC.
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, Net Wt.27.6 oz, 20 count (20x1.38 oz) 6- pack of cracker sandwiches inside cartons. And 6x20(6 - 27.6 oz Cartons) in master carton. UPC 1 00 44000 07584 2
Mondelez Global Llc
FG20004 Cucumber, Sliced packaged in poly bag, and cardboard case. 16 lbs per case
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YoCrunch Low Fat Yogurt with Toppers, Strawberry with milk chocolate M&Ms minis candies, Packaged in the following size containers: 1. Single Serve Cup, 6 oz. (170g) UPC 46675-00083 2. Multipack containing 4-4 oz. cups UPC 46675-01312 Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Danone US, LLC, White Plains, NY 10605
DANONE US LLC
Crumbled Cookie Bar (85200), stick novelties 3 FL. Oz (89mL)., Individually packaged in a plastic bag. Master case that consists of 4 packers with 24 units in each packer, total 96 units in a master case. Keep Frozen.
Rich Ice Cream Co
YoCrunch Lowfat Yogurt with Toppers, Vanilla with milk chocolate M&Ms, Packaged in the following size containers: 1. Single Serve Cup 6 oz (170g) UPC 46675-00079 2. Multipack consisting of 4-4 oz. cups UPC 46675-01351 Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Danone US, White Plains, NY
DANONE US LLC
LION Pineapple Spring Water Hydration Drink, 20 fl. oz, packaged in PET bottles, packed 12 per case
3rd Day Beverages LLC
Front Panel: Danshi branded Shredded Tofu, 200g Rear Panel: Best before: 05/24/2025, Imported by: Shang Hao Jia, Inc. Address: South El Monte, CA 91733. Product of China. Manufacturer: Sichuan Shifang Danshi Food Co., Ltd. UPC: 6 942849 709499
Shang Hao Jia, Inc
FG21002 Potato, Cooked Breakfast 2514111; 2514111B FG21002 Potato, Cooked Breakfast 2514311 Packaged 3- 5 lb polybags per cardboard case
AND GO CONCEPTS DBA SALAD AND GO
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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.