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 · 2026-10-10
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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Soylent 1.8 Powder , 7 x 15oz pouches, SKU: 1WK-V108
Rosa Foods HQ
The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Net Wt. 14 oz. (396g), packaged in a clear plastic clam shell, UPC 0 78742 06652 3, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Jimmy's Cookies
Frozen Wild Shrimp Burgers, Wild Grill Foods brand, net wt. 12 oz. Each package contains 4/ 3 oz. pieces. UPC 8 94067 00248 6. The 12 oz. package label is read in parts: "***SHRIMP BURGERS***WILD GRILL***Net WT WT. 12 OZ.***Distributed by Wild Grill Foods***INGREDIENTS: Shrimp, Cod and or Pollock, Butter, Gluten Free Panko (Rice Flour, Xanthan Gum, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Yeast, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid), Scallions, Contains 2% or less of Shallots, Garlic, Parsley, Spices, Sea Salt***CONTAINS:
Unisea Inc.
Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalape¿o Flavored Miss Vickies Kettle Cooked potato chips in the following unit sizes: 1.75 oz, 2.75 oz, 8 oz, 13.5 oz, 2.125 oz, 6.5 oz, 0.85 oz, 1.375 oz, 2.25 oz, and 1.375 oz
Frito-Lay, Inc
SJ DRY BROWNIE MIX 1003706 Net Wgt: 1200 LBS INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Whole Egg Powder, Whey Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT, EGG spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Pollock Fillet is frozen block, packed in waxed coated fiber block liners. Each frozen block weighs 7.45 KG. There are 3 blocks packaged in a fiber master carton that has a poly box liner. The master case is a brown carton with blue print that has the brand "Alaska Brands" on the case and has a poly liner. This product was to be reprocessed and there are no UPC codes. Grades PBO A, PBO X, PBO XL, PBO L, and MN PBO A.
GAS LLC, LLC - Golden Alaska M/V
SJ JALAPENO NACHO DB 42 LBS INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, Salt***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
20 count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack 18.4 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
SJ PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SEASONING Net Wt: .44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Onion Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
32 count Miss Vickies Multipack Box 44 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
Pollock mince is frozen block, packed in waxed coated fiber block liners. Each frozen block weighs 7.45 KG. There are 3 blocks packaged in a fiber master carton that has a poly box liner. The master case is a brown carton with blue print that has the brand "Alaska Brands" on the case and has a poly liner. This product was to be reprocessed and there are no UPC codes. Grades Mince A and MN Mince A
GAS LLC, LLC - Golden Alaska M/V
30 count Miss Vickies Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
Farming Fish brand Organic Basil Pesto with Watercress, was packaged in 8.5 oz. plastic deli containers. UPC 7 23175 33586 8. The label is read in parts: "***100% Organic Basil Pesto with Watercress *** 8.5oz***Ingredients: ALL ORGANIC Basil, Watercress, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sunflower Seeds, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt***The Farming Fish*** Rogue River, Oregon****".
Our Local Bounty
SJ SWEET AND SPICY Net Wt: 42.75 LBS INGREDIENTS: Brown Sugar, Spices including Mustard, Garlic Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Chili Seasoning 50 lbs INGREDIENTS: Chili Pepper, Minced Onion, Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 195 Alexandra Way Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 582-5608
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Great Value Bread and Butter Chips 24 Fl Oz. Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 UPC 078742145990
Pinnacle Foods, LLC
SJ CHIPOLTE BBQ DB 36.7 lbs INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES INCLUDING Mustard***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ Black Pepper 42.75 lbs INGREDIENTS: Black Pepper, Spices including Mustard, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ MILD DB 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Salt,***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
SJ TABASCO Net Wgt: 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Salt, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Macaroni & Cheese microwaveable cups sold under the following brands: 1. Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, UPC 11822-58403. 2. Cheese Club express mac Macaroni Cheese Dinner, UPC 41498-17167, 3. Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, UPC 78742-08249.
Treehouse Foods
Organic Cocoa-Dusted Chocolate Ginger, packaged and distributed in 5 lbs. bulk bag. Product was later offered to consumers in a self-serve bulk bin at retail store. The label is read in parts: "***Organic Cocoa-Dusted Chocolate Ginger***Made with Fair Trade 70% Dark Chocolate***Ingredients: Dark Chocolate***Crystallized Ginger *** Cocoa Powder***NET WT: 5 LB***Distributed by Hummingbird Wholesale, Eugene OR 97401***".
Hummingbird Wholesale
12 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack 10.2 oz packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
SJ SPICY DB Net Wt. 48 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
Givaudan Flavours Corp
7-ELEVEN CAESAR SIDE SALAD 3 oz. packaged in clear plastic container
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. HQ
Fresh Mozzarella; No brand name. Shipped in 30 lb. plastic bucket
Farmo Foods, Inc.
30 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Frito-Lay, Inc
ORIGINAL KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005031. Item #48-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Pecans, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005321. Item #483-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.
Seafarers Inc.
10.0 Grams Chili Spice Blend in packets
Arro Corporation
Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Safeguard Flour product code 5122286 packaged in 50 lb bags
Ardent Mills Llc Usa
Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Claw Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.
Seafarers Inc.
Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.
Seafarers Inc.
PEANUT BUTTER KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 lbs (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Nuts: Peanuts, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005048 . Item # 484-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Nabelsi Thyme (also known on invoices as Zatar) 450g retail (24 packages per wholesale case) 4.5kg retail (2 bags per wholesale case) Cardboard box wholesale case, retail packages flexible plastic
Aroma Imports Inc
Trail's End Chicago Cubs Sweet and Savory Collection Trail's End Chicago Cubs Chocolate Lover's Collection Trail's End Chicago Blackhawks Collection Tin Snack mixes containing: Chocolate Caramel Corn; Chocolate Pretzels; White Chocolate Pretzels; White Cheddar Popcorn; Butter Toffee Caramel Corn. Tins contain 3-4, bags of the snack items listed, each bag ranging in size from 5oz. to 20oz.
Weaver Popcorn Co.
Clancys Snack Combo Pack 20 x 1 oz; Each 20 oz selling unit contains 4 x 1 oz bags of Original Potato Chips, 4 x 1 oz bags of Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips, 4 x 1 oz bags of Barbecue Potato Chips, 3 x 1 oz bags of Nacho Tortilla Chips, 3 x 1 oz bags of Ranch Tortilla Chips, and 2 x 1 oz bags of Cheese Curls. Large 20 oz polyethylene plastic bag with drawstring handle containing twenty 1 oz units 4 retail Combo packs per case.
Olde York Potato Chips
H.E. B. brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries COVERED IN Dark Chocolate, NET WT. 8 OZ. (227g), UPC CODE 041220985883
Nassau Candy
Hand Crafted, LG Paleteria, La Granja, Mango Flavored Ice cream, Wt. 4 oz., in clear flexible plastic wrap.
La Granja Inc
Beyond Beef Feisty Crumble Vegan Gluten-free Non-GMO Weight: 10 lbs. (2) 5 lb. bags UPC: 10852629004412 KEEP FROZEN 111 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 866-756-4112 customer@beyondmeat.com www.beyondmeat.com; Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Crumbles Feisty Net WT 11oz (312g) KEEP FROZEN Plant Based Protein Crumbles UPC: 852629004132
BEYOND MEAT
40/50 ct/kg (21/25 ct/lb) Farm Raised Head-On Shrimps, Keep Frozen, Must be fully cooked before serving. 1.02 kg, 2.24 lb. Packed by: Global Marketing Ent Inc, Chicago, IL 60616
Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc.
Goya Octopus in Hot Sauce, Pulpo en Salsa Picante, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g), PRODUCT OF SPAIN "WILD FISH", GOYA FOODS, INC., Secaucus N.J. 07096.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
NOT-A-NUTTER KB KILLER BROWNIE¿ 3x35 CT NET WT 36 LBS (16.33 kg) CONTAINS: Milk, Soy, Wheat UPC 10858061005314. Item #482-2016
Killer Brownie Distributing LLC
Tropicana 100% JUICE, orange juice From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors, 24-10 FL OZ (296 mL) BOTTLES, (TOTAL 240 FL OZ (1.8 GAL) 7L), UPC 48500 75823, Tropicana Manufacturing Company, Inc., Bradenton, Florida 34206 USA
Quaker Oats Co
Life Rising Formulas SHT Chest Relief, 54 Capsules; Manufactured for: Nature's Health (USA) Chicago, IL 60616
Ton Shen Health Inc
Whole Foods Market Cold Pressed Juice, Apple; 16 FL. Oz. (1 pt) 473 mL. Keep refrigerated - Enjoy within 5 days of opening. UPC 8 13377 02154 3
Urban Remedy
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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.