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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-10. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-10.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Food

Newest first · Page 290 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (10892) Pecan Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Outer case: Asher's Sugar Free Milk (82379) SF Almond Butter Toffee 3 oz. bag 12/case; Retail package: Asher's Sugar Free Almond Butter Toffee; Net Wt. 3 OZ.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Pecorino Balze Volteranne DOP Societa Agricola Fattoria Lischeto srl, 1.5 kg/wheel.

Pondini, inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (14041) SF Smooth Bottom Almond Buttercrunch; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, White Confectionery Coating (06655) Macadamia Paw, Net Wt. 4 lbs.,

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (86730) Goodies Almond Bark (scored); Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (00971) Almond Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb .; Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (99039) Almond Cluster (pack size); Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Whole Wheat sandwich with soynut butter spread and jelly, served on tray. Manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers 4001 NW 31 Ave.,

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82018) Disney Macadamia Praline; 15 - 3 oz. pc. box; Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (75010) Macadamia Praline; 3 oz. (15/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13954) NSA Almond Caramel Pattie; Net Wt. 4 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

GUGGISBERG NATURAL CHEESE MARBLE INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Enzymes, Salt, Annatto Color 1 lb, 2 lb, 6 lb & 15 lb 11275 W 250 N MIDDLEBURY, IN 46540

Dutch Valley Food Distributors
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (67365) Candy Cup with M and M's;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (09611) Peanut Butter Cup 2.35 oz.; 24 pc./box.; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (09618) Peanut Butter Cup Mini; 4 lb..; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (11806) Peanut Butter Cup; 2.35 oz. 24/box.; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (82024) Disney Peanut Butter Cup 2; 24 piece box;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (09992) Peanut Cluster (Whole Nut); Net Wt. 5 lb.; Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (99033) Peanut Cluster (pack size); Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (03172) Cashew Clusters; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Half Dipped in Dark Chocolate (79511) Glace Apricot, Net Wt. 5 lb.,; Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (86664) Goodies Apricot (half dipped), Net Wt. 5 lb.

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (10891) Pecan Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Royal Kitchen brand Almond Drinking Powder in 600 g cans, 12 cans per case

FENG MAO BIOTECHNOLOGY ORGANIC FOOD CO., LTD.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (83427) Coconut Haystack; Net Wt. 3 lb.; Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (03932) Coconut Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

JV Almond Buttercrunch; (82047) No Sugar Added; Croquant Au Beurre Et Aux Amandes; 2.7 kg; Sold in Canada only.

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, White Confectionery Coating (09993) Peanut Cluster, Net Wt. 5 lbs.,

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Dark Chocolate Flavored (48153) SF Majestic Almond Cluster Cup; Net Wt. 5 lb.

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13981) Pretzels (3 Ring); Net Wt. 7 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (16636) Macadamia Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Low Heat Nonfat Dry Milk 25kg (EX25) Grade A

United Dairymen of Arizona
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (08501) Nut Cup (large); Net Wt. 2.25 oz. (24/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13901) SF Almond Butter Toffee; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (08005) Mint Souffle; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (00400) Almond Paw; Net Wt. 4 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (75007) Almond Praline; 3 oz. (15/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

R&H CHOCOLATE Speedy Creme Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Mix Item 00257857 4 lbs 2 oz retail paper bag, six retail bags per case

Dawn Food Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

GUGGISBERG Country Christmas Basket Containing packages of Biery Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese 11275 W 250 MIDDLEBURY, IN 46540

Dutch Valley Food Distributors
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (82020) Disney Peanut Butter Cup with Milk Mickey Head; Asher's Chocolate Co. White Confectionery Coating (75107) Peanut Butter Cup; 2.35 oz. (24/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (82019); Disney Pecan Praline; 15 - 3 oz. pc box;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (79510) Half-Dipped Apricot, Net Wt. 5 lb.,; Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (86663) Goodies Apricot (half dipped), Net Wt. 5 lb.

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Custom Gift Box Containing various packages of Guggisberg Cheese products

Dutch Valley Food Distributors
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (03171) Cashew Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.; Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (03001) Cashew Bark; Net Wt. 6 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate Flavored (85019) Vermont NSA Almond Buttercrunch; 12 oz. (12/box)

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Dark Chocolate (65902) Molasses Pop; 2 oz. (24/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (82016) Disney Cashew Praline; 15 - 3 oz. Piece box; Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (75008) Cashew Praline; 3 oz. (15/box)

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods, 8 oz , refrigerated, in cardboard container. UPC 0-23012-00261-9

Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, White Confectionery Coating (67357) Cookie Cup 3 oz., 24/box.

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

GUGGISBERG NATURAL CHEESE THUNDER JACK INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Red & Green Peppers, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color, 1 lb, & 6 lb 11275 W 250 MIDDLEBURY, IN 46540

Dutch Valley Food Distributors
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (14651) FK Flip Flop (Decorated); 2 oz. (24/box);

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Private House brand Almond Drinking Powder in 600 g cans, 12 cans per case

FENG MAO BIOTECHNOLOGY ORGANIC FOOD CO., LTD.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate (75014) Pecan Caramel Roll; 2 oz. (24/box;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Soynut Butter repackaged into smaller containers and labeled. Container amounts vary according to how servings are needed per order. Each serving size is 0.56 oz.. Manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers 4001 NW 31 Ave.,

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13955) NSA Macadamia Caramel Pattie with Dark String; Net Wt. 4 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co. Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13741) NSA Almond Butter Crunch; Net Wt. 6 lbs.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 26, 2017

Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating (13511) NSA Almond Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.;

Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

Data sources

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.