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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Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (11481) Pretzel Cluster; Net Wt. 5 lb.; Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (75261) Pretzel Cluster; 4 oz. (12/box).
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Asher's Chocolate Co, Milk Chocolate (67355) Cookie Cup 3 oz.; Net Wt. 3 oz. (24 piece/box);
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Asher's Chocolate Co, Dark Chocolate (00401) Almond Paw, Net Wt. 4 lb
Ashers Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc.
Food Dehydrators Recalled by Greenfield World Trade Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Good Plenty Brand Supreme Abalone Noodles, 21.2 oz. box. Each box contains Retort pouch of Noodles and Abalone. These two pouches are packed together in the box; 10 boxes per case.
Lian Hwa Foods (USA) Inc.
Maggi 2 Minute Noodles, Net Wt. 19.75 oz., 2.46 oz. and 9.87 oz.
Classik Foods Inc.
Mix General Tso Chik, 2 lbs Food service plastic bag for Food Service (Supervalu & Franchise). Chinese Chicken Salad, 2.65 lbs for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service plastic bag.
J & J Distributing Company
20/20 LifeStyles Yogurt Peanut Crunch Bar. Bar UPC 7 8571 00052. Each bar has net weight 2 oz. Box UPC 7 8571 00053. Each box has 12/2 oz. bars. Case UPC 78571 00054. Each case has 12 boxes and it is for shipment only and not for resale.
Pro Sports Club
Lake Fresh Whole Smoked Tilapia Net Wt 8 oz Capital Street LLC Old Bridge, NJ 08857 UPC 0680296079
Capital Street LLC
I.M. Healthy, Original Granola; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Peanut Crisp Truffles are milk chocolate with peanut butter truffles, 3.9 oz (110g), individually wrapped in clear cellophane and then wrapped in a paper box. The label declared "***Peanut Crisp Truffles***49% milk chocolate, peanut butter, feuilletine (wheat), cocoa powder, salt***".
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
100% APPLE CIDER 1 Gallon (3.78L) UV TESTED KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 0 85591 00128 1
Myers Cider Mill, LLC
Hot Cocoa Snowballs contain chocolate shell filled with dry hot cocoa mix, 100g (3.5 oz), the product is packaged in a clear plastic box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Detox Salad, 8 oz. Plastic deli container with various brand names: Cub Foods (Fresh) UPC 610014-155698 , Cuttin' Time UPC 610014-160876, .Country Market UPC610014-154929 , Jerry's UPC 610014-154103.
J & J Distributing Company
I.M. Healthy Raisin & Cranberry Granola; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Dixie Diners' Club Carb Not Beanit Butter, 15oz., Dixie USA, Inc., P.O. Box 1969, Tomball, TX 77377
The SoyNut Butter Company
I.M. Healthy, Chunky SoyNut Butter; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Hazelnut Truffles are dark chocolate with hazelnut ganache, 3.9 oz (110g), individually wrapped in clear cellophane and then wrapped in a paper box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Gerber¿ Pasta Pick-Ups Cheese Ravioli Net Wt 6 oz (170g) Drained Wt 3 oz (85g) UPC 01500000907-6 , Truncated - written on package as: UPC 159070
Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
Shred Carrots, 3 lb Food Service plastic bag.
J & J Distributing Company
Vulto Creamery Hamden raw milk cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market
BRAISED BAMBOO SHOOT TIPS WITH CHILI, 10 oz. cans, 24 cans per case. Product of Taiwan UPC CODE: 0 76277 10058 3 Companion Foods Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Companion Foods Corp.
BRAISED BAMBOO SHOOT TIPS 10 oz. cans, 24 cans per case. Product of Taiwan UPC CODE: 0 76277 10060 6 Companion Foods Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Companion Foods Corp.
Vulto Creamery Ouleout soft wash-rind raw milk cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market
I.M. Healthy, Honey Creamy SoyNut Butter; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Vulto Creamery Andes raw milk cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market
Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap UPC 6-10014-09915-2 & Vegetable Wrap UPC 6-10014-08723-4 , 11 oz in plastic container.
J & J Distributing Company
Milk Chocolate Pretzel Bar, net wt. 1.2 oz (33g), product wrapped in metal foil and then wrapped in paper box. The label declared: "***Milk Chocolate Pretzel Bar*** 49% milk chocolate, pretzels, butter, sea salt, baking soda***".
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
I.M. Healthy, Creamy SoyNut Butter; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
I.M. Healthy, Chocolate SoyNut Butter; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
7-Eleven, Mantecada MUFFIN, Net Wt. 4 oz. , UPC 05254859241-7, in clear flexible plastic, Distributed by 7-Eleven, Inc., Irving, TX 750634.
Bak EZ
White Chocolate Sweet & Salty Almond Bar is also called Salty Almond Bar. It is white chocolate almond with sea salt, 1.2 oz (33g), product is wrapped in metal foil and then wrapped in paper box. The ingredients statements declared: 32% caramelized white chocolate, almonds, salt
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
VEGETARIAN TUNA FISH, 5 1/3 oz.. cans, 24 cans per case. Product of Taiwan UPC CODE: 0 76277 10500 1 Companion Foods Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Companion Foods Corp.
Black and Tan Bar contains dark chocolate and white chocolate with cocoa nibs, 1.2 oz (33g), Product wrapped in metal foil and then wrapped in a paper box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Bar is dark chocolate with milk chocolate and hazelnuts, 1.2 oz (33g), product wrapped in metal foil and then wrapped in paper box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
FAT-CHOY STYLE VEGETABLE SOUP, 15 oz. cans, 24 cans per case. Product of Taiwan UPC CODE: 076277 10960 9 Companion Foods Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Companion Foods Corp.
Hot Cocoa Heart is dark chocolate shell filled with dry cocoa mix, 2.8 oz (80g), the product is packaged in a clear plastic box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Kowalski's Markets, Salad Super Kale, UPC 6-10014-14316-9, 9 oz in plastic container.
J & J Distributing Company
B'Gan Quality Product, SoyNut Butter, Creamy; Dist. By: S. Bertram Inc, Linden, NJ 07036
The SoyNut Butter Company
I.M. Healthy Blueberry Granola; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Vulto Creamery Walton Umber raw milk cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market
Cub Foods (Fresh), Cranberry Walnut Salad, UPC 0-41144-37302-5, 20 0z. Plastic deli container. Kowalski's Markets, Salad Greens, Cranberry Walnut Salad, UPC 6-10014-14320-6, 9 oz. Plastic container.
J & J Distributing Company
Dark Chocolate Pretzel Santa, net wt. 150 g (5.3 oz) The label declared "***Ingredients: 60% dark chocolate, 49% milk chocolate, pretzels, butter, white chocolate, sea salt *** Contains wheat and milk***".
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Dark Orange Bar is dark chocolate with bits of candied orange zest, 1.2 oz (33g), product wrapped in metal foil and then wrapped in paper box.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Ouleout, 1.5 lbs. wrapped in paper Vulto Creamery, Walton, NY.
Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
Klassic COCONUT DESSICATED COCONUT, 25 LBS. NET, ORGANIC MEDIUM BMO25, PRODUCT OF PHILIPPINES
Van Amerongen & Son, Inc.
I.M. Healthy Apple Granola; Peanut Free; The SoyNut butter Company, Glenview, IL 60025
The SoyNut Butter Company
Rainbow Coleslaw, 5 lbs for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service plastic bag.
J & J Distributing Company
White Chocolate Coconut Snowman. White chocolate with coconut shaped like a snowman, net wt. 45g (1.6 oz). Product packaged in clear plastic bag with a twist tie closure. The label declared "***White Chocolate Coconut Snowman***34% white chocolate, coconut, coconut milk powder, powdered sugar, coconut oil, sea salt***".
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
BRAISED BEAN CURD (MOCK CHICKEN)10 oz. cans, 24 cans per case. Product of Taiwan UPC CODE: 0 76277 10419 2 Companion Foods Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Companion Foods Corp.
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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.