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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

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FDA Food Critical Apr 12, 2017

artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, Hamden, NET WT. 3.5 lbs

Vulto Creamery
FDA Food Critical Apr 12, 2017

Premo Italian Wrap, 1/5 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 12, 2017

DELALLO Premium Sliced COLBY CHEESE NET WT. 8 OZ. (227G) INGREDIENTS: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color CONTAINS: MILK GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC., JEANNETTE, PA 15644 UPC 0 72368 12452 0

Biery Cheese, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 12, 2017

Coffee House Italian Flatbread , Item # 226323 net wt. 6 oz.; Fresh Grab Italian Flatbread , Item # 252323 net wt. 6 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Low Apr 12, 2017

iXL Advanced Performance Matrix, Nutritional Premix, Net Wt. 50 lbs., Item No. 136375.

McShare's Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 12, 2017

Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack SharePack (2.01 oz); and in 6-pack Snack Tray (4.02oz)

Nestle USA
FDA Food Moderate Apr 12, 2017

Dark Chocolate bars Choklad Mork Dark Chocolate, Net Wt. 3.5 OZ. AND Chokland Mork Dark Chocolate 70%, Net Wt. 3.5 OZ. Produced in Spain For: IKEA Food Services, AB, Almhultsgatan 2, SE-21586 Malmo, Sweden.

Ikea North America Srvcs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 12, 2017

Kwei Chow brand Prime Spicy Pot Paste, net weight 7.10 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable

Kwei Chow Sauce Industry Co., Ltd.
FDA Food Critical Apr 12, 2017

GFS Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers NET WT. 24 OZ (1.lb 8 OZ) INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES. CONTAINS: MILK DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY: GORDON FOOD SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548 UPC 0 93901 77758 4

Biery Cheese, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Tortilla Chip 2 White Corn Masa Flour 50 lb bags

Azteca Milling LP
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

COOKIES NEZHAKOMKA, product is packaged in plastic clamshells container, Net Weight: 454g (16 OZ), UPC: 8 51929 00366 1. The label is read in parts: "***COOKIES "NEZNAKOMKA" *** INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), ENZYME, BUTTER (PASTERIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, MILl, EGGS, SUGAR, VANILA*** Contains: Wheat***".

Kusher LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Udder Delight, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Colby Cheese, 12/8 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder, 5 lb. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Feta, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Pepper Jack Cheese, 12/8 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Ruth's Original Pimento Spread 7oz (UPC 74952-0005), 12oz (UPC 74952-12023) and 24oz (74952-24023), Packed By: B & H Foods, 181 Saluda ST, Chester, SC 29706, packed in plastic containers.

B & H Foods Inc
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese 6lb horn; sold from the Meijer store Deli counter, by weight Sold in plastic deli packaging with printed labels

Meijer Distribution, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Luqman Cheese, Yellow Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.,. Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Dutchland Homestead, American Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz.., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055;

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Gouda, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

KEEP REFIGERATED, DEEP BEET Blend 5 Gal, Ripe Liquid Produce

Freshbev LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Colby Jack Cheese, 12/8 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Mineiro, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Muenster Cheese, 12/8 oz.

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Mild Curry Powder, 4 oz. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs, keep refrigerated

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Hawaiian Delight, Net Wt. 4.5lb

Fuji Food Products, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Sunrise Brand Dehydrated Anchovy size 3/5cm - 100 x 3.5oz, Item No. C0161, UPC 2 08 54336-20161 9

SEAQUEST SEAFOOD CORPORATION
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Buffalo Blue Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 8 oz (227g)

Pinnacle Foods
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Sammy's Milk (Baby Food), Net Wt. 12.84 oz (364 g), 6 containers per case

Sammy's Milk
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

IMMUNITY SHOT 2 fl.oz., UPC: 859168006184

Freshbev LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Colby Jack Mini Horn, 2/6#

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Meijer Caesar Salad labeled as Meijer Greek Salad, Single serve salad, packed in plastic containers with printed labels, Keep Refrigerated

Meijer Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Luqman Cheese, Jalapeno Jack, Net Wt. 8 oz. Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

COOKIES "PRINCESA", product is packaged in plastic clamshells container, Net Weight: 454g (16 OZ). UPC: 8 51929 00359 3 The label is read in parts: "***COOKIES "PRINCESA" *** INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCE IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, EGGS, SUGAR, VANILLA*** Contains: Wheat***".

Kusher LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Pepper Jack Mini horn, 2/6#

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Havarti Caraway, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

COOKIES PRINCE, product is packaged in plastic clamshells container, Net Weight: 454g (16 OZ), UPC: 8 51929 00360 9 The label is read in parts: "***COOKIES "PRINCE" *** INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCE IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, EGGS, SUGAR*** Contains: Wheat***".

Kusher LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Dutchmark, Pasteurized Processed Smoked Gouda Cheese. Product case Label: 989922 Dutchmark, Net Wt 24.00.

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Lipari Old Tyme Colby Jack Longhorn, 2/14.5#

Lipari Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Gourmet Kitchen Gourmet/Stuffed/French Toast with Strawberries & Mascarpone 20 PCS 1238 Corlies Avenue Neptune, NJ 07753 gourmetkitcheninc.com

Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Garlic Cheese Curds, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

KEEP REFRIGERATED SWEET GREEN Juice 5 Gal

Freshbev LLC
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Sunrise Brand Marinated River Barb - 60 x 10 oz, Item No. C0140, UPC 2 08 54336-20140 2

SEAQUEST SEAFOOD CORPORATION
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder, 4 oz. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co.

Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2017

Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour 50 lb bags

Azteca Milling LP
FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

DH. ANCHOVY 2.2 Lbs.; Item No: D0161; B/C: 59033 50161; DH. ANCHOVY 3.5 oz..; Item No: D0162; B/C: 59033 50162

Seafood Avenue

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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.