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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Ciao Bovina Italian Strawberry. 1 Pint (473 ml). Non-Dairy Gelato. No GMO's. Coconut Free. Soy Free.
Ciao Bovina, LLC
Natural Cocoa Powder 10-12% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand names: Monarch distributed by U.S. Foodservice UPC 50758108102533; Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582233; and 6 bags/case, UPC 50719098582293 Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Sargento Deep V SHRED Monterey Jack Cheese withy Fiesta Peppers, 5 lbs , UPC 4610033648.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 82853715542
MDS Foods Inc
Monterey Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Monterey Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 03554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653035541
MDS Foods Inc
Raspberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Provolone Cheese Salame packaged as: (a) Sutters Quality Foods Provolone Salame, Item 58814, 6 lbs, no UPC
MDS Foods Inc
Country Fresh Creations Stuffed Mushrooms Net Wt. 7 oz. (198g) Packed Regionally by Country Fresh LLC Headquarters, Conroe, TX 77384 www.countryfreshinc.com UPC: 074641072078
Country Fresh Inc.
Jugos La Morove¿a, Acerola (Cherry), Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Strawberry Nutella gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Harris Teeter, Sweet Green Peas, 12 oz (340g), UPC 007203671652
Lakeside Foods, Inc
Colby Jack Cheese packaged as follows: (a) m markets of Meijer(R), NET WT 6 LBS (2.72 kg), Item 18755, UPC 71091718755 (b) Amish classics Colby Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 18244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Meijer Colby Jack EW Halfmoon Chunk, Item 18758, 8 oz, UPC 713733340588 (d) Amish Classics Colby Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 18241, 8 oz, no UPC (e) Amish Classics Colby Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 18245, 8 oz, 828653182450 (f) Deli Readi Colby Jack 1/2 Moon Slices, Item 18830, 1 lb, UPC 6 34660 62875 7 (g) A
MDS Foods Inc
Strawberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Sargento Sliced Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese , 0.4 oz, UPC 4610034527.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Pepper Sauce, Fish and Vita, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. north, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.
Dukarani Food Processing, Inc
Strawberries Whole IQF, Fresas IQF 1024439, Net Wt. 30 LB (13.6g), 20lbs, 10lbs
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing
Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese, 12 oz., UPC 4610000108 with Sell By dates of 12JUN17B, 09JUL17B, 02MAY17B, 03MAY17B, 11JUN17B, and 10JUL17B. Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack, 7.5 oz., UPC 4610000122, Sell By date: 03MAY17B
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Hot Barbecue Sauce; Net wt. 16 ounces; Manufactured by Carriage House Creations, 544 Gordon Alley, Reynoldsville, PA 15851;
Carriage House Creations
Natural Cocoa Powder 22-24% cocoa butter, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged under the following brand name: Chef's Companion: 1 bag /case, UPC 10719098582240; Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Grand Butterkase Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase, Item 65209, 6 lbs, UPC 828654652090 (b) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase RW Fullmoon, Item 65241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase EW Fullmoon, Item 65245, 8 oz, UPC 828653652458
MDS Foods Inc
Mozzarella Cheese packaged as: (a) Deli Made EZ Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 11553, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558
MDS Foods Inc
COUSINS PRODUCTS(R) Creole Tomato SALAD DRESSING, NET WT. 16 OZ (473 ML),
Cousins Products LLC
Jugos La Morove¿a, China (Orange),Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, Item 10209, 6 lbs, No UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 10241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 10244, 12 lbs, no UPC (d) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 10245, 8 oz, UPC 828653102458 (e) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Item 10311, 10 lbs, no UPC 10 lbs, no UPC (f) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10553, 1.5 lb
MDS Foods Inc
Jugos La Morove¿a, Uva (Grape),Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Country Fresh Creations Tuscan Style Portabella Mushrooms Net Wt. 8oz (227g) Distributed by Country Fresh, LLC., Houston, TX 77090 UPC: 074641072115
Country Fresh Inc.
Jugos La Morove¿a, Guanabana (Soursop),Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Sliced Strawberries 4+1, Net Wt. 6.5lb., 10lbs, 30 lbs, 161300M, UPC 6 78637 16130 4, 0 00 74865 12526 0
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing
HEB Ready Fresh Go Fresh Fruit and Hatch Pepper Cheese Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (156g) Made With Pride and Care For H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC: 041220036806
Country Fresh Inc.
Pepper Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936106 (b) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Full Moon, Item 10841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936069
MDS Foods Inc
Jugos La Morove¿a, Fruit Punch,Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Pan Molido Natural Bread Crumbs, Net Wt. 6oz and 12oz
Chapis Spice & Tea
Benniseed, Natural sesame seeds, Vita and fish, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. North, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.
Dukarani Food Processing, Inc
Mixed Berries gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Nacho & Taco Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040041.,Sell By dates of H14JUN17, H12JUL17, H04MAY17, S15MAY17, H01JUN17.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Food City Colby Longhorn Cheese, 12 oz. package; also sold in random weight sizes. (Bashas' brand) sold at retail stores) Also sold in 4/13# in Bashas' and Lakeview labels; and RW EW case 36#, no label for Bashas' ;20/1# CW Banquet label and Colby Longhorn Cheese 16 oz. Yokes Fresh Market brand. Banquet is a Lakeview brand name.
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Baking Powder Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) packaged 6 bags per case, under the following brand names: Chef's Companion UPC 50719098580015, Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA 31405; and Sysco UPC 10074865238813, distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX 77077-2099.
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Muenster Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW End Chunks, Item 61243, 12 lbs, no UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW square, Item 61244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Muenster St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 61552, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653615521 (d) Meijer Muenster EW Square, Item 61758, 8 oz, UPC 886926375735 (e) Old Tyme Muenster EW Square, Item 61703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102242
MDS Foods Inc
Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Colby-Jack, 8oz., UPC 4610041018, Sell By date: H07APR17
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Kroger French Style Green Beans, Net Wt. 12 oz (340g), UPC 11110-89731
Lakeside Foods, Inc
Kroger Peas & Carrots, Net Wt. 12 oz (340g), UPC 11110-89741; Harris Teeter Peas and Diced Carrots 12 oz, UPC 007203671661
Lakeside Foods, Inc
Food City random weight cut Monterey Jack Cheese. (Bashas' brand). Also sold as Longhorn Monterey Jack RW EW case 36# for Bashas' Also sold to Bashas' in RW EW case 36# - no label and 12 oz. packages.
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Pan Molido Sazonado Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Net Wt. 6oz and 12oz
Chapis Spice & Tea
Sargento Artisan Blends Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8oz., UPC 4610040094, Sell By date: H09JUN17 and H08JUN17
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Sargento Mont Jack Cheese w/hot peppers, 5 lbs, UPC 4610033926.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Jugos La Morove¿a, Lim¿n (Lemon) ,Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Marketside Garlic & Four Cheese Stuffed Baby Bellas Net Wt. 7 oz. (198g) Distributed By: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 UPC: 681131148214
Country Fresh Inc.
Jugos La Morove¿a, Toronja (Grapefruit),Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Blackberry Cabernet gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Trader Joe's Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce; 24 oz. glass jar. Best Before date stamped on top of lid. UPC: 00194877 Distributed by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA
Manzana Products Co., Inc.
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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.