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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IQF Recipe Ready Diced Strawberries Fresa Picada, Net Wt. 80oz (5lb) 2.27kg, 6.5 lbs, 10lbs, 30lbs, UPC 7 60695 01018 9
The Int'l. Company For Agricultural Production & Processing
Whole Foods Market King Cake, sold in purple cardboard containers and labeled as Lonestar Bakeries Cream Cheese King Cakes PLU 44498
Whole Food Market
Sargento Sliced Colby, 8oz., UPC 4610000105, Sell By date: 15MAY17F
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Provolone Cheese packaged as: (a) Santino Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828828653585541 (b) Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .5oz Slice, Item 58555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653585558 (c) Duck Deli Provolone Stk Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58747, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653587476 (d) La Rosa's Pizzaria Provolone St Pk .667oz, Item 58774, 2.25 lbs, UPC 828653587743
MDS Foods Inc
Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby, 6.84 oz., UPC 4610000228, with Sell By dates of 12APR17B, 02FEB17F, 01MAR17B, 16MAR17F and 10MAY17B.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Ketele 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
Strawberry Basil gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Sargento Sliced Tomato & Basil Jack, 6.67oz., UPC 4610000279, Sell By date: 03MAR17B
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Strawberry White Chocolate gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Jugos La Morove¿a, Parcha (Passion Fruit),Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687
Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc.
Sargento Off The Block Shredded Fine Cut Colby-Jack Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040014 with Sell By date of F05JUL17, H06MAY17
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Colby Cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS, DELI HORN, Item 55209, NET WT 6 LBS, UPC 0 08 28653 55209 3 (b) AMISH CLASSICS, FULLMOON(R), Item 55241, approximately 8 oz, UPC 828653552413 (c) AMISH CLASSICS EW FULL MOON, ITEM 55245, 8 oz, UPC 828653552451 (d) 8/2# RW Deli Readi Colby Mini Cheese Slices, ITEM 55831, 2 lbs., UPC 634660 628597 (e) Deli Made EZ(R) Slices, NET WT1.5 LB (681g), Item 55553, UPC 8 28653 55554 4 (f) Meijer Colby Cheese DELI HORN, Item 55755, 6 lbs., no UPC
MDS Foods Inc
Sargento Sliced Muenster, 8oz., UPC 4610000107, Sell By dates: 05MAR17F, 06MAR17F,16APR17F, 17APR17Fand 15APR17F
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Cheddar Longhorn, 4/13# under Lakeview brand and LH Cheddar 4/13# RW Lakeview.
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Jalapeno Cheese packaged as: (a) Deli Readi Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 10831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628788
MDS Foods Inc
Veggie Noodle Co. Butternut Spirals in 10.7 ounce clear plastic containers, UPC: 852287006059 Manufactured By Veggie Noodle Co., LLC. Austin TX 78744
Veggie Noodle Co
Whole Foods Spinach Orzo Salad Our Chef's OWN, sold by weight PLU:beginning with 61159
Whole Food Market
Carriage House Creations; Bourbon Basting Sauce Mild; Net wt. 12 Ounces; Carriage House Creations, 544 Gordon Alley; Reynoldsville, PA 15851;
Carriage House Creations
Sargento Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese, 12 oz., UPC 4610000109 with Sell By date of 11JUN17B & 01MAY17B.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Jugos La Morove¿a, Tamarindo (Tamarind) ,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 Gelato, 5 Liter, 1 unit/case
Dolce Dolci LLC dba Villa Dolce Gelato
Food City Colby Jack Cheese, 12 oz. package; also sold in random weight sizes (Bashas' brand name) Also sold in 4/13# with Lakeview name; Banquet Baby Colby Jack RW Wheel 18/2# : Colby Jack LH 20/1# CW Banquet; Colby Jk Longhorn Cheese 16 oz. Yoke's Fresh Market 20# case and Longhorn Colby Jack RQ EW case 36# no label for Bashas' Longhorn is just a different shape, same recipe. Banquet is a Lakeview brand name.
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Carriage House Creations; Bourbon Basting Sauce Hot; Net wt. 12 Ounces; Carriage House Creations, 544 Gordon Alley; Reynoldsville, PA 15851;
Carriage House Creations
Marble Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Marble EW Halfmoon, Item 18840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936113 (b) Troyer Marble EW Full Moon, Item 18841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936052 (c) Troyer Marble RW Halfmoon, Item 18842, 8 oz, no UPC
MDS Foods Inc
Blackberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Trader Joe's All Natural Unsweetened Apple Sauce; 24 oz. glass jar. Best Before date stamped on top of lid. UPC: 00014359 Distributed by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA
Manzana Products Co., Inc.
Ditos Heart shaped plastic platter of mixed fruits with Dip of Chocolate Frosting- Refrigerated. Net wt. 40 oz. UPC 8 93268 00198 4. The label is read in parts: "***Heart Platter Mixed Fruit w/ Dip***40 oz.*** Cantaloupe (US), Honeneydew (Mexico), Pineapple (Costa Rica)***by Dito's LLC, Anchorage, AK 99518***".
Dito's - A Sysco Company
Raspberry Chip gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Leo Leo Gelato
Strawberry Sorbet, 5 Liter, 1 unit/case
Dolce Dolci LLC dba Villa Dolce Gelato
Sargento Off The Block Shredded Fine Cut Cheddar Jack Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040076 with Sell By date of F05JUL17, H07MAY17, H08MAY17, H09MAY17
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Tasty Sawa Ground Turmeric, 50 lb bag. Manufactured by Spices USA.
Spices USA Inc.
Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Net Wt. 7 oz. (199g) UPC: 072036884718 Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC. Matthews, NC 28105 Facility #865
Country Fresh Inc.
Food City random weight cut Pepper Jack Cheese., Also sold as Banquet Baby Jalap Jk RW Wheel 18/2#; Banquet Wheel Jalapeno Jk LH 3# wheel exact weight.; LH Pepper Jack 4/13# Lakeview brand. Longhorn identifies the shape of the cheese. Banquet is a Lakeview brand name.
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Ditos Heart shaped plastic Platter of Strawberries with Dip of Chocolate Frosting- Refrigerated. Net wt. 32 oz. UPC 8 93268 00142 7. The label is read in parts: "***Heart Platter Strawberries w/ Dip***32 oz.*** Strawberries USA (dip)***by Dito's LLC, Anchorage, AK 99518***".
Dito's - A Sysco Company
Jalapeno Colby Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Colby Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 17245, 8 oz., UPC 828653102458(b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Colby Jack Mini Horn, Item 17209, 6 lbs., No UPC
MDS Foods Inc
Carriage House Creations; Bold N' Spicy Bourbon Basting Sauce; Net wt. 12 Ounces; Carriage House Creations, 544 Gordon Alley; Reynoldsville, PA 15851;
Carriage House Creations
Food City Colby Monterey Cheese, 12 oz. package. (Bashas' brand) Also sold as Banquet Baby Monterey WE Wheel 18/2#; Banquet Wheel Mont LH 12/3; Banquet Wheel Mont LH 12/3 Exact Weight
Lakeview Cheese Co Llc
Cheddar Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Cheddar Mild Color, Item 28311, 10 lbs, No UPC (b) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild Stick, Item 28532, 4.5 lbs, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild C St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28545, 2 lbs, UPC 828653285458 (d) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28553, 1.5 Lbs, no UPC (e) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild Stk Pk .5oz Slice, Item 28555, 1.54 lbs, UPC 828653285557 (f) Deli Readi Cheddar St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 28831,
MDS Foods Inc
Sargento Sliced Red Rind Munster Cheese, 0.75 oz, UPC 4610031554.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Hot Pepper Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Hot Pepper RW Square, Item 26244, 12 lbs, UPC 858653262442 (b) Deli Made EZ Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz, Item 26555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653265559 (c) Deli Readi Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 26831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628788 (d) LIPARI Old Tyme Hot Pepper Cheese Food EW Square, Item 26703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102280
MDS Foods Inc
Farmers Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Farmers Cheese Mini Horn, Item 69209, 6 lbs, no UPC (b) Troyer Farmers EW Halfmoon, Item 69840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936137 (c) Troyer Farmers EW Full Moon, Item 69841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936083 (d) Troyer Farmers RW Halfmoon, Item 59842, 8 oz, no UPC
MDS Foods Inc
Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Taco Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040002 with Sell By dates of H14JUN17, F28JUN17, H11MAY17, H01JUN17
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Boulder Ice Cream Strawberry. 2.5 gallon tub with white top. Keep frozen at -20F.
Altamira Specialty Food Service
Juratoys Recalls Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Ground Turmeric packaged as follows: a) FOOD LOCKER(R) , 16 oz, PHENIX FOOD SERVICE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 b) Ground Turmeric, Net Wt. 4 oz.,
J M Exotic Foods Inc
The Sweet Dessert Corp., Cheesecake Cherry, Peso Neto (Net Weight) 3oz and 4 oz., Carr. 173 Km 7.1 Bo. Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00703
Sweets & Desserts, Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 1), Single served (UPC 004-06142-001).
krispy kreme doughnut corporation
Box Mill Farm Pasteurized Apple Cider in 1 gallon containers and Half-Gallon containers
Box Mill Farm
The Sweet Dessert Corp., Cheesecake Parcha (Passion Fruit), Peso Neto (Net Weight) 3oz and 4 oz., Carr. 173 Km 7.1 Bo. Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00703
Sweets & Desserts, Inc.
Goulibeur Cube tin box with pictures of France, containing small pure butter shortbreads Net weight 4.23 oz
GOULIBEUR
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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.