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 · 2026-10-11
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 Cut Green Beans; Net Weight 20 lb; Dist. by JML Ingredients, East Petersburg PA, 17520; Packed by: The International Co. for Agri Production & Processing. - ICAPP; Exporter's Address Industrial Zone A - 2 (Lot W) - 10th of Ramadan City - Egypt.
JML Ingredients
MARSHMALLOW SUNDAE, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier DARK CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW SUNDAE, NET WT. 3.1oz 88g, UPC 892470002611
Chip'n Dipped
foxy's rather thoughtful vanilla 1 Pint
Altijira Murray Products, LLC
63% CACAO DARK Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier 63% CACAO DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.9oz 82g, UPC 892470002161
Chip'n Dipped
foxy's salted caramel and english toffee 1 Pint
Altijira Murray Products, LLC
72% CACAO DARK, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier extra dark 72% DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 89247002338
Chip'n Dipped
foxy's oregon cherry vanilla 1 Pint
Altijira Murray Products, LLC
Pepper Jack Cheese Half Moons, 15pkgs/case UPC 78279600895
Papa John's Salads & Produce, Inc.
Organic IQF Dark Sweet Cherries, 900 cartons per lot
Sunrise Growers, Inc
86% CACAO DARK, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier super smooth 86% DARK CHOCOLATE, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 892470002345
Chip'n Dipped
Dark Chocolate Toffee, 2.2oz pouches, 6oz pouches, 7oz boxes, one pound boxes
Bell Stone Toffee
Theravits 100, container sizes: 30, 60, 90, 180, Product Code: 0783-30, 0786-60, 0789-90, 0788-180; The Supreme One, Container sizes: 30,60,90,180, Product Code: 680-030, 680-060, 680-090, 680-180. The Supreme One and Theravits 100 product is sold under the brand names of Natures Concept, VP Discount, Clarks Nutrition, Hsu & Co, Spatz, Weber Health Foods, Harvest Natural Foods, Natures Nutrition, Vita Sun, Good Health, Kraskis, Lynden Nutrition, Seaside Health Foods, and Vita-Vista.
World Organic Corp.
Larry The Cable Guy Biscuits & Gravy Thin Potato Chips 3 oz bag UPC 7 67212 62423 & 8 oz bag UPC 7 67212 62461
Shearers Foods, Llc
TASTY DELICIOUS brand Sugar Bun, Net Wt. 227 Grams (8 Ounces), UPC Code 8 59253 0045 7
Tasty Delicious Bakery Inc.
Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes sold in 6 ct. 12 ct. and 25 ct. hard plastic container. Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes, 6 count package, UPC 41573-27731; Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes, 12 count package, UPC 41573-27732; Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes, 25 count package, UPC 41573-27733.
Fred Meyers Inc
DARK PRETZEL 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, CRISP & SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE PRETZEL, NET WT. 2.9oz 82g, UPC 892470002222
Chip'n Dipped
DARK CRUNCH Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier DARK CHOCOLATE CRUNCH, NET WT. 2.9oz 82g, UPC 892470002246
Chip'n Dipped
foxy's uncle mike's double chocolate 1 Pint
Altijira Murray Products, LLC
DARK ALMOND 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, DARK SEA SALTED ALMOND, NET WT. 3.0oz 85g, UPC 892470002185
Chip'n Dipped
HOT 63% CACAO, Chip 'n Dipped Chocolatier, HOT DARK CHOCOLATE with HABANERO PEPPER, NET WT. 2.8oz 79g, UPC 892470002581
Chip'n Dipped
Deep River Sour Cream & Onion Krinkle Kettle Chips 2 oz bag UPC 8 50668 00049 8 & 5 oz bag UPC 8 50668 00099 3
Shearers Foods, Llc
Delish Jalapeno' White Cheddar KETTLE COOKED FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS NET WT 8.5 oz (241g) bag CONTAINS: MILK, UPC 4 49022 83607 5
Shearers Foods, Llc
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Seasoning, #125121, Net Weight 50 lbs. bags
Gamay Foods Inc
Co-Jack Cheese Half Moons, 15pkgs/case UPC 78279600897
Papa John's Salads & Produce, Inc.
Monterey Jack Cheese Half Moons, 15pkgs/case UPC 78279600896
Papa John's Salads & Produce, Inc.
Colby Cheese Half Moons, 15pkgs/case UPC 78279600898
Papa John's Salads & Produce, Inc.
NACHO CHEESE TORTILLA CHIPS: Essential Everyday 1 oz bag (Multi-pak) UPC 4 13030 05979; Essential Everyday 1 oz bag UPC 4 13030 59821, 10 oz bag UPC 4 13030 37638 & Market Essential 11.5 oz bag UPC 9 84873 00119
Shearers Foods, Llc
Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz plastic bag DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 10294 2
The Kroger Co
Toffee Chocolate Bar, 3.5 oz
Bell Stone Toffee
Original Cheddar Cheese Seasoning, #117059, Net Weight 1600 lbs. bulk tote
Gamay Foods Inc
foxy's rocky road less travelled 1 Pint
Altijira Murray Products, LLC
White Chocolate Toffee, 2.2oz pouches, 6oz pouches, 7oz boxes, one pound boxes
Bell Stone Toffee
Palmer's Candies Swirled Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g) packaged in foil bags, UPC Code 77232-13990
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies Peppermint Bark A) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPC Code 77232-17270; B) NET WT 10 OZ (283 g) packaged in paper bags, UPC 77232-23091; C) NET WT 8 OZ (226 g) packaged in paper boxes UPC 77232-12146; C) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers UPC 77232-16309; D) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in paper boxes UPC 77232-16042; E) 10 lbs. Net Weight (4.54 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes UPC 77232-10770
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Tomme Brebis Fedou, Net Wt. 9.7lb (case)/Net Wt 4.85 lb per unit, Item number 702084
FROMI USA CORP C/O NATIXIS PRAME
Palmer's Candies Creme De Menthe Bark, A) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in cardboard boxes, UPC Code 77232-16043, B) NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPS code 77232-17255; C) NET WT 10 lbs Net Weight (4.54 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco (Vegetable Mix), 2 lbs.
Barberi International Inc.
Palmer's Candies Bakery Delights Christmas Tree Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g) packaged in foil bags, UPC Code 77232-13227
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
A) Palmer's Candies Chocolate Almond Bark , NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC 77232-17250; B) Publix Bakery Almond Bark with Cocoa, NET WT 10 OZ (283 g), packaged in paper bags, UPC 77232-22691; C) Palmer's Candies Chocolate Almond Bark, 10 lbs. Net Weight (4.54 kg)
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Tree Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10799
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Soureliette cheese, Net Wt 3.969 lb (case)/ Net Wt 1.323 lb per unit, Item number 707116
FROMI USA CORP C/O NATIXIS PRAME
Palmer's Candies Drizzled Peanuts Brittle A) NET WT 8 OZ (226 g) packaged in plastic clamshell containers, UPC 77232-17002; B) 20 lbs. Net Weight (9.07 kg) packaged in cardboard boxes UPC 77232-10809
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Chocolate almond pretzels packaged in 4 oz. (UPC 026131900000) and 12 oz. (UPC 026131800000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Chocolate almond bark packaged in 4 oz. (UPC 026133400000) and 12 oz. (UPC 021633300000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Specialty Commodities, Inc., Almond, Dry RNS, SKU 0020034064 Item number ALMO-033, 25 lb carton.
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Palmer's Candies Game Day Party Bowl NET WT 16 OZ (454 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC Code 77232-17291
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Cookie & Candy packaged in a 9"/16oz. (UPC 026138600000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026138700000), and 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026138800000) plastic tray containers for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Trail's End Gourmet Chocolatey Crunch A) NET WT 18 OZ (1.13 LB) 510 g, packaged in foil bags; B) NET WT 15 OZ packaged in foil bags;
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Football Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10880
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Mahatma Broccoli & Cheese Rice; 4 oz. net weight (UPC 17400-10529); packed 12 units in each case (sold as individual retail units). Shelf life is 18 months
Riviana International, 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.