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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Candy packaged in a 9"/16oz. (UPC 026138000000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026138100000), and 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026138200000) 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
Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce. 10 ounce. Plastic container
Falafel King Ent, Inc.
Cr¿me De Menthe Almond Bark packaged 12 oz. (UPC 026266300000) 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
Ogo (Seaweed) packaged in plastic bags. Label contains the product name, date of shipment, weight of the order, toute number, order number and Distributed By True World Foods Portland LLC.
True World Foods Portland, LLC
Palmer's Candies Christmas Tree Pretzel, NET WT 7 OZ (198 g) packaged in plastic clamshell container, UPC Code A) 77232-16310 and B) 77232-17137
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies Chocolate Pastel NP Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10783
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
A) Peppermint Pretzels NET WT 5 OZ (141 g), packaged in foil bags, UPC 25439-20204; B) Mix Peppermint Pretzels NET WT 7 OZ, UPC 77232-12147
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies A) Holiday Treats NET WT 15.5 OZ (439 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC Code 77232-23045; B) Holiday Gift Bowl NET WT 22 OZ (623 g) packaged in plastic containers, UPC 77232-17285; C) Variety Christmas Bowl NET WT 15 OZ (425 g), packaged in plastic containers, UPC 77232-02580
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Wegmans Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, Net Wt. 15 OZ
Hanover Foods Corporation
Holiday Candy packaged in a 10"/16oz. (UPC 026139100000), 12" /32 oz. (UPC 026139300000), 16"/48 oz. (UPC 026139500000), and 18"/64 oz. (UPC 026139700000) 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
(a) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 5 oz. (UPC 17400-10505) (b) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 10 oz. (UPC 17400-10507) (c) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 16 oz. (UPC 17400-10502)
Riviana International, Inc
Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread; NET WT 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) SKU 00132; UPC: 0000 1328. Distributed and sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016
Athens Baking Company
Peppermint Bark packaged in 4oz. (UPC 026133800000),12 oz. (UPC 026133700000) plastic tray containers, and 9 oz. tubs (UPC 026267900000) for retail sale, labeled with Hy-Vee scale ticket. The product was labeled HyVee West Des Moines, IA.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Palmer's Candies Chocolate Pretzels with Frosted Swirl NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10743
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10798
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Golden Flake (R) HOT THIN & CRISPY POTATO CHIPS, NET WT. 5 OZ. (141.8g), Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35201, UPC 0-72080-00240-3
Golden Flake Snack Foods Inc
Palmer's Candies Chocolatey Flavored NP Heart Pretzels NET WT 28 lbs (12.7 kg), packaged cardboard boxes, UPC 77232-10778
Palmer and Company, dba Palmer Candy Co
Dazzled Peanut Brittle packaged in 8oz. (UPC 026267300000) and 12 oz. (UPC 026267400000) 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
Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes, Net Wt. 13.02 oz. (369 g), UPC 888109111571.
Hostess Brands, LLC
Whole Foods Market, TART LEMON SMALL
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20
Bwi Inc
PICTSWEET(R) FARMS, Southern Classics, Crunchy Breaded Okra, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 7056098377
The Pictsweet Company
NOW¿ Multi-Food 1 Tablets, One Tablet Daily, 90 tablets, A Dietary Supplement
NOW Foods
Whole Foods Market, TART FRESH FRUIT AMERO SHELL LARGE
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Whole Foods Market, TART CHOCOLATE GANACHE SMALL, TART CHOCOLATE GANACHE LARGE
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Whole Foods Market, TART FRUIT 4IN
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Giant Eagle Apple Pistachio Salad with Chicken, NET WT 15 oz.
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, TART PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Giant Eagle Apple Pistachio Salad, NET WT 13 oz.
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, SMALLTART FRESH BERRY SMALL, TART FRESH BERRY LARGE
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Whole Foods Market, TART KEY LIME 4IN TART KEY LIME 4IN,TART KEY LIME 9IN
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Frozen Ground Tuna. Product is labeled in part: "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD TUNA GRIND LOT# 16185 PRODUCT OF : USA HARVESTED: WILD CAUGHT NET WT: 20 LBS
Pier Fish Company, Inc.
Pizza Hut Creamy Alfredo sauce, case size 40 lbs. 8 bags per case. Bags are each 80 oz (5 lbs) of sauce
Yum Retaurants International
Whole Foods Market, TART FRENCH APPLE SMALL
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.
Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 100002 AF/TV Taco Seasoning Bag Weight: 1.1250 Lbs.
Circle U Foods, Inc
Bon Ton-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2.75 oz, 1.5 oz. bags
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Cappuccino Snack Mix Lot code: 20161027; Best By: 05/25/17 Net Wt: 10 lb (2-5lb bags)
Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc.
Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 211013 NPP/Elmer's Deli Sauce Seasoning Pounds Per Bag/Box: 25.00 Lbs.
Circle U Foods, Inc
Best Choice Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling UPC 0 70038 31222 2, 3.4 oz, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC, and Always Save Lemon Instant Pudding & Pie Filling; UPC 0 70038 31215 4, 3.4 oz,. Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC .
Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.
70 Milk Confectionery Coating - MB, NET WT: 2000 LBS
Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.
Market District Wasabi Soybeans; Net Wt. 6 OZ.; Best By 3/6/17
Giant Eagle, Inc.
All Dairy Blend FFE-9967: Lot # s 1609214-16, 5,050 pounds, packed in 50# poly lined Kraft paper bags, expiration date April 1st, 2017.
Franklin Farms East
Kustard Kwik Mix 50 Lb. Paper Bags
Dorothy Dawson Food Products dba Dawson Foods
Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in .75 oz., 2 oz., 7 oz., and 8.5 oz. bags.
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Vegetable Soup; Annie's Kitchen; 2966 Stumptown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 16 FL OZ
Annie's Kitchen
Dawson Foods Inc. Creamy White Frosting Mix , 5 Lb Bags, 6 5Lb bags per case Creamy White, Ambient Storage
Dorothy Dawson Food Products dba Dawson Foods
Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 908041 RCC/Cajun Buttermilk Dressing Bag Weight: 0.88 Lbs.
Circle U Foods, Inc
Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 1009008 NPP/Connie's Microwave Pizza Sauce Seasoning 25.00 Lbs.
Circle U Foods, Inc
Spaghetti Soup; Annie's Kitchen, 2966 Stumptown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 16 FL OZ
Annie's Kitchen
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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.