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 · 2026-09-20
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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6/11oz No Salt Sunflower Seeds
George J Howe Company, Inc.
Spring & Mulberry Mulberry Fennel Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a burgundy box, UPC 850055470149, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Joy Plain Chaash Lassi 16 oz., 64 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Joy Rose Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
25# Sunflower Seeds C/S
George J Howe Company, Inc.
Roast beef and cheddar closed face sandwich packed in clear plastic wrap with a green adhesive label. The label reads in part as "***Lunch Box Kitchen*** Premium Convenience***Turkey & Cheddar Sub***BEST BY 06/14/26 Lot no. 26 134 NET WEIGHT: 6.1oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED*** Produced by: Produce Innovations***1845 Colonial Parkway Norwalk, IA 50211***"
Produce Innovations
Joy Sweet Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
2.0 oz Dirty Maui Onion Chip, Plastic Bag.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC
Joy Mango-Pina-Strawberry Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Joy Mango-Pina-Orange Lassi 16 oz., 64 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Joy Masala Chaash Lassi 16 oz., 64 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Spring & Mulberry Sea Salt Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a grey box, UPC 850055470071, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a light blue box, UPC 850055470019, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Joy Mango Lassi 16 oz., 64 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Spring & Mulberry Mixed Berry Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a purple box, UPC 850055470026, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Joy Strawberry Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
El David Gelee, Bonbons with fruits Soft & Juicy, 400g. Packaged in decorated paperboard box and covered entirely in transparent, flexible plastic wrap. (20 bonbon pieces per 400g box). UPC 5304000050757
Alb-USA Enterprises Inc
Spring & Mulberry Earl Grey Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a purple box, UPC 850055470231, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Spring & Mulberry Coffee Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a light brown box, UPC 850055470224, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
1.5oz, 8.0oz , Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC
Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a teal green cardboard box, UPC 850055470217, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix Complete (Mezcla Para Panqueques y Waffles) Net Wt 5.99 oz (170 g). Packed in 50 - 5.99 oz BOPP Pouch units per master case. Keep in a cool, dry place.
CERELES EN GENERAL SAS
Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in an orange box, UPC 850055470200, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Joy Orange Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
5# Sunflower Seeds C/S
George J Howe Company, Inc.
8/9.5oz Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed
George J Howe Company, Inc.
1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a navy blue box, UPC 850055470002, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only). 2) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Minis Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 0.75 oz. (22g), individually packaged in a navy blue box, UPC 850055470132, Dist. By Spring
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
boichik bagels Whitefish Salad Ingredients: Smoked whitefish, mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, whole eggs and egg yolks, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium edta, natural flavors), pickle juice, mustard, chives, black pepper. Contains: Fish
Boichik Bagels, Inc.
Spring & Mulberry Pecan Date Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a yellow box, UPC 850055470040, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only).
Spring & Mulberry Inc.
Joy Mint Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
2.5oz , 8oz , Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC
5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS
George J Howe Company, Inc.
Joy Salty Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
Joy Peach Lassi 16 oz.
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC.
boichik bagles Tuna Salad Ingredients: albacore tuna, mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, whole eggs and egg yolks, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium edta, natural flavors), pickle juice, mustard, chives, black pepper. Contains: Fish
Boichik Bagels, Inc.
6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted
George J Howe Company, Inc.
Montessori Busy Board Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Small Fish
Lesonic Technology Co., Ltd., dba Small Fish, of China
Dairy House Ingredient Systems Vanilla Dairy Powder, 50 lb box
International Food Products Corporation
Al Yaman Halawa Extra Pistachio 907g (31.994 oz) plastic jars, UPC 5 287000 098083, 12 retail units per case
GREENWORLD FOOD EXPRESS (USA) LLC
Legacy Tex Dressing Stabilizer Blend #7604-50, 50lb bags
International Food Products Corporation
Great Value Hawaiian Roll 4pk, Item # F63384. Product is perishable dinner roll ready to eat, sold in a corrugated case of 18 packages (4.5oz net wt.) individually wrapped in laminated film. This product was never sold in stores and was never available for consumer purchase. All affected product remained at wholesale distribution centers and has been accounted for.
United States Bakery
azuma foods TAKO WASABI Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi PERISHABLE/KEEP FROZEN PRODUCT OF JAPAN DISTRIBUTED BY: AZUMA FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC., U.S.A. HAYWARD, CA 94545 Retail: 3-50g PACKS NET WT. 5.3 OZ (150g) UPC: 745329900647 Foodservice: 2.2lbs UPC: 745329900746
Azuma Foods International Inc USA
Salt
United Salt Corp
Fairhope Roasting Company Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, packaged in 1-gallon plastic jugs, UPC 852236006062, for food service only
Fairhope Roasting Company
White Cheddar Seasoning packed in the following sizes and configurations: 1. Net Wt. 1.2 oz (34g) Distributed by: Fireworks Popcorn, Division of Jonco Industries, Milwaukee, WI 53218. Sold in a Fireworks Popcorn, Natural American Popcorn Popping & Toppings gift set. Contains: 3 popcorns & 3 popcorns seasonings. 2. Net Wt. 1.6 oz. (45g) UPC 7 36659-26501 8. Distributed by: Fireworks Popcorn, Division of Jonco Industries, Milwaukee, WI 53218. Sold at West Allis Cheese and Sausage r
Jonco Industries
Dairy House Ingredient Systems Strawberry Dairy Powder 05#5072-50, 50 lb bags
International Food Products Corporation
Nutrisystem, Chocolate Cheesecake, 2 oz (57g) packages, Flow Wrapped, 48 units per case, Keep frozen
Nutrisystem Inc
Bada Boom Fireworks Recalls Pyro Diablo "Diablo Rising" Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Explosion and Burn Hazards; Violate Fireworks Ban
Marquesita de Chocolate y Vainilla [image] Delighted Flavored Cakes The Original, Net Wt. 16 oz, packaged in a transparent and rigid plastic clamshell container, one unit per container. KEEP REFRIGERATED. UPC 824790852706
Galaxy RG Corp
Rollitos de Guava [image] Guava Rolls The Original, Net Wt. 15 oz, packaged in a transparent and rigid plastic clamshell container, one unit per container. KEEP REFRIGERATED. UPC 824790852454
Galaxy RG Corp
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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.