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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Buttermilk Solids FFE-8902: Lot # s 1608301-18, 42,650 pounds, packed in 50# poly lined Kraft paper bags, expiration date March 3rd, 2017.
Franklin Farms East
MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel hearts in rich milk and dark chocolate; Net Wt 4.25 oz. (120g) UPC 797817-44440-9
Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.
Bakers Corner Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 41498 15253 6 Distributed by ALDI; Best Choice Vanilla pudding UPC 0 70038 31218 5 Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC(AWG) and Always Save Vanilla Pudding, UPC 0 70038 31200 0, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC; 3.4 oz.
Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.
Troyer- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2oz., and 8.5 oz. bags.
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Key Foods - Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 6 oz. bags
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Fresh Foods Market Delicatessen Rotini Pasta Salad; Net Wt. 10 oz . (283g) Clamshell package. UPC Code: WO2017019 Perishable; Keep Refrigerated; Distributed by The Kroger Col., Cincinnati, OH
Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc.
Dan Dee - Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 7/8 oz., 2 oz., and 8.5 oz. bags
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
DANONE¿ DAIRY DRINK NUT AND CEREAL 7.7 FL OZ (229mL) bottles, UPC 36632 01421
The Dannon Company, Inc.
Best Choice French Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 70038 31221 5, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC, 3.4 oz.
Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.
34 White Confectionery Coating
Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.
Circle U Foods, Inc. Product Code: 900012 Razzoo's/Bayou Seasoning, RCC/Bayou Seasoning Bag Weight: 0.29 Lbs.
Circle U Foods, Inc
Buttermilk Solids FFE-8906: Lot # s 1609221-22, 5,050 pounds, packed in 50# poly lined Kraft paper bags, expiration date April 1st, 2017.
Franklin Farms East
Cabana- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 5 oz. bags
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
Butterscotch Drops - MB 1000 [or 4000] Count; NET WT: 50 LBS
Blommer Chocolate Co., Inc.
Best Choice Pistachio Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, UPC 0 70038 31220 8, 3.4 oz, Distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, INC.
Subco Foods of Wisconsin, Inc.
Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips sold in 2 oz., 5 oz., 8.5 oz. bags
Bickel's Snack Foods Inc
The Classic Basket #522
Houdini Inc.
Vintners Path Merlot Seasons Greetings Basket #724
Houdini Inc.
Napa and Sonoma Duet Basket #973
Houdini Inc.
Lasting Impression Basket #531
Houdini Inc.
Wine Country Extravaganza Basket #588
Houdini Inc.
Signature SELECT Vanilla Ice Cream & White Cake ICE CREAM CAKE , NET WT 4 LB 13 OZ, KEEP FROZEN, UPC 021130 114641, Product Code 06620 ---
Rich Products Corp
Wooden Centerpiece gift basket, Item No. 1080571
Houdini Inc.
California Cabernet and Chardonnay Gift Basket #361
Houdini Inc.
RICH'S 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, KEEP FROZEN, UNIT NET WT: 60 OZ (3 LB 12 OZ), COUNT: 4 x 1/4 SHEET CAKES, NET CASE WT: 15 LB, UPC 049800 290013 (retail), Product Code 29001 --- RICH PRODUCTS CORP BUFFALO, NY 14213
Rich Products Corp
Raley'ss Canned Cut Green Beans 14.5oz ; UPC: 4656700204
Raley's
Alfasi Cabernet Kosher Selection Basket #810
Houdini Inc.
50423 Madison Hot Cocoa WIP; Production date 11/30/16
Arro Corporation
Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07652 UPC: 8-80632-00100
Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office
Alfasi Kosher Trio Basket #812
Houdini Inc.
Stags Leap Winery Collection Basket #752
Houdini Inc.
The Ultimate Wine and Champagne Collection Basket #399
Houdini Inc.
The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659 SKU# 54002-3, SKU#54087-0
Houdini Inc.
Nepro Vanilla , 8oz metal can
Abbott Nutrition
Los Chileros, Basil Pesto, Net Wt. 6 oz. (170g). plastic shell container. Keep Refrigerated
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LLC
Hot Cocoa, NOT FOR RETAIL SALE, Prod: 28OCT2016, BB: 28JUN2017, Net Weight: 907 g (2.0 lb), Best Before: 28JUN2017
Arro Corporation
Wegman's Five Bean Salad; Net wt. 10 LB.
ASK Foods Inc
Tis The Season gift basket, Item No. 1084804
Houdini Inc.
Mikesell's Nacho Cheese FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS 2.25 OZ (64g) bag UPC 0 71104 00554 3
Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co
Bodega de San Antonio Sangria Traditional Basket #298
Houdini Inc.
Xambo, 80 boxes of bulk capsules. Each containing 12,053 capsules in each box.
West Coast Laboratories Inc
Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Collection Basket #446
Houdini Inc.
Kings Pastry Chocolate Bar Cake, 1050 g. Frozen Product Code: 10135 UPC: 685961101357
King's Pastry
Oxepa, 8oz metal can
Abbott Nutrition
Metal Basket with Leather Handles SKU #54506-6
Houdini Inc.
Metal Basket with Handles with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659, SKU# 54316-1
Houdini Inc.
Chocolate Premium Chocolate Treats Vanilla Caramels packaged under the following labels: (1) Weigel's Mountain Valley Premium Chocolate Treats Milk Chocolate Vanilla Caramels, 2.75 oz (78g) Tube snack Bag UPC Code: 024354705039; (2) Royal Farms Market Place Premium Chocolate Treats Milk Chocolate Vanilla Caramels 2.75 oz (78g) Tube snack Bag UPC Code: 483743202045
New American Food Products, LLC.
Mango Carnival Cake I(12" x 16"), 2.5 kg. Frozen Product Code: 10091 UPC: 1068596110913
King's Pastry
Kings Pastry Tuxedo Bar Cake (12" x 4"), 1050 g Product Code: 10038 UPC: 685961100381
King's Pastry
Alfasi Chardonnay Kosher Selection Basket #847
Houdini 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.