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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Houdini Napa Valley Collection Basket #766
Houdini Inc.
Caramel Apple Cake Mix (590g)
Arro Corporation
Vintners Path Cabernet Seasons Greetings Basket #763
Houdini Inc.
Roland MANZANILLA OLIVES STUFFED WITH ANCHOVIES, DR. WT. 3 OZ. (85g), UPC Code: 41224714021 and Case UPC Code: 10041224714028, Item # 71402, PRODUCT OF SPAIN
Roland Foods, LLC.
California Wine Crate Basket #990
Houdini Inc.
ASK Naturally Creative; 3 Bean Medley Salad; Net Wt. 10 lb. or Net Wt. 4 LB.
ASK Foods Inc
Vintners Path Chardonnay Seasons Greetings Basket #795
Houdini Inc.
Snacking Favorites Organic Veggies with Organic Ranch Dip. 16.25 oz. plastic tray (1.02 lb.) UPC barcode: 71651901471 - this is the incorrect barcode that is on the bottom of recalled product. Correct UPC: 716519014765 Incorrect Allergen Statement: Egg. Milk Correct Allergen Statement, Egg, Milk, Soy and Mustard.
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Devagrass
West Coast Laboratories Inc
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Duet Basket #396
Houdini Inc.
Houdini Fabric gift basket, Item No. 1072552
Houdini Inc.
Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake, Deliciously moist white cake with rich, creamy vanilla ice cream, NET WT 4 LB 8 OZ, KEEP FROZEN, UPC 0 49800 62878 6 (retail), Product Code 62878, and UPC 0 49800 02453 3 (retail), Product Code 02453 --- Rich Products Corp., Buffalo, NY 14213 ,1/4 SHEET VANILLA ICE CREAM CAKE WITH WHITE CAKE LAYERED ICE CREAM CAKE, NET WT 18 LB, 4 UNITS/4 lb 8 oz, Product Code 00180
Rich Products Corp
The Classic Basket #6013
Houdini Inc.
Wine Trio Basket #050
Houdini Inc.
Burgundy and Bronze Metal Basket
Houdini Inc.
Cappuccino Carnival Cake (12"x 16"), 2 kg. Frozen Product Code: 10081 UPC: 1068596110814
King's Pastry
Sweets For The Season gift basket, Item No. 1081594
Houdini Inc.
Grgich Hills Napa Valley Selection Basket #713
Houdini Inc.
Woven Lacquer Treat Basket with Blue Cheese Savory twist item, SKU# 55263-7,
Houdini Inc.
Napa & Sonoma Valley Exclusive Basket #141
Houdini Inc.
Kings Pastry Tuxedo Bar Cake, (12" x 4") 1050g. Frozen Product Code: 10123 UPC: 6859611001234
King's Pastry
Bakewell Desserts Chocolate Lava Cake (4" x4"), 113g Product Code: 10309 UPC: 68596110392
King's Pastry
Nepro Mixed Berry, 8oz metal can
Abbott Nutrition
Promote with Fiber Vanilla, 8oz metal can
Abbott Nutrition
Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake, Deliciously moist white cake with rich, creamy strawberries & cream ice cream, NET WT 4 LB 8 OZ, KEEP FROZEN, UPC 0 49800 04776 1 (retail), Product Code 04776 --- Rich Products Corp., Buffalo, NY 14213
Rich Products Corp
Gourmet Cocoa Supreme, CP302141-12, NET WT. 12 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Ambrosia Quality Foods Brand 4/1 gallon Worcestershire Sauce Net 128 Fl. Oz.
Schreiber Food International
ELDER PAINTSIL'S GA KENKEY, NET WT. 1.20, UPC: 6 61799 58166 0, MANUFACTURED BY VICTORY GENERAL FOODS IN WORCESTER, MA 01603
Victory General Foods Inc
Danish Base, ST1250B-50, NET WT. 50 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor (UPC 764779-420734), fruit punch (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
IQ Formulations, LLC
Creamy Ranch, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.73 kg), Item Number 16131505
Dutch-American Foods Inc
French Vanilla Cappuccino, CP302140-12, NET WT. 12 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00037 3. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00034 2. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 1.27 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00033 5.
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC
Tortilla Enchilada, 16 Oz. /16 units per case, packed in plastic bags
Tortillas Tita, LLC
Truco Nacho, NET Wt. 50 lbs (22.73kg)
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Lite Creamy Alfredo, gluten free, Pasta Sauce; Glass jar, metal lid; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; UPC 41220898732
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
Alaska Salmon Bites (jerky), Rhubarb & Raspberries flavor, Dear North brand, Item # 2002, net wt. per pouch: 2 oz. UPC 8 15036 02002 7.
Authentic Alaska
Roasted Garlic Alfredo, Pasta Sauce; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; Glass jar, metal lid; UPC 36800334779
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
Natural Ranch Seasoning, NET Wt. 50 lbs (22.73kg)
Dutch-American Foods Inc
P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, fruit punch (UPC 764779-360238). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
IQ Formulations, LLC
Creamy Alfredo, Pasta Sauce; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; Glass jar, metal lid; UPC 41220845941, 70038626695 or 041498172855
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
FRONT: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original; Net Wt. 32 OZ.; BACK: (best by date): 07SEP17; (bag lot numbers) LC120716 or LD120716; Stauffer Biscuit Co., York, PA 17403.
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, Inc.
Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00036 6. Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00035 9.
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC
1-Step White Chocolate Mousse, NET WEIGHT: 1 BAG: 35 oz/ 1 kg
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Everroast Chicken Caesar Wrap, UPC: 72036-95828, in clear flexible plastic.
Harris Teeter
Our Family Alfredo, Pasta Sauce; NET WT. 15 OZ, CONT. NET 425g; Glass jar, metal lid; UPC 70253266867
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC
Gonsalves Sugar Coated Almonds, Net Wt. 12 oz. Distributed by The Gonsalves Company, Smithfield, RI 02917 UPC number 20539-64550
The Henry Gonsalves Co.
Blueberry Donut , ST8300-50, NET WT. 50 LBS
Dutch-American Foods Inc
CCF Butter Popcorn Seasoning, NET Wt. 1000 lbs, Gluten Free
Dutch-American Foods Inc
Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar flavored Mac and Cheese, 6oz package, Cardboard box/carton, 12 packages per distributed case, Ambient storage.
Boulder Brands, LLC
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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.