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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Italian Herb seasoning, 6 lb plastic pail, product number 64688; Italian Herb seasoning, 1.5 lb plastic gallon, product number 64667; Italian Herb seasoning, 6 oz plastic jar, product number 64648; Italian Herb seasoning, 3 lb plastic pail, product number 64686
PIAZZA PRODUCE, INC.
Koi Palace Mini Moon Cake: Luxury Single Mooncake - Mini White Lotus Seed Paste w/ Egg Yolk Unit Size 1/2 lb. and 1/4 lb. in circular box (1 piece) and rectangular boxes (4, 6 or 8 pieces).
Magic Gourmet Trading Inc
Harris Teeter, Kabob Kit 23oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
LONGAN ARIL, Net Wt: 7.4oz (210g), contains yellow and orange labeling
Midwest International Corp
Fresh Catch Smoked Baby Clams 3.53 oz. pouch (100g) Item Number 541187381, UPC 087381043895
Mitsui Foods Inc
Harris Teeter, Stir Fry Vegetable 10oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
TURKEY & CHEESE SANDWICH Net Wt 4,7 oz (133g) Savory turkey & cheese on wheat bread KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67592 0
EBY BROWN CO
Fajita Mixes, Net Wt.6oz, 9.5oz, 9.5oz, 10oz and 12oz, in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie brand).
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Holland Herring in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 24 oz. (680g) - UPC 825512 008128 --- Produced By: R.S.B. New York, NY 11691
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under ROYAL Baza label, vacuum packaged in a clear bag and labeled in part, ** ROYAL baza ** HERRING SUPER DUNAYSKAYA IN VACUUM BY PC * UPC 204450 000263, 175 Lake Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Harris Teeter, SW Stir Fry Vegetable7oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH Net Wt 4.5 oz (128g) Creamy tuna salad on wheat bread KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67588 3
EBY BROWN CO
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring Fillet in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004977, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004984 --- Manufactured by R.S.B., NY 10303
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring Fillets in oil Lightly Salted sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 16 oz. (454g) - UPC 825512 014044 --- Produced by Royal Seafood Baza U.S.A.
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Winn Dixie, Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms 8oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g) - UPC 825512 008173 --- Produced By: R.S.B New York, NY 11691
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Market Pantry Peanut Butter Cookies. Net Wt. 10.8 oz (306g) UPC 92180 11707
Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co. Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Oil "Forelka Style" sold under the firm's FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004915, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004922 --- Manufactured by R. S. B. New York, NY 10303
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
WHITE BEAN, BROCCOLI S.D.T., Net wt 2 x 6.9 lbs, UPC 1 80644 00055 7, packaged in a heat sealed flexible plastic bag.
Hale And Hearty Soups, LLC
Creole Mix, Net Wt. 6oz, packed in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo and Winn Dixie brands)
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Harris Teeter, Farmers Market Mirepoix 12oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Wal-Mart, Portabella Griller 12.5oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Spicy Brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub) Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g) - UPC 825512 008166 --- Produced By: R.S.B. New York, NY 11691
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part ** 204311 ** HERRING SUPER DUNAYSKAYA BY PC ** (label on the metal handle of bucket)
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204744 ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA (20 in barrel) ** (label on the metal handle of bucket)
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Pudin es Cedo***Homestyle Caramel Bread Pudin***Ready to Eat***Hecho en Puerto Rico***Serving Size 3 oz (85g)
Elmec Industries, Inc.
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the ROYAL Baza label, vacuum packaged in a clear bag and labeled in part, ** ROYAL baza ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA IN VACUUM BY PC ** UPC 204874 000269 ** 175 Lake Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303**
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Harris Teeter, Green Bean Saut¿ 10oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Carolina Moon, typical wheel is about .55 lb, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, sold by weight.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
Hot Farmers cheese, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, is sold in whole wheels (about .5 lb) or in cut wheels (small pieces) at retail only.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
SMOKED HAM & CHEESE SUB Net Wt 5.9 oz (167g) Smoked ham with American cheese on an Italian bun KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67596 8
EBY BROWN CO
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat SUPER DUNAYSKAYA Herring Fillets in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Weight 28.2 OZ./800 g.
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
CHICKEN AND CHEESE SUB Net Wt 6.4 oz (181g) Oven cooked chicken with American cheese on an Italian bun KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 98518 0
EBY BROWN CO
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine, Herring Fillet "Matjes" sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004953 and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004960 -- Manufactured by R.S.B. NY 10303
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.
Burrata, is sold by each, retail only, packaged in water.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
Winn Dixie, Stuffed Mushrooms 7oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
LONGAN ARIL, NET WT: 10.6oz (300g), contains blue labeling
Midwest International Corp
Pico De Gallo, Net Wt. 8oz, 10oz and 18oz, in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo, The Spinz, Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie brand).
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Smoked Farmers Cheese, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
Ashby's Sterling Peanut Butter Landslide Ice Cream, 3 gallon container, frozen
House Of Flavors, Inc.
Harris Teeter, Jal Ched Stuff Mushrooms 7oz
Country Fresh Products, LLC
THE BIG STACK SUB Net Wt 6.4 oz (181g) Roast beef, oven roasted turkey, smoked ham, hard salami with Swiss cheese on an Italian bun KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67593 7
EBY BROWN CO
Semi-Ripened, New Moon, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, is sold retail by the each, .25 lb wheels, and by the 5 pack of .25 lb wheels at wholesale.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
Hickory Grove, raw milk, wheel is about 4 lbs, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, sold by weight both cut and whole, retail and wholesale.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
ITALIAN SUB Net Wt 5.5 oz (155g) Smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni with provolone cheese on an Italian bun KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67597 5
EBY BROWN CO
Diced Tri-Peppers, Net Wt. 6oz and 12oz, in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, and Winn Dixie brand).
Country Fresh Products, LLC
Fresh Mozerella, Chapel Hill Creamery, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Chapel Hill CreameryLLC
Big Red Fresh Tomatoes, 5x6/6x6/6x7, 25 lb cardboard boxes. Distributed by Big Red Tomatoes. Kept refrigerated.
BIG RED TOMATO PACKERS, LLC
HAM & SWISS PRETZEL SUB Net Wt 6.4 oz (181g) Thin sliced smoked ham piled high on a split top pretzel roll, topped with mild, nutty Swiss cheese KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 98519 7
EBY BROWN CO
Wal-Mart, Marketside Veggie Kabobs 23oz
Country Fresh Products, 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.