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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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WILD CATCH PREMIUM SMOKED SALMON***NATURAL***NET WT: 4OZ*** UPC 7 02772 00559 6. Cardboard type label is folded over and affixed to the top of the package. Sell by date is marked on the label by the consignee.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
Hot Sicilian- Ham, Pepperoni and Provolone Cheese wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy( oil flour), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil), and Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
1 GL PAIL SYSCO CANTALOUPE CHUNKS - LS, UPC 7486548718
Simply Fresh Fruit
1 GL PAIL SYSCO IMP. CANTALOUPE/GRAPE JUICE, UPC 7486562450
Simply Fresh Fruit
Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Cavatappi Pasta with Mascarpone Tomato Cream Sauce; 54 9.25 OZ units (NET WEIGHT 31.22 LBS) KEEP FROZEN INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
CROISSANT 6 PK
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Coconut Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8 oz.
Real Fudge
Egg Salad on Wheat wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil) and eggs
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
24CT Take&Bake Oatmeal Rasin Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 20873004194
Wakefern Food Corp.
4 GL PAIL FRUIT MIX-SMALL CUT, UPC 4294710455
Simply Fresh Fruit
Ben & Jerrys Brownie Batter Core Ice Cream One Pint (473 mL). Case UPC- 10076840529879 Consumer UPC - 7684052987 Paper carton 8 units per shrink-wrapped case Frozen
Unilever United States, Inc.
Plain Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 12,16, and 24 oz.
Real Fudge
24CT Take&Bake Sugar Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208906004195
Wakefern Food Corp.
24CT Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208710004190
Wakefern Food Corp.
White Fudge Oreo, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8 oz. and 16 oz.
Real Fudge
12 Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies - Net Wt. 15 oz UPC 289786003997 Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 289772006995
Wakefern Food Corp.
2 GL PAIL SYSCO IMP. FRUIT MIX W/GRAPE JUICE, UPC 7486563430
Simply Fresh Fruit
24CT Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208707004198
Wakefern Food Corp.
Ham and Cheese on Club wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil, lecithin), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Kippered Salmon Tips Product of USA Packed By Northern Fish Products***" Packaged in bulk 5lb case.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
1 GL JAR SFF CANTALOUPE CHUNKS - Light Syrup, UPC 4294700119
Simply Fresh Fruit
1 GL PAIL SFF CANTALOUPE DICED 1", UPC 4210119
Simply Fresh Fruit
Qiejidingxiangyu, USA jiazhoufengwei, Fish, NET WT 4.2oz (120g)
Midwest International Corp
Malayuguo, USA jiazhoufengwei, Fish, NET WT 4.2oz (120g)
Midwest International Corp
Salisbury Steak with Gravy on Kaiser with whipped potatoes wrapped in clear film, 8 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil, flour), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "DI BRUNO BROS ROASTED & SALTED SUNFLOWER E SEEDS".
Woodland Foods
24CT Sugar Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208719004191
Wakefern Food Corp.
DRIED VEGETABLE, NET WT: 17.6oz (500g)
Midwest International Corp
Sweet & Spicy Style Atlantic Salmon, Product of USA Packed By Northern Fish Products***" Packaged in bulk 5lb case.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
White Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8 oz.
Real Fudge
4 GL PAIL SFF CANTALOUPE CHUNKS, UPC 4294710419; 4/1 GL Case Cantaloupe Chunks UPC 4294740119
Simply Fresh Fruit
Cheeseburger wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared Allergens - Wheat, Soy (Lecithin, oil, flour), Milk,
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Brownwood Farms Apple Riesling Salsa. 21oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Apple Riesling Salsa 21oz). Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard (Apple Riesling Salsa 21oz). St. Julian Winery (Apple Riesling Salsa 19oz).
Brownwood Farms
Imported Ham with Potato salad wrapped in clear film, 8 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil), Milk, Egg
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Rocky Road Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 12, and 16 oz.
Real Fudge
4/1 GL SYSCO IMP FRUIT MIX, UPC 10074865435236
Simply Fresh Fruit
24CT Double Chocolate Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208722004195
Wakefern Food Corp.
Chicken Salad on Kaiser Roll, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil, flour)
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
12 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt 15 oz. UPC 289784203993 24 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289774706992 Gourmet Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 289771006996
Wakefern Food Corp.
Brownwood Farms BBQ Mustard Glaze. 11oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard (Barbeque Mustard 11oz)
Brownwood Farms
Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Creamy Red Pepper Sauce and Cheese Tortellini with Parmesan Cheese, 54 9.25 OZ units (NET WEIGHT 31.22 LBS) KEEP FROZEN INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
MTR MASALA Sambar Powder, Net Quantity: 200g
Shri Shiva Foods Inc
2 GL, 1 GL PAIL SFF CANT/CHUNKS GRAPE JUICE, UPC 4294717119
Simply Fresh Fruit
Vegetable and dip, 6 oz. Undeclared allergens - Soy( oil), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Regular Hoagie on Italian Roll, wrapped in clear film, 7 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO ROASTED SALTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS ". Product was packaged into 5 lb boxes.
Woodland Foods
Benton's Peanut Butter filled Cookies covered in Rich Fudge, NET WT 9.5 OZ (269 g), UPC 041 498 1896 55, Distributed by ALDI INC. Great Value, Fudge Covered Peanut Butter, 269 g, Imported for Wal-Mart Canada Corp, Product of USA, UPC 6 28915 24342 0.
Interbake Foods
Smoked Trout Rainbow Trout, NORTHERN FISH PRODUCTS, INC.***" Packaged in bulk 10lb case.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE IN GRAPE JUICE, UPC 50758108455745
Simply Fresh Fruit
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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.