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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24CT Candy Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208713004197
Wakefern Food Corp.
CROISSANT CHOCOLATE 6 PK
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
4 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX N/O - Light Syrup, UPC 4294710455
Simply Fresh Fruit
Peanut Butter Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 12, and 16 oz.
Real Fudge
2/1 GL SFF TROPICAL MIX IN GRAPE JUICE, UPC 4294727161
Simply Fresh Fruit
Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible plastic pouch and is topped by a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal which has the products information.
Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
Heihujiaoyupai, USA jiazhoufengwei, Fish, NET WT 4.2oz (120g)
Midwest International Corp
Streit's Quinoa with Mushrooms & Herbs, Net Wt. 7.7 oz (220g). Product of Israel
ARON STREIT INC
**1) 1 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #3522300553 and UPC4294710155; **2) 3 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #4294710355; **3) 4GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX UPC #4294710455; **4) 2/1 GL Case SFF Fruit Mix UPC 4294720155; **5) 4/1 GL case SFF Fruit Mix UPC #4294740155. ... **3) 4 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #4294710455 ... **4) 1 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #3522300553 ... **5) 2/1 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #4294720155 ... **6) 4/1 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX, UPC #4294740155 ... **7) 4/1 GL PAIL SFF
Simply Fresh Fruit
Bacon Egg and Cheese on Kaiser Roll wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergen - Wheat, Soy (oil, lecithin), Milk, Egg
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Kid's Rainbow Sprinkled Cookie Platter 4 lb 14 oz UPC 269935316994
Wakefern Food Corp.
Fresh Express Kit Caesar salad, Net Wt. 7.6 oz. (215g), Fresh Express Incorporated, 550 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte, NC 28202, packed in clear flexible plastic bags. Product Code: G163B13A
Fresh Express Incorpated
Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz UPC 269954004995
Wakefern Food Corp.
4 GL PAIL SFF FRUIT MIX - Light Syrup, UPC 4294710455
Simply Fresh Fruit
Roast Beef and Cheddar Cheese on Kaiser Roll wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil, flour), Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
1/4 1b. Hot Dog with Cheese wrapped in clear film, 6 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy(oil, lecithin) Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Brownwood Farms Jalapeno Cherry Butter. 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon.
Brownwood Farms
1 GL PAIL and 2x1 GL/case SFF FRUIT MIX IN GRAPE JUICE, UPC 4294717155
Simply Fresh Fruit
Turkey Club on White wrapped in clear film, 4 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil)
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
1 GL PAIL SYSCO FRUIT MIX - LS, UPC 7486540223; 4 GL Pail UPC 7486572788
Simply Fresh Fruit
1 GL PAIL SYSCO CANTALOUPE CHUNKS - LS, UPC 7486548718
Simply Fresh Fruit
MULTI GRAIN CROISSANT 6 PK
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
24CT Peanut Butter Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208716004194
Wakefern Food Corp.
Ariels OM Grown Granola. Product number GR200, net wt. 5 lb., packaged in bulk bag inside plastic bucket. Product number GR201, net wt.15 lb., packaged in bulk bag inside plastic bucket. Product number BAG-GR200, net wt. 8 oz., packaged in cellophane bag with cardstock label. Product number SBAG-GR200, net wt. 4 oz., packaged in cellophane bag with cardstock label.
Hummingbird Wholesale
PREMIUM SMOKED SALMON***CAJUN***NET WT: 4OZ***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. UPC 7 02772 00562 6.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO SALT-FREE ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS". Product was packaged into 5 & 40 lb boxes.
Woodland Foods
24CT Take&Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208727004190
Wakefern Food Corp.
12 pack Gourmet White Choc Chunk Macadamia Cookies Net Wt. 15 oz UPC 289783203994 Gourmet White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289770006997
Wakefern Food Corp.
Brownwood Farms Jalapeno Cherry Salsa. 21oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Cherry Jalapeno Salsa 21oz). Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard.
Brownwood Farms
DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine) Net Weight 500g Product is packaged in approximately 8" x 11 silver and clear mylar ziplock bags that contain 500g of DMAA.
NATURECOM INC
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "smashburger Autumn Harvest Salad Topper".
Woodland Foods
Sausage, Egg and Cheese on Kaiser wrapped in clear film, 5 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy(oil, lecithin) Milk
Crescent Vending Co. Inc.
Salted Caramel Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 16, and 24 oz.
Real Fudge
4/1 GL SYSCO FRUIT MIX GRAPE JUICE, UPC 10074865624296
Simply Fresh Fruit
12PK Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies 15 Oz.. UPC 289786203991 24 pack Variety Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz. UPC 208726004191
Wakefern Food Corp.
Brownwood Farms Yankee Bourbon BBQ Sauce. 19oz glass bottles and 1 gallon
Brownwood Farms
Brown Sugar Style Smoked Black Cod Black Cod, **Product of USA Packed By Northern Fish Products***" Packaged in bulk 5lb case.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
Nutty fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 12,16, and 24 oz.
Real Fudge
3 GL PAIL SFF SEASONAL FRUIT MIX B, UPC 4294710277
Simply Fresh Fruit
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO ALMOND TRAIL MIX". Product was packaged into 5 lb boxes.
Woodland Foods
24CT Take&Bake Party Candy Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208902004199
Wakefern Food Corp.
Girl Scout Peanut Butter Sandwich, NET WT 8 0Z (227 g). UPC 0 20200 07007 8, ABC Bakers/Interbake Foods LLC, Richmond, VA 23233.
Interbake Foods
Dark Chocolate Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli container in 8, 16, and 24 oz.
Real Fudge
**1) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC #5075810 8449874; **2) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC #50758108449904; **3) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449874 ; **4) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449874 ; **5) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449904; **6) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449898 ; **7) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449898 ; **8) 1 GL CVF FRUIT SALAD DELUXE - LS, UPC 50758108449904 ; **
Simply Fresh Fruit
24 pack Gourmet Red Velvet Cookies Net WT. 30 oz. UPC 28977400000
Wakefern Food Corp.
***NORTHERN CLASSICS FINEST QUALITY KIPPERED SALMON CHUNKLETS. This package can be combined with other products and placed into a combination package. Each package is individually labeled. Bulk cases contain 5 lbs.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
"***NORTHERN CLASSICS NATURAL SMOKED SALMON. Net WT. is filled in on a separate white label. Product is frozen and vacuum packed. Product also referred to as SALMON HOT SMKD SIDE ATL SK-ON.
Northern Fish Products, Inc.
1 GAL PAIL SYSCO IMP. TROPICAL SALAD - LS, UPC 7486563429
Simply Fresh Fruit
Brownwood Farms Peach Salsa. 17oz glass bottles. Private labels: Bowers Harbor Vineyard (Peach Salsa 12oz). Crossroads.
Brownwood Farms
FAIRWAY LIKE NO OTHER MARKET brand CANDY CORN, of varying weight, Item Code 228402 XXXXXX -- The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. --- PACKAGED BY FAIRWAY MARKET 2284 12TH AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10027
Fairway Group Holding Corp dba Fairway Bakery 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.