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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-11. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-10-11.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Food

Newest first · Page 311 of 511

FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

BACKROAD COUNTRY HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX ,Net Wt. 9 oz (256g) Product Code 15356 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017

Troyer Cheese Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

ROASTED & UNSALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS sold under the following labels: 1) ROASTED & UNSALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS, 10.25 oz, shipped 12 packs per case, 2) Tops square tub ROASTED & UNSALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS, 10.25 oz, shipped 12 packs per case, 3) EARTH FARE ROASTED & UNSALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, shipped 6 per case

First Source Llc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Mary's Home Made Vegetable Soup; 16 FL. OZ. (1 Pint) OR 32 FL. OZ. (1 Quart); Heat and Serve

Mary's Homemade
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Publix Danish Raspberry Coffee Cake Strip, 15 oz. UPC 002-19562-00000

Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Neeras Spicy Thai Sauce and Marinade, Net Volume 150ml/5 fl. oz.., 12 units/case, or 6 units/partial case, 2.0 gallon pail.

Cinnabar Specialty Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, A Product of Vietnam, Keep Frozen At 0 Degrees F (-18 Degrees Celsius), Net Weight 4 lbs (64 oz). Above UPC Code: APAC 4/6 ct Headless Tiger Shrimp

Censea Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

BACKROAD COUNTRY ROASTED AND SALTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS ,Net Wt. 30 lb bag, UPC 1 13671 02091 5 Product Code 15318 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017

Troyer Cheese Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Snow Monkey Subzero Superfood Goji Berry 8oz.

FMIF Holdings, LLC dba Snow Monkey
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels under the following brand names: AMISH FARMS SALEM, OHIO 44460 5.5 oz plastic bag UPC 8 55993 20018 6, heinen's Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 NET WT 10 oz tub UPC 0 36232 07703 9, Hickory Harvest FOODS Akron, OH 44319 5 oz plastic tube UPC 0 36232 07704 6, 7 oz plastic tube UPC 0 36232 07716 9, 10 oz plastic tub UPC 0 36232 07703 9 & 11 oz plastic tub UPC 0 36232 07702 2, IM Good 1.6 oz tube UPC 7 93724 80218 9, Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc .3 oz plastic tube UPC

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

GFS Cheese Manicotti in tomato sauce. retail 68 oz. pan. 4 retail units per case

Request Foods Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 9.5 oz (269g) . pouches, 6 pouches per case. UPC 8-19898-01100-1.

Back To Nature Foods, Llc
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Trader Joe's Mediterranean Hummus SKU #90642

Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

MONARCH LIQUID BUTTER ALTERNATIVE, ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED ,NET/NETO 1 GAL (3.79 L) INGREDIENTS; SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL WITH SALT***TBHQ***DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE***CONTAINS: SOY. UPC 7 58108 38874 1

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Yogurt Trail Mix under the following labels: 1) 15 LB ALPINE VALLEY YOGURT FRUIT/NUT MIX, packed as 1 per case, 2) Alpine Valley Yogurt Trail Mix, 4oz, 3) GONZO YOGURT FRUIT & NUT MIX, NET WT 5 OZ (141g), shipped 6 per case

First Source Llc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Crisco PROFESSIONAL Liquid Butter Alternative, SALTED FOR ADDED FLAVOR, NET/NETO 1 GAL (3.79 L) INGREDIENTS; Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin***TBHQ ***Dimethylpolysiloxane***CONTAINS: SOY. UPC 7 81525 64775 7

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Publix Danish Guava Coffee Cake Strip, 15 oz. UPC 002-19562-00000

Publix Super Markets, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Back to Nature, Gluten-Free, Chocolate Delight Granola, 11 oz.(311g) pouches, 6 per case. UPC 8-19898-01201-5.

Back To Nature Foods, Llc
FDA Food Low Dec 21, 2016

Wegmans Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, NET WT 9.5 OZ (269g)

First Source, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Apple Tree Goat Dairy FETA; Raw cultured goat milk; Aged 60 days. Net Wt. 8 oz. and 5 lb. blocks, Richfield, PA 17086.

Apple Tree Goat Dairy
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Snow Monkey Subzero Superfood Cacao 8oz.

FMIF Holdings, LLC dba Snow Monkey
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

BACKROAD COUNTRY PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS, Net Wt. 7 oz (198g) Product Code 15372 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017

Troyer Cheese Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 21, 2016

Clear plastic cup labeled as: The Farmers Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts; Net Wt. 5 oz.; UPC 3003499846; Best By 10/25/2016

Giant Eagle, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Club Chef Raisin Sunflower Mix 4.8 oz bag

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel s under the following brand names: heinen's Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 NET WT. 10 oz (284g) UPC 0 36232 07707 7 & Hickory Harvest FOODS Akron, OH 44319 NET WT. 10 oz (284g) UPC 0 36232 07707 9; Sandridge Foods NET WT 4 OZ (113G), SunOpta 50 lb. bag, Superior Brokerage 9oz. rectangle container, UPC 8-10222-02140-6

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 21, 2016

Apple Tree Goat Dairy French Herb Chevre, Net WT. 8 oz shrink wrap and 5 lb. block; Richfield, PA 17086.

Apple Tree Goat Dairy
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Meijer brand No Salt Added Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 8.5oz bag. 15 bags per case.

Shearers Foods, Llc
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

HARVEST SNAPS, SNAPEA CRISPS, BLACK PEPPER FLAVORED GREEN PEA CRISPS, NET WT 3.3 OZ (93g)

Calbee North America, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Dai Yu, 80g, Hairtail, NET WT: 2.8 oz (80g), Item #D526

Midwest International Corp
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Chicken/BBQ, Item # 61405

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Manila Sky Purple Yumm Ice Cream 16 oz.

AC Creamery
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

BON APPETITO WALNUT LADIES FINGER, Net Wt.: 10oz. (340g), UPC 6 44744 69876 7

Golden Star International Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Agave Dream Cappuccino 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900204 8

Agave Dream
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Agave Dream Chocolate Chip 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900302 1

Agave Dream
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Taylor Farms Veggie & Hummus Bistro Box: Baby Carrots, Hummus Dip, Grape Tomatoes, Flatbread squares, Celery Sticks. NET WT 6.8 oz. (193 g) Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. UPC: 0 30223 01037 1 Distributed by Taylor Farms. Also packed as Schnucks Vegetable & Hummus Snack Tray: Hummus dip, baby carrots, grape tomatoes, flatbread crackers and celery sticks. NET WT 6.8 oz. (193g) Perishable, Keep refrigerated; UPC: 0 41318 09193 9; Sabra 2 oz. x 48 ct - UPC 040822011112.

Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)
FDA Food Low Dec 14, 2016

Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.

Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Vanilla Bean

McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# VESUVIO BELLA; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. Distributed by US Foods UPC: #075805891658 Saputo code: #989165

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA STYLE LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# HARVEST VALUE; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #758108633766 Saputo code: #988995

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Turkish Coffee

McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Stick w/Beef Stick Meal Break, Item #61406

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Green Dirt Farm "Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese packaged in cases of 8, 4-6 oz.. units, sold by case weight. Made by Green Dirt Farm, LLC, Weston, MO 64098.

Green Dirt Farm, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Frosted Flakes w/Cheese Stick Meal Break, Item #61438

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

ITALIAN WHITE TRIM; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #063549076820 Saputo code: #107682

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

French Baguette Bread. 9.5 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Homestyle Texas Toast. 1 lb. 8 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

100% Org. Sesame Seeds natural, 50 LBS, Product of Uganda The sesame seeds are packed in multi ply paper bags.

DFI Organics
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Cup Meal Break, Item #61430

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Beef & Cheese Stick w/ Vegetable Juice, Item # 61426

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Hummus with Milk, Item # 61617

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

L.A. Creamery Honeycomb Ice Cream 14 oz. UPC Code 51005 00302

ISB Food Group, LLC

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

Data sources

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.