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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 312 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

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

Pastian's Bakery
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

The Popcorn Shoppe Popcorn Balls (4) 5 oz balls, sold under the brand names of Olde Tyme Recipe, Edwards Orchards & Edwards Orchards West.

The Popcorn Shoppe
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

4C Homestyle All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-32790, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-33126, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

BEDEMCO INC. WORLDWIDE Nut Mix, Net Wt: 25 LBS, Packed Exclusively for BEDEMCO INC. White Plains, NY, USA, 10601

BEDEMCO IMPORT EXPORT INC.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Double Smoked Bacon, Cheddar and Egg on Croissant Bun, 5.2 oz.

Greencore USA, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

L.A. Creamery Salted Caramel Ice Cream 14 oz. UPC Code 51005 00304

ISB Food Group, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Premium Norwegian Salmon, Smoked, slice 8oz (227g), UPC # 856687004288, Keep refrigerated

OLMA-XXI INC.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Heaps of Love Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-43251

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Hummus Meal Breaks, Item # 61417

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Lime Bean Dippers Meal Break, Item #61420

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA SUPREME 8/6# CONTADINO ; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #075805888825 Saputo code: #988882

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

Miravalle Pan Rallado Bread Crumbs Net Wt. 7 oz., 8 oz.

Miravalle Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Dutchman's Chocolate

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

Nancy's Fancy Butterscotch Budino Gelato 16 oz. UPC Code 51005 00329

ISB Food Group, LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

BBQ Chicken w/Milk Meal Break, Item #61605

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# MAGIC MOZZI; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #075805890378 Saputo code: #989037

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

Field Day Organic Ranch Dressing packaged in an 8 fl. oz. glass bottle, UPC #042563600242. The lot code is located on the back of the bottle above the label. Specifically, the front label of the affected product is correctly labeled Field Day Organic Ranch Dressing, 8 fl oz. The issue is some bottles have an incorrect back label such that the contains statement does not list milk and egg as allergens. These bottles can be identified by UPC# 042563600259.

Drews LLC
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Pasadena Chili Lime Dippers, Item # 6142000294

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Salted Caramel Chip

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

Agave Dream Lavender 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900206 2

Agave Dream
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# ARREZZIO CLASSIC; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: # #074865692694 Saputo code: #987371

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

4C Homestyle All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-11627, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Thomas' Buns Bread Net Weight 1.5 lbs. (682 grams) . Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio

Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Home Wheat Texas Toast 1 lb. 8 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Cup w/Milk, Item # 61610

E S Foods
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Salted Caramel Almonds

R & J Almonds, Inc. dba Jonny Almond Nut Co.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Bindi Amerana Cherry Grana Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L) UPC 815073016588

Bindi North America
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad; Creamy redskin potatoes & white onion in a tangy dressing. Net Wt. 16 OZ. Sell By: 08-01-16 4238

ASK Foods Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

1 1/2 French Bread. 1lb. 8 oz.. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf

Pastian's Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# DRAGONE ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #070348121002 Saputo code: #112100

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

Handy Seafood, Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes, 0.5oz per Cake/12 Cakes per Tray, Skin Packed Tray, 12 Trays per Case, 2 Year Shelf Life, Best By Nov 9, 2018.

HANDY SEAFOOD INCORPORATED
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Nancy's Fancy Peanut Butter with Crunchy Peanuts Gelato 16 oz. UPC Code 51005 00326

ISB Food Group, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# ROSELI; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. US Foods UPC: # #758108015111 Saputo code: #984639

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

4C All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese, UPC 41387-77126, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Salsa / Nachos Meal with Red Vegetable, Item # 61419

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# ANTONIO Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: # #90075805843919 Saputo code: #984391

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

Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 70796-90502, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cinnamon Pop Tarts Meal Break, Item #61439

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# ARREZZIO IMPERIAL; UPC: 0 74865 30185 5 Saputo code: #101379 ;

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

4C Homestyle All Natural 100% Imported Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese, UPC 41387-12302, 6 oz

4 C Foods, Corp.
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

PB&J, Item # 61402

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Green Dirt Farm "Ruby" blended milk cheese packaged in cases of 6, 10 - 12 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

Agave Dream Chocolate 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900202 4

Agave Dream
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Chicken eggs packaged in the following configurations 1) Premium Farm Fresh White Eggs, packaged in 6 count, 10 count, 12 count, and 18 count styrofoam cartons 2) Farm Fresh Eggs, packaged in 15 dozen and 30 dozen cardboard boxes.

Good Earth Egg Company
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

PBJ w/Milk Meal Break, Item #61602

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Dr. Pepper Cherry, 12oz (12 pack cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX.

The Coca-Cola Company
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cheese Stick Marinara Sauce Red Vegetable, Item # 61418

E S Foods
FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Bindi USA Chocolate Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8 L) UPC 815073016564

Bindi North America
FDA Food Critical Dec 14, 2016

Cucumber, whole, fresh, 1 1/9 Plain, 1 1/9 Large, 6/10 36's, 5/10 36's Especial, Item#1472554. sold in Tan cardboard case with Red and Green Print. Case reads in part "***CUCUMBERS***PRIME TIME***CUCUMBERS***6/10 BUSHEL

Prime Time International

What to do with this

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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

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.