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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Tuna Salad w/Milk Meal Break, Item #61603
E S Foods
Yippee Skippee Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-42879
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.
Pumpernickle Bread. 1 lb. 8 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf
Pastian's Bakery
Extra Sourdough Bread-2 Squares. 32 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf
Pastian's Bakery
Extra Sourdough Bread. 32 oz. Clear Plastic Bag. 1 loaf
Pastian's Bakery
BEDEMCO INC. WORLDWIDE BRAZIL NUTS, SMALL BROKEN, Net Weight: 44 lb., Product of Bolivia, Packed Exclusively for BEDEMCO INC. White Plains, NY (USA)
BEDEMCO IMPORT EXPORT INC.
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Mint Chip
McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
GoPicnic Turkey Slices & Cheddar Cheese; 4 Individually Packed Snacks; GLUTEN FREE; Best by: 31 JAN 2017
SSI-GoPicnic LLC
Meijer Almonds Salted Caramel, 14 oz. packaged in plastic pouches
Meijer, Inc.
Weight Watchers Smart Ones, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae, Keep Frozen, 4 Individual Sundaes, 4-2.11 OZ (60g), NET WT. 8.44 OZ (239g)
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
BEDEMCO INC. WORLDWIDE Brazil Nuts XL Diced, Net Wt: 30 LBS, Packed Exclusively for Bedemco, Inc. White Plains, NY, USA, 10601
BEDEMCO IMPORT EXPORT INC.
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick
McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
Cookie Dough Ice Cream packed under the following brand names and sizes: 1. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company, 3 gallons, UPC 40994-42109 2. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company, pint; UPC 40994-12109 3. The Baked Bear, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-72093
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.
Nabisco Oreo Fudge Creme Mint Variety, Net Wt. 11.3 oz Distributed by: Mondelez Global LLC East Hanover, NJ UPC 044000026967
Mondelez International
Willis Eagle brand MUT GUNG SWEETENED GINGER, NET WEIGHT 200 g (7 oz), UPC 8935129760691
Willis Ocean Inc.
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Sweet Cream
McConnell's Ice Cream, Inc.
Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8 L) UPC 815073016557
Bindi North America
Nacho and Salsa with Milk, Item # 61619
E S Foods
Spearmint candy canes, Net wt. 1.4 oz. The UPC is 8 54502 00321 8
Seely Family Farm
4C All Natural Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese, UPC 41387-37126, 6 oz
4 C Foods, Corp.
WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# LA GONDOLA; Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #075805010141 Saputo code: #1014 ;
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Bindi Cappucino Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L) UPC 815073016595
Bindi North America
Nabisco Oreo Fudge Creme Original Variety, Net Wt. 11.3 oz Distributed by: Mondelez Global LLC East Hanover, NJ UPC 044000026943
Mondelez International
Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, 22 lbs./case, 5500 lbs Two boxes per case, 11 one pound packages per box, 22 one pound packages per case
Taiwan Seafood & Fish Corporation
WHOLE MILK CHEESE 8/6# MOZZERIA - Saputo; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #075805888948 Saputo code: #988947
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Sticks & Stones Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-42593
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.
MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# CHUCK E CHEESE Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: # #075805845347 Saputo code: #984534
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Cheese Stick & Marinara with Milk, Item # 61618
E S Foods
Cento Romano Grated Cheese, UPC 70796-90501, 6 oz
4 C Foods, Corp.
Agave Dream Vanilla 1 Pint UPC Code 8 9934900201 7
Agave Dream
Eastern Feast, Green Raisin, 7 oz, 11 oz, and 14 oz plastic containers.
Commerce International Inc.
MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# CHEESECAKE FACTORY TCCFI; Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: # #075805884759 Saputo code: #988475
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Cheese Sauce Meal Break, Item #61410
E S Foods
Club Chef Broccoli & Raisin Salad Kits, in 7.625 lb cases, containing 1bag (4.8 oz) of Raisin Sunflower Mix per case.
Club Chef LLC
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-42487
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Inc.
SALMON, TURBOT, BUTTERFISH, smoked sliced, Net Weight: 8oz (227g), UPC # 856687004448, Keep refrigerated
OLMA-XXI INC.
Chicken Toys Recalled by Bingo Deals Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bingo Deals Corp, of Monroe, N.Y.
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard
Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand
ISLAND SOUPS, GUNGO PEAS SOUP NO MEAT, NET WT. 16 OZ (28.4G)
Island Soups Company Inc.
Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 9 Dozen [108 units]
Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Fried Danish; Best If Used By 02/25/2017; Batch 162724711; NET WT 11.25 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count: 89 pcs.
Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Winn Dixie 32 oz. Cream Cheese Creme Cake
Benson's Old Home Kitchens Bakery Division
Fata's Best PepperJack Feather Shred Shredded Cheese, 5 lb. packages packed in plastic bags, keep refrigerated
Kuster's Inc.
Soylent Food Bars, Net Wt. 2.12 oz (60g), 12 pack.
Rosa Foods HQ
Hy Vee Long Shells (Red Raspberry Filled); Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734720; NET WT 26.48 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count: 84 units
Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
ISLAND SOUPS, FISH SOUP, NET WT. 16 OZ (28.4G)
Island Soups Company Inc.
Nor-Tech Dairy Sharp White Cheddar Feather Shred Cheese, 5 lb. packages packed in plastic bags, keep refrigerated
Kuster's Inc.
Kuster's Dairy Foods Sliced Colby JackCheese, 5 lb. packages packed in plastic bags, keep refrigerated
Kuster's Inc.
Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]
Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
ISLAND SOUPS, RED PEAS SOUP NO MEAT, NET WT. 16 OZ (28.4G)
Island Soups Company Inc.
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.