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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
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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 315 of 511

FDA Food Critical Nov 23, 2016

On Lid: Turkey Hill, Rocky Road, 48 FL. OZ.. In small letters at the top of the lid reads: "Dutch Chocolate ice cream swirled with whipped marshmallow and butter-roasted almonds" On body of Tub: Turkey Hill Rocky Road, 48 FL. OZ. On bottom of Tub: Sell By May 23, 2017 UPC: 020735420911

Turkey Hill Dairy, LP

FDA Food Moderate Nov 23, 2016

Baptista Bakery & Pastry Inc. Portugese Sliced Bread, 16 oz. plastic

Batista Bakery & Pastries, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 23, 2016

Assorted Cookies, Net Wt. 10 oz. (284g), UPC 7 80890 28651 6.

Nobel Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 23, 2016

Zaban, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), UPC 7 80890 28616 5.

Nobel Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 23, 2016

French Cookies, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), UPC 7 80890 28610 3.

Nobel Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 23, 2016

Low Sugar Nazook, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283g), UPC 7 80890 28605 9.

Nobel Bakery

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Big Y Plain Grinders- Enriched wheat and Enriched White packaged 15 oz

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Marinated Opyata Mushrooms packaged in 4.5 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204136**MARINATED OPYATA MUSHROOMS BY LB ***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat SOUR CABBAGE BY LB packaged in a 25 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204023**MARINATED CABBAGE BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 10.9 oz. (310g) plastic retail container labeled in part ***FRESH**SEAFOOD**Herring Fillet in Oil Forelka Style**Net Wt. 10.0 oz. (310g)** UPC # 825512 004915

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Solo Almond Paste, 6/7 LB. Cans, Net Weight: 42 LBS. (19.09 KG.)

Sokol and Co

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Fit & Active 100 Calorie Whole Almonds 7  0.63oz bags per retail carton Flexible film bags in paperboard carton

Kar Nut Products Company

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Koffee Kup Kaiser Rolls: Egg, Plain, Corn, White, Wheat, Sesame, Seeded Poppy packaged 12, and 15 oz

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Big Y Plain Bulkie Rolls-white packaged 15 oz and 17 oz

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat marinated apples packaged in 15 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204022**MARINATED APPLES BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Fruit 66 Tropical Punch, 8 FL OZ (240 mL) 100% Juice Non-Carbonated. Flavored 100% Juice Blend from concentrate with other natural Flavors and added Ingredients. UPC 98341-00108.

1 Epic, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

On the Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 oz. and 28 oz. packaged in laminated polypropylene film with windows.

Truco Enterprises, Inc

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Pickles Half Sour packaged in 18 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204062**PICKLES HALF SOUR BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Koffee Kup Potatoe Hamburger Buns, Plain and Seeded, 8 pk

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name as packaged bulk in a plastic bucket labeled in part ***204883**HERRING DUNAYSKAYA BY PC***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Salad Izolda packaged in 25 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204129**SALAD IZOLDA BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Koffee Kup Hoogie Rolls- Wheat, Sourdough, Potatoe packaged 15 oz and 15.6 and 17 oz

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Misty Fjord Lox, vacuum packed in 4 oz serving size packs.

Misty Fjord Seafood LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Bindi Fantasia nel dessert, 7982 Coconut Gran Sorbetto, 1.24 Gal (4.8L), UPC 8 15073 01326 6, Distributed by: Bindi North America, Kearny, NJ 07032

Bindi North America

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Muscle Milk 100 Calorie 14 oz Chocolate UPC (case): 8-76063-00575-3; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00565-4

H.P. Hood, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Koffee Kup Bar-B-Que Sweet Buns- Plain, Corn, Sesame Seed and Wheat w/Oat Topping, packaged 8 oz.

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Cherry Tomatoes packaged in 15 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204017**CHERRY TOMATOES BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Misty Fjord Maple Smoked Salmon, vacuum sealed 6 oz plastic packs.

Misty Fjord Seafood LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Koffee Kup Grinder Rolls-white 9' and Italian 9", packaged 20.4 oz.

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Misty Fjord Lemon Pepper Smoked Salmon, vacuum sealed 6 oz plastic packs.

Misty Fjord Seafood LLC

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Spicy Brine under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 46 oz. (1275g) plastic retail container labeled in part ***FRESH**SEAFOOD**Herring in Spicy Brine**Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g)***UPC # 825512008166

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Iberia Codfish Fritter Mix

Productos La Finca, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 16.2 oz. (460g) plastic retail container labeled in part ***FRESH**SEAFOOD**Herring Fillet in Oil**Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g)*** UPC # 825512 004984

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Art's Tavern (Cherry Preserves 12oz).

Brownwood Farms

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Red Cabbage packaged in 18 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204070**RED CABBAGE BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Brownwood Farms Jalapeno Cherry Butter 12oz and 20oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard (Jalapeno Cherry Butter 12oz). Benjamin Twiggs (Cherry Pepper Jam 10oz). Central Market (16oz).

Brownwood Farms

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Muscle Milk Caf¿ Latte Caf¿ Latte, 414 mL UPC (case): 8-76063-00215-8; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00210-3

H.P. Hood, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Market Basket Bulkie Rolls- Plain, Wheat packaged 15.6 oz

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Mushrooms Maslyata Korolevskie packaged in 4.5 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204394**MUSHROOMS MASLYATA KOROLEVSKIE POD RUMOCHKU BY LB ***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Holland Herring in Oil under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 24 oz. (680g) plastic retail container labeled in part ***FRESH**SEAFOOD**Holland Herring in Oil**Net Wt. 24 oz. (680g)*** UPC # 825512008128

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Market Basket Plain Sub (Grinder) rolls-

Koffee Kup Bakery Inc.

FDA Food Low Nov 16, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed Doughnuts, 6 count and 12 count boxes.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Cherry Butter 12oz). Bowers Harbor Vineyards (Cherry Butter 12oz). Crossroads (10oz). Central Market (16oz).

Brownwood Farms

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring Fillets in Oil Lightly Salted under firms brand name FRESH SEAFOOD packaged in a 16 oz. (454g) plastic retail container labeled in part ***FRESH**SEAFOOD**Herring Fillets in Oil Lightly Salted**Net Wt. 16 oz. (454g)***UPC # 825512014044

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name as packaged bulk in a plastic bucket labeled in part ***204311**HERRING SUPER DUNAYSKAYA BY PC***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

New York Style Chocolate Iced ¿clairs under the following labels: 1) Richs New York Style Chocolate Iced ¿clairs, NET WT 8 oz (226g) (UPC Code:049800147799), 2) Bakery Fresh Goodness NY Style Chocolate ¿clairs, NET WT 8 oz (226g) (UPC Code:011110456601), 3) Food Lion NY Style Chocolate Iced ¿clairs, NET WT 8 oz (226g) (UPC Code: 035826088604)

Rich Products Corp

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Refrigerated, Ready to Cabbage Boyarskaya packaged in 25 Lb. bulk white plastic bucket labeled in part ***204259**CABBAGE BOYARSKAYA BY LB***

Royal Seafood Baza

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Trader Joe's Chocolate Orange Sticks, Net Wt. 18 oz (1lb 2oz) 510g, 36 units per case, UPC 00847162

Trader Joes Company

FDA Food Critical Nov 16, 2016

Trader Joe's Chocolate Raspberry Sticks, Net Wt. 18 oz (1lb 2oz) 510g, 36 units per case, UPC 00847122

Trader Joes Company

FDA Food Moderate Nov 16, 2016

Beirut Lift Turnip Pickles Imported & Distributed By: Baroody Import Inc. 1500 B Main Ave. -Clifton, NJ 07011 Tel: 973.3404832 700 g - UPC 642036014141 2 kg - UPC 642036014219 10 kg - UPC

Baroody Imports Inc.

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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.