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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OSSIE'S DUBLIN HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109002; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Porfirio's Homeade Ricotta Gnocchi Net Wt. 16 oz (1 LB.) 453 g Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611 UPC 016105000319
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Nestle Drumstick Club variety - 16x4.6floz US UPC# 72554-11096 Best Before Date: Between June 2 - June 15, 2017
Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream Company
OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Porfirio's 12 Jumbo Stuffed Shells Net Wt. 24 oz. Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
OSSIE'S WASABI HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109088; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S ROMAN SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109026; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S TAAM SHABBOS HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109057; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Club Size McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix 24 oz. , CASE PACK: 12/case
Mccormick
Regalo Bakery: "Taro Bread" [UPC#78253231001] : Packaged in a clear plastic bag, containing twelve pieces, and have a net weight of 20 ounces This product contains This product contains: eggs, wheat, milk, soy, coconut, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1).
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Wilton Green Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches -15 oz (425g) 300 x 407
Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
Nestle Drumstick Vanilla pack- 24x4.6fl oz US UPC# 72554-00160 Best Before Date: Between June 16 - June 19, 2017
Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream Company
OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104175; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S LITE TUNA, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570551; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S EGG WITH MUSHROOM, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570556; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Wilton Red Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Wilton Yellow Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Wilton Gold Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
OSSIE'S HONEY MUSTARD HERRING; NET WT. 7 OZ. 739885109019; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114714; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
OSSIE'S HOME MADE TUNA SALAD, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570550; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Porfirio's Potato Gnocchi Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB.) 453 g Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611 UPC 016105000319
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
BRACH'S Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh roasted almonds drenched in rich creamy milk chocolate. NET WT 5 oz (142 g). Best By 04/22/2017
Ferrara Candy Comp
Regalo Bakery: "Spanish Rolls"[UPC#78253230919]: Packaged in a clear plastic bag, containing eight pieces, with a net weight of 14 ounces. This product contains: eggs, wheat, milk, soy, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6)
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Porfirio's Cheese & Spinach Manicotti Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Wilton Silver Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
OSSIE'S EGG SALAD, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570552; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Label reads in part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** PREMIUM GUAR GUM SUPERB GLUTEN FREE THICKENER & BINDER *** NET WT 8 OZ ***" Product is packaged in multilayered flexible film with multiple colors. Firm brand name is printed in red. Case contains 8/8 oz. packages. UPC 0 39978 00554 0 or 0 39978 00554 1
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Wilton Blue Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Regalo Bakery: "Manju Onions (Hopia Baboy)" [UPC#78253230918]: packaged on a foam tray with six pieces each, wrapped in clear plastic film. This product contains: eggs, wheat, soy, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6)
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Wilton Teal Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX DAIRY, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114136; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Wilton Purple Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Porfirio's 12 Jumbo Cheese Ravioli Net Wt. 14 oz. Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Porfirio's Homeade Ricotta Cavatelli Net Wt. 1Lb Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
Wilton Pink Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
Porfirio's 6 Cheese Manicotti Net Wt. 22 oz. Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
OSSIE'S SWEDISH MATJES HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109101; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
SM Fish Corp.
Regalo Bakery: "Balintawak" [UPC#78253203095] : Packaged on a foam tray, containing four pieces, wrapped in clear plastic film, and have a net weight of 16 ounces. This product contains: eggs, wheat, milk, soy, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6).
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Regalo Bakery: "Kababayan" [UPC#78253230920]: Packaged on a foam tray, containing six pieces, and wrapped in a clear plastic film. This product contains wheat, milk, soy, and artificial food coloring (Red 40 & 3, Yellow 5 & 6).
Regalo's Favorite of Hawaii Inc.
Porfirio's 12 Jumbo Spinach Ravioli Net Wt. 14 oz. (1 LB.) 453 g Manufactured by Porfirio's Italian Food, Inc. 320 Anderson Street, Trenton NJ 08611
Porfirios Italian Foods, Inc.
MINI DEEP DISH MUSHROOM PIZZA, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Kabobs Inc
Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Sesame Seed: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast, Organic Sesame Seeds.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.
Union Bagel Shop
National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb white poly-lined paper bags
National Foods Packaging Inc
Entenmann's Little Bites Variety - 20 pouches labeled for resale 10 Chocolate Chip; 5 Blueberry; 5 Fudge Brownie; Net Wt 2 lbs.; Distributed by: Entenmann's Inc., General Offices, PO #976, Horsham, PA 19044. Best by: September 24, 2016/ 3098; UPC:7203001799
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies - 20 muffins, 5 Pouches; Net Wt. 9.75 OZ.; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Horsham, PA 19044; Best By: October 8, 2016/3098; UPC: 7203001342
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, MN 55318 USA
QualiTech, Inc
New Seasons Market Creamy Almond Butter 16oz; Label reads in part "***NEW SEASONS WILD FRIENDS FOODS PORTLAND, OR *** IT'S A JAR OF ALMOND BUTTER CREAMY A hint of Jacobsen Sea Salt***" UPC 4060010401;
NEW SEASONS MARKET
Nature's One, Organic PediaSmart¿ Dairy Vanilla complete nutrition beverage for kids 1 to 13 years NET WT 12.7 oz (360 G) can Contains: milk, soy & coconut UPC 7 16514 88101 0 Manufactured for: Natures One, 8754 Cotter Street, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Natures One Inc
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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.