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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 319 of 511

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

Fruit & Veg Combo Tray 40 oz. UPC 4279796688 packaged in clear plastic rectangle tray

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins; 10 Pouches; Net Wt. 1 lb. 0.5 OZ. ; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.; PO #976, Horsham, PA 19044. Best By: October 8, 2016/3098; UPC: 7203002111; Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins; 20 Muffins, 5 Pouches; Net Wt. 8.25 OZ. ; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.; Horsham, PA 19044. Best By: October 8 2016/3098; UPC: 7203001353

BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Breaded Cheese Ravioli Pack Size: 1 oz. ea. 15 lb. per case UPC: 18890-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

HEB Ready Fresh Go Fresh Fruit Medley 7 oz. UPC 4122002402 packaged in clear plastic tray

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Rainbow Blend 714, Product Code 22714. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MUSHROOM TART, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***JALAPENO BREAD *** Filtered Water,Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Sugar, Flour, Yeast, Butter & Dried Jalapenos***" plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

"Dr. O'z SALSA Black Bean and Corn Made with my Mom's secret recipe! Stir Before Serving Net Wt. 16oz (454g) All Natural No Preservatives www.ozturkfoods.com Distributed by Ozturk Foods 28872 S. Big Hollow Rd. Park Hill OK 74451 Refrigerate After Opening"

Ozturk Gardens
FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Hillcrest Farms Poultry Gravy Mix in 25lb brown poly-lined bags

National Foods Packaging Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Stretched Coconut Shrimp Pack Size: 180 ea. per case UPC: 22102-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

Red & Green Apples Large 17 oz. UPC 4122087649 packaged in clear plastic container

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

LOBSTER POT PIE, 180 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE RedBell Pepper, Product Code 22760. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Bacon Cheddar: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Bacon Bits, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast..***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Onion/Garlic: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sea Salt, Sugar, Yeast, Onion & Garlic Flakes.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Italian: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast, Organic Marinara Sauce, Oregano.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Artichoke Heart Breaded with Goat and Cheddar Cheese : Pack Size: 240 ea. per case; UPC: 13014-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MOZZARELLA CALZONE, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FI Dry Blueberry / Strawberry Blend, Product Code 21585. 40 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT BLUE ROCK HOLISTICS SUPER SHIELD, 90 Vegetable Capsules, Distributed by: Holistic Blends, Inc. 925 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209 USA.

Triceutical Inc./Zhang
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***10-GRAIN BREAD***Filtered Water, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Sugar, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, 10-Grain: Milled Wheat, Rye, Oats, Oat Bran, Corn, Millet, Triticale, Brown Rice, Flax Seed, Barley, Soya Beans, Yeast, & Butter***" plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Cheddar Cheese, Product Code 22518. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

6 Five, Rice Noodles, Keep Refrigerated, Ingredients: Rice flour, water, salt and corn oil. Weight: 12 oz, Manufactured by: Mei Shun Noodle Inc, 610 W. 26th Street Chicago IL 60613, (312) 842-6500. Noodles on styrofoam tray visible through clear plastic wrap.

Louis Hong Inc Dba Mei Shun Noodle Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product Code 22338. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

WILD MUSHROOM IN PHYLLO, 100 CT and 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Plain: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

National Foods Packaging Chicken Base in 25 lb white poly-lined paper bags

National Foods Packaging Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

SWEET POTATO PUFF, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Artichoke Heart with Boursin Mousse Breaded Pack Size: 200 ea. per case UPC: 11784-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

CRAB CAKES, 1.25 OZ, 112 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

MINI MUSHROOM QUICHE, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

HEB Ready Fresh Go Sliced Red Apples 22.5 oz UPC 4122018603 packaged in clear plastic bag and Value Pack Sliced Apples 28 oz. UPC 4279796149 packaged in clear non-flexible plastic bowl and Large Sliced Red Apples 17 oz. UPC 4122087646 packaged in a clear non-flexible plastic container.

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE RedBell Pepper 339, Product Code 22339. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

APPLE EMPANADA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Shrimp Coconut Brochette Pack Size: 156 ea. per case UPC: 23811-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Sour Dough: Flour, Filtered Water, Olive Oil, Organic Shortening, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Sourdough Start.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Low Oct 26, 2016

Super Fish Oil soft gels

Triceutical Inc./Zhang
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Package contains a business card for "***BAGEL SHOP***" "***Pretzel Salt: Flour, Filtered Water, Organic Shortening, Olive Oil, Malt, Sugar, Sea Salt, Yeast, Pretzel Salt.***" 2 bagels per package - plastic bag with twist tie.

Union Bagel Shop
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

HEB Ready Fresh Go Carrots, Apples with Sesame Sticks & Hummus 6 oz. UPC 4122002144 packaged in clear plastic tray

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

Apples & Grapes 10 oz. UPC 4122087666 packaged in clear plastic container

Fresh From Texas Inc.
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

Allens East Texas Fair Brand, Tiny Tender Field Peas with snaps; NET.WT. 6 lbs. 15 oz.. (3.15kg) UPC 0 34700 623214 8 Distributed by Sager Creek Vegetable Company, Siloam Springs, AR 72761-0250 USA; UPC 0 34700 63213 1

Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Shrimp 21/25 Coconut Butterfly Pack Size: 200 ea. per case UPC: 23502-03 Keep Frozen: Gourmet Foods, Hayward, CA

Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 26, 2016

CRAB CAKES, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.

Kabobs Inc
FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Green Bell Pepper, Product Code 22733. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc
CPSC No agency class Oct 20, 2016

Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Archer Farms Strawberry Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Supermoms Kitchen Roast Beef & Cheddar Melt, Net Wt. 3.7 oz (105g). Keep Refrigerated. UPC 63913-94236

Northern Tier Bakery
FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

The Bakery Raspberry Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Gourmet Corn Muffins (4 count)

Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
FDA Food Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Cherry Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago, IL 60632 | UPC: 087745050033

Gold Standard Baking, Inc.

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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.