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 · 2026-09-21
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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Yuzu Teriyaki Sauce 3oz Net Wt. 3oz UPC 0 23012 95076 7
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Mango Crunchy Dragon Roll 10pc Net Wt. 10.4oz UPC 0 23012 94498 8
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Ultimate Chili Roll - Tuna 10pc Net Wt. 10.4oz UPC 0 23012 94413 1
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Chile Serrano Roll 10pc Sushi Net Wt. 9.1oz UPC 0 23012 94032 4
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll 10pc (Brown Rice) Net Wt 9.1oz UPC 0 23012 94290 8
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Hybrid Roku Tray 82pc Net Wt. 88.6oz UPC 0 23012 94259 5
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Vegetable Roll 10pc (Brown Rice) Net Wt. 7.1oz UPC 0 23012 94328 8 & UPC 0 23012 95152 8
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Hawaiian Roll - Salmon, Tuna 10pc Net Wt. 10.6oz UPC 0 23012 94364 6
Harris Teeter
ZENSHI HANDCRAFTED SUSHI Premium Chef Sampler #1 (Rainbow, Salmon, Dragon, Dynamite) 20pc Net Wt. 19.9oz UPC 0 23012 94302 8
Harris Teeter
Carley s Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, clear film overwrap w/ Label, 12 units per case
Carley's Inc.
Nature Mills Vallarai Rice Mix, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Nature Mills Traditional Sambar Powder, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Frozen Shrimp- packaged in 5lb frozen IQF blocks/4 blocks to a case. Unlabeled generic case packaging reads: "Raw P&D Tail-On White Shrimp" 26/30; Contains: Shrimp (Crustacean) UPC# 1 08432370 0405 5
TRI-UNION FROZEN PRODUCTS INC DBA CHICKEN OF THE SEA FROZEN FOOD
Windsor brand Extra Course Sea Salt Grinder Refill, 255 g, packaged in a glass jar with plastic lid and packed 6 units per case, each unit sold individually; Imported by Windsor Salt Ltd., Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 5M9
MORTON SALT INC
Nature Mills Garlic Vadam, 100g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Duo Crunchy Calif Shrimp 10Pc
Hy-Vee
Duo Spicy Veg Shrimp 10Pc
Hy-Vee
Nature Mills Tomato Vadam, 100g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Nature Mills Traditional Rasam Powder, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
1) Madeline's Patisserie 2.5 ounce Chocolate Croissant, Net Wt. 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1,587.6g), packaged in a food safe polypropylene bag and packed in a food service case; 24 per case 2) Madeline's Patisserie 3.5 ounce Chocolate Croissant, Net Wt. 4 lbs. 11 oz. (2,126.2g), packaged in a food safe polypropylene bag and packed in a food service case; 24 per case
Element 112, LLC
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Quinoa Tabouli Salad , 5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.
Nootri Toto, Net Weight 1 kg, packaged in a cardboard box, packed 12 boxes per case
East Africa Boutique, LLC.
Super Cereal Plus fortified corn soya blend, Net Weight 1.5 kg, packaged in a plastic foil bag, packed 9 bags per case
East Africa Boutique, LLC.
Crunchy Shrimp Roll
Hy-Vee
NatureMills Curry Leaf Rice Mix, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
MIGHTYLICIOUS Vegan Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Allergen Friendly, Egg-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Preservative-Free Snack Option for a Guilt-Free Treat - 6.5 Oz, Stand-up pouch, 6 bags per case . UPC: -0085000955838
Mightylicious Inc.
Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl
Hy-Vee
Nature Mills Horsegram Soup, 100g
NatureMills US Incorporated
FIREHOOK ARTISAN BAKED CRACKERS CLASSIC SEA SALT NET WT. 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC HONEY, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS: WHEAT UPC 8 99055 00063 5 FIREHOOK OF VIRGINIA, INC. CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Firehook of Virginia
Duo Crispy Calif Shrimp 10Pc
Hy-Vee
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Mediterranean Pasta Salad , 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.
NatureMills Avarampoo Soup, 100g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Big O' Smokehouse 4lb Whitefish Spread Big O' Smokehouse 8oz Whitefish Spread Packaged in plastic containers
Big O' Smokehouse, Inc.
Red Dragon Roll
Hy-Vee
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Crunchy Wheatberry Salad , 5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.
Grilled Chicken Greek Style Salad with Balsamic Dressing. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by SuperTarget, Mpls, MN 55403. Packaged under the following Labels: 1. Good & Gather, Net Wt. 11.0 oz (0.688lb). UPC 233219000008. 2. Boar's Head, Net Wt. 11.2 oz UPC 233218000009.
Target Corporation
Rock N Roll Shrimp 10Ct
Hy-Vee
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Greek Pasta Salad, 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid. Kings Where Inspiration Strikes, Greek Pasta Salad, 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.
Salted Smoked Split Herring, approximately 12 inches in length; packaged in 18 lb wooden box and repacked at retail in deli-style or other retail packaging (for a list of retail locations see associated press release)
P East Trading Corp
NatureMills Moringa Rice Mix, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Windsor brand Extra Course Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder Refill, 255 g, packaged in a glass jar with plastic cap and packed 6 units per case, each unit sold individually; Imported by Windsor Salt Ltd., Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 5M9
MORTON SALT INC
Maple Avenue Foods Powerhouse Wheatberry Salad Kit, 4.5lbs, High density polyethylene container with sealed lid
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.
Madeline's Patisserie 4.25 Inch Butter Croissant Bun, Net Wt. 4 lbs. 6 oz (1,984.47 g), packaged in a food safe polypropylene bag and packed in a food service case; 24 per case
Element 112, LLC
Duo Spicy Calif Shrimp 10Pc
Hy-Vee
Nature Mills Wonderberry Leaf Soup, 100g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Shore Lunch BREADING & BATTER MIX OVEN STYLE A savory, crunchy coating perfect for fish, pork and chicken. Net Wt 6oz (170g) UPC 0 24739 12000 6 Summit Hill Foods Rome, GA 30162
Homegrown Family Foods LLC
Nature Mills Black Kavuni Porridge Mix, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
NatureMills Dal Garlic Rice Mix, 200g
NatureMills US Incorporated
Crispy Shrimp Roll 10Pc
Hy-Vee
Duo Crispy Veg Shrimp 10Pc
Hy-Vee
What to do with this
Monitoring food? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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.
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.