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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Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Gefilte Fish; Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL. FDA# 1481764; Net WT. 24 OZ (680G)
Schafer Fisheries
Sour Cream Cookies (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
The Bakery Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 605388124487
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers, Craquelins de Kale, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Apple Cinnamon Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 lb.) 454g, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Sesame & Chia), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 30 oz., Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 and Lincolnton, NC 28092.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Gourmet Chocolate Chip Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Gourmet Apple Spice Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Publix Raspberry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
The Bakery Apple Crumb Coffee Cake| Net Wt 15 OZ (425g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 078742052953
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Kelloggs ¿ Eggo ¿ Nutri-Grain¿ Whole Wheat Waffles 12.3 oz (10 ct) retail carton 8, 12.3 oz retail cartons per case
Kellogg Company
Publix Apple Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Gourmet Pistachio Flavored Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Publix Cherry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802. UPC: 002-19562-00000
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Old Fashioned Shortcake (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Chocolate Sugar Cookies (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
The Baker's Scoop 100% WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg) packaged in white paper bag
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Gourmet Banana Nut Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Tripple Berry Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Salami; Net WT. 1lb (453g); P.O. Box 399 Thomson IL, FDA# 1481764 Thomason
Schafer Fisheries
8 Irish Soda Scones
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Archer Farms Cheese Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403 | UPC 085239101094
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Kale Crackers, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Banana Walnut Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
BIKAJI Chowpati BHELPURI, NET WT : 300 g [ 10.58 OZ ], Item No: B022, PRODUCT OF INDIA
KRISHNA FOOD CORP
Peach Melba Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Gourmet Red Velvet Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by Harris Teeter, Mathews, NC 28105.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
"VRINDAVAN" COW GHEE, Ingredients: 100% clarified butter
Pure Ghee, Inc.
RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Black & White sesame Seeds), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 180g and 850g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 and Lincolnton, NC 28092.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
Wegmans ITALIAN CLASSICS Organic BLUSH SAUCE, NET WT 23.5 OZ (1 LB 7.5 OZ) 667g
LiDestri Foods, Inc.
Monster Size Pina Colada Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Trader Joes Freshly Made Original Hummus Dip (Tahini Free), packaged in 16 oz. clear plastic cups SKU: 00299091
Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc.
Gingerbread Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, Net Wt.; 12oz (340g), Distributed by H.E.B Central Markets, Austin, TX 78735.
R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
*** 1) Fish hot dogs total 1 lb in weight vacuum packaged in plastic bags; Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Franks; Net WT. 1lb (453g); Kosher Fish Products Inc. Fulton, IL FDA# 1481764; *** 2) Fish hot dogs total 15 lbs in weight packaged 120 x box with a poly liner
Schafer Fisheries
Kroger Raspberry Danish Strip, Naturally and Artificially Flavored | NET WT 14 OZ (396g) | Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | UPC: 011110836489
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Gourmet Orange Pineapple Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
The Bakery Strawberry Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 078742100401
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Taylor Farms Cranberry Walnut Salad; Salad kit for one: Baby Lettuce Blend, Feta Cheese, Flat Bread Chips, Dried cranberries and Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing. Distributed by: Taylor Farms Inc., Salinas, CA.
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Publix Guava Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802. UPC: 002-19562-00000
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Blueberry Lemon Loaf Bread (1 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Gourmet Cinnamon Chip Monster Muffins (4 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Sour Creme Cookies with Chocolate Chips (6 count)
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Doctor Kracker Pumpkin Seed Cheddar Crispbreads Net Wt. 7 oz. (200g) in cardboard container.
Kracker Enterprises, LLC
Publix Almond Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc., Lakeland, FL 33802
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Uncle Buck's Maple Nut candy packaged in a clear plastic 2.7 oz. bag with attached green, orange, and white label with Organe and black writing.
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
The Bakery Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake| Net Wt 15 OZ (425g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR 72716 | UPC: 078742052953
Gold Standard Baking, 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.