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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Chocolate Ecstasy Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13.2oz, UPC 010749011601
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Sun Dried Tomato & Parmesan Cheese Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.2oz, UPC 010749008052
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Product in cans of 4 1/4 oz and 8 1/4 oz net weight. Label reading in part as: "Coloso***PULPO AL AJILLO***OCTOPUS WITH GARLIC FLAVOR***NET WEIGHT ***Fabricado en Espa¿a (Manufactured in Spain)***Packed by: POYO PONTEVEDRA SPAIN***PACKED FOR COLOSO FOODS, INC.*** MERCADO CENTRAL PUERTO NUEVO SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO".
Ballester Hermanos, Inc.
Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000083132; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 078000083095; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Dr Pepper , 12 oz. can/ 20 pack, UPC 078000082098; Dr Pepper 12 oz. can/ 12 pack, UPC 078000082166; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000082135
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Garlic & Cheese Olive Oil Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749009134
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Kroger Broccoli Raisin Salad, INGREDIENTS: Broccoli, dressing***sugar,. contains less than 2% sunflower seeds, golden raisins, raisins, lime juice, xanthan gum. DIST BY THE KROGER COMPANY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 002871 58200 0.
The Kroger Co
Parmesan Tuscan Herb Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.25oz, UPC 010749008083
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Caramel Toffee Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13.1oz, UPC 010749040182
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Tuscan Herb Olive Oil Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15oz, UPC 010749009121
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 070038638285, Best Choice Dark Chocolate Cranberry, Best By/Date Code: 3/14/2017
Treehouse Foods
UPC 041498177829, Southern Grove Nuts, Seeds & Raisins Trail Mix , Best By/Date Code: 3/23/2017, 4/13/2017.
Treehouse Foods
Flower Pot Sun Dried Tomatoes with White Wine Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 15.5oz, UPC 010749045088
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 071725728166 Nature's Harvest Afternoon Trail Mix., Best By/Date Code: 1/14/2017.
Treehouse Foods
UPC 1373312031, Meijer Peanut Chocolate chunk Pretzel Bars, Best By/Date Code: DEC 09 16.
Treehouse Foods
CARAMEL CORN PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHT¿ CRYSTAL SHORT (18 oz..) & Tall (22 oz..)
Savory Foods, Inc.
Raspberry Streusel Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.25oz, UPC 010749011397
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Raspberry with Cabernet Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 10.8oz, UPC 010749040212
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 1115029456, Roundy Sweet and Salty Almond Chewy Bars, Best By/Date Code: DEC 08 16. UPC 1116103436, ShurFine Sweet and Salty Almond Chewy Bars, Best By/Date Code: DEC 08 16. UPC 1373312025, Meijer Sweet and Salty Almond Bars, Best By/Date Code: DEC 07 16, DEC 08 16. UPC 1540016425, Western Family Sweet and Salty Almond Bars,Best By/Date Code : DEC 07 16. UPC 2113028352, Signature Kitchen Sweet & Salty Almond Bars, Best By/Date Code: Dec 08 16. UPC 3680017921 Food Club Sweet
Treehouse Foods
Flower Pot Parmesan Southwest Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 16.5oz, UPC 010749800823
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Blueberry Streusel Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.3oz, UPC 010749011083
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
100 Calorie Fudge Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 10.5oz, UPC 010749111035
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138, packaged in a 50lb bag, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-835-5006
C H S Inc
Cabbage/nappa shredded, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All have a best by date of 7 days after the production date.
Greenberg Fruit Co
Flower Pot Cranberry Orange Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 17oz, UPC 010749850408
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Coca-Cola, 16 fl. oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000054318; Coca-Cola, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028904; Coca-Cola Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000042559; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 049000010633; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028911; Cherry Coke, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000031034
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Paddy's Pub Classic Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15oz, UPC 010749008212
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Diamond of California¿ Macadamia Halves and Pieces 2.25oz packages
Snyder's-Lance Inc.
Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix with Cream Cheese Icing, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16oz, UPC 010749011564
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Swirl Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 18.6oz, UPC 010749008526
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 1373312015, Meijer Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Bars,Best By/Date Code: DEC 05 16, JAN 04 17. UPC 3225108607, Family Gourmet Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein ,Bars Best By/Date Code: JAN 04 17. UPC 3680039453, Food Club Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Bars,Best By/Date Code: DEC 05 16, JAN 04 17. UPC 4130304540, Essential Everyday Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Bars, Best By/Date Code: DEC 05 16, JAN 04 17. UPC 5042847944 , Gold Emblem Peanut Butter Dar
Treehouse Foods
Salted Caramel Crunch Moonshine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13oz, UPC 010749111141
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 049022880634 Delish Tropical Blend Premium Trail Mix., Best By/Date Code: 3/17/2017.
Treehouse Foods
Cappuccino with Chocolate Chips Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 15.1oz, UPC 010749010765
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Pumpkin Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13.2oz, UPC 010749011168
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Elegant sophistication gift basket containing apple cidar in glass bottles. The label on the back of the gift basket is white with black lettering.
DesignPac Gifts Inc LLC
UPC 2113028372, Signature Kitchen Peanut Chocolate Chunk Bars , Best By/Date Code: Dec 09 16.
Treehouse Foods
Wegmans ITALIAN CLASSICS RICOTTA & SPINACH STRIPED JUMBO RAVIOLI, NET WT 9 OZ. (255g), UPC 0-77890-38934, KEEP REFRIGERATED -- Distributed By: Wegmans Foods Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY 14603, Product of Canada --- Packaged in a plastic tray and sold in a refrigerated case in the dairy department.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
UPC 041498131500, Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts , Best By/Date Code: 3/22/2017.
Treehouse Foods
UPC 041498114749, Southern Grove Dry Roasted No Salt Almond, Best By/Date Code 3/4/2017.
Treehouse Foods
potato/sweet potato yam, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All products have a best by date of 7 days after the production date.
Greenberg Fruit Co
Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 20oz, UPC 010749008489
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Flower Pot Cinnamon Pecan with Streusel Topping Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 17.8oz, UPC 010749850712
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Land of OZ Yellow Brick Road Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 12.25oz, UPC 010749120020
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Flower Pot Cheddar Bacon Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in clay pot, net wt. 16.2oz, UPC 010749800182
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
Caramel Monkey Quick Bread Mix Pull-Apart Bread, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 17.5oz, UPC 010749008410
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
UPC 041498200190, Southern Grove Adventure Trail Mix , Best By/Date Code: 3/28/2017.
Treehouse Foods
Knock You Naked Brownie Mix (Chocolate Chips & Toffee), packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 13.75oz, UPC 010749111196
Rabbit Creek Products Inc.
onions/red sliced, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All product has a best by date of 8 days after production date.
Greenberg Fruit Co
UPC 071725711854, Amport Foods Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 1/2/2017 . UPC 075450041354, Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 4/14/2017 . UPC 071725749062, Nature's Harvest Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 3/28/2017.
Treehouse Foods
UPC 075450040593 Hy-Vee Berry Trail Mix., Best By/Date Code: 3/19/2017.
Treehouse Foods
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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.