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 · 2026-10-12
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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Iced Devil's Food cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110581; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.55 oz (72 g), UPC 888109010027;with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kans
Hostess Brands, LLC
COMBOS BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE PRETZEL Net Wt.6.30 oz (178.6 g)Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 4141420119
Mars Chocolate North America
Kroger(R) VEGETABLE SOUP MIX, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111089790
The Pictsweet Company
Pictsweet(R) Summer Blend, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056095975
The Pictsweet Company
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Product shipped OUS only. Light Salt Sunflower Kernel, 5 kg / 11 lb. box. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Sourdough PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
25 lb Uncle Julios Tortilla Flour Bleached, Malted, Enriched Unit UPC 100-16000-50257 Code Dates/Production Dates 18NOV2015KC, 19NOV2015KC
General Mills, Inc
COMBOS PEPPERONI PIZZA CRACKER - Net Wt. 1.70 OZ (48.2 g) Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 41419714737
Mars Chocolate North America
Mill House Salad Dressing & Gourmet Sauce 12 FL OZ Plastic Bottles Ingredients: canola oil, garlic, lemon juice, water, salt, pepper.
Van Vogt Creations
Frozen green peas labeled as: 1. Kroger(R) Green Peas, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, UPC 1111081918 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Mar 2016; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. p$$t(TM) Green Peas, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082603 BEST IF USED BY: Feb 2016 through Mar 2016; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. Kroger(R) Green Peas, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111089736 BEST IF USED BY: Ja
The Pictsweet Company
Ciros PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wra
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Pictsweet(R) Steam'able Cut Green Beans, NET WT 10 OZ. (283g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056097916
The Pictsweet Company
Hostess Donettes Glazed Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-17-ct and 6-17-ct bags of mini donuts, net wt. 10.50oz, UPC 888109110659;the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Hostess Brands, LLC
COMBOS PEPPERONI CRACKER - Net Wt. 1.70 oz. (48.2 g) Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 41419420089
Mars Chocolate North America
Product is a 29-ounce/9" cheesecake packed in a cardboard carton in an aluminum pie pan with a plastic dome lid. Pies for further distribution are packed in a master case, 8 units per case. The brand name on the case is Gardner Pie Company Akron, OH. The ingredient statement and coding information are printed on the master case.
Gardner Pie Company
Jump Dark Teriyaki Sauce .5 gallon plastic bag Ingredients: WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE***ALL PURPOSE FLOUR WHITE BLEACHED ENRICHED***DRIED YEAST. Contains: (Soy, Wheat) FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY Prepared for Jump International HIllard, Ohio 43026 UPC 8 56460 00114 5
Sunrise Foods Inc
MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 3 LB. plastic retail container
Meijer Distribution, Inc
EXPANDED 5/18/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Salted Caramel sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Ranch sunflower kernel 50 lb. plain bag. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
WTI (World Technology Ingredients) DV, All Natural, 35 lbs./15.9 kg, WTI, Inc., 281 MLK Ave., Jefferson, GA 30549.
WTI, Inc -World Technology Ingredients
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Roasted No Salt Ranch Sunflower Kernel, 45 lb. box. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
COMBOS SNACKS CHEDDAR CHEESE PRETZEL - Net Wt. 1.70 OZ (51 g) Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 41419714744
Mars Chocolate North America
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood MACA, Sweet Maple maca Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02024 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Bulk packaged flour based "breader" packaged in 25, 35, and 50 lb. bags.
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Bake'n Joy Sanding Sugar Net Wt. 16 lbs. pail Product Number: 0209416
BAKE N JOY FOODS, INC.
1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's Best! Biggy'z Roasted & Salted Kernels, Net Wt 16 oz (454g) plastic bag; 4. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, 5 lbs (2.25 kgs) box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 5. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) poly lined paper bag, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 6.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Michel Cordon Bleu, Inc. Fresh Smoked Trout With Herbs, sold in various sizes
Michel Cordon Bleu Inc
Earnest Eats Chewy Granola Dark Chocolate Almond UPC 891048001636 5-1.2 oz (35g) BARS NET WT 6.2 oz (175g) Distributed by Earnest Eats Solana Beach, CA 92075
Annona Company, LLC
MEIJER CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD 12 OZ. retail plastic container
Meijer Distribution, Inc
SimplyNature Organic Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Net Wt. 12 FL OZ (354mL), UPC: 0 41498 21862 1
Drews LLC
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood GOJI, Tangy berry, acai Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02028 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
molly&drew The Beer Bread Company, Beer Bread Mix, NET WT. 19.75 OZ, UPC 8 55290 00300 8, molly & drew Sac City, IA. Packed in paper bags.
Big L Brands Inc DBA molly&drew The Beer Bread Company
AZ House Granola MANUFACTURED BY: Azar Nut Company El Paso, TX 79912 packaged in 5 pound plastic bags; 1 case containing one 5 pound bag
Mount Franklin Foods LLC
5 lb Living Alfalfa Sprouts. One package per case. Distributed by and/or Manufactured by Astec Ltd. dba Sprouts Extraordinaire
Sprouts Extraordinaire, LLC
Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 28 oz. carton, UPC code 041449001289 Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 3.5 lb. bag, UPC code 041449001487
Continental Mills (Corporate Office)
25 lb Gold Medal Hotel & Restaurant Bakers Self-Rising Enriched Flour Bleached Unit UPC 100-16000-14318 Code Dates/Production Dates 16NOV2015KC, 02DEC2015KC, 03DEC2015KC.
General Mills, Inc
Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 201
The Pictsweet Company
5 lb Gold Medal Unbleached Flour Case UPC 000-16000-12690 Package UPC 000-16000-19610 Recalled Better If Used By Dates 25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC Expanded Recall: 19MAY2017KC through 24MAY2017KC, 11JUN2017KC, 12JUN2017KC Expanded Recall #2 7-25-16. Recalled Better if Used by Dates 01AUG2017KC, 14AUG2017KC, 15AUG2017KC, 16AUG2017KC, 17AUG2017KC, 19AUG2017KC, 20AUG2017KC Expanded Recall: 50 lb Gold Medal H&R All Purpose Unbleached Flour Unit UPC 100-16
General Mills, Inc
Caraway Multigrain PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. Mo
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Roasted No Salt Sweet Onion & White Cheddar Sunflower Kernel, 45 lb. box. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Rustic Roll; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a la
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Label reads in part as: "BELCA***Soy Sauce***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO (Made in Puerto Rico)***Contenido Neto (Net Content): Un Gal¿n (one gallon)***128 fl. oz***DISTRIBUIDO POR (Distributed by): MISTER PRICE INC. SAN JUAN, PR 00936".
Gasco Industrial
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood CACAO, Tart Cranberry, cacao Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02026 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Theo Chocolate Salted Almond 70% Dark Chocolate bars are wrapped in a white paper envelope, weighs 3 oz., UPC is 8 74492 00170 4, and stored at room temperature
Theo Chocolate Inc
Kroger(R) Mixed Vegetable Meal Ready Sides, (1) NET WT 5 LB (2.26kg), UPC 1111089406 and (2) NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), UPC 1111089735, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202,
The Pictsweet Company
Palline Integrale; and Pane Integrale PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags con
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Dollywood Cajun Mix packaged in a clear 9 ounce plastic bag with grey sticker label reading in part "Dollywood Candy Kitchen". UPC code 4 9000 503302
Rucker's Makin Batch Candies, Inc.
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Blazin Hot sunflower kernel 1.2 oz. plastic bag. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
China Garden Bourbon Sauce (for Chicken) 5.25 lb plastic bag Ingredients: SUGAR, OYSTER FLAVORED SAUCE***SWEET RICE, WATER, ALL PURPOSE FLOUR WHITE BLEACHED ENRICHED***DRIED YEAST. Contains: (Soy, Wheat). FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY SUNRISE FOODS, INC. COLS, OHIO 43204
Sunrise Foods Inc
Crunch Mini Donuts, packaged in 6-14-ct and 9-14-ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 9.5oz, UPC 888109110642; packaged in 9-17-ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 10.5oz, UPC 888109110659; packaged in 6ct single serving packages as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 4oz, UPC 888109050054; packaged in 6ct single serving packages as Dolly Madison Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 4oz, UPC 888109300081; the most responsible f
Hostess Brands, LLC
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- 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.