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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0.03% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, 250 mL Medical Cassette Reservoir, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-931-11
Pharmedium Services, LLC
1 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 150 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K9998, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-998-95
Pharmedium Services, LLC
5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.075% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8287 (NDC 61553-287-50), 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8287 (NDC 61553-287-02), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141
Pharmedium Services, LLC
6.66 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 15 mL in 20 mL BD Syringe, Service Code 2T6993Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-993-86
Pharmedium Services, LLC
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.15% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 200 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8433, NDC 61553-433-58, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141
Pharmedium Services, LLC
10 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette (stop free-flow protection), Service Code 2K8909, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-909-02 ,
Pharmedium Services, LLC
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.167% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 200 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K9276, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-276-98
Pharmedium Services, LLC
4 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8126 (NDC 61553-126-50), Service Code 2K8127 (NDC 61553-127-02, 125 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8211 (NDC 61553-211-08), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141
Pharmedium Services, LLC
0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 100 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag Service Code 2H8194 (NDC 61553-194-52 ), 250 mL in 250 mL Cormix Bag ,Service Code 2C8192 (NDC 61553-192-17), 400 mL in 500 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8169 (NDC 61553-169-01), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Ungar's Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 0080868 81310 3, Ungar's Food Products, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Tex Mex Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: Jan -4-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00048 , Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger Sliders (Vegan), 1.5 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-17-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01015, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Kroger SALAD TOPPERS Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 3.5 OZ (99G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 02127 4
The Kroger Co
Central Markets Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122010249 HEB Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122004013 Sweetfrost Mixed Vegetables, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 7307381875 Woodstock Organic Mixed Vegetables, net wt. UPC 10 oz. UPC 4256300160
Twin City Foods Inc
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 1.36kg, (48 oz. (3 lbs)), Best if used by: May -16-2017, Distributed by: Costco Wholesale UK Ltd, UPC 0 8086830110 6
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01310, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Jumbo California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 5.5 oz., 10 lbs (4.54.kg), Best if used by: May 17, 2018, UPC (01) 00080868 01011, Dr. Praegers Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 26 x 10 oz./box, Best if used by: May-18-2018, UPC 0 80868 00010, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 12 x 11 oz. (312g)/box, Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC 0 0080868 000010 7, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 01010 6, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (238g)/box, Best if used by: May-10-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00010 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122010240 Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 12 oz. UPC 4122081674
Twin City Foods Inc
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 97010 3, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06619, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (CN Labeled) (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06616, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Trader Joe's Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burger, 26 x 12 oz. (340g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0053 2761, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia CA 91016
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Bombay Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 000050 5, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 48 oz (1.36kg), Best if used by: May 16, 2017, UPC 0 8086830110 5, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 x 10 oz. (283 g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 80868 06019 4, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
The Quaker Oats Company
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06617, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
Silva International Inc.
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
The Quaker Oats Company
Zesty Nacho Spice Blend (containing dehydrated chipotle powder) from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
Silva International Inc.
Kroger SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 6 oz (170g) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 61877 1
The Kroger Co
Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Slider, 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06615, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's GF California Veggie Burger, 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01060, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Aldi California/Black Bean Veggie Burgers, Net 15.0 lbs, 24 x 10 oz (284g)/box, Sale By: May -09-2018
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Dr. Praeger's Chipotle Black Bean Burger, 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06621 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Aldi Kale Burger, Net 18.75 lbs, 30 x 10 oz (284 grams), Sell By: May -17-2018
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CRAWFISH/CHICKEN/CALAMARI BREADER, NET WEIGHT 40 lbs, Mfg By: Magic Seasoning Blends, Inc., Harahan, LA 70123
Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC
Baked in the Sun 4 Pack Smore's Muffin, Wholesale item (food service), not labeled for individual retail sale. 4 pcs/carton
Baked in the Sun Corporation
Things Remembered Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio
Frozen chopped onions labeled as: a) Kroger(R) CHOPPED ONIONS, RECIPE BEGINNINGS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89791, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 b) PICTSWEET(R) Chopped Onions, recipe helper, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 96609, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006
The Pictsweet Company
Kroger(R) CAJUN STYLE MIREPOIX BLEND, onions, celery, and green bell peppers, RECIPE BEGINNINGS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89787, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
The Pictsweet Company
PICTSWEET(R) Steamables, Seasoned Spring Vegetables, with Asparagus and Ground Peppercorn Seasoning, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 97826, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006
The Pictsweet Company
Frozen Round Brownie CC#016969 - is not a retail item but instead is a component to the other items.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
SEAFOOD BALL COMBO ASSORTI BOULETTES AUX PRODUCTS DE MER FISH BALL, FRIED FISH BALL, FRIED SHRIMP BALL, FISH BALL WITH DACE, CUTTLEFISH BALL, Net Wt 260g/9.2oz, UPC 0 68636 05205 2, Product of Canada, KEEP REFRIGERATED
Way Fong LLC
Wegmans Fudgy & Chewy Brownies with Chocolate Chips 14 oz., UPC#7789032990
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wegmans Fudgy & Chewy Brownies with Walnuts 14 oz., UPC#7789075773
Wegmans Food Markets, 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.