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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Macadamia Nut Cookie with White Drops, TranSmart, Frozen Pre-cut Cookie Cough, Net Weight 22.5 lbs (10.22 kgs).
CSM Bakery Products NA
Chef's Quality Canola Frying Oil for Heavy Duty Frying, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 KG), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00938 1
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Masbia Canola Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Dependable Food Corp, Edison, NJ 08817, UPC 7 32146 50866 8
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Oasis Foods Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc., Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10540 9
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Label reads in part as: "Clight***Naranja*** Orange***CALORIE FREE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED DRINK MIX***TWO PACKAGES IN ONE***MAKES 1 LITER***NET: 0.49 oz*** Distributed by: Mondelez Puerto Rico, LLC, Montehiedra Office Center Suite 801, 9615 Ave. Los Romeros, San Juan PR 00926-7037***Made in Costa Rica"
Mondelez Puerto Rico
Label reads in part as: "Clight***Lim¿n*** Lemon ***CALORIE FREE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED DRINK MIX***TWO PACKAGES IN ONE***MAKES 1 LITER***NET: 0.49 oz*** Distributed by: Mondelez Puerto Rico, LLC, Montehiedra Office Center Suite 801, 9615 Ave. Los Romeros, San Juan PR 00926-7037***Made in Costa Rica"
Mondelez Puerto Rico
Oasis Foods Canola Fry Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by: Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10378 8
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Ducktrap Smoked Scallops in both 6oz and 16oz Tubs
Ducktrap River of Maine LLC
Silver Source Clear Canola Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 008 06795 02237 7
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Ex-Seed Premium Creamy Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 18896 9
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Chef's Quality Creamy Liquid Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00482 9
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
4 oz. Cranberry Nut Crunch Cookie Dough, TransSmart, Net Weight 24 lbs (10.88 kg).
CSM Bakery Products NA
Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both 6oz and 16oz Tubs
Ducktrap River of Maine LLC
Chef's Quality Soybean Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: RD/JET LLC, 15-24 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00931 2
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Silver Source Clear Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 00806795022353
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
8 " Single Layer Red Velvet Cake
CSM Bakery Products
Macadamia Nut Cookie With White Drops, Frozen Pre-cut Cookie Dough, Net Weight: 23.44 lbs/10.64 kgs. And 24.61 lbs/1/16 kgs.
CSM Bakery Products NA
Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard
7-Eleven Fresh To Go Sugar Cookie made with M&M (R) Chocolate Candy Net Wt 4.0 oz (114g). Manufactured by Bakery Express in Orlando, FL.
Bakery Express of Central Florida, Inc.
24 oz RM German Choc. Dessert Bar Cake. Net Wt: 24 oz, K Dairy, UPC 752716883308, Vollmer's Bakery - 4004 Grape Street - Denver, CO - 303-388-8393. Packaging: Plastic Container, 8 per case, Keep frozen, refrigerate after opening.
Frozen Inc.
Werner Brand Sweet Hot Crunch Mix, net wt. 2 oz, UPC 7 09972 80120 1. Werner Brand Sweet Hot Crunch Mix, net wt. 6 oz, UPC 7 09972 80100 3. The ingredients statement declared: "***BUTTER TOFFEE PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SUGAR, BUTTER, SALT)***". The label contains an advisory statement Allergen Information: "***This product is manufactured and packaged on shared equipment and may contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Milk or Eggs***".
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc.
Mountain Thins Trail Mix flavor, packaged in a stand-up film pouch (resealable), net wt. 5.3 oz. The UPC is 0 41770 33370 7
Brown & Haley Inc.
7-ELEVEN FRESH TO GO SUGAR COOKIE WITH M&M CHOCOLATE CANDY, 2 pieces, NET WT. 4 OZ. The affected cookies are packed in a clear, plastic film, two cookies per package.
Dough Masters Co Inc
Yogurt Super Soynuts packaged in 16 oz. plastic bags and packaged in holiday tins. Lee Seed Company, Inc., Inwood, Iowa.
Lee Seed Co Inc
Korean Noodles in a Savory Black Bean Sauce, 46.6oz, UPC 7-53214-73298-3, Food Item No. 1027557, Pack Size: 8.
Pulmuone Foods Usa
Wylwood Fresh Frozen Broccoli Cuts, NET WT. 16 OZ Code: A25335P and A15335P Dist By: Save-A-Lot Stores, Earth City, MO.
Alimentos Congelados, S.A. (Pinula)
labled in part "Uncle Buck's Sweet & Salty trail mix" packaged in a clear 3 oz plastic bag with attached green and orange label with yellow and black writing. item number: 7339, UPC # 752545073390.
Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
16 oz. foil packages of Frontier Co-op Hojicha Tea Certified Organic Camellia sinensus, Norway, IA 52318
Frontier Natural Products CO-OP
7-Eleven Fresh To Go Peanut Butter Cookie Net Wt 4.0 oz (114g). Manufactured by Bakery Express in Orlando, FL.
Bakery Express of Central Florida, Inc.
Karlsburger, Mesquite Seasoning Mix & Marinade, Item 46402, Net WT 2 lbs in plastic shaker jars.
Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
Honest Kids-Super Fruit Punch, Organic Juice Drink, 59 fluid oz. bottle, 006 57622 41273 7, Honest Tea, Inc., 4827 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Publix Cranberry Nut & Seed Mix, 7.05 ounce plastic container. Manufactured by Publix Supermarkets in Lakeland, FL.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Noodles with Fire-roasted Black Bean Sauce, 23.3oz, UPC 7 53214 30021 2, Food Item No. 30021, Pack Size: 16.
Pulmuone Foods Usa
Werner Brand Butter Toffee Peanuts, net wt. 2.25 oz, UPC 7 09972 80113 3 Werner Brand Butter Toffee Peanuts, net wt. 6 oz., UPC 7 09972 80027 3 The ingredients statement declared: Peanuts, Sugar, Butter, Salt. The label contains an advisory statement Allergen Information: "***This product is manufactured and packaged on shared equipment and may contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Milk or Eggs***".
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc.
Noodles with Beijing Style Black Bean Sauce, 23.3oz, UPC 7 53214 30024 3, Food Item No. 30024, Pack Size: 16.
Pulmuone Foods Usa
Walnut Delights 6 Pack Net Weight: 9 oz. PLU #69690 UPC: 2 69690 20399 7 Giant Eagle, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Fruit Tartlets, Raspberry flavor, 9 - 0.56oz (16 g) tartlets - Net Wt. 5.1oz (145 g). Manufactured in France. Distributed by Ouhlala Gourmet Corp. dba Buddy Fruits, Coral Gables, FL
Ouhlala Gourmet Llc
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
Ivory Teff Flour, bulk 25 lb bags. This product is a raw agricultural commodity and it is not a ready to eat product. It must go through further processing, including heat, before eating. Product is labeled in parts "***IVORY TEFF FLOUR***Origin: South Africa***distributed by Bridgewell Food Products***Clackamas, OR***Net Weight: 25 lbs***".
Bridgewell Resources LLC
PASTA SALAD ING: PASTA, ITALIAN DRESSING, DRY ONIONS, PARSLEY, RED PEPPERS, PARMESON CHEESE, SPICES. CONTAINS MILK KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WEIGHT 5LB.(2.26KG.) F.L. HARTER & SONS INC. 3778 FRONDORF AVE. CINTI OH. 45211
Frank L Harter & Sons Inc
Fresh Long Chili Peppers, Raw, 10 lb box. Imported from Dominican Republic.
Patel Shippers Inc
Fruit Tartlets, lemon flavor, 9 - 0.53oz (15 g) tartlets - Net Wt. 4.8 oz (135 g). Manufactured in France. Distributed by Ouhlala Gourmet Corp. dba Buddy Fruits, Coral Gables, FL
Ouhlala Gourmet Llc
BLUE BELL ICE CREAM Rocky Road pint
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Kroger CRANBERRY DELIGHT TRAIL MIX NET WT 14 OZ INGREDIENTS: DRIED CRANBERRIES ***ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS*** UPC 0 11110 89869 2 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
The Kroger Co
Life's Qik Fix 70 Plant Minerals Plus 80 Additional Nutrients 180 Vegetable Capsules Dietary Supplement Manufactured Exclusively For: MAGZUMA NUTRITION Overland Park, Kansas 66210 www.magzuma.com 1-888-306-8855 or 1-913-624-9676
Liquid Assets Inc
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
HAWAIIAN DELIGHT ING: IMITATION SOUR DRESSING, PEACHES, PINEAPPLE, MANDERIN ORANGES, SUGAR CHERRIES KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT. 4.5 LB. & 9 LB. (4.06KG) (2.03KG) F.L. HARTER & SONS INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45211
Frank L Harter & Sons Inc
Code 2013 Spicy Mac & Cheese Bites Breaded Macaroni & Monterey Jack Cheese O 'Steen Meat Specialties Inc. 2126 N. Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Phone (405) 236-1952 KEEP FROZEN Net Weight 10 LBS. UPC: 7-49616-02013-1
O'Steen Meat Specialties, Inc.
Pecan Tassie - 6 Pack PLU# 77997 Net Wt. 5 OZ. Sell By (dates up to) May 03, 2016 Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Giant Eagle, Inc.
SPINACH DIP ING: VEGETABLE SOUP MIX, MAYONAISE, SOUR CREAM, SPINACH, WATER CHESTNUTS, DRY ONIONS KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT. 5LB. (KG) F.L.HARTER & SONS INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45211
Frank L Harter & Sons 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.