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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Almonds, dry roasted, not salted, packaged in 25 lb. cardboard cartons
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, 6 x 12, Apple/Mango Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Yellow Carrot/Banana (Boatin' Banana) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 4 x 16, 120 x 12, 180 x 4, 360 x 4, 6 x 12, 7/16, 1 x 20, 1 x 24, and 36 x 4; Variety Packs/Multi-Packs with Multiple Flavor Varieties
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12 x4, 6 x12, 1 x 18, 1 x 48, 1 x100, 36 x 4, Mighty Mango Fruit & Veggies on the Go, (Apple/Mango/ButternutSquash) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Pear/Carrot (Zippin'Zingin'Pear) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in pure vegetable oil NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) packaged in a metal can.
HEB Retail Support Center
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, 6 x 12, Apple/Grape Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Mixed Berry/Carrot (Boulder Berry) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Sebastian Super Lump Pasteurized Crab Meat, Blue Swimming Crab Meat, Wild Caught, 16 ounce
Halperns' Steak & Seafood Company LLC
Seasons Choice Prince Edward Medley Net Wt. 16 oz. Distributed by: Aldi Inc. Batavia, IL 60510 Product of Netherlands UPC will be entered.
Camericam International Inc
Korea white Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Chicago Kimchee
Garlic Hummus - 9 oz container
True Nature LLC
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread Twin pack, 2 lbs 8 oz, On bag: AUG 29, UPC: 7294561169; Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread, 20 oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7294571588
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat made with Real Honey Bread 20oz On bag: AUG 29 UPC: 7294571589; Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread; 20 oz; On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294560136; Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread Twin pack 2 lbs 8oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294561159;
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12 x4, Apple/Peach Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 4x18, Apple/Berry Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS Pears, Carrots & Peas, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case; Asst Ecom PK2 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.
Nestle Infant Nutrition
Original Hummus 9oz container
True Nature LLC
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12 x4, Apple/Pear Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Starbuck's Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box NET WT 5.3 OZ/150g packaged in non-flexible plastic container.
Flying Foods LLC
Korea whole Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Chicago Kimchee
Bimbo 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 16oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7432309230 Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294561103; Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294560134; Kroger 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread, 16 oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 1111000132; Nature's Harvest Stone ground 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 20oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7870080162; Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Roundtop Bread, 16oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7874207448; Grea
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Pineapple Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Brians Cauliflower 83 oz Imported by EUROPEAN NATURAL FOOD & TRADING CO. Inc, 72 Lehigh Avenue Paterson, NJ 07593 UPC 858567002421
European Natural Foods & Trading Company, Inc.
33 Kopobbi A WHOLE MILK CHEESE, Ricotta, Net Weight: 17.14 lb.
Delicious Food Distributors Inc
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Grape/Sweet Potato (Grateful Grape) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Peach/SweetPotato (Pedal Pedal Peach) Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Peru Food Mote Corn Maiz Mote Net Wt. 15 oz. Imported and distributed by: Peru Food Import Inc.PO Box 419 West New York, NJ 07093 UPC 812125009628
PERU FOOD IMPORT INC
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Pumpkin Spice Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Arugula Hazelnut Pesto 7oz container
True Nature LLC
Wild Mushroom Soup packaged in a 24 oz clear plastic container with green and white label and green lettering.
Brett Anthony Foods
1) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G.¿, NET WT. 50g (1.75OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. 213, Samuel Street, Mumbai - 400 003, (INDIA) MANUFACTURED AT: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. Plot No. 53/4, Road 7/15, M.I.D.C.,Andheri (E). Mumbai - 400 093. (INDIA) Lot No., Pkd & Best Before See Bottom LOT NO. 2323" 2) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G¿, NET WT. 100g (3.5OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. 213, Samuel Street, Mumbai - 400 003, (INDIA) MANUFACTURED AT: LALJEE GODHOO & CO. Plot N
SHAKTI GROUP USA LLC
Korea chopped Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 1/4 gallon, and 1/8 gallon packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Chicago Kimchee
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12 x4, 6 x12, 1x18, 4 x16, Apple/Cinnamon Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
SERVATii Pastry Shop & Deli 12" Christmas Cookie Tray INGREDIENTS: ***Butter, Margarine***Nuts***1.51lb(682gr) EUROPEAN SPECIALTIES Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 UPC 0 36746 03992 9
Servatii Inc
Fit & Active Multigrain Bread, 20 oz, On bag: AUG 31, UPC: 4149821093
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case, 9Pc AsstA CbPk 1.96 Lbs; Asst EcomPk1 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.; 48 Pc 10.48 Lbs.; 4 x 3.5 oz.
Nestle Infant Nutrition
Gogo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12x4, Apple/Strawberry Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
Cucumbers packed in 1 1/9 cardboard bushel boxes (~55-lb) and 1000-lb cardboard bins. Refrigerate at 40-60 degF. Pick date of 12/15/2015.
Thomas Produce Co.
GoGo squeeZ, non-organic Apple Sauce pouches, 3.2 oz., 12 x4, 6 x12, Apple/Banana Flavor Variety
Materne North America Corp
HSRG Cornmeal Breader NET WT 25 LB (11.33 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Blue Ridge Farms Macaroni Salad; 05021 Net Weight: 1 X 10 LB., Keep Refrigerated; Use by: 03/14/16; Lot # 430; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Morrison's Pancake Mix Net Wt 5 LB (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
HEB Lemon Seasonal Fish Fry Mix NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) CONT. NET 454g and HEB Lemon Seasonal Fish Fry Mix NET WT. 10 OZ CONT. NET 284g packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Pioneer Sweet Corn Muffin Mix NET WT. 5 LBS 2.27 kg
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Buttermilk Pancake Mix # 1 NET WT 5 LBS (2.27kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48cans/case, 5oz., UPC 8660000021
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Tuna Salad Sandwich, Net Wt. 4.5 oz (128g) sold under the following brands and UPC: 1. SuperMom's Bakery, UPC: 76391380124; 2. TakeAway Cafe, UPC: 76391310702; 3. Express Cafe, UPC: 76391380124 Keep Refrigerated.
Northern Tier Bakery (dba\ Super Mom's)
CFS Batter/Breader Mix Net Weight 5 Lbs (2.27 KG)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
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Nearby categories
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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.