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 · 2026-10-13
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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Delgado Relleno Batter Mix Net Wt 1 lb. (453 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Superior by Farmer Brothers Buttermilk Pancake Mix NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Blue Ridge Farms Supreme Tuna Salad; 09648; Net Weight 1 X 5 lb. Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/15/16; 03/17/16, 03/18/16; Lot # 436, 438, 439; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Morrison's Coarse Ground Yellow Cornbread Mix NET WT 6 OZ (170g) packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Edamame In Oil; 2092; Net Weight:4 LB., Keep Refrigerated; Use by: 02/19/16, 02/24/16; Lot # 429, 433; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Blue Ridge Farms Cole Slaw Dressing; 23105; Net Weight: 1 X 10 lbs.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/26/16; Lot # 438; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Morrison's Texas Style Mexican Cornbread Mix NET WT 6 OZ (170g) packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
L'Bri Pure N' Natural Nutri Aloe Health Juice Drink 960 mL 32 FL. OZ. and L'Bri Pure N' Natural Nutri Aloe Health Juice Drink 1 FL OZ./29 mL
Cosmetic Labs LP
Hartz Krispy Chicken 'N' Rolls Milk Dip Net Wt 20 LBS (9.07 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Ben E. Keith Home Style Cornbread Mix NET WT 5 lb. (2.27kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Silver Source Clear Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 008 06795 02237 3
Stratas Foods Llc
Conestoga Buttermilk Pancake Mix NET WT. 5 LB. (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Conestoga Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix NET WT 25 LB (11.34 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Waveland Pancake and Waffle Mix, 030608, packaged in 25-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured Heartland Products, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50321.
Heartland Products Inc.
Cotton Patch Cafe Sweet Corn Muffin Mix 93381 NET WT. 6 LBS. (2.72 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
HEB Fish Coating Mix Mango Habanero NET WT. 12 OZ (340g) packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Braum's Pancake & Waffle Mix NET WT 24 LBS (10.90kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
HEB Original Seasonal Catfish Fry Mix NET WT. 10 OZ CONT. NET 284g packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Morrison's Cornbread Mix NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
ILL RIVER #14 Bread Base, 050102, packaged in 28-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Distributed by T.S. Products, Inc.
Heartland Products Inc.
Pioneer Brand Original Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix Premium Quality NET WT 32 oz. (2 lb) 907g packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Burger King Liquid Frying Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.9 kg), Miami, Florida 33126, UPC 2 06 75258 06956 3
Stratas Foods Llc
Chubby's Foods Cornbread Mix 6/5 LB 7816
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Blue Ridge Farms Seafood Salad; 09526; Net Weight: 5 lbs.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/10/16, 03/15/16, 03/17/16, 03/18/16; Lot #431, 436, 438, 439; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Pioneer Original Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix NET WT 5 LBS 2.27 kg and Pioneer Original Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix NET WT 25 LBS 11.34 kg
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Silver Source Creamy Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 0 08 06795 02236 0
Stratas Foods Llc
Deluxe Buttermilk Pancake Mix NET WT 25 LB (11.33 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Original Tempura Batter Mix Net Weight 5 Lbs (2.27 KG)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Champs Chicken Batter Mix Net Wt. 25 lbs. (11.33 Kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Morrison's Pancake Mix Complete Net Wt 5 LB (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Bill Miller BBQ Batter Mix NET WT 48 OZ (3 LB) (1.36 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Champs Chicken Southern Style Fish Breading Net Wt. 25 lbs. (11.33 Kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Uoriki Octopus Salad Net Weight 2.5 lbs Two 2.5lbs pack per case packaged in Black trays covered w/cryovac 10k film no barcode. packaged at Wegman's deli counter for further consumption.
Uoriki Fresh Inc
Marie Callender's Low Fat Southwestern Corn Bread Mix NET WT 1 lb (16 oz. ) 454 grams
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Marie Callender's Low Fat Original Corn Bread Mix NET WT 1 lb (16 oz. ) 454 grams
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
ILL RIVER Sweet Dough Base, 050107, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Distributed by T.S. Products, Inc.
Heartland Products Inc.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Fish Fry Net Weight 5 Lbs. (2.27kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Blue Ridge Farms Vinegar & Oil Cole Slaw, 03010, Net Weight: 1 X 10 LB., Keep Refrigerated; Use by: 3/09/16, 3/20/16, 3/20/16; Lot # 425, 429, 436; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350 Picnic Cole Slaw; 2493 Net Weight: 10lbs; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/22/16, 03/23/16; Lot #438, 439; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350 Picnic Cole Slaw 2505; Net Weight: 1-10lb.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By 03/22/16; Lot #438; Packed by Wint
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Pioneer Buttermilk Pancake Mix NET WT 5 LBS (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Dough base/premix packaged in 30-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, manufactured under the following labels: (1) Heartland Products, Inc. Fancy Breads Italian Base, 090108. Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA; and (2) Northern Lights Pizza, 090108, Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA.
Heartland Products Inc.
Turano Knead Dough Base, 70101, packaged in 42-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured for Turano Baking Co., Bolingbrook, IL.
Heartland Products Inc.
Shrimp Salad; 0139; Net Weight: 5 lbs.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/19/16; Lot #440; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350;
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Puredesi Low Fat Yogurt in 2 lb. plastic containers Puredesi Low Fat Yogurt in 5 lb. plastic containers Puredahi Low Fat Yogurt in 2 lb. plastic containers
JRZ Dairy Products Inc.
Blue Ridge Farms Krab Salad;09328; Net Weight 1 X 10 lb.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/15/16, 03/17/16; Lot #436, 438; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350; Krab Salad; 2872; Net Weight: 5 lb.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 3/02/16; Lot # 438; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350;
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Pioneer Brand No Fat Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Premium Quality NET WT 32 oz. (2 lb) 907g packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Marie Callender's Low Fat Honey Butter Corn Bread and Muffin Mix NET WT 1 lb (16 oz. ) 454 grams
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Darden Super Breader XL NET WEIGHT 25 LB (11.34 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Fiesta Yellow Cornbread Mix NET WT 6 OZ (170g) packed in paper box
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
#2473 CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI Savory Net Wt. 4 lbs (1.8kg) UPC 0 90939 12473 1 GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 10700 MEDALLION DRIVE CINCINNATI, OHIO 45241
Gold Medal Products Co
MATLAW'S Raw - EZ Peel - Deveined - Shell On Shrimp. NET WT. 2 LBS (32 OZ.) .907 KG (8-12 COUNT PER POUND), packaged in a plastic bag. The plastic bags are shipped in a cardboard master carton, which is labeled in part " MATLAW'S INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN FROZEN SHRIMP Farm Raised Product of: Vietnam Distributed by: National Fish & Seafood Inc., Gloucester, MA 01930 U.S.A 10 X 2 LB (0.907 Kg) Bags Net WT 20 LB (9.07 Kg). Catalog Number: : MLBG76006880 UPC Code: 0 41625 12012 4
National Fish & Seafood, 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.