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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-22

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Food

Newest first · Page 36 of 511

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad on Wheat Sandwich, 4.5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89054 3

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Mega Italian Sandwich, 7.5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90321 2

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Club Supreme Sub Sandwich; 6oz, PLASTIC CONTAINER Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025 UPC# 4 00694 44200 9

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 11, 2025

GNC Women's 30+ Vitapak, Carton of 30 Sachets. Each sachet contains four tablets and a capsule. Paper-board carton that measures 10.25 width x 3.56 height x 3.15 depth containing 30 sachets of 3 width x 2.75 height with tear notch. 15 Cartons per Case

GNC Holdings LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away Italian Mega; 9.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58557 6

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Ciabatta Sandwich, 8 oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89522 7

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Ukrop's Marinated Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS: Cucumber, distilled vinegar***apple cider vinegar, sugar, red onion, water, canola oil***NET WT 16 OZ (1LB/454g) UPC 7 22515 24902 5; NET WT 36 OZ (2.25LB/1.02kg) UPC 7 22515 25224 7; NET WT 5LB (2.27kg) UPC 7 22515 29354 7 Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Richmond, VA 23230

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Focaccia Sandwich, 8oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89059 6

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Pecan Caramel Bars Individually wrapped in plastic. Ingredients: White rice flour, Sugar, Honey, Pecan pieces, Butter, Eggs, Rice milk, Potato flour, Vanilla, Baking powder, Xanthan gum, Unflavored gelatin, Sea salt Contains: Egg, Milk, Tree nuts

NEW GRAINS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away Turkey & Cheese Focaccia; 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58554 4

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away Chicken Salas Croissant; 6.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58553 7

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away El Cubano Sandwich; 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 61117 5

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, 6oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89056 7

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods El Cubano Sandwich, 8oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90794 4

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Roast Beef on Wheat Sandwich, 5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89289 3

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Hoagie Sandwich; 6oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90114 0

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Artisan Seasoned Croutons: Gluten-free artisan seasoned croutons, vacuum-sealed clear plastic, 8 oz, bulk Ingredients: White rice flour, Water, Egg, Golden flax seed, Rice bran, Tapioca flour, Honey, Palm fruit oil, Potato flour, Yeast, Xanthan gum, Psyllium husk powder, Sea salt, Butter, Italian seasonings, Garlic, Chicken bouillon, Parmesan cheese. Contains: Egg, Milk.

NEW GRAINS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

City Point Market Fresh Food to Go Turkey & Cheese Sub Sandwich; 6oz, PLASTIC CONTAINER Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/18/2025 UPC# 4 00694 44202 3

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 11, 2025

Sysco Classic chocolate pudding, 7lb #10 metal can, UPC 074865103817, 6 cans per case. Bay Valley Foods Thank You chocolate pudding, 7lb #10 metal can, UPC 041820062205 , 6 cans per case.

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away Mike's Tuna Mac Pasta; 9.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58560 5

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh Take Crave Away Turkey & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich; 5.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58573 3

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich, 5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89052 9

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Chocolate Chip Cookie: Gluten-free brownie chocolate chip cookies, clear plastic bag, 4 oz, 8 cookies/package Ingredients: White rice flour, Butter, Chocolate chips, Brown sugar, Eggs, Sugar, Tapioca flour, Potato flour, Rice bran, Vanilla, Xanthan gum. Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy.

NEW GRAINS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Garlic Pesto Pasta, 9oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89066 6

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Mega Sandwich, 7.5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89047 5

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Caprese Baguette, 6.5 oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90791 3

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Egg Salad on Wheat Sandwich; 5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best by: 05/12/2025 -05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89077 2

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Sub Sandwich, 6oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89095 9

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 11, 2025

Blueberry Bagels: : Gluten-free blueberry bagels, clear plastic bag, 16 oz, 4 bagels/package Ingredients: White rice flour, Water, Egg whites, Tapioca flour, Sugar, Palm fruit oil, Potato flour, Yeast, Rice bran, Psyllium husk powder, Sea salt, Xanthan gum, Enzyme. Contains: Egg.

NEW GRAINS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

FDA Food Critical Jun 4, 2025

Tomato 3 Count UPC 0 33383 65504 8, 10lb box, 25lb box & 60ct/2 layer box Williams Farms Repack, LLC Lodge, SC 29082

Williams Farms Produce Sales Co., Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 4, 2025

President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g)

East CK Trading Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 4, 2025

Kraft package is labeled as Hummingbird Organic Roasted Salted Cashews, net wt. 6oz.

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 4, 2025

Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias product is a snack product and packaged in 0.6oz and 4oz plastic flexible pouch. Dist. By Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. Kea au, Hawaii 96749, USA. Label declares Contains: Tree Nuts (Macadamia), Milk and Soy. Each master case contains 6 boxes and each box contains 24 pouches (0.6oz per pouch). The 0.6oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05464 4. Each master case contains 6 pouches (4oz per pouch). The 4oz retail bag has the UPC 0 72992 05556 6.

HAWAIIAN HOST CANDIES OF LA INC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Verde Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 12.5 oz, UPC 1 18738 03719. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 28, 2025

Enoki Mushroom in a 200g, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6975730520101 on the back label and labeled as distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave Oakland Gardens, NY 11364

HARVEST NYC INC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Hot Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 14oz, UPC 1 18738 54634. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Pineapple Mango Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 13 oz, UPC 1 18738 63010. San Juan Salsa Co. WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 28, 2025

Zeke's Daddy's Granola; INGREDIENTS: Whole grain rolled oats, maple syrup, expeller pressed canola oil, coconut, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, salt, natural flavor; Contains coconut; Manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, sesame, and milk; 30 LBS; ACAI GUYS

BBF Massachusetts LLC

FDA Food Critical May 28, 2025

Lactoferrin as Apolactoferrin 60 vegetarian capsules, 300 mg per serving. UPC 8 50062 61315 7. Amazon ASIN #B0DNLMBHGG.

My Life Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Medium Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 14oz, UPC 1 18738 54633. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 28, 2025

Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans, NET WT. 15 OZ (425g), packaged in cans, packed 12 cans per case. UPC: 071846187071; Packaged by: Vietti Foods Inc. Nashville, TN 37203

Vietti Acquisitions, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Mens Room Roasted Red Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 13 oz, UPC 1 18738 00999. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Medium Salsa Costco item, is refrigerated product and packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 32 oz, UPC 1 18738 01016. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Mild Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 14oz, UPC 1 18738 54632. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Critical May 28, 2025

Organic traditions brand JUMBO PUMPKIN SEEDS; 227 g; 8 oz; Packaged and Distributed by: Advantage Health Matters Inc.; UPC: 6 27733 00175 5

Advantage Health Matters Inc.

FDA Food Moderate May 28, 2025

Traditional Salsa is refrigerated product, packaged in Polypropylene container, net wt. 14oz, UPC 1 18738 54636. San Juan Salsa Co. Arlington, WA 98223, www.sanjuansalsa.com

Frobright Salsary, LLC

FDA Food Moderate May 21, 2025

New England Village Snacks The 19th Hole Snack Mix (5 oz. and 10 oz.)

Better Business...Better Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical May 21, 2025

Bonya Raspberry Yogurt Parfait, 8oz, Plastic cups with plastic inserts for granola, 6 units per case for distributors, 12 units per case for all other customers, Always Refrigerate .

Knockroe Inc

FDA Food Critical May 21, 2025

Bonya Peach Yogurt Parfait, 8oz, Plastic cups with plastic inserts for granola, 6 units per case for distributors, 12 units per case for all other customers, Always Refrigerate .

Knockroe Inc

FDA Food Moderate May 21, 2025

Blueberry Lemon Scones, bulk packaged in bakery boxes. Products are sold at retail in pastry cases and not individually labeled.

The Hot Chocolatier - St. Elmo, LLC

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Data sources

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.