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 · 2026-09-22
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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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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
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Fresh Take Crave Away Turkey & Cheese Focaccia; 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58554 4
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Fresh Take Crave Away Chicken Salas Croissant; 6.5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 8 06795 58553 7
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Fresh & Ready Foods Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, 6oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89056 7
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Fresh & Ready Foods El Cubano Sandwich, 8oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90794 4
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Fresh & Ready Foods Roast Beef on Wheat Sandwich, 5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89289 3
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Fresh & Ready Foods Italian Hoagie Sandwich; 6oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best By: 05/09/2025 - 05/19/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90114 0
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese on Wheat Sandwich, 5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89052 9
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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.
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Fresh & Ready Foods Garlic Pesto Pasta, 9oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89066 6
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Fresh & Ready Foods Turkey & Cheese Mega Sandwich, 7.5oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89047 5
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Fresh & Ready Foods Caprese Baguette, 6.5 oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 90791 3
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Fresh & Ready Foods Egg Salad on Wheat Sandwich; 5oz PLASTIC CONTAINER; Best by: 05/12/2025 -05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89077 2
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Fresh & Ready Foods Ham & Cheese Sub Sandwich, 6oz. plastic container. Best buy: 05/09/2025-05/12/2025 UPC# 6 82906 89095 9
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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.
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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.
President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g)
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Kraft package is labeled as Hummingbird Organic Roasted Salted Cashews, net wt. 6oz.
Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Lactoferrin as Apolactoferrin 60 vegetarian capsules, 300 mg per serving. UPC 8 50062 61315 7. Amazon ASIN #B0DNLMBHGG.
My Life Inc
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
New England Village Snacks The 19th Hole Snack Mix (5 oz. and 10 oz.)
Better Business...Better Foods, Inc.
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
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
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
- 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.