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
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 · 2026-10-13
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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Sprinkle King, Black Sanding Sugar, QBLK413.L32, UPC: Inner: 00766818310006 ; Outer: 10766818310003, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
Heng Cheong Loong Co., Net Wt: 10 oz. (5g), Plastic Bag, Product of U.S.A, UPC 6-930481-211418
Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc
Kerry, Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49, , UPC:Inner: 766818313403; Outer: 10766818313400, NET WT: 50 lb (22.68 kg).
Kerry Foods
HEB Herb Seared Salmon, Broccoli, Rice SS
H E B
HEB Herb Seared Salmon Herb SS and FS; Houston Culinary Center Herb Seared Salmon
H E B
Combo Meal Tuna Salad SS
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My Spice Sage Ground Flax Seed Meal under the following labels: 1) NET WT 4 oz. (113g) UPC# 00575004, 2) NET WT 16 oz. (454g) UPC# 00575016, 3) NET WT 50 pounds UPC# 00575111.
Zenobia Co.
Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, Q35111.G32,, UPC: 10766818350023, NET WT: 320 lb (144.3 kg). Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, QGRN413.L32, UPC: 10766818311109/ 00766818311102, , NET WT: 32 lb (14.51kg). Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, QGRN433.440, UPC: 10766818321122 , NET WT: 40 lb (18.14 kg).
Kerry Foods
Sprinkle King, Pink Sanding Sugar,QPIN413.L32, UPC:766818312000/ 10766818312007, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
Sprinkle King, White Coarse Sugar, 30621693.L32, UPC: Outer: 30763089281623 / Inner: 763089280601, ,NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg). DDA, WHITE CON AA DDA (Coarse White Sugar) , Q31320.L32, 01064873, 01064823 (net wt 8 lb), UPC: Outer: 29519151867 / Inner: 29519151850, NET WT 32 LB (14.51 kg). Sprinkle King, 40#MTO WHITE SUGAR GEMS (Coarse White Sugar), Q32322.440, UPS 1076618323225, NET WT 40 lb (18.14 kg). Sprinkle King, WHITE CON AA SUGAR (Coarse White Sugar), QWHI533.440 , UPS O
Kerry Foods
Curry Chicken Salad, Our Chefs Own, sold by weight UPC Code : 285551
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Avocado Leaves (Hoja De Aguacate), Net Wt. 10lbs
Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co, Inc.
Bake Sense, White Sanding Sugar,m QWHI413.01, 52273, 92273 ( net wt 8 lb), UPC: inner 92273; outer 10018609922736, , NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg). Sprinkle King, White Sanding Sugar,QWHI413.L32, UPC:inner 766818313106, outer 10766818313103, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit
H E B
Classic Deli Pasta Salad, 6oz UPC 0 36406 30001 7
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Sprinkle King, Gold Sanding Sugar, QGOL413.L32, UPC:10766818310904/ 00766818310907, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
HEB Sis Greek Pasta Cuc Feta Kal
H E B
Pizza artichoke chicken 12 in Hot and Cold
H E B
Houston Culinary Center Shrimp Salad Kit
H E B
Houston Culinary Center Cranberry Turkey Salad Base
H E B
HCC Salad Tuna Classic Yellowfin SS
H E B
HCC Greek Pasta Salad Small SS and FS
H E B
Sprinkle King, Lime Green Sanding Sugar, 30611201.00N, UPC #30763089281012, NET WT: 150 lb (68.182 kg)
Kerry Foods
FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli, sold by weight UPC 270742
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
HEB Shrimp Salad SS and FS By Lb; HEB Shrimp Salad 8 oz
H E B
Asian Salmon with potato and green beans
H E B
Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli Net Wt. 12 Ounces Conte's Pasta Co. Inc. 310 Wheat Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 800.211.6607 www.contespasta.com UPC 734158940092
Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
HEB Sandwich Tuna Salad 12 Grain
H E B
Del Pasado Dice Green Chiles 100% Fire Roasted and Peeled NET WT. 6 LB 3 OZ (2.81 kg) packaged in #10 steel cans
Bruce Foods Corporation
PPK Salad Chicken Curry, sold by weight UPC 263142
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto
H E B
Curry Chicken Salad CC, sold by weight UPC 261068
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Sprinkle King, Blue Sanding Sugar, QBLU413.L32, , UPC:Inner: 00766818310303 ; Outer: 10766818310300, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
Metro Brand Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Microwave Meal 340 g Use By 020317; Imported for Metro Brands, Montreal Quebec, H1C 1V6, Toronto (Ontario) M9B 1B9 UPC 059749935609
Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce Net Wt. 12 Ounces Conte's Pasta Co. Inc. 310 Wheat Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 800.211.6607 www.contespasta.com UPC 734158944458
Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
Houston Culinary Center Yellowfin Tuna Salad Kit
H E B
Sprinkle King, Red Sanding Sugar,QRED413.L32, UPC:inner 766818312604; outer 10766818312601 , NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg). Sprinkle King, Red Sanding Sugar, QRED433.440, UPC: 10766818322655, NET WT: 40 lb (18.14 kg). Sprinkle King, Red Sugar,QRED443.00N, UPC: 10766818342615, NET WT: 150 lb (68.182 kg).
Kerry Foods
Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS
H E B
Sprinkle King, Orange Sanding Sugar, QORG413.L32, UPC:766818311706/ 10766818311703, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg). Sprinkle King, Orange Sanding Sugar,QORG413DDA.L32, UPC:766818311706/ 10766818311703, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg). Sprinkle King, Orange Sanding Sugar, QORG513.L32, UPC:766818311737/ 10766818311734, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Kerry Foods
Curry Chicken Salad Rollup, 7oz UPC 265325
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Yellowfin Tuna Salad Sandwich
H E B
Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli 6- 9 ounce bags Use By 020317; Imported for Metro Brands, Montreal Quebec, H1C 1V6, Toronto (Ontario) M9B 1B9 UPC 059749935609
Contes Pasta Company, Inc.
219773 509997 MARKET DISTRICT POPPYSEED LOG
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Houston Culinary Center Greek Pasta Salad Kit
H E B
Honey Mustard Mix sold under the following brand: Ashdon Farms, Net Wt. 8 oz. (227 g), UPC 79113-41184
A. L. Schutzman Company, Inc.
Curry Chicken Salad Wrap, Made Right Here, sold by weight, 12oz UPC 263144 UPC Code : 285551
Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Canned Chinook Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD CHINOOK SALMON***Ingredients: Chinook Salmon, Sea Salt NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g)***" UPC: 58071 00118 Can code beginning with OCCR. Label background is yellow with a brown stripe at the bottom and multiple colored ink lettering. Chinook (aka King) Salmon with salt added, canned and distributed as brites in 6oz cans. Can code beginning with OCCR.
Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
SMOKED ALBACORE TUNA, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal can, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC
The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC
Albacore Tuna in gold pouches with stick-on label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA***INGREDIENTS: Albacore Tuna, Sea Salt. NET WT. 48 OZ. ***" UPC: 58071 00148 Code on pouch beginning with OCK TUNA 3#. Label has green, yellow and blue background with multiple color lettering. Canned Albacore Tuna with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA***Ingredients: Albacore Tuna, Sea Salt. NET WT. 66.5 OZ. (1885g)***" UPC: 58071 00144 C
Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC
Texas Style HEB Charro Beans Spicy NET WT. 15 OZ (425g) in metal cans UPC: 041220927159.
Durrset Amigos Ltd.
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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.