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 · 2026-10-14
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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Blue Bell COTTON CANDY BARS Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Ice Cream Bars 6 - 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL) BARS 15 FL OZ (443 mL) 80 Calories Each
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ 3 oz. Fiesta Sundae Cup - Institutional Snack Item available for Cinco de Mayo
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Frozen Yogurt Country Vanilla 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Happy Tracks Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Tin Roof 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream VANILLA FLAVORED NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR ADDED 3 FL OZ (88mL) Institutional/food service tab cups
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Peppermint 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ Mooo Bars - Single Serve Snack Item; 12 Pak Mooo Bars
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Pineapple 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Bubble Gum 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Caramel Turtle Fudge 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Epi breads, 12" White Hoagie Sliced, 45 count per case, Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236.
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
Blue Bell Ice Cream Rockslide Brownie Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
BLUE BELL SOUR COTTON CANDY BAR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR ADDED ICE CREAM BAR 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Orange Swirl Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Banana Nut Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberry Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Rocky Road One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Zaxbys, Brioche Bun, 90 count case, Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236.
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Covered Cherries 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Mardi Gras King Cake One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell No Sugar Added Lowfat Ice Cream Country Vanilla HALF GALLON (1.89L)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
BLUE BELL SOUR POP GREEN APPLE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED FROZEN JUICE SNACK BAR 2.5 FL OZ (73 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
12 Pak Sundae Cups
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Strawberry One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Lemon Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ 3 oz. Spring Twist Cup - Institutional Snack Item available on/around Easter
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
12 Pak Mint Chocolate Chip Bars
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Sherbet Rainbow Lime, Orange & Strawberry One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Christmas Cookies Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt. 10 oz. package, Sealed plastic bag.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Coffee Toffee Crunch 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Coconut 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
BLUE BELL GREAT DIVIDE BAR CHOCOLATE AND ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED VANILLA FROZEN DESSERT WITH CHOCOLATE FLAVORED AND ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED VANILLA COATING 2.75 FL OZ (81 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Hot Fudge Brownie Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Cherry Vanilla One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Kentucky Delight 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
BLUE BELL ALMOND BAR HOMEMADE BRAND VANILLA MADE WITH MILK CHOCOLATE AND ALMONDS 2.75 FL OZ (81 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Coffee Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Key Lime Pie Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Sea Salt Caramel Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Banana Split Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Cake Batter 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Krazy Kookie Dough 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ 3 oz. Cookie Cone - Single Serve Snack Item; DZ 3.6 oz. Cookie Cone - Single Serve Snack Item; DZ 4 oz. Nutzo Cone _ Single Serve Snack Item; 12 Pak Mini Country Cones, Vanilla; 12 Pak Mini Party Cones
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Epi breads, Italian Loaf, Net Weight 12.0 lbs, Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236.
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
Blue Bell Malt Shoppe One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Walmart brand bread, Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.