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 Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ 3 oz. Autumn Twist Cup - Institutional Snack Item available on/around Thanksgiving
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Cookies n' Cream One Pint (473 mL) and Half Pint Size
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream White Chocolate Almond 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ Grizzly Bar - Institutional Snack Item
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ Country Cone, Vanilla - Single Serve Snack
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Magic Cookie Bar One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Light Ice Cream Homemade Vanilla Flavored Natural and Artificial Flavor Added 25% fewer calories and 55% less fat than regular ice cream HALF GALLON (1.89L)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Century Sundae Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Rockslide Brownie 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Frozen Yogurt Vanilla Bean 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
12 Pak Buttered Pecan Bars
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Nutty Chocolate Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream STRAWBERRY FLAVORED NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVOR ADDED 3 FL OZ (88mL) Institutional/food service tab cups
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Mexican Praline Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Natural Vanilla Bean 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream The Original Homemade Vanilla Flavored Natural and Artificial Flavor Added Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Sherbert Rainbow 3 ounce tab lid cup, institutional/food service cup; Sherbert Orange 3 ounce tab lid cup, institutional/food service cup; Sherbert Lime 3 ounce tab lid cup, institutional/food service cup
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough One Pint (473 mL) and Half Pint Size
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Scoops (bulk) The scoops are not individually labeled. However, the "PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET" which is included with the bulk product was provided by the firm. It has information regarding the product. Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. P.O. Box 1807 Brenham, Texas 77834-1807 www.bluebell.com (979) 836-7977 PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET Blue Bell Scoops 4 fl. oz. A rich and creamy vanilla ice cream that's pre-dipped in a ready-to-eat scoop. Nutrition Facts Serving Si
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Epi breads, 7" French Hoagie Sliced, Net Weight 10.4 lbs., Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236.
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
Blue Bell Ice Cream Gingerbread House Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Tropical Paradise Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Moo-llenium Crunch Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Strawberry 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Charleys, 7.75", 9" and 12" Fresh Baked Hoagie Sliced, 96, 64 and 60 count case, Lavoi Corporation, EPI Breads, 4710 West Ledbetter, Dallas, TX 75236.
Lavoi Corporation d/b/a/ Epi De France
Blue Bell Ice Cream Christmas Cookies 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream I Heart Chocolate Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Milk & Cookies One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
- Channel Island Atlantic Smoked Salmon Sliced Side - North Shore Atlantic Smoked Salmon Sliced Side - Coastal Harbor Beechwood Smoked Salmon Sliced Side - S.F. Specialty Ocean Pro Atlantic Norwegian Style Smoked Salmon Sliced Side - Nova Atlantic Smoked Salmon Sliced Side - Harbor Point Atlantic Smoked Salmon Sliced Side Products are packaged in Reduced Oxygen Package (ROP). Product is priced per pound.
The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Ultimate Neopolitan Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Southern Hospitality Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell No Sugar Added Lowfat Ice Cream Strawberries 'n Cream HALF GALLON (1.89L)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream No Sugar Added Dutch Chocolate 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
12 Pak Birthday Cake Cups
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ 3 oz. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cup - Institutional Snack Item
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Banana Split One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Southern Peach Cobbler Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Black Walnut One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Peachy Peach 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Natural Vanilla Bean Still a 1/2 Gal (2 QTS)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ Fudgy Bar - Single Serve Snack and 12 Pak Fudge Bars
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Amaretto Cherry 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Triple Caramel 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Mediterranean Seasoned Wild Alaska Salmon, brand name Orca Bay, IVP frozen packages, ready to cook product. Products are keta salmon fillets with a brown spice rub. Each fillet is individually vacuum-packed in a clear plastic film and ranges from 1-2 lbs. UPC 2 08617 60XXX X (UPC is labeled at retail stores). The last 4 digits of the UPC is different on each retail unit because these items are random weight and priced at the store level. The last 4 digits correspond to the price of that sp
Orca Bay Seafoods, Inc.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Rocky Road 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
DZ Banana Fudge Bar- Single Serve Snack; 12 Pak Banana Pops
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Epi breads, Sliced Multigrain Boule, 48 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 Cookies 'n Cream 3 Gallon
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Marbled Cream Cheese Brownie One Pint (473 mL)
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
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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.