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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-10-15

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 2026-10-15. 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 2026-10-15.
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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 405 of 511

FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, packaged in 8-oz. blocks and 5-lb. loafs.

Farm Country Cheese House, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Turkey & Swiss on 12 Grain, Net. Wt. 6.75 oz., UPC 7-01248-01017-1, MFG Code 1714

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Groove Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. The product is sold in 3 fl. oz. single packs and 6 fl. oz. 2-packs and labeled as Groove. The UPC codes are 8 52692 00404 6 and 8 52692 00400 8.

Great Feeling Foods
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Ham and Cheese Omelet on Toast, Net Wt. 5.25 oz., UPC 7-01248-01078-2, MFG Code 1793

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Fried Chicken Strips Hero, Net Wt. 5.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-01110-9, MFG Code 1825

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Raw, Shelled Hazelnuts, sold in self-serve bulk bins.

The Kroger Co
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Stawberry Yogurt & Granola, Net Wt. 8.50 oz, UPC 7-01248-01040-9, , MFG Code 1752

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Double Cheeseburger, Net Wt. 5.20 oz., UPC 7-01248-00140-7, MFG Code 158; Cheeseburger, Net Wt. 3.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00306-7, MFG Code 1037

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

All American Hoagie w/Turkey Ham, Bologna & Cheese, Net. Wt. 7.75 oz., UPC 7-01248-01087-4, MFG Code 1803

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Cherry Crunch Cake, Net Wt. 4.50 oz. UPC 7-01248-01038-6, MFG Code 1750

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Ham & Cheese Croissant, Net Wt. 5.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-01097-3, MFG Code 1813

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Oven Roasted Turkey & Cheese on Wheat Sub, Net Wt. 6.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-01112-3, MFG Code 1827

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Ham and Cheese Sub, Net Wt. 6.75 oz., UPC 7-01248-01109-3, MFG Code 1824

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Low Feb 4, 2015

LaBree's Bakery Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, 12 pack. Net wt. 10 oz. packaged in plastic clamshell. Frozen Product Code: 7778

LaBree's Bakery
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

BBQ Chicken on 100% Wheat Roll w/Baby Carrots, Net Wt. 7.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-010775-5, MFG Code 1792

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Fried Bologna Sandwich (on bun), Net Wt. 3.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-00329-6, MFG Code 275

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Groove Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. The product is sold in 3 fl. oz. single packs and 6 fl. oz. 2-packs and labeled as Groove. The UPC codes are 8 52692 00405 3 and 8 52692 00403 9.

Great Feeling Foods
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Combo Sandwich (Ham, Bologna & Cheese), Net Wt. 4.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00532-0, MFG Code 638

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Chicken Salad on White Bread, Net Wt. 4.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00104-9, MFG Code 105; Deluxe Chicken Salad on Toast, Net Wt. 5.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-01019-5, MFG Code 1716; Chicken Salad on White, Net Wt. 4.30 oz., UPC 7-01248-01101-7, MFG Code 1817

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Turkey on Wheat, Net Wt. 3.40 oz., UPC 7-01248-00110-1, MFG Code 111

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Cheese Cubes with Crackers (Vac Pack), Net Wt. 3.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00160-5, MFG Code 1049

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Bologna and Cheese on White, Net Wt. 4.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-01106-2, MFG Code 1821

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Groove Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie & French Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich. The product is sold in 3 fl. oz. single packs and 6 fl. oz. 2-packs and labeled as Groove. The UPC codes are 8 52692 00411 4 and 8 52692 00410 7

Great Feeling Foods
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Groove Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. The product is sold in 3 fl. oz. single packs and 6 fl. oz. 2-packs and labeled as Groove. The UPC codes are 8 52692 00406 0 and 8 52692 00402 2.

Great Feeling Foods
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Pork Ribette (on Bun), Net Wt. 6.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00805-5, MFG Code 653

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Turkey and Provolone on Marble Rye, Net Wt. 4.55 oz., UPC 7-01248-01088-1, MFG Code 1804

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Blueberry Crunch Cake, Net Wt. 4.50 oz. UPC 7-01248-01037-9, MFG Code 1749

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Fried Chicken Leg Quarter w/Bone on Bread, Net Wt. 7.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-01046-1, MFG Code 1758

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Single All Beef Hot Dog, Net Wt. 2.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00172-8, MFG Code 286

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Potato Wedges, Net Wt. 5.50 oz. UPC 7-01248-00924-5, MFG Code 1636

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Egg Salad on White, Net. Wt. 3.30 oz., UPC 7-01248-01103-1, MFG Code 1819

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Chili Mac, Net Wt. 7.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00639-6, MFG Code 1537

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Deluxe Italian Salad, Net Wt. 5.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00927-4, MFG Code 1596

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Carrots with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Net Wt. 2.50 oz. UPC 7-01248-01070-6, MFG Code 1785

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Jello with Fruit, Net Wt. 7050 oz., UPC 7-01248-01026-3, MFG Code 1738

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Deli Ham and Cheese, Net Wt. 6.00 oz. , UPC 7-01248-00518-4, MFG Code 618

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Ham and Cheese Omelet on Toast, Net Wt. 5.25 oz., UPC 7-01248-01078-2, MFG Code 1793

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Macaroni & Cheese w/Smoked Sausage, Net Wt. 7.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-01020-5, MFG Code 1717

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Deluxe Garden Salad, Net Wt. 5.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-00945-8, MFG Code 1654; Garden Salad, Net Wt. 5.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-01027-0, MFG Code 1739; Garden Salad, Net Wt. 5.80oz,, UPC 7-01248-00323-4, MFG Code 280

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Fried Red Hot Link w/Cheese on Bun, Net Wt. 3.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-01048-5, MFG Code 1760

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Sunrise Sandwich (French Toast, Sausage & Egg), Net Wt. 3.60 oz., UPC 7-01248-01059-1, MFG Code 1773

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Grapes, Net Wt. 4.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-01068-3, MFG Code 1783

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Jumbo Breakfast (Sausage, Ham, Egg & Cheese on Bun), Net Wt. 5.25 oz., UPC 7-01248-00507. MFG Code 607

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Hamburger, Net Wt. 3.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00884-0, MFG Code 1591

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Chicken Salad Croissant, Net Wt. 5.75 oz., UPC 7-01248-00918-2, MFG Code 1632

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Market Pantry Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 9 oz., UPC 085239555644

Zachary Confections, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Ham & Cheese on White, Net Wt. 3.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00301-2, MFG Code 1034; Ham & Cheese on White, Net Wt. 3.80 oz., UPC 7-01248-01096-6, MFG Code 1812; Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Net Wt. 3.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00156-8, MFG Code 270

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Deluxe Chef Salad, Net Wt. 5.10 oz., UPC 7-01248-00944-1, MFG Code 1653; Chef Salad, Net Wt. 5.10 oz, UPC 7-01248-00603-7, MFG Code 1502

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Chicken Salad on Wheat, Net Wt. 4.00 oz., UPC 7-01248-00809-3, MFG Code 1563; Chicken Salad on Wheat, Net Wt. 4.30 oz., UPC 7-01248-01102-4, MFG Code 1818

SunBurst Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Feb 4, 2015

Chopped walnuts packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.