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 · 2026-10-15
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.
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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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Whole Foods Market HSH Peach Chutney, UPC/PLU 22935500000
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Apple Pie 16 oz (HSH), UPC/PLU 25113; Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Apple Pie 24 oz (HSH), UPC/PLU 2007
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Cake Large Layer 1/4 Sheet Chantilly, UPC/PLU 21677200000; Whole Foods Market Cake Individual Chantilly, UPC/PLU 21677400000
Whole Foods Market
CARROT CAKE, Weight: 8 lbs. (112 oz.) - 3.6 kg, UPC#85538300025
Cheesecake Royale, Inc.
Whole Foods Market BBQ Peach Tempeh, UPC/PLU 20254000000
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market CC HSH Pear Crisp Slaw, UPC/PLU 25730500000
Whole Foods Market
Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Moody Face Stress Balls Due to Choking Hazard
Cuajada en Hoja (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Cuajada en Hoja Queso Casero Hecho a Mano Fresh Curd Net Wt 12oz (340g)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Gourmet Warehouse, Island Jerk Marinade, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Ingredient: Soy Sauce, Lemon Juice, Thyme, Allspice, Onion, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, Savory Paprika, Spices, P.O. Box 22764, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925.
R and S Gourmet Warehouse
DASANI (R) PURIFIED WATER, 16.9 FL OZ (1.06 PT) 500 mL, BOTTLED BY A MEMBER OF THE COCA-COLA BOTTLERS' ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA, GA 30313, UPC 24pk- 2 4900003165 2
Coca Cola Bottling Company United, LLC
Crema Centroamericana (Centroamerican Style Soft Blend Dairy Spread) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Crema Centroamericana Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Net Wt 12oz (340g)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Quesito Casero (Fresh Curd Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd Net Wt 12oz. (340g)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Queso Seco Hondureno (Honduran Style Dry Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Hondureno Dry Cheese Net Wt 12oz (340g)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Queso Cuzcatlan (Salvadorean Flavor Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Cuzcatlan Salvadorean Flavor Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Deep Raw Cashew Pieces Distributed by Chetak New York LLC Edison, NJ 08837 USA 7 oz. - UPC 011433133104 - 20 per case 14 oz. - UPC 011433133111 - 20 per case 28 oz. - UPC 011433133128 - 10 per case packaged in a plastic bag; for dry storage
Chetak New York, LLC
HonduCrema (Hunduran Olanchana Style Cream) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha HonduCrema Crema Olanchana Olanchana Style Soft Blend Dairy Spread Net WT 1 LB (16 oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Gourmet Warehouse, Red Wine Marinade, 16 fl.oz. (473 mL), Ingredient: Soy Sauce, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Red Wine, Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Onions and Spices, P.O. Box 22764, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925.
R and S Gourmet Warehouse
Queso Para Freir (Cheese for Frying) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso para Freir Cheese for Frying Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Queso Seco Centroamericano (Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Centroamericano Dry White Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
My Queso (Latin Flavor Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha My Queso Latin Flavor Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Queso Seco Olanchano (Olanchano Style Cheese) in individually soft poly/plastic bags labeled in part: Lacteos Santa Martha Queso Seco Olanchano Dry Cheese Net Wt 1LB (16oz)
Oasis Brands, Inc
Kerry 52-0189-02 All Purpose Beef & Chicken Meatball Seasoning, Net WT 43.42 lbs (19.69 Kg) , B18517.01.
Kerry Foods
Los Chileros de nuevo mexico gourmet southwestern cuisine Santa Fe Chile Seasoning, 4.5oz (127.6 grams), Los Chileros de Nuevo Mexico, PO Box 6215, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LTD
MaraNatha Roasted Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092012; Whole Foods 365 Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz.., UPC 99482406561.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Kerry 52-0197-02, , Net Wt 39.7 lbs (18.00 Kg), B18516.01.
Kerry Foods
MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 51651093682; MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 340 grams, UPC 51651093453; Kroger No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 11110791214;
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, International Specialty Supply
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Los Chileros de nuevo mexico gourmet southwestern cuisine Green Chile Blue Cornbread, 9.84 oz., Los Chileros de Nuevo Mexico, PO Box 6215, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LTD
MaraNatha Raw Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092180 Trader Joe's Raw Creamy Almond Butter Unsalted, 16 oz., UPC 00569958.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Trader Joe's Raw Crunchy Almond Butter Unsalted, 16 oz., UPC 919890.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. 25 KG Lot SAL2-3BJ Product of AUSTRALIA, International Specialty Supply ***
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Karlsburger Foods Low Sodium Taco Seasoning, Item Numbers 16423 (Packaged in 23 oz resealable plastic containers), Item #16465 (Packaged in 6.8 lb. resealable plastic containers), and Item #16425 (Packaged in 25 lb. bag in a box).
Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
Item Number 30590439.01, Kerry, Brown Butter 30590439.01, Net WT 50 lb (22.68 KG), Lot Number: 0416424102
Kerry Foods
MaraNatha Organic Raw Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092128.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
MaraNatha Organic Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092203.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
MaraNatha No Stir Raw Maple Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 51651093866.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Karlsburger Foods Taco Seasoning, Item Numbers 43823 (Packaged in 23 oz resealable plastic containers), Item #43807 (Packaged in 7 lb. resealable plastic containers), Item #43825 (Packaged in 25 lb. bag in a box), and Item #43850 (Packaged in 50 lb. bag in a box).
Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
MaraNatha Organic No Stir Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 51651092364.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
MaraNatha Raw Almond Butter, 340 grams, UPC 51651093064.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Whole Foods Market Plain Streusel Coffeecake (no nuts), 20 oz.. packaged in a clear plastic dome/black plastic base
Whole Food Market
MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651060325; MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter, 26 oz., UPC 51651092897; Whole Foods 365 Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 99482406578.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
MaraNatha Organic No Stir Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 51651092357.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Item Number 30600397.01, 96005094, Kerry, Chicken Noodle Soup Seasoning, Net WT 40 Lb (18.18 KG), Lot Number: 0418409102
Kerry Foods
MaraNatha Organic Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt, 16 oz., UPC 51651092333; MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt, 26 oz., UPC 51651092920; MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter, 500 gram, UPC 51651093316
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Los Chileros de nuevo mexico gourmet southwestern cuisine Blue Corn Waffle & Pancake Mix, Net Wt. 16 oz (453.6 grams), Los Chileros de Nuevo Mexico, PO Box 6215, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LTD
Frozen Raw Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat (Thunnus albacares), Grade: AAA, Net Weight: 10 lbs (100%), Wild Caught, Product of Indonesia, Imported and distributed by Heartlight Seafood LLC, 429 SW 195th Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029, Production Date: 06/10/2014, Best used by 06/10/2016, UPC 207935110006
SUSHI HOUSE INC.
MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092210; MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Peanut Butter, 500 gram, UPC 51651093408.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
MaraNatha No Stir Crunchy Almond Butter low in sodium, 340 grams, UPC 51651093460.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
Arrowhead Mills Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter No Salt Added, 16 oz., UPC 74333470328.
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group
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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.