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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365 Organic Raisin Granola in 17 ounce (482 gram) cardboard cartons; 12 cartons per case. UPC: 099482448738
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Pride of Africa brand Farina, Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.27 kg), UPC 016712016840 --- A Product of Raymond-Hadley Corp. Spencer, NY 14883 1-800-252-5220
Raymond-Hadley Corp.
Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder, 1lb and 5lb bags
Z Natural Foods
Publix Asian Mix, 14 oz. clamshell containers
Publix Bakery Plant
Chiclets Gum, 200 - 2 piece packs (400 pieces), Retail UPC 0 12546 02509 6, Case UPC 10012546108499
Mondelez Global Llc
Pride of Africa brand Semo "Semolina", Net Wt. 5 lb., UPC 016712016918 --- A Product of Raymond-Hadley Corp. Spencer, NY 14883 1-800-252-5220
Raymond-Hadley Corp.
1) Chiclets Fruit Flavor Gum, 12 piece, Retail UPC 0 12546 10628 3; 2) Chiclets Fruit Flavor Gum, 20 - 12 piece packages (240 pieces), Retail UPC 0 12546 02503 4, Case UPC 10012
Mondelez Global Llc
Avocados packed in a brown cardboard box with green print. Unity Groves Pride of the Redlands Florida Avocados 25399 SW 157 Ave Homestead, FL 33031
Latin Specialties, Inc
CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.
Mama Tere Arepa de Blanca de Maiz White Corn Patty 14.1 oz/400g 5 units Product of Colombia Importado Por: Family Food Distributors, Inc. 969 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 UPC 812828011676
Family Food Distributors, Inc.
Mango flavored gelatin mix desert
U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC
Bulk packed Wheat Cheese Calzone 48 Servings KEEP FROZEN NET WEIGHT 15.00 lbs Inspected By The U.S. Dept of Agriculture Distributed by: Giorgio Foods, Inc., PO Box 96, Temple, PA 19560 Manufactured 3/27/2014 Best by 3/27/2015 Product 8512 Lot 14086
Giorgio Foods Inc
GRANDMA'S perogies POTATO & BACON PEROGIES, NET WEIGHT 907 g (32 oz/2 lb), UPC 8 92691 00112 7. Product packed in plastic bag with pink label and contains 14 - 2 lb bags per case. Manufactured by S&A Grandma's Food Inc. 196-44 Fasken Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5M8 (416) 679-8444, www.grandmafoods.com. Product of Canada.
BUFFALO SAV, INC.
Mama Tere Arepa de Chocolo Sweet Corn Patty 10.5 oz/300g 4 units Product of Colombia Importado Por: Family Food Distributors, Inc. 969 Newark Turnpike, Unit D, Kearny, NJ 07032
Family Food Distributors, Inc.
Asian 7 Rice Cracker Mix in Bulk 22 lb. cases; Wood Stock Farms Lot # YOUI03 sold to Publix Bakery Plant in Lakeland, FL, and to The Nutman Company - USA Inc., in Hubertus, WI.
United Natural Trading
KFI SWEETENED GINGER CANDY (Mut Gung), NET WEIGHT: 8.8 oz (250 g) - PRODUCT OF VIETNAM - UPC 8 935001 201304 -- Distributed by: K-FAT INC. 13 MEADOW STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11206, USA TEL: 718-381-0306 FAX: 718-381-0089 --- The product is packed in a clear, hard plastic container.
K-Fat Inc.
The Market Basket Asian 7 Rice Cracker Mix Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g) Distributed by Demondas Supermarkets, Inc. Tewksbury, MA 01876 UPC # 04970540898
United Natural Trading
Whole Foods Vegan Gingersnap Cookies, 6pk (10-oz), packaged in flexible plastic with twist tie
Whole Food Market
Bulk organic Carob powder (10# UPC 7-69270-80001-6)
Dancing Star LLC
Strawberry flavored gelatin mix desert
U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC
Bailey Farms, Fresh Serrano Chile Peppers, Oxford, NC 27565.
Bailey Farms, Inc.
Fiesta Breakfast Scramble, Product # 73EN510. Net Weight 11.4 lbs. 24 - 7.60 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For Institutional Use Only. Production Facility Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337
Buddy's Kitchen, Inc.
Mama Tere Arepa de Moto Hominy Patty 14.1 oz / 400 g 5 units Product of Colombia Importado Por: Family Food Distributors, Inc. 969 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 UPC 812828011652
Family Food Distributors, Inc.
Serrano Chili, 38 lbs.
Pacific Sun Distributing
Good Herbs, Inc., MPA, powder, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Cases of refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk. (6 - 4pk / case)
General Mills, Inc.
Salmon Chowder, sold under brand Heather's Choice. The product is labeled in parts: "***Salmon Chowder***HEATHER'S CHOICE***meals for adventuring***ingredients: salmon + peas + carrots + potatoes+ coconut milk powder***directions: cover food with hot water + let sit for 15 minutes***".
Heather's Choice
JINGA brand PANFRIED ANCHOVY(S), NET WT. 2 oz. and 4 oz., KEEP REFRIGERATED -- JINGA 44-28 55TH AVE., MASPETH, NY 11378 --- The product is packaged in clear, hard plastic containers.
H. A. R. Maspeth Corp.
Good Herbs, Inc., DI-ZYME, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., CINNAMON, capsules, 1 & 4 oz bottles, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Mexican Cheddar Dip 10oz non-flex plastic, distributed by Taylor Farms Salinas, CA 93902. The label will show UPC 0 3022300960 9 or UPC 0 30223 00952 8
Real Foods of Seattle, LLC
Elk shaped pasta Ekologiska PASTA-ALGAR FULLKORN Pasta elks wholemeal, organic NET WT 17.6 OZ (500 g) IKEA PRODUCED IN GERMANY FOR: IKEA FOOD SERVICES
Ikea North America Srvcs Inc
Good Herbs, Inc., ROSE HIPS, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., SPIRULINA, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., PERFORMANCE PLUS, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., HEALTHY DIGESTION, capsules, 1 & 4 oz bottles, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., PRO VITALITY PLUS, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto 8 oz. glass jar
California Olive and Vine, LLC
WildForce Green Formula, The Power of Wild Plants, 430 grams. bottles in 2500cc food grade white plastic bottle. Manufacturer: Herbally Grounded LLC., Curtiss Harris 7023640090 3744 W. Meade Ave. Ste. 11a Las Vegas, NV 89102
Herb Garden Productions
Good Herbs, Inc., BOWEL SUPPORT 2, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., DIGESTIVE KIT, kit, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Herbally Grounded Hello Blossom 120 ct Vegetarian Capsule Formula, bottle in 20cc food grade amber glass bottle. Manufacturer: Herbally Grounded LLC., Curtiss Harris 7023640090 3744 W. Meade Ave. Ste. 11a Las Vegas, NV 89102
Herb Garden Productions
Good Herbs, Inc., MPA SET, kit, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Good Herbs, Inc., PRO VITALITY, capsules, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice in 32 oz. clear plastic bags (SKU: 1218898) and 80 oz. clear plastic bag (SKU: 1218870).
Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center
Good Herbs, Inc., COMPLETE INTERNAL CLEANSE, kit, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Good Herbs, Inc.
WildForce Super Plant Protein, 2 lbs (32 oz) Bottled in 2500cc food grade white plastic bottle. Manufacturer: Herbally Grounded LLC., Curtiss Harris 7023640090 3744 W. Meade Ave. Ste. 11a Las Vegas, NV 89102
Herb Garden Productions
1) Nature's Place Organic Campfire Trail Mix; Net. Wt. 12 oz. (340 g); Distributed by DZA Brands LLC 2110 Executive Drive Salisbury, NC 28147; UPC 725439951920 2) Nature's Promise Organic Campfire Trail Mix; Net. Wt. 12 oz. (340 g); Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC Landover, MD 20785; 1-877-846-9949; UPC 688267066092 3) Woodstock Organic Campfire Trail Mix; Net. Wt. 10 oz. (283 g); Distributed by Woodstock 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908 USA; UPC 042563009366
United Natural Trading
LONG AID Curl Activator Gel, NET WT. 16.4 OZ. (464.9g), KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, 1103 KANSAS STREET, MEMPHIS, TN 38106, UPC 070596003655
Keystone Laboratories Inc
Rancheros, sold under brand Heather's Choice. The product is labeled in parts: "***Rancheros***HEATHER'S CHOICE***meals for adventuring***ingredients: bison + yams + tomatoes + onions + tomatillos + garlic + jalapenos + green bell peppers***directions: cover food with hot water + let sit for 15 minutes***".
Heather's Choice
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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.