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 · 2026-10-16
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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"Emparedados Boricua, Tripleta (Turkey Pastrami, Turkey, Ham and Cheese Sandwich), Net Wt. 8 oz. (230g), Elaborated and Distributed by Emparedados Boricua, Bayamon, PR, 00956"
Emparedados Boricua
"Emparedados Boricua, Cubano (Pork, Ham and Cheese Sandwich), net Wt. 7.6 oz (220 g), Elaborated and Distributed by Emparedados Boricua, Bayamon, PR, 00956"
Emparedados Boricua
Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Strawberry Flavor 8oz x 4 with Best by: 10/02/15; 24 bottles per case, 6-4packs
H:20 Innovations LLC
Lipton Pure Leaf Iced NTS Honey Green Tea 12 Pack
Pepsi Beverages Company
Stonyfield YoBaby Vanilla Organic Whole Milk Yogurt multipack 6 pack plastic cups/4 oz each UPC-052159701178
Stonyfield Farm
Stonyfield YoToddler Raspberry/Pear Cereal Organic Whole Milk Yogurt with Fruit and Cereal, multipack 6 pack plastic cups/4 oz each UPC-052159701215
Stonyfield Farm
"Emparedados Boricua, Pollo & Queso (Chicken & Cheese), Net Wt. 6.5 oz, Elaborated and Distributed by Emparedados Boricua, Bayamon, PR, 00956"
Emparedados Boricua
"Emparedados Boricua, Media Noche (Pork, Ham and Cheese Sandwich), Net Wt. 7.6 oz (220g), Elaborated and Distributed by Emparedados Boricua, Bayamon, PR, 00956"
Emparedados Boricua
Verdex Fresh Snow Peas packed in 10 pounds cartons, keep refrigerated, Lot # 2161100811 product from Guatemala
Harvest Sensations LLC
PDP reads in part "***GOOD FOOD MADE SIMPLE***breakfast in a bowl *** SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIES***" UPC 0 80618 41801 5
J. R. Simplot Co. Corporate HQ
Stonyfield YoBaby Pear/Peach Organic Whole Milk Yogurt multipack- 6 pack plastic cups- 3 peach and 3 pear/4 oz each cups UPC-052159701161
Stonyfield Farm
Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unsweetened 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack and 12 Pack
Pepsi Beverages Company
Lipton Pure Leaf Iced Tea Lemon 18.5OZ PL 6 Pack
Pepsi Beverages Company
Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream, Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate, 1.75 quart. Packaged in 4/56-oz carton cases. Item # 745152, UPC 070640034123. Manufactured by Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA.
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts Hazard
GOOD TASTE brand Plum, 10.5 OZ, PRODUCT OF CHINA, UPC 3 867320 507650 --- AMERICA MANDY STAR TRADING
Mandy Star Trading Inc
Hickory Farms Chipotle Ranch Sauce; 9 oz. clear plastic pinch waist bottle
Woeber Mustard Manufacturing Co Inc
Hickory Farms Farmstand Recipe Chipotle Ranch Sauce Net Weight 9 Ounces
Hickory Farms Inc
Fresh Express, Italian, Crunchy Romaine Lettuce and Red Cabbage Salad, 10oz clear plastic bags, UPC: 71279-21100.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Soy Bean Cake Net Wt. 9. oz. Ingredient: Soybeans, water, salt, Soy sauce, Spice, Calcium Sulfate. Perishable, keep refrigerated. Fong Kee Tofu Inc. 1135 Revere Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124.
Fong Kee Tofu Co., Inc.
Deb-El Foods Dried Whole Eggs Deb El Food Products LLC 2 Papetti Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Deb-El Food Products, LLC.
TRADER GIOTTO'S CAESAR SALAD with Caesar Dressing, NET WT. 8/5 OZ (241g).
H Group
2372 HOT & SPICY; 4 pound plastic gallon containers; UPC 0 9093912372 7
Gold Medal Products
Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil UPC 3585600709
Zip International Group LLC.
Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream, 16 fl oz lamented carton. Product labeled in part, "PRIVATE SELECTION" CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MASCARPONE ICE CREAM chocolate covered hazelnuts folded into creamy mascarpone ice cream***INGREDIENTS: ICE CREAM MILK, CREAM SUGAR***MASCARPONE CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, CITRIC ACID)***CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, HAZELNUT***DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC: 0 11110 52101 9
Kroger Co
Organic Basil 2.5 oz
Infinite Herbs, LLC
Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo, 6 oz.
Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated
Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, 16 fl oz lamented carton. Product labeled in part, "PRIVATE SELECTION" CARAMEL HAZELNUT FUDGE TRUFFLE ICE CREAM caramel, hazelnuts and fudge truffles folded into chocolate ganache ice cream***INGREDIENTS: ICE CREAM - MILK, CREAM SUGAR***CARAMEL VARIEGATE***CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES***CONTAINS: MILK, HAZELNUT, SOY. MAY ALSO CONTAIN: PEANUTS, WHEAT, TREE NUTS.***DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC: 0 11110 52100 2"
Kroger Co
Frozen Corkscrew Pasta and Creamy tomato Vodka Sauce meal, Net Wt 9oz
Dd Foodsolutions Inc.
Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Medium Hot Chile Molido Puro, 4 oz.
Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated
Purity Organic - Organic Mango Mango Tommy Atkins CAT 1, Size 07, 08, 10 and 12. Product of Mexico, Pacific.com distributed by: Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA 94080
Pacific Organic Produce
the BREAD STOP Amaranth 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
Scale label printed with "EASTER BREAD NET WT 17oz (1.06lb)" UPC 0 77890 32431 8, packaged in clear plastic bag
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
PRIVATE SELECTION SWEET STRAWBERRY SORBET, Labeled in part: "INGREDIENTS: WATER, SUGAR***DISTRIBUTED BY, THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45232***SELL BY AUG 11 15 3948 00:48 LIA" 0 11110 52108 8
Kroger Co
the BREAD STOP Flaxseed Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
the BREAD STOP Oatmeal Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
the BREAD STOP Sourdough Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
Archer Farms Brand Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato (Italian Ice Cream), 30 FL OZ. plastic tub, frozen. Product of Italy UPC 085239-703618
Sinco Inc.
the BREAD STOP Country White Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
Bissinger's Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears, 1 oz, individually wrapped in clear plastic with an ingredient card insert and packaged in a 24-ct. "point of purchase" display case. UPC 846107009785 (individual unit UPC 846107009788) Product number 16593. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, St. Louis, MO.
Karl Bissinger LLC
the BREAD STOP Spelt and Millet Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
the BREAD STOP Honey Wheat Bread 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
the BREAD STOP Wheat Sourdough 24 oz. The bread is packaged in a plastic bag and twist tie, with the label inside the bag.
Bread Stop Bakery, LLC
Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio
Pastene ITALIAN FARFALLE #66 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7091 UPC: 066086070917
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Holiday Foods Gourmet Cold Canapes Assortment, 4800361, UPC 70220748003616, 100 OCS. Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Defrost in Refrigerator for Approximately 3 hours Before Serving, Consume Immediately. Prepared by Holiday Foods Inc, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
Pastene ITALIAN PAPPARDELLE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7092 UPC: 066086070924
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN RIGATONI #31 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7083 UPC: 066086070832
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL LONG FUSILLI ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7098 UPC: 066086070986
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Holiday Foods, Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4800308, UPC 70220748003081, 100 PCS, Not Fully Cooked - Cook Before Eating, Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Prepared by Holiday Food Inc, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
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Nearby categories
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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.