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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Pastene ITALIAN ZITI RIGATI #20, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7079 UPC:066086070795
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN SPAGHETTI #15, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7075 UPC: 066086070757
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene REGINE 10, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7064 UPC: 066086070641
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN FUSILLI #28, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7081 UPC: 066086070818
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL CAPELLI D'ANGELO #83, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7074 UPC: 066086070740
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN CAPELLINI #17, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7082 UPC: 066086070825
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL TRICOLOR FARFALLE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7088 UPC: 066086070887
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene GEMELLI 104, 16 oz cellophane bag Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7063 UPC: 066086070634
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN BUCATINI,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7095 UPC: 066086070955
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL SPIRAL TRI COLOR,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7093 UPC: 066086070931
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
RISING MOON ORGANICS BASIL ASIAGO PINE NUT PESTO RAVIOLI; 8 OZ PACKAGE (227g) Keep Frozen USDA Organic: Distributed by Rising Moon Organics 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908
Carmel Food Group, Inc.
Pastene ITALIAN TRIVELLA #69 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7087 UPC: 066086070870
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN SHELLS #25 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7084 UPC: 066086070849
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Losurdo IMPORTED GRATED PECORINO ROMANO, NET WT. 80 OZ. (5 LB.) 2.27 Kg, UPC 0 75009 00232 4. Product packaged within black plastic bag, with 5 bags per carton (20 LB) total per carton. Distributor LOSURDO FOODS, INC. 20 Owens Roads Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Losurdo Foods Inc
Pastene ITALIAN DITALI #45 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7085 UPC: 066086070856
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN ORECCHIETTE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7097 UPC: 066086070979
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN LINGUINE #6, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7077 UPC: 066086070771
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITALIAN STELLINE #59 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7086 UPC: 066086070863
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene FARFALLINE 78, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7067 UPC: 066086070672
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Fish Oil Softgel Capsules in white High Density Poly-Ethylene bottles labeled in part: "Major [brand] Fish Oil Cholesterol Free 1000 MG *** 100 Softgels *** Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals ***Livonia, MI 48150 USA ***".
Nutri-Force Nutrition, Inc.
Pastene MAFALDINE 5, 16 oz cellophane bag Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number: 7062 UPC: 066086070627
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL NIDI #81 ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7090 UPC: 066086070900
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Pastene ITAL TAGLIATELLE VERDI #80, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7070 UPC: 066086070702
The Pastene Companies Ltd.
Creative Snacks Co. Dried Apricots (10.5 oz Rigid Plastic Cup, and 7 oz Clear Plastic Bag), Distributed by: Creative Snacks, Co., Greensboro, NC 27409
Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Chocolate Madeline, 80g Net Weight. Packaged in clear plastic bag, 4 per bag. Product package labeled in part:"AUTHENIC BAKERY TOUS Les JOURS***Madeline*** Net Wt. 80g, 2.8oz ***Manufactured by: CJ Foodville USA, Inc. (323)480-9105***6834 E. Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040***2229039249***.
CJ Bakery, INC
1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB. Packaged in corrugated cardboard boxes. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-82603-9.; 2) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 453 g 16 OZ. Packaged in foil pouches. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-02603-3; 3) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Black Peppercorns Whole. Net
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Madeline, 80g Net Weight. Packaged in clear plastic bag, 4 per bag. Product package labeled in part:"AUTHENIC BAKERY TOUS Les JOURS***Madeline*** Net Wt. 80g, 2.8oz ***Manufactured by: CJ Foodville USA, Inc. (323)480-9105***6834 E. Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040***2229039249***.
CJ Bakery, INC
Cinnamon Cookie Manjoo, 200g Net Weight. Packaged in clear plastic bag, 10 per bag. Product package labeled in part:"***Cinnamon Cookie (Manjoo)*** Net Wt. 200g, 7.1oz***Manufactured by: CJ Foodville USA, Inc. (323)480-9105***6834 E. Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040***2229039219***.
CJ Bakery, INC
Lisy Sweet Basil Albahaca Net WT/Cont. Neto 6oz. (171g) Item 1132 www.lisycorp.com Packed on a clear plastic container with a UPC # 0 96786 30032 8
Lisy Corp.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, 2.12oz., UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4, Lot Numbers 3287 and 3246. Packaged in glass jars with plastic lid. Product labeling reads in part:"SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET organic Black Peppercorns ***NET WT 2.12 OZ (60g)***Manufactured Exclusively For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix, Arizona 85028***www.sprouts.com***SP00056***8 74875 00425 4***".
Sprout's Farmers Market
Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg , Loratadine, USP, 10 mg, 5, 10, 15 count blister packs, OTC Only. Labeled A) CVS Allergy Relief - D, Pseudoephedrine, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, 5-count box Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02805 UPC 050428049631 B) Discount Drug Mart Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongest
Ohm Laboratories, Inc.
Day Time Cold & Flu, Multi-Symptom, Non-Drowsy, Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz Bottles, OTC Only. Labeled A) Aaron Health, 10 FL OZ, Manufactured by Aaron Industries, P.O. Box 801, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7 15256 73510 0; B) Aaron Health, 8 FL OZ, Manufactured by: PL Developments, 11865 S. Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7 15256 71428 0; C) Aaron Brands, 6 FL OZ, Manufactured by: Aaron Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 801, Lynwood, CA 90262, UPC: 7
P&L Developments, LLC
PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Peanut Butter sold under the following sizes, brands: HONEY CRUNCHY (55204) Peanut Butter in 16 oz tubs with snap on lid.
Parkers Farm Inc
Bacon Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 8 ounce (14002) and 14 ounce (17002) cups with snap on lid; 5 lb. Cheeseball Base - Bacon (14441) and 10 lb. (61760) pail with snap on lid; 2. Bucky Badger in 8 oz. (31611) and 14 oz. (41611) cups with snap on lid.
Parkers Farm Inc
Cheddar Cheese Ball and Logs sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Aldi label in 10 ounce balls (1087 / #7713) in film overwrap; 2. Win Schuler Original label in 10 ounce balls (55560) and logs (55570) in film overwrap; 3. CP in 8 ounce cheese logs (CH111000) in film overwrap.
Parkers Farm Inc
Jamaica Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Granola for Canada 4 oz. HLT.. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Pimento Cheese Spread sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 12 ounce (20100) cup with snap on lid; 2. Block & Barrel in 4 lb. pail with snap on lid (2382588). 3. HYTOP label in 12 ounce (952549) and 20 ounce (952556) cups with snap on lid.
Parkers Farm Inc
Restaurant Bar Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 5 lb. (21811) pails with snap on lids.
Parkers Farm Inc
Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar, 4 oz. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Spicy Beer Cheese Spread sold under the following sizes and brands: Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 5 lb. (01508) pails with snap on lid, Say Cheez Beer cheese - spicy (17050) in 14 oz. cups with snap on lid
Parkers Farm Inc
Pimento Cheese Ball sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm and Parkers label in 10 ounce ball (80208) in film overwrap.
Parkers Farm Inc
Vanilla Sundae Cup. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 8 ounce (13006), 14 ounce (17006), 16 ounce (17006UL) cups with snap on lid; 5 lb. (41550) and 10 lb. (42550 pail with snap on lid; 2. Amish Classic in 8 ounce cup with snap on lid (AC13006). 3. Block & Barrel in 5.5 lb. pail with snap on lid (2593424). 4. Bucky Badger in 12 oz. (51311) cups with snap on lid. 5. Central Markets in 8 oz cups with snap on lid (27055)
Parkers Farm Inc
Fire Roasted Salsa sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 16 ounce (51605) container with snap on lid, 1 gallon (11900) jug with screw on lid; 2. San Pablo in 1 gallon jug with screw on lid (12827).
Parkers Farm Inc
Graeter's Ice Cream Big Scoop COOKIES AND CREAM Ingredients: cream, milk, cane sugar***locust bean gum. Manufactured Under Authority of Graeter's Inc., 1175 Regina Graeter Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45216 022715"
Tedesco LLC
Manhattan Tropical for Canada 4 oz. HLT.. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Lemon Lime (french) Fruit Bar,4 oz.,; Also packaged for Canada 4 oz. HLT. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
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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.