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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Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN CUT GRADED, Net weight: 1,480 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.
Bonduelle USA Inc
Thickened Water Nectar Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 1 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.
Nutra Balance Products
Kinnikinnick Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles 210 g/7.4 oz Cardboard Box UPC 620133001981
World Pure Foods Wholesalers, Inc.
Thickened Water Pudding Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 3 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate.
Nutra Balance Products
UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
Mars Food US
Italian blend Salad (Romaine Lettuce and Radicchio) packaged under the following brand names: Dole Italian Blend, (UPC 7143000819); Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend (Kroger) (UPC 1111091045); Little Salad Bar Italian Salad, (UPC 4149811014); Marketside Italian Style Salad, (Wal Mart) (UPC 8113102780) 10 oz. bags (283 g) Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93942
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Sausage & Egg English Muffin, Good and Fresh brand, 4.1 oz, packaged in clear plastic wrap. UPC 855173005204.
Flying Food Group LLC
Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN WHOLE GRADED, Net weight: 1,100 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.
Bonduelle USA Inc
New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace Xpress, packaged in 16-oz. plastic cups (6/case) and New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace packaged in 16-lb. (2-gal.) buckets. The firm name on the label is New Horizon Cuisine, Ankeny, IA.
New Horizon Cuisine
Cookin' Cajun (TM) Acadiana Style Etouffee Seasoning Blend, UPC 898851004
Creole Delicacies Kitchens Inc
Frozen Ice Cake (Watermelon), 17.98 oz, 6 retail units/carton, UPC 8 801062 443055
JIN SUN MI INTERNATIONAL INC
Kinnikinnick Panko Style Bread Crumbs-Weight: 350g/12.5oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013360015 3
World Pure Foods Wholesalers, Inc.
FAIRWAY brand CONDIMENT GRILLING SAUCE, NET WT 12 oz (340 g), UPC 7 58940 70609 3 -- Distributed By: Fairway Group Central Services LLC New York, New York 10027 --- The product is packaged in a glass bottle, 12 bottles per case.
Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Golden Natural Fruit Island Net Wt. 25.00 oz Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 Packed by: Crown Food/North Bergen 07047 USA UPC 098346021032
Crown Food Distributors Inc
Item number T3695, White cheddar jalapeno seasoning powder, 50 lb bags.
All American Seasonings
High Mowing Organic Sprouting Seeds Ancient Eastern Blend , 4 oz. resealable plastic bag UPC Code: 872724005445
High Mowing Organic Seed
CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC Code 1569603345, 100 COUNT TAQUITO 4 LB UPC Code 1569603346. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
4 oz. Heart - Shaped Box of Assorted Chocolates
Fannie May Confection Brands Inc
FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569603337, 8" RESTAURANT 23 OZ UPC Code 1569602230, 10" RESTAURANT 28 OZ UPC Code 1569602226. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
Creation Special Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton
Dayton Nut Specialties Inc
Bar Star Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton
Dayton Nut Specialties Inc
Starbuck's brand Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait; 6.1 oz single serve plastic cups, sold as individual unit. Finished product label is affixed to the top of the cup; nutritional labeling is located on the side of the cup, along with the printed code which appears on a white sticky label. UPC 6211198649.
Gretchen's Shoebox Express
GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils. Packed in 10 kg cases. Labeling is bilingual and in English, reads in part:"goknur***Product of Turkey***ORGANIC FROZEN/IQF POMEGRANATE ARILS***Production Date 17.10.2012***Lot No 12-15-13-2-1-O***Net Weight (kg) 10***Crop Year 2012***Expiry Date 17.10.2014***Carton No 8721***".
Purely Pomegranate, Inc
10" Chocolate Supreme Cake Layers, NET WT. 20 oz. packed in cases of 12. Keep Frozen until ready to use. CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc., Tucker, GA 30084 USA Product is for institutional use.
CSM Bakery Products North America
Good Neighbors Specialty Foods Tabouli Salad; 8 oz plastic container; UPC 18561500007 and 14 oz plastic container; 18561500068
Good Neighbors Specialty Foods, LLC
Valued Naturals Natural Coconut Net wt. 8oz (216.80g) Imported by Philippines International Foodsource LLC 52 Richboynton Rd, Dover, NJ 07801 Packaged in 8 oz bag 12 per case.
International Foodsource, LLC
Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Bun, 4 count, NT.WT. 12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz ( 1 lb) UPC 412500558-2; Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour( Wheat Flour, malted barley flour, niacin.....)water, sugar, canola oil, salt, .. , dough conditioner, whey powder, yeast, dough conditioner... soy oil, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Pretzel Demi Roll 6" , 4 count,12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz (1 lb) UPC 0-4125000560-2 Ingredients: Wheat Flour...water, sugar, canola oil, salt, dough con
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Pumpkin Pie with Pecans Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Chocolate Mint Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Mexican Style Mild Chorizo, Elite Spice # 32582A9, 24 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Elite Spice Inc.
MORRISON'S BROWN GRAVY MIX, NET WT 13 OZ (369 g) mislabeled as MORRISON'S PANCAKE MIX, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg)
C. H. Guenther & Sons, Inc.
Candied pecans: creamy white
Pecan Shed
Sucrose Free Chocolate Plain Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Jalapeno Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 35076A2, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Elite Spice Inc.
STONEWALL KITCHEN brand Chocolate Coconut Cupcake Mix, Net Wt. 22.5 oz. (637.9 g), UPC 7 11381 31535 4 -- DISTRIBUTED BY STONEWALL KITCHEN, STONEWALL LANE, YORK, ME 03909
Raymond-Hadley Corp.
Roasting Cinnamon Butternut Squash Net Wt. 2 lbs (907 g) Foam Tray with 3 per case. Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Renaissance Food Group LLC UPC 825786790333
F & S Produce Co., Inc.
Jalapeno Burger Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32680B2, 50 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Elite Spice Inc.
Classic Sysco Custom Ready to Use Blueberry Pie Filling; Artificial Flavor #10 can - Net wt 7 lbs 1 oz (2kg) UPC 1 00 74865 38258 5 Manufactured for Sysco by Lyons Magnus, Fresno, CA
Lyons Magnus
Pecan Shed Special Turtle Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice Code #JP9520, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Elite Spice Inc.
Chocolate Pecan Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Candied pecans: honey toasted
Pecan Shed
Pumpkin Pie Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Dark Chocolate with Pecans Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
Nicomex Camaron Entero Whole Shrimp Net Wt 1 oz (28.35 grams). Productos Mexicanos Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 Tel. (973) 815-2062. UPC 8 84678 10173 9.
Nicomex Inc.
Nicomex Color Para Tamal Net Wt 1/8 oz (3.54gms) Productos Mexicanos Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 Tel. (973) 815-2062.
Nicomex Inc.
Markets of Meijer Pretzel Dinner Roll, 8 count, 14.0 oz ( 0.87 lb) UPC 0-4125099036-9 Ingredients: Enriched Flour ( Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, niacin, iran, thiamine mononitrate....) water, sugar, canola oil, salt, why (milk) , yeast, wheat starch soy lecithin, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Meijer Distribution, Inc
MARY ANN'S Chocolates Signature Assortment,May Contain Sugar, Chocolate, Butter, Corn Syrup, Assorted Fruit and Nuts, Coconut, Vegetable Oil, Egg or Vegetable Albumen , Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Certified Food Colors. Fruits Contain Sulfur Dioxide, Savory Foods, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49507 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 5PC, 3 oz UPC 733549030336 SIGNATURE ASSORTMENT 12PC-7OZ PINK BOX UPC 733549030343 CANDY-8OZ HEART BOXED ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 14.0 0Z BOX M CHOCOLATES SIGNATURE ASS
Savory Foods, Inc.
Birthday Cake Fudge; Label reads in part "***The Pecan Shed***Fresh Homemade Fudge***ALLERGY INFORMATION: ALL OUR FUDGE IS MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, MILK, CREAM, SOY, EGG, WHEAT AND ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING.***"
Pecan Shed
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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.