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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Ginger Snap Cookies, 12 oz., Item Code: 48918, UPC 0-41380-23359
Unified Grocers Inc.
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Mars Food US
Newman's Own Salsa Con Queso, Medium All Natural Net Wt.16 oz., packaged in a glass jar UPC 0 20662 00353 9
Newman'S Own Inc.
Kinnikinnick Kinni-Kwik Bread & Bun Mix-Weight 350g/16oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013310550 4
UNFI
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***guava paste filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Kinnikinnick Pancake & Waffle Mix -Weight: 454g/16 oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013310512 2
UNFI
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Saffron Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-11547
Mars Food US
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Spanish Flavor, net weight 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059
Mars Food US
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Pilaf, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-11547
Mars Food US
The Cultured Kitchen Pesto or Basil Pesto Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504851120 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***guava-cheese filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Kinnikinnick Panko Style Bread Crumbs-Weight: 350g/12.5oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013360015 3
UNFI
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***mango filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***papaya-cheese filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pistachio filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Candy coated popcorn shaped into a heart weighing 1.5 ounces per piece and individually wrapped in clear plastic packaging. There are 24 popcorn balls per case.
Popcorn Factory, The
The Cultured Kitchen Smoked Cheddar Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 736211079134 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
Kinnikinnick Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles-Weight: 210 g/7.4oz Qty/Pkg: 6 Cardboard Box-UPC: 62013300199 8
UNFI
Cactus Leaves (Nopales), 44 lbs.
Tijuana'S Produce Co.
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***chocolate filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales) MexpoGroup Brand MexpoGroup Fresh Produce Colonia Buenos Aires Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
RCI Produce
Kinnikinnick Pancake & Waffle Mix -Weight: 454g/16 oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013310512 2
Bozzutos' Inc.
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***mango-cheese filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Bar Star Snack Mix, 1 lb plastic bag and 25 lb plastic bags in a cardboard box. Box labeled DAYTON'S ESTABLISHED 1923 DAYTON NUT SPECIALTIES, INC. 919 N. MAIN DAYTON, OHIO 45405 with a white stick on label which reads, "25# BAR STAR MIX
Creation Gardens
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***coconut-pineapple filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Marlyce's Homemade Style Noodles, Net Wt. 8 oz, Packaged in plastic bags, 10 per case, UPC 094219217069. Manufactured by L.M.Noodle Company, LLC, 416 Main Street, Wiggins, CO 80654.
L. M. Noodle Company, LLC
The Cultured Kitchen White Cheddar Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504924015 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
Multifoods Bakery Products, Cranberry Orange Muffins, 5.4oz (frozen muffin batter in muffing liner, inside plastic tray, overwrapped with plastic, packaged in corrugate case), 25.3lbs case is unit for sale. UPC 10035074485443. Manufactured by: CSM Bakery NA, Inc, Tucker, GA.
CSM Bakery Products NA
The Cultured Kitchen Habanero Cilantro Lime Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922813 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***lemon filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pineapple paste filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Kinnikinnick Original Homestyle Waffles-Weight: 210 g/7.4oz Qty/Pkg: 6 Cardboard Box-UPC: 62013300198 1
UNFI
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***cheese filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Multifoods Bakery Products, Artificial Pistachio Flavored Muffin with Other Nuts, 4.5oz (frozen muffin batter in muffing liner, inside plastic tray, overwrapped with plastic, packaged in corrugate case), 27 lbs case is unit for sale. UPC 024800486383. Manufactured by CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc., Tucker, GA.
CSM Bakery Products NA
The Cultured Kitchen Pepper Jack Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922615 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pumpkin paste filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Newmans Own¿ Organics Newmans Special Blend 80 Count K-Cup¿ Packs; UPC 09955515593; Product Code: 15593 281792
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***coconut filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pineapple-cheese filling***"
E. Franco & Co. Inc
The Cultured Kitchen Herb Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922714 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
The Cultured Kitchen
Creation Special Snack Mix 25 lb plastic bags in a cardboard box. Box labeled "DAYTON'S ESTABLISHED 1923 DAYTON NUT SPECIALTIES, INC. 919 N. MAIN DAYTON, OHIO 45405" with a white stick on label which reads, "25# CREATION SPECIAL MIX
Creation Gardens
Bueno GC NM Exclusive XHot 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1048-5. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC 1.5 Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1096-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1044-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-7. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC Exclusive Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-2. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Autumn Roast Strip Medium 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1090-5. Packaged in double-poly bags and not sealed.
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC Medium 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1055-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
El Encanto, Incorporated
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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.