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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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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FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Broccoli & Apple Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch; Flexible pouch with Re-sealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Zucchini, Banana & Amaranth Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Tots Berry, Banana, Beet Yogurt Mish Mash; 3.17 oz. Pouch; also in 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Sesame Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria De Ajonjoli"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00006 5.
Las Trojes
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Mixed Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria Mixed"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00017 1.
Las Trojes
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Pumpkin, Dates, Oats & Chia Organic Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Tots Blueberry Oats & Quinoa Morning Mish Mash - 12.79 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum, Strawberry Barley Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with either 12, 16, 24, or 48 pieces of mozzarella cheese individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight respectively of 12 oz. (340g), 16 oz. (1 lb.) (453 g), 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) (680g), or 48 oz. (3 lb.) (1.36 kg.).
Kraft Foods Group
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Spinach, Peas & Pear Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Peach, Apricot & Banana Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Cracked Pepper, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with cracked pepper individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz. (283g).
Kraft Foods Group
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Green Bean, Pear & Greek Yogurt Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Parsnip, Blueberry & Buckwheat Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Coconut Brittle ("Pepitoria De Coco"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00013 3.
Las Trojes
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Kids Mixed Berry Mashups, 10 ct. Club Pack. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz. (283g).
Kraft Foods Group
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Pear and Mango Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Plum Kids Beetbox Berry Fruit and Veggie Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Plum Inc
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Basil, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with tomato and basil individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz. (283g).
Kraft Foods Group
FDA Food Moderate Dec 4, 2013
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Italian Style Seasonings, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with tomato and Italian style seasoning individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 9 oz. (255g).
Kraft Foods Group
FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2013
Mixed nuts in a plastic bag labeled in part: PREMIUM QUALITY; Terri Lynn Inc.; Deluxe Mixed; No Peanuts; NET WT. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 454 g; P.O. BOX 5118 ELGIN, IL 60121
Terri Lynn Inc.
FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2013
Trader Giotto's CAESAR Salad with Caesar Dressing; Perishable, keep refrigerated. Packaged in Net Wt. 8.5 oz (241 g) plastic clamshell. Manufactured for Trader Joe's Manufactured by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, inc. Vallejo, CA 94950.
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2013
Flex, Maximum Flexibility, Item number 21-601, dietary supplement, 90 capsules per bottle. The Flex product is a dietary supplement in capsule form containing vegetable glucosamine HCL, chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), organic microalgae (aph. flos-aquae) and chicken cartilage. The serving size is 3 capsules and the suggested use is one 3 capsule serving per day.
New Algae Company
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Juicy Blue Raspberry Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Guzzler Island Punch 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Organic Chevre sold at Farmer's Market in plastic 6 oz tubs, vacuum-sealed with lid and label on top of tub, Sunny Pine Farm brand. Product also sold to in 2 lbs. and 3 lbs. to restaurant. Product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Chevre***SUNNY PINE FARM***6 oz***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Salt, Rennet, and Culture***Keep refrigerated***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***.
Sunny Pine Farm
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Guzzler Concord Grape 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xylanase 150,000 XU, synerzyme-ae, brizyme, Cellulase Special Blend OMRI, xylanase amylase blend, Bio-Cat Ruminant Enzyme, Feed Blend ws alkacel 20x, BC-XR, enzyme blend #2237, CHX blend, EB-7 multi-enzyme blend EB110311-01, EB020812-01, xylanase 70,000, nut 14-500, ultra blend 102 xylanase 10,000, bb cd blend #3, soy blend, amiron blend, Formula #121412b, erc530b, pn digestive blend, digest basic, blend 03
Bio-Cat Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Fruit Punch in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Blue Raspberry in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Juicy Grape Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Juicy Orange Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Organic Honey Lavender Chevre is sold in plastic 6 oz tubs under Sunny Pine Farm brand. The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Honey Lavender Chevre***6 oz.***SUNNY PINE FARM***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Honey, Salt, Lavender, Rennet, Cultures***Keep refrigerated***".
Sunny Pine Farm
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Guzzler Iced Tea 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Burst Grape Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2013
Trader Joe's Southwest Salads, 9oz. Packaged in plastic clamshell with ranch dressing packaged in plastic sealed solo cup. Product labeling reads in part:"TRADER JOE'S ***SOUTHWEST SALAD with Black Beans, Corn, Cotija Cheese and a tangy Ranch Dressing***NET WT. 9 OZ (255g)***DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016***".
World Class Distribution, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Burst Citrus Punch Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Guzzler Lemonade 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Burst Lemon Lime Drink, in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan (Green Color), 14oz Plastic Bags, Packaged at 50 bags per case. Packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouch. Brand name is CTF with an illustration of a deer. Product labeling reads in part:"C.T.F. Brand TAPIOCA PEARL***EXPORTED: COMBINE THAI FOODS CO., LTD.***PRODUCT OF THAILAND NET WT:14OZ(400 G)***"
N A Trading Inc
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Burst Orange Drink in a 16 oz PET bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, pectinase 1000, Pectinase 350 Endo-pg/gm, PC Blend 14, Nut 14-500, pectinase 3500, gastro blend 0111, Digestive Blend 021894, enzyme complex 5763, pectinase 1750, pectinase 350, EC-CHPX, enzyme blend for cyto grn, pectinase 150m, and Cellulase 3, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # PECCI, labeled in part ***Manufactured by BIO-CAT, INC.9117 Three Notch Road Troy, Virginia 22974 Telepho
Bio-Cat Inc
FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2013
Mixed nuts in a plastic bag labeled in part: Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Macadamia; NET WT. 12 OZ. (340 g), 30 LB, 35 LB; P.O. BOX 5118 ELGIN, IL 60121
Terri Lynn Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Idahoan, Steakhouse Parmesan topping, Net Weight 35 lbs., Item Code ZID800Bulk.
Kerry Foods
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Hug Lemonade Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2013
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Citrus in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
American Beverage Corp
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Data sources
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- 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.