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 · 2026-10-17
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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Tagine Sauce, 16 fl. oz., 12 jars/case
Premier Foods, LLC
Coffee Cake: queso/fresa (cheese/strawberry)
Jean's Cake
Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in bulk boxes, 20 lbs
Combs Produce
First Street Coffee Cake Muffins (S 45398) 4 count 14 oz. UPC 0 4151210848 8
KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.
Clinical LIVE Dietary Supplement Immune Support 694.325 mg 90 capsules Distributed by Reaction Nutrition, LLC., Carnegie, PA.
Reaction Nutrition LLC
Stonyfield Organic O Soy Yogurt Strawberry , 6 oz.cup, Refrigerated USPC code: 05215900603
Stonyfield Farm
EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE TABLETS, 25 meq Potassium Chloride (1865 mg), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR, Rx only, 30 count, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, Manufactured by: Tower Laboratories Ltd., Centerbrook, CT 06409
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Butter (salted). 8oz round clear plastic tub and 5 gallon pail. UPC Code 7 93573 09802 3.
Contoocook Creamery
1) terrafina Natural Roasted Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 847938103201, 2) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz (368g) UPC 847938063208, 3) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 18 oz (510g) UPC 847938032051, 4) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 20 oz (567 g) UPC 847938073207, 5) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 7 oz (198g) UPC 847938003204.
Terrafina
Chocolate covered raisinsin 4 oz flexible bags labeled in part "***Pennsylvania Dutch Candies***Chocolate Covered Raisins***NET WT 4 OZ (113g)***Packed for Pennsylvania Dutch Candies Camp Hill, PA***Manufactured In A Facility That Also Processes Peanuts***".
The Warrell Corporation
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612)
Justin'S Nut Butter
1) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 2.25 oz(63g) UPC 847938032112, 2) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 8497938103218, 3) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz (368g) UPC 847938063215, 4) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 18 oz (510 g) UPC 847938032150, 5) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 20 oz (568g) UPC 847938073214), 6) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net w
Terrafina
Dove Chocolate Discoveries Fruit Collection Dark Chocolate - Covered Cranberries, Blueberries, Cherries Net Wt. 18 oz. Distributed by Dove Chocolate Discoveries, LLC A subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA Item #3265D Each 18 oz box of mislabeled Fruit Collection contains two clear 8 oz polypropylene bags, labeled DK CINN ALMOND .
Dove Chocolate Discoveries Llc
Tortillas Lupita Flour Tortillas, Net Wt. 23oz, Manufactured By Tortilleria Lupita, 235 SW 25th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Tortilleria Lupita, Inc.
THRIVE 6 Grain Pancake Mix; There are two unit sizes: (1) 4 lb. #10/gallon can (6.03x 7.02 ) (the "Gallon Cans"); and (2) 1.17 lb. Pull-Top Pantry Cans (4.01x 5.08 ) (the "Pantry Cans"). Both units are packaged in metal cans. The Pantry Can has a metal pull-top lid and the Gallon Can has a metal lid that must be opened by a can opener. (1) The Gallon Cans may be ordered as single units or in six (6) can cases. (2) The Pantry Cans may be ordered as single units or in ten (10) can cases.
Thrive Foods LLC
H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp-10.5 oz Box, 20 units per case
The Seafood Exchange Of Fla
Chunky Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip: Gluten Free, Trans Fat Free. Net WT. 10 oz., (.625 lb,284g Made with real cream cheese. Plastic square tub La Terra Fina Union City, CA 94587
La Terra Fina USA, Inc.
Potter's Crackers, Classic White, Net Wt 5 ounces, UPC 6 80569 15877 2, Potters Fine Foods LLC, 100 S. Baldwin, Madison WI 53703., Ingredients, Wheat Flour, Milk, Butter, Cracked Wheat, Sugar, Crystal Salt, Baking Powder, Black Pepper. Allergen Information: wheat, dairy & tree nuts.
Potters Fine Foods, LLC
Maple Almond Butter 16 oz Jar (Unit USPC 894455000322, Case USPC 894455002135)
Justin'S Nut Butter
Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Net Wt. 15.8 oz. Prod. of Latvia Distributed by Zip International Group LLC 160 Raritan Center Parkway Unit #6 Edison NJ 08837 T 732-225-3600 UPC 4750217602547
Zip International Group LLC.
Kroger Break 'N Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, refrigerated dough, packaged in 16.0 oz. plastic package.
Conagra Inc
Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil product of the USA Crown Pacific International, Inc. Hilo, HI
Crown Pacific Int'L Llc
Sour Cherry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608
Whole Foods Market
Daily Chef, Tropical Fruit & Nut Blend, 44oz plastic bags, Distributed by SAMs West, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.
Ann's House of Nuts, Inc
Blueberry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) UPC: 0216733009993 Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608
Whole Foods Market
Buurma Farms Cilantro, fresh, 4 oz bunch, #4889 UPC 0 33383 80104 9
Buurma Farms Inc
Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
Heeren Bros Inc
Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs
Custom Co-Pak, LLC
Morbier Les 3 Comtois, 11 lb. wheel; packaged in a cardboard case; one per case; refrigerated
Les 3 Comtois
Trois Comtois Morbier Cheese labeled as follows: Morbier Raw Milk PLU 293358; Morbier AOC Le Trois PLU 293608; Morbier Raw Milk French Cheese PLU 293358; and Morbier Les Trois Comtois PLU 293608, Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass, packages of 18 tea bags, (27 grams/.95 ounces)
Custom Co-Pak, LLC
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags
Global Juices & Fruits LLC
Tres Leches cake sold under the following brand names: 1) "****Tres Leches***Postres D'Aqui***D'Aqui Manufacturing Products Corp***Peso Neto 3oz***"; 2) "****Tres Leches***Fresh Star***Distribuido por Karelly's Food***PO Box 634 Sabana Seca PR 00952***Peso Neto 3 oz***"
D'Aqui Manufacturing Products, Corp., Dba Postres de Aqui
See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries; 8 oz. clear plastic packages. See's Candies Inc./See's Candy Shops Inc: South San Francisco, CA 94080/Los Angeles, CA 90016
See's Candies Inc.
"***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos Vaca Negra, Carr 492 km 0.1, Hatillo, PR***"
Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 10/15 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Okami Fully Cooked Wild-Caught Lobster Roll with Avocado, in a 7oz plastic tray with lid, to be stored less than or equal to 40 degrees F.
Green Core
Maple flavored lipid-based inclusions. Maple NT-RF and Maple NT-MF, NET WT: 50 lbs, Ingredients: Sugar, vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel), wheat flour, cocoa powder, glucose, extractives of foenugreek, maple sugar, caramel color, soy lecithin. SensoryEffects¿¿ , 136 Fox Run Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
SensoryEffects Powder Systems
Texas Wild UPC, 16/20 WSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 16/20 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Penguinos - four cream filled chocolate cupcakes: gluten, wheat & dairy free & vegan; 4 x 2.2oz cupcakes, net wt 8.8 oz. Ingredients: organic unrefined cane sugar, filtered water, expeller pressed canola oil, rice flour, cocoa powder, tapioca starch, potato starch, Ener-G egg Replacer, gluten free rice milk, organic palm oil shortening, salt, baking soda, natural vanilla, powder, cocoa butter, xanthan gum, natural flavors (gluten free and began) baking powder, pure vanilla extract. Maripos
Mariposa Baking Co.
NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Thai Chili Flake
Pacific Pure Aid
Texas Wild UPC 51/60 BSO Shrimp Headless Shell-on IQF, Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20 # Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC 41/50 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Texas Wild UPC 31/40 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
NuGo Dark Pretzel 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Grove Grow Notes Dried Mushroom, Net Wt. 200g/7 oz. packaged in plastic tray in plastic bag. UPC 6949682800734 Product of China Product label is in Chinese
S & M International 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.