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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NuGo Free Carrot Cake, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Marmalade Fonariky Net 105.8 oz (3 kg) Product of Russia upc 460161417406
Zip International Group LLC.
Evviva Fresh Peach Spumante, UPC 84279-99137
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, Inc
NuGo Dark Mint Chocolate Chip, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese sold with labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, Les Freres Wash Rind Product of USA, Crave Bros Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese by Pound, Les Freres Crave Brothers, and Les Freres Crave Brothers PO-RK. Cheese was cut and wrapped.
Whole Foods Market
NuGo Dark Mocha, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Texas Wild UPC, 10/15 WSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
NuGo Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Fried Onion Powder 44.092 lb carton
Pacific Pure Aid
NuGo Slim Espresso, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Evviva Strawberry Spumante, UPC 84279-99138
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, Inc
Texas Wild UPC, 26/30 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder 50 lb carton
Pacific Pure Aid
Texas Wild UPC 16/25 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Crunch, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
NuGo Nutrition HQ
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44872 5.
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (NDC 0067-6279-35) (UPC 3 0067-0343-35 4); b) 65-count (NDC 0067-6279-65) (UPC 3 0067-0343-65 1); and c) 90-count (NDC 0067-6279-90) (UPC 3 0067-0343-90 3) tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Novartis Consumer Health
individual 2 oz chocolate macaroons packaged in plastic wrapper labeled as " Jennies DUTCH CHOCOLATE MACAROON, 2 oz. Red Mill Farms, Inc., Brooklyn, NY".
Red Mill Farms
Square Mile Spur & Vine Hopped Apple Cider is hopped hard cider is in liquid form and is an alcoholic beverage. It is packaged in 22 fl oz glass bottles shipped in a corrugated master carton that contains 12 bottles. Individual bottle is sold at retail stores. UPC codes case: 7-02770-04912-0 UPC Bottle: 7-02770-24910-0 PDCN code: CAB12
Craft Brewers Alliance Inc.
Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries 25lbs
Shoreline Fruit Inc
Square Mile Original Hard Apple Cider is hard cider is in liquid form and is an alcoholic beverage. It is packaged in 22 fl oz glass bottles shipped in a corrugated master carton that contains 12 bottles. Individual bottle is sold at retail stores. UPC codes case: 7-02770-04812-0; UPC Bottle: 7-02770-24810-0; PDCN code: CAA12.
Craft Brewers Alliance Inc.
RYBACKA WIES brand HERRING FILLETS IN OIL (MATJES SLEDZ W OLEJU), Net Wt. 17.6 oz. (500g), UPC 0 21143 24122 8, Distributed By Gold Star, Inc., Brooklyn, NY 11231 --- The product is vacuum packed in a sealed plastic package.
Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 lb wheel packaged in cheese paper. Two 2.5 lbs wheels in a case.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Chocolate malted milk balls packaged in 6 lbs. bags and each case contains 3 x 6 lbs. bags; BEST BY 04/17/14; BRCH CHOC
Ferrara Candy Company
"***Gasco Golden Egg Yellow Shade Liquid***" 32 oz plastic bottles & 15 gallon drums
Gasco Industrial
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Petit Frere Soft Ripened Cheese, PF88. Net Wt. 8 oz. (227g). Packaged in cheese paper and sold inside a wooden box. Eight 8 oz wheels per case.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Cherry Bay Orchards Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries 4lb, 8oz, and 16oz containers
Shoreline Fruit Inc
FOSFOREL brand Herring Fillet in Oil 400 gram (14 oz.) in plastic packaging containers; refrigerated
Zip International Group LLC.
Tortillas Lupita White Corn Tortillas, Manufactured by Tortilleria Lupita, 235 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Tortilleria Lupita, Inc.
IMAGIC Vegetarian Burger Mix, VB 100, textured vegetable protein, contains soy and wheat, packaged in 25-lb/bulk cartons. CHS Inc., Hutchinson, KS.
C H S Inc
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Petit Frere with Truffles Cheese, PF88T. Net Wt. 8 oz. (227g). Packaged in cheese paper and sold inside a wooden box. Eight 8 oz. wheels per case.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Asian Taste Sun Flower Seeds, 40pk/carton, Net Wt: 8-oz. (227g), Item #1641819, UPC 6 919037 022708.
Walong Marketing, Inc.
Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz
Shoreline Fruit Inc
Earth's Pride Organics: Organic Oregano, 2.2 oz. Packaged at 12 units per case. Packaged in a glass jar with cork closure. Product labeling reads in part:"earth's pride organics PANTRY COLLECTION***ORGANIC OREGANO***NET WT. 2.2 OZ (62.4g)***DISTRIBUTED BY BJWC 25 RESEARCH DRIVE WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581 1-800-934-1204***".
Olde Thompson, Inc.
Raw Pistachio Halves, 1 pound bag. Item Number 11910, UPC Code: 172043119107; Raw Pistachio Halves, 4 pound bag. Item Number 11911, UPC Code: 172043119114; Raw Pistachio Halves, 10 pound bag in box. Item Number 11912, UPC Code: 172043119121; Raw Pistachio Halves, 25 pound case, bag in box. Item Number 11913, UPC Code: 172043119138
Superior Nut Co. Inc.
Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 24 cans/case, 15 oz.
Golden Beach Inc
The master case Bar Code is 20731149654062 and the Retail UPC is 7 31149 65406 8. The Retail Label reads in part "*** Aqua Star Raw Shrimp Easy-Peel Shell-On*** Ready to Cook *** Net Wt 1 lb (454g) ***"
Aqua Star (USA) Corp.
Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts NET WT. 5 OZ, UPC code 3003404313 This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, sesame seeds, whey and eggs. Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809
Giant Eagle
Medium Chunky Salsa, a Home Style Select brand, in 16oz glass jars, UPC: 3927759139; Product is distributed by Dollar Tree; Product is processed and packaged by Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Lemoore, CA; The label on the salsa indicates distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA
Olam Tomato Processors, Inc.
Mild Chunky Salsa, a Home Style Select brand, in 16oz glass jars, UPC: 3927759137; Product is distributed by Dollar Tree; Product is processed and packaged by Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Lemoore, CA; The label on the salsa indicates distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA
Olam Tomato Processors, Inc.
Holgate Toys Recalls Playmat Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Stores
Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass.
El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto, 2/5 lbs bulk containers into 1/10lbs carton. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"CEVICHE MIXTO***NET WT..10 LBS***DIST.BY EL CAMPESTRE DIST TEL (562) 505-7247***".
El Campestre
Vegetable tray 8 oz UPC 7 49404 30002 5; Ingredients: Carrot Sticks, Pretzels, Grapes, Creamy Hummus. Penny's Salsa Inc. Snack Pack w/Hummus Grapes, Carrots and Pretzels 8 oz UPC 07494041923679. Both of these products contain the same ingredients in the same amount. Each contains a 1.5 oz package of hummus labeled Made in the Pacific North West.
Hagee Foods Inc.
Harbor Greens Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 80717 3; Tacoma Boys Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus 8 oz has UPC 7 49404 90717 0.
Hagee Foods Inc.
Pimento Cheese, packaged in 7 oz. plastic containers, and labeled in part ***Made by Whole Foods Market, Landover, MD 20785***UPC: 000000234801
Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Kitchen
Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***Crab & Shrimp Salad*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.
Fisher's Homestyle Salads
El Campestre Brand Ceviche De Camaron. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"EL CAMPESTRE CEVICHE DE CAMARON***NET WT.10 LBS***Manufactured by: El Campestre Compton, CA 90221 (310) 764-2461***".
El Campestre
OSKRI, Fig Dark Chocolate Bar, Net Wt 1.9 oz (53g) UPC 6 66016 30030 7. Ingredients: Figs 80%, dark chocolate 20% ( sugar, cocoa butter, pure chocolate, soy lecithin, natural vanilla).
Oskri Corp.
WHOLEY Shrimp, Farm Raised, Cooked, Peeled Deveined, Tail on, Ingredients: Shrimp, Salt and Sodium Tripolyphosphate..., ,Net Wt 1 LB (16 oz) , 399103 UPC Number: 094776074556; Product of Indonesia
Lipari Foods, Inc.
El Campestre Brand Ceviche De Basa. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"EL CAMPESTRE CEVICHE DE BASA***NET WT.10 LBS***Manufactured by: El Campestre Compton, CA 90221 (310) 764-2461***".
El Campestre
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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.