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 · 2026-10-18
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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Fresh Cuts, Pineapple Dices, 2 oz, Best By: SEP/15/12, Lot Number: 243 and 245.
Henderson's Best Fresh-Cuts, LLC
3/16" Slivered Red Onions, 1/5 lb; 1/4" Slivered Red Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb;
Gills Onions, LLC
Mango & Cucumber Salsa item # 71784 UPC 0 20728 71784 4, Best if Used By July 30 to September 2; Label reads in part "***MANGO 7 CUCUMBER SALSA ***Ingredients: Mangos, English Cucumber, Pineapple Vinaigrette: Vinegar (Cider, Distilled), Water, Soybean Oil, High Fructose corn Syrup, Brown Sugar, Honey, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seed, Vinegar, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Spices), Corn Syrup, Mango Puree, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt Mustard Flou
Pacific Coast Fruit Company
Sadie's Salads Egg-N-Olive Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb plastic tubs
Sadie's Salads
Wawa Large mixed fruit Net Wt 12 oz (340 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069250. Wawa Small mixed fruit Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069243
Taylor Farms, Inc.
1/4" Diced Red Onions, 5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb; 3/8" Diced Red Onions, 2/5 lb, 4/5lb;
Gills Onions, LLC
Wawa pineapple Net Wt. 7 oz (198 g) rigid plastic tray Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069328
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Wawa mango and yogurt parfait Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191070751
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Coast Tropical Brand Whole Mangoes, Kent & Keitt's varieties, 10 lb box. The recalled mangos were sold between July 7, and August 30, 2012 and can be identified by the brand sticker along with one of the following numbers: 3114, 4051, 4311, 4584, and 4959 and the words PRODUCT OF MEXICO. Packed in carboard open carton tray.
Coast Citrus Dist
Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce. Product is packaged in a glass jar, net weight 24 oz. The UPC is 8-84337 00522-4
Cucina Fresca, Inc.
Wawa pineapples, strawberries & mango Net. Wt. 9 oz. rigid plastic tray Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191061155
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings). JFC Brand Furikake-Seto Fumi, 1.7 oz. Packaged in a clear glass jar with plastic twist lid.
J F C International Inc
Label reads in part "***OCHO RIOS***Jamaican***Curry***Seasoning***Net Wt. 4 & 8 oz (227 g)***Gold Series***Low Sodium***Extra delicious!***Distributed by :***Ocho Rios International***Miami, Florida 33142***Ingredients: Turmeric,***Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin***Salt, Anise, Pimento, Garlic***""
Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc.
Champ's Sliced White Mushrooms, 227 g/8 oz, in a styrofoam container with shrink wrap, UPC 0 33383 67600 5. Labeled in part: "CHAMP'S MUSHROOMS Sliced White Mushrooms, Product of Canada, 227g/8 oz, 0 33383 67600 5 KEEP REFRIGERATED
Spokane Produce, Inc.
Sadie's Salads Red Skin Potato Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs
Sadie's Salads
Sliced White Mushroom, Champ's Mushroom, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.
Triple B Corporation
Sadie's Salads Cole Slaw, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs
Sadie's Salads
Sadie's Salads Potato Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs
Sadie's Salads
Mango Chunks, 5# tub Distributed by FreshPoint Central California, Turlock, CA
FreshPoint Central California, Inc.
1/4" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 3/16" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 5/2lb, 4/5lb. 3/8" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5 lb. 3/8" Slivered Julienne Yellow Onions, 4/5lb.
Gills Onions, LLC
Wawa Mango Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g) Distributed by Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069267
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss Mocha Maca Crunch; UPC 8 96767 00143 1
Bliss Unlimited
Sadie's Salads Broccoli Salad, 8 lb and 25 lb plastic tubs
Sadie's Salads
Label reads in part "***OCHO RIOS***Hot***Jamaican***Curry***Gold Series***Extra delicious!***Distributed by :***Ocho Rios International***Miami, Florida 33142***Ingredients: Turmeric,***Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin, Salt,*** Anise, Pepper, Pimento, Garlic***Degree of "Heat" 4-Hot***"
Ocho Rios-Miami, Inc.
Dole brand Sliced Mushrooms, Net Wt. 8 OZ. (227G), UPC: 0 33383 67600 5, in a plastic container over-wrapped with plastic film. Labeled in part: Dole Sliced Mushrooms, Distributed by Oakshire Mushroom Sales, LLC under license Kennett Square, PA 19348 1-866-355-2077, Product of Canada
Oakshire Mushroom Sales, Llc
Wawa watermelon Net Wt 8 oz (227 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191069274
Taylor Farms, Inc.
Wawa melon mix Net Wt 11 oz (312 g) in rigid plastic trays Distributed by: Wawa, Inc. Wawa, PA 19063 UPC 726191061148
Taylor Farms, Inc.
1/2" Diced Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb, 20lb. 1/4" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5 lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/16" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb.
Gills Onions, LLC
Starbucks¿ Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend, 6oz, UPC 6211171390, Use by dates 8/22/2012 through 9/7/2012 and 9/4/2012 & 9/5/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
***Dulce De Leche "Del Campo"***Ice Cream "Base" (Flavor)***FB 23546***Mfg. Date***Keep Refrigerated at 40*f***Lot#***Net Wt 55 LBS***Indalco Food Corp., Miami, FLA (305) 620 1444*** Caramel milk spread is packed in white plastic pails of 55 lbs. under the firm's brand name "Del Campo".
Indalco Foods Corp.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. French Apple Pie
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Gourmet Fruit Bowl, 64oz , UPC 7774522620, Use by dates 9/9/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Cherry Pie
McClures, Inc.
Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 25 lb; Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 50 lb
Haldeman Mills
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pumpkin Pie
McClures, Inc.
Derby City Vending "Finish Line" Hand Made Chicken Salad Ingredients: 100% whole wheat bread, Fresh hand cut chicken breast, miracle whip, salt, pepper, celery, pickle relish Fresh Thru***Derby City Vending Louisville, KY 40206
Derby City Vending Inc
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Coconut Custard Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Pecan Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Lemon Crunch Cake
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Fruit & Chocolate Platter, 40oz , UPC 7774523673, Use by dates 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Sam's Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel, Net Wt 25 lb, in white plastic pails, Manufactured for Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR 72716, Best if stored in a cool, dry location between 65 - 75 degrees Farenheit.
Dawn Food Products, Incorporated
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Orange Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Pie
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Black Walnut Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Egg Custard Pie
McClures, Inc.
Ready Pac¿ Seasons Choice", 32oz, UPC 7774524276, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Brinser's Best Yellow Corn Meal, 5 lb; Stauffer's Corn Meal, 2 lb
Haldeman Mills
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Apple Cinnamon Streusel Cake
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Chicken Salad
McClures, Inc.
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Marble Cake
McClures, 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.