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 · 2026-09-22
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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Los Andes Foods Sweet Corn Pancakes, Cachapas de Maiz, NET WT. 24 Oz., 5 units, KEEP REFRIGERATED
Tipical Latin Food, Corp. dba La Pradera
New Horizen Gourmet BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich on Everything Bialy; KEEP FROZEN; COOK & SERVE; Cooking Instructions: Conventional oven (Preheat oven to 350oF). Thaw product overnight. Cook meal for 20 mins or until an internal temp of 165oF. For quality purposes only, cook product within 72 hours from thawing; Not For Retail Sale
Whitsons Food Service (Bronx), LLC
Item 404866, UPC 13454 38152, HMS Hatch Chicken Enchilada Kit 1/22.225 LB. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
The Gambler, Dakota Toms brand, Net Wt 7.8 oz, individual pre-packaged components in MEP packaging, UPC 737296601788
Dakota Tom's, Inc
Item 406873, UPC 40134 30852, Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry OP With Trays 2/6.5 LB. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Item 406897,UPC 13454 38407, Asian Style Stir Fry Single Serve OP no Trays 1/6.5 LB. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Item 404856, UPC 71117 12506, Don Pancho Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Express Meal Kit. Made 6 Enchiladas . Ready in 4 MIN. Net wt. 27 oz (1 LB 11 OZ) 765g. There are 6 packages per case. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods Inc. Beaverton, OR. www.DONPANCHO.COM.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
The outer package of the recalled product, Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed Korean Seaweed, is INCORRECTLY labeled as follows: (Principal Display Panel) Roasted Seaweed 10-0.91 OZ (26 G) PACKAGES (NET WT 9.1 OZ (260 G). (Back Display) ROASTED SEAWEED Organic Yaki Nori Ingredients: Organic Seaweed. Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA UPC 074410495534 ITEM 49549B. The recalled product was distributed in cases identified as Wismettac ITEM No.5160
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Pepperjack Cheese Burger, Dakota Toms brand, Net Wt 5.7 oz, individual pre-packaged components in MEP packaging, UPC 737296806008
Dakota Tom's, Inc
Item 404977, UPC 13454 38191, Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Kit O.P. No Trays 2/6.75 LB. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion, Net Weight 5 oz (142g). UPC 7 63247-19594 5 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Jackandthegreensprouts.com, River Falls, WI 54022
Jack & The Green Sprouts, Inc.
Item 404852, UPC 71117 12507, Don Pancho Chicken Quesadilla Express Meal Kit. Make 3 Quesadilla. Ready in 4 MIN. Net wt. 22.5 oz (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 638g. Case GTIN 10071117125075, Case UPC 7111712507, Don Pancho Chicken Quesadilla Express Meal Kit. 6/22.5oz bags. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods Inc. Beaverton, OR. www.DONPANCHO.COM.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa, Net Weight 5 oz (142g). UPC 7 63247-19891 5 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Jackandthegreensprouts.com, River Falls, WI 54022. EXPANDED 10/4/2024: Product was packaged in 5 oz containers that were packed in 6 count or 12 count shipping containers, or in a 5lb. bulk tray. Bulk trays are a black plastic growing tray inside a poly bag fastened with a twist tie. One tray per shpper box.
Jack & The Green Sprouts, Inc.
Item 404710, UPC 13454 38080, Chicken Street Taco Kit with Trays, 4.985 lb. Item 13454 38080 Chicken Street Taco Kit with Trays, 2/4.985 lb. bags per case. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA or Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Beaverton, OR.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Sprouts Chicken Street Taco, 6 taco, perishable item kept under refrigeration, packaged in a plastic tray with plastic lid, Net wt of 1.5lbs, UPC 205916813991. Sell by dates of 9/2/2024 to 11/7/2024.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Item 407121, UPC 13454 38496, Bistro 28 Chicken Quesadilla Express Meal Kit. Make 3 Quesadilla. Ready in 4 MIN. Net wt. 22.5 oz (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 638g. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA. Case GTIN 10013454384968, Case UPC 13454 38496, Bistro 28 Chicken Quesadilla Express Meal Kit. 4/22.5oz bags.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
All Raw Vegan Certified Organic Salsa, Glaser Organic Farms, Handmade fresh from our farm to you,Net wt. 8 oz, Plastic PET Container with cover, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 832910 001514
Glaser Organic Farms
Item 404700, UPC 13454 38075, Premium Street Taco Kit With Trays, 2/4.9875 lbs. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Item 401311, UPC 13454 35855, Caesar Salad Kit 2/6 lbs. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods Vista, CA.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Item 404711, UPC 13454 38082, Don Pancho Kit OP Street Taco Chicken NO Trays, 4.985 lb. Case GTIN 10013454380823, Case UPC Code 1345438082, Don Pancho Kit OP Street Taco Chicken NO Trays. 2/4.985 lb. bags per case. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA or Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Beaverton, OR.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Item 404764, UPC 71117 12500, Don Pancho Chicken Street Tacos Express Meal Kit. Made 6 Tacos. Ready in 3 MIN. Net wt. 22 oz (1 LB 6 OZ) 624g. Case GTIN 10071117125006, Case UPC 71117 12500, Don Pancho Chicken Street Tacos Express Meal Kit. Made 6 Tacos 6/22oz. bags. Distributed by Reser's Fine Foods Inc. Beaverton, OR. www.DONPANCHO.COM.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
(Principal Display) ENOKI MUSHROOM Champignons d'enoki Net Wt: 150g (5.3oz) in a clear plastic packaged. (Back Display) UPC 860011505600 Keep Refrigerated Garder Au Froid Distributed by: Global Fresh Marketing Commerce, CA 90040
Enoki King Mushroom Farm Inc.
Item 407120, UPC 13454 38495, Bistro 28 Chicken Street Tacos Express Meal Kit. Made 6 Tacos. Ready in 3 MIN. Net wt. 22 oz (1 LB 6 OZ) 624g. Distributed by Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA. Case GTIN 10013454384951, Case UPC 13454 38495, Bistro 28 Chicken Street Tacos Express Meal Kit. 4/22oz. bags.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Manhattan Comfort Recalls Floating Wall Theater Entertainment Centers and Panels Due to Injury Hazard
Collagen Joint Support with Black Currant LOT#: Q241851; 14 Stick Pack 3.92 oz
Quantum Fulfillment and Support, LLC
Principal Display: SureLife Foods PALEO BARS, Net Wt. 14 oz. (392 g.)- 14 ct. individually wrapped bars (28 g. each) Certified Gluten Free, Certified Paleo Loaed with: Almonds, Honey, Shredded Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Brazil Nuts, Chia Seeds & More! Back Display: Ingredients: Whole Almonds, Honey, Shredded Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil, Brazil Nuts, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Pr
Best Express Foods, Inc.
Lactaid Lactose Reduced milk 1. 96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk 2. 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk 3. 96oz Lactaid 1% Milk 4. 96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk (1607) 5. 96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk (15567)
HP Hood LLC
Horizon Organic Ultra Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream, refrigerated, One Pint (473ml), UPC 7 42365 21685 5. There are 12 cartons per case. Distributed by: Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC (Horizon) Broomfield, CO 80021.UPC: 742365216855
Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC
Sour Charlie bread, #2092, bag of 6 rolls (net wt. 7oz), 48 mini loaves per case. UPC code 0076011611894. Product was packaged bulk in a clear plastic bag inside a cardboard box and was not sold to consumers. Product was not labeled with a best by/exp date but recalling firm sells as "fresh" and estimates loaves will last 4 days if not frozen.
Salt City Baking Company, LLC
Chois Kimchi Company Gluten Free Gochujang Red Chili Paste, packaged 16oz plastic pouch with spout, keep refrigerated. UP 8 58878 00330 8. Made By Chois Kimchi, LLC Portland, OR 97230.
Choi's Kimchi LLC
Dry Dates, 50 lb. bag
BlueStar Direct LLC
Item FLD1040A, Wild Leeks, distributed in plastic clamshell containers. Net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares: Wild Leeks, Sugar, Soy Sauce.
Lemonland Food Corp
Item FLD1971, Stir Fried Dried Shrimp, distributed in plastic clamshell containers. Net wt. 0.165lb. The H-Mart label declares: Shrimp, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Corn Syrup, Salt
Lemonland Food Corp
Flavor#115 Electrolytes, Net Contents 3.78L, #740-0115, GTIN barcode 00850010449043. Product is packaged as a Bag In Box (BIB) single unit for use in Bevi Smart Water Cooler machines dispensing flavored waters.
Hydration Labs Inc. dba Bevi
Great Value Diced Peaches, Mandarin Segments, & Cherry Mixed Fruits Variety Pack, 4 oz, 12 Pack
Walmart Inc
Item FLD2011, Salted and Seasoned Small Octopus, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.267lb. The H-Mart label declares: Octopus, Salt, Garlic, Ginger, Red Pepper Powder, Green Onion, Syrup, Sesame Seed.
Lemonland Food Corp
Premium Grapenut Special, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep Frozen
Today's Frozen Desserts, Inc.
Item FLD1080A, Seasoned Radish, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.365lb. The H-Mart label declares: Radish, Red Pepper Powder, Malt Syrup, Salt, Anchovy, Sugar, Garlic, Ginger, Sesame.
Lemonland Food Corp
Lunds & Byerlys lone star dip. Net Wt 12 oz. (340.5g) UPC 0 18169-74197 9. Produced by Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN 55424.
Lund Food Holdings Inc
King Harvest Spinach Hummus, perishable and refrigerated, packed in plastic tubs with tamper evident lids. Net wt. 10oz. Dist. Exclusively by Pacific Coast Fresh Co Portland, Oregon. UPC 0 25726 31108 7.
Pacific Coast Fresh CO
Item FLD1010A, Seasoned Peanut, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.365lb. The H-Mart label declares: Peanut, Soy Sauce, Starch, Syrup, Cooking Oil
Lemonland Food Corp
Item FLD1000AA, Seasoned Sesame Leaves or Seasoned Perilla Leaves, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares: Sesame Leaves, Red Pepper Powder, Malt Syrup, Soybean, Wheat, Anchovy, Salt, Carrots, Leeks, Garlic, Onion.
Lemonland Food Corp
Hungarian Mushroom Soup sold at PCC Community Market as: (1) Sold in grab and go plastic retail container, net wt. 24 oz. UPC 20452200000. (2) Sold hot in self-serve soup bar. (3) Sometimes used as a sauce for Hungarian Meatballs served in some stores self-serve hot bar.
Puget Consumers Co-Op
Item FLD1000A, Perilla Leaves in Soybean Paste, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares Perilla Leaves, Soybean Paste.
Lemonland Food Corp
Premium Grapenut, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep Frozen
Today's Frozen Desserts, Inc.
Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookies packaged in 5.3 oz. foil pouches and 17.7 oz clear bags
KTM Services, Inc.
Item FLD1015A, Stewed Lotus Root, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares: Lotus Root, Salt, Soy Sauce, Corn Syrup
Lemonland Food Corp
Item FLD1070A, Seasoned Dandelion, distributed in plastic clamshell containers. Net wt. 0.365lb. The H-Mart label declares: Dandelion, Salt, Garlic, Soy Sauce, Chili Powder.
Lemonland Food Corp
Item FLD1020A, Seasoned Pepper with Soybean Paste, distributed in plastic clamshell containers. Net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares: Pepper, Soy Bean Paste.
Lemonland Food Corp
Premium Pistachio Grapenut, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep Frozen
Today's Frozen Desserts, 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.