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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Spillson's Ltd. Breakfast Muffin Sandwich, 6 oz Ham
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Ham Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7 oz
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Double Cheeseburger Sandwich.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Oyster M Frozen Farm, 10/4 lbs.
J F C International Inc
Tablemark Kaki (Oyster) Fry, 2/12/6.34 oz.
J F C International Inc
Breaded Oyster Frozen, 10/2 lbs.
J F C International Inc
Spillson's Ltd. Super Italian Sandwich , 10 oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NET WT***48.7OZ***DISTRIBUTED BY***NESTLE USA, INC., GLENDALE, CA 91203 USA***".
Nestle USA
Multiple lots of cheese produced by Andante Dairy, Petaluma, CA; Sold in 5 oz to 8 oz sizes with no code date or variety information on packaged. Varieties include: Largo, a triple-creme cow's milk, and Picolo, a triple-creme cow's milk. Also made with cow's milk: Pianoforte, Nocturne. Goat's milk cheese varieties: Acapella, Impromptu, Pastoral, Fresh Goat and Crottin, Minuet, a triple-creme goat's milk variety. Mixed Milk cheese varieties: Rondo, Metronome, Melange. Other varieties incl
Andante Dairy
Spillson's Ltd. Bologna & Cheese Sandwich, Nt. Wt. 4 oz
Spillson's, Ltd.
Oyster IQF L size Frozen Wild, 10/4lbs.
J F C International Inc
Spillson's Ltd. The Big Sicilian Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Texas BBQ Beef Sandwich, 4 oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Smoked Turkey & Swiss Pita Sandwich, 7 oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
PAFCO Oyster Meat Tiny IQF, 40/8 oz.
J F C International Inc
Spillson's Ltd. Meatball Sub Sandwich Nt. Wt. 10 oz
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Roast Beef Sandwich 97% Fat Free, 7oz.
Spillson's, Ltd.
Pacific Surf Breaded Oyster Fry, 12/2 lbs.
J F C International Inc
Korean Molluscan Shellfish (Seasoned Oysters) 250kg, 1000kg
Hamchorom Inc.
Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam
East Bay Seafood Co., Inc.
Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00301 5
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread, 10 oz (284 g) packages,
Southern Bakeries, LLC
Pumpkin Spice, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00307 7
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Cuttlefish Ball, 2-10 lb bags . Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***Muc Vien [Vietnamese] ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Meiko Food Company Inc
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Tempura, 12 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***TEMPURA ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Meiko Food Company Inc
Vanilla Maple, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00306 0
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch; crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits and a blend of buttermilk and spices; Net Wt. 2.5 Oz. canister, 12 canisters per case; UPC 10071100 008347
Clorox Co (The)
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Pollock Fish Balls , 2-10 lb bags. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***POLLOCK FISH BALL S***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Meiko Food Company Inc
Pediatric electrolyte, Fruit Punch flavor---oral electrolyte solution---helps replace fluids & electrolytes---8 FL OZ (236 mL)---UPC Code: 31191129235 Distributed by Duane Reade/(866)375-6925---440 Ninth Ave., NY, NY 10001---Item #51070-8-4-
Duane Reade Inc
"California Girl" Whole Boiled Oysters, 24/8 oz cans.
Atlapac Trading Company Inc
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, New York Cheddar; 1) 24/1.5oz, item # 0712278000, UPC 0 8114 11271 2; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0703320000 UPC 0 84114 03320 8; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0710863000, UPC 0 84114 0094 1; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0710813001 and 0710813500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 10813 5; 5) Canadian item 12/220 g item # 0711920000, UPC 0 84114 11907 0; 6) 100/5 oz as part of a display, item # 0703450000; 7) Shipper containing 48/8.5 oz,
Kettle Foods, Inc.
New England Clam Chowda Base, pouch 4 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1010 UPC #: 7 3051691010 3
Plenus Group Inc.
Coffee, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00302 2
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Shrimp Balls, 8 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" TOM VIEN COOKED SHRIMP BALLS***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Meiko Food Company Inc
21st Century Foods Soy Tempeh, packaged in 12 lb plastic bags and 8 oz containers
21st Century Foods, Inc.
Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Frozen Oyster, Blocks, Wang Brand, 1 lb, packed in plastic bags, 24 bags/case, Item No.: 01356.
Hanmi Incorporated
Oyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs, Oyster Half Shell small Farm, OYS114, 144ps/cs,
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
Frozen Oyster, IQF, Surasang Brand, 1) 8 oz, packed in plastic bags, 40 bags/case, Item No.: 03777; 2) 2.5 lb, packed in plastic bags, 10 bags/case, Item No.: 06413.
Hanmi Incorporated
BRD Oyster (Kaki) IQF Farm, BRD 106, 12/2lbs.
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
New England Clam Chowda, pouch 8 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1023 UPC #: 7 3051691023 3
Plenus Group Inc.
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Cheddar Beer, item #0712374000, UPC 0 84114 12375 6.
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Chocolate Dipped Bars, 2 Chocolate & 2 Vanilla, 2.1 fl oz bars, UPC 8 52244 00308 4
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream under the following three brands: Hornbachers, Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 L), UPC 41130-21663, Distributed by Supervalu Inc, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. SunnyBrook, Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 L), UPC 70422-24919, Distributed by Mason Brothers Co., Wadena, MN 56482. Schroeder, Peppermint Bon Bon Ice cream, 56 oz or 1.75 Qt (1.65 L) 3 , UPC 72340-00193, Schroeder Company, Maplewood, MN 55113
Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division
Frozen Oysters are packaged in 8 oz. 40 oz, and 3 lbs. The item numbers are 06413, 03777, FO/HS-OT8; 136300-20110430. The brand names are Z.Shell Sanggul and Z.Shell HS.
B & F, Inc., dba Hanmi, Inc
Strawberry, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00305 3
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Mint Chocolate Cookie, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00304 6
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
Abbott Acres, Meal Pals, Zesty Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, soybean oil, tomato paste, less than 2% sugar, , salt jalapeno peppers, dehydrated onions, vinegar, sorbic acid (as a preservative), citric acid, caramel color, FD&C yellow #5, paprika, red bell pepper, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), pepper concentrate, gallic powder, Net WT 3 0z ( 85 g), Dist by JA Foodservice, Buchanan, MI 49107
Old Fashioned Foods, Inc.
Old Fashioned Foods, Jalapeno Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, salt, dehydrated onions, green bell peppers, sorbic acid (as a preservative), vinegar, citric acid, paprika, ,pepper flavor, gallic powder,Net WT, 3 oz (86g), MFG by Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, 53050
Old Fashioned Foods, 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.