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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Spearmint Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is aqua, blue and white with black, aqua and white print writing. The product is advertised for use in fighting against tooth decay. Part number 8418.
Ultradent Products, Inc.
1) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12, UPC: 9564000009 2) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/pain sucre) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 3.4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE "cRc-KOSHER"***52 GALLONS" and "TREE TOP***PEAR CONCENTRATE TYPE III***RESOURCE #: 4200815003***Selah, Wa. 98942***MADE IN USA***".
Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant
Frozen Oysters, Net Wt 1 LBS (454g). Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
POLVORONES FRESA Y PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Firewood Grill Seasoning X2, 25 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G51189
Newly Weds Foods Inc
EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
Nol-Boo Global Frozen Rice Cake & Mussel, Item no. EN5011, package in a plastic bag, net wt. 1.21 lb.
Seoul Trading Inc.
Turkey Dripping Type Marinade X1, 50 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G00988
Newly Weds Foods Inc
CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 4/4.0oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscuit, Net Wt 26.4 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court , Mississauga, Ont, Canada . L5S 1S3
Deep Foods Inc
CONCHAS: 1) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz, UPC: 0895640000; and item #002; 2) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 4/4.0oz;, UPC 0895640000; 3) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE MISSISSAUGA ON. 416-833-5959 416-509-8349 4/4.0OZ, UPC 0895640000
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFIN PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz, UPC: 9564000029; and item #001
Mexicantown Wholesale
Xylishield Dental Care Kit containing 60 pieces of Cinnamon Xylishield gum. The product is packaged in blue and white packaging with black and white print writing. The product is advertised as a defense against cavities. Part number 8405.
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
Carrot juice. Labeling reads in part:"***LIQUID GOLD 24K CARROT JUICE***JUICE CONNECTION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90058*** 7 62313 00130 0***INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED CARROT JUICE***".
Healthy Choice/Island Blends, Inc. (dba Juice Connection)
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Raspberry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt with predominantly blue labelling.
The Dannon Company Inc
TACOS DE MANZANA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 3.4oz
Mexicantown Wholesale
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3
Deep Foods Inc
Smoked Oysters: 1) Empress Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC7360000713. 2) Premium Quality Private Selection Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea. Farm Raised, UPC 111081484.
Mitsui Foods Inc
CUERNOS: 1) CUERNOS/CROISSANT (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/Pain sucre) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINGTON 519-325-1176, 4 oz., UPC 9564000035; 2) CUERNOS PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/PAIN SUCRE) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE MISSISSAUGA ON. 416-833-5959 416-509-8349 4.0OZ, UPC: 9564000035
Mexicantown Wholesale
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters; Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) cans, 12 cans per carton; Distributed by Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510-1477; Product of Korea; UPC 0 41498 11984 3
Aldi Inc
MUFFINS PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 21-MAY-12
Mexicantown Wholesale
iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard
MAGDALENA QTY: 54 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Organic 100% Pomegranate Juice packed in glass bottles Smart Juice Organic Pomegranate 100% Juice 33.8 FL. Oz. 100% Juice Distributed by: Smart Juices LLC, Bethlehem, PA 18018 BBE: 09.09.2014 ORGANIC N49
Smart Juice LLC
Persimmon Hill Farm, Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, packaged in 8 oz/glass jars. The firm name on the label is Persimmon Hill Farm, 367 Persimmon Hill Lane, Lame, MO 65681.
Persimmon Hill Farm Gourmet Foods
H.E.B Pasta Salad Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ , CONT. NET 212G, UPC 4122089106
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Great Value, Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese , NET WT 7.25 OZ (206g), UPC 7874223061, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
CJ Het Oyster (CJ Frozen Oyster), 40x8oz.. Material#912329, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050110), Material#912330, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050210), Material#912331, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050310).
CJ Foods, Inc., A Division of CJ America
Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a clear or opaque plastic lid. Product is packaged in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and 5 lb. sizes and is labeled in part: "Marinated Pollock Roe***Weight: 5.0lb***Production Date: March 2012 Packed by: Young Ocean Inc. 20233 80th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032". There are 2 labels for the 1.0 lb. size which read in part: 1. "Salted Pollock Roe***Spicy:***Colored***Net Weight: 1.0LB (435g) Ingredients: Pollock Roe, Salt, MSG, Sorbitol,
Young Ocean, Inc
CONCHA CHOCOLATE QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
CUERNOS (CROISSANT) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Reggano, Linguine and Parmesan Pasta Entree, NET WT 4.8 OZ(136g), UPC 4149813345, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscotte Croustillante Almande, Net Wt 750 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Crispy TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Frozen Seasoned and Cooked Clam Meat with Hot Pepper (Item #33229120) (5kg X 2).
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Food Club Pasta Salad Classics Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ ( 212g), UPC 3680034311, Distributed by TOPCO ASSOCIATED, LLC, 7711 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, IL 60077
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese Rich n Creamy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (205 g), UPC 1111085149, DISTRIBUTED BY KROGER CO, CINCINNATI, OH 45202.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Oysters Breaded/Kaki Fry, 12x2lbs, item #88250, SK Breaded Oyster 10x2lb, item#91750, and Oyster Breaded Big KOR SK F, item#91306.
Nishimoto Trading Co Ltd
TORTUGAS QTY: 60 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE MANZANA QTY: 120 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Meijer Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Thick"n Cheesy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (206 g), UPC 4125096335, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Reggano Pasta Salad Classic, UPC 4149812863, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Queso Pringles, 40 g , and Cont. Neto Net Weight: 139 g( 4.9 oz) Queso /Cheese; Busting with more Flavor "Ahora con Man Sabor"
Kellogg Company
Frozen Oysters: 1) I.Q.F. 2 LB/12 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200115.; I.Q.F. (T-Size) 8 oz/40 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200116; BLOCK 1 LB/30 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200117. I.Q.F. (S Size) 5 LB/6 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200118. 2) Oyster 30/1 LB Frozen Oyster (Permit # NJ36RS) 3) IQF 2LB/12 Frozen Oyster and 8OZ/40 Frozen Oyster (Permit # NJ36RS).
Grand Supercenter Inc.
CONCHA BLANCAS (VANILLA) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Reggano Pasta Skillet Dinner Stroganoff, NET WT 5.6 OZ (158 g) UPC 4149812433, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
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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.