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
Newest first · Page 508 of 511
Prime Rib Rub, item number B18527.01. Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: salt, dextrose, yeast extract, malted barley extract, onion powder, garlic powder, spice, maltodextrin, spice extract, and less than 2% silicon dioxide (to prevent caking).
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center
1) Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters Pieces 24 units per case, UPC 4800000069; 2) Pacific Pearl Whole Oysters Pieces 12 units per case, UPC 7175902112
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Crispy Coconut Cookies is labeled in part: "***VEGETARIAN***NO EGG***CRISPY***By TWI Foods***COCONUT COOKIES***Just Baked!***Biscuit noix de coco***Manufactured by: ***www.crispyjustbaked.com***TWI FOODS INC***2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, ON Canada L4T 3M5 1-866-9-CRISPY***Ingredients: Wheat flour, soybean oil margarine, sugar, yellow corn flour, corn starch, dessicated coconut, vegetable based soy protein, corn syrup, artificial flavor, salt, ammonium carbonate.***PRODUCT OF CANADA***6 27265
House of Spices (India) Inc.
Mrs.Friday's Chef Dusted Pacific Oysters, 6/1 lb, Net Wt 6 lb (2.72 kg), Distributed By: King & Prince Seafood Corp., Brunswick, GA 31521. Product is packed in clear plastic bags with no individual labeling.
King & Prince Seafood
Panera ,HAZELNUT CREAM CHEESE SPREAD Reduced Fat, 8 0z , Refrigerated
Panera Bread LLC
Napoleon canned, Smoked Oysters, Medium. Item no. 48-312. Net WT. per can is 3.66 oz (106 g). The UPC is 0 41253 00312 7. The product is labeled in parts: "***NAPOLEON***Medium***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET WT. 3.66 OZ (106 g)***INGREDIENTS: SMOKED OYSTERS, SOYA OIL, SALT***PRODUCT OF KOREA***FARM RAISED***".
Napoleon Company, The
Panera HONEY WALNUT CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, Reduced Fat, 8 0z Refrigerated
Panera Bread LLC
White brick oven WHITE BREAD INGREDIENTS: Spring Flour (unbleached), water vegetable shortning... Stahl's Bakery (586) 716-8500
JDS Bakery LLC
Spicy Chicken Marinade, item number 724435.01. Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: salt, modified corn starch, yeast extract, garlic powder, spice, onion powder, chicken fat, natural flavor, soybean oil, maltodextrin, citric acid, vinegar, and less than 2% silicon dioxide (to prevent caking).
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center
Mrs.Friday's brand, Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Small 26-34 CT, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg).
King & Prince Seafood
Orchids brand Whole Oysters, Net Wt. 8 oz (226 g) Ingredients: oysters, salt, water. Packed for CTC Food Int'l Inc. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Product of Korea
CTC Food International Inc
Beef Patty Seasoning, item number B17187.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 contains soy Ingredients: hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, onion powder, dextrose, sugar, tomato powder, autolyzed yeast extract, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, vinegar, corn syrup solids, and less than 2% silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center
Fresh Baby Clam Meat Labels on outer styrofoam container; 200 g packages, 30 or 40 packages/case, refrigerated. Refrigerate after opening. Product arrived via Korean Air Cargo directly to consignees.
J&I TRADING GROUP, INC.
Spicy Chicken Marinade - Bake, item number 724444.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: salt, yeast extract, modified corn starch, dried chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, natural flavor, dried red pepper sauce (aged red peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic) maltodextrin, soybean oil, citric acid, paprika extract (color), and less than 2% of calcium stearate to prevent caking.
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center
Stahl's Famous Original Bakery CUTOUT COOKIES 14oz. INGREDIENTS: Pastry Flour, Sugar, Shortening...Contains Wheat, Eggs, Milk and Soy.
JDS Bakery LLC
Orchids brand Smoked Oysters in cottonseed oil, salt added. Net Wt. 3 oz Ingredients: oysters, salt, water. Packed for CTC Food Int'l Inc. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Product of Korea
CTC Food International Inc
Italian Marinade, item number 725450.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: salt, dried garlic, sugar, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, yeast extract, spices, dried onion, dried chicken stock, dried red bell pepper, paprika, lemon juice solids, chicken fat, garlic extract, citric acid, lemon oil, spice extracts, dried parsley, natural flavor, and less than 2% silicon dioxide and soybean oil (processing aids).
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center
Country Fresh Ovens Cheese Coffee Cake, Net Wt 5 oz (142g). Dist. by Country Fresh Ovens, St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Super Mom's
Liquid Peanut Butter Topping under the Brand name: Superior Nut Company, Murray's, Dairy Queen packaged in 6.5 lb., 45 lb.
Superior Nut Co. Inc.
better batter brand Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit Mix packaged in chip board box, in 20 oz. (UPC 8 96439 00207 0) and in 2.5 lb sizes (UPC 8 96439 00203 2). The 20 oz. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter PANCAKE & BISCUIT MIX *** 20 OZ *** UPC 8 96439 00207 0***". The 2.5 lb. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter gluten free pancake/biscuit mix *** 2.5 lb ***.
Raymond Hadley Corporation
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters with Chili Pepper, 3 oz. Each case is 3oz/18.
Crown Prince Inc
California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard
Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The Zeroll Company, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Lan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, Ore.
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard
The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard
The Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard
One Step Ahead Recalls Children's Stacking Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard
One Step Ahead, of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Chocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.
Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Discount School Supply Recalls Double Egg Shakers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Lifetime Brands Recalls Fruit and Vegetable Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at Sam's Club
Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard
OnLine Packaging Inc., of Plover, Wis.
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard
Kraftwares, of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Gehl Foods Inc., of Germantown, Wis.
Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.