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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Panaderia Guatemex - Roscas packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Panaderia Guatemex - Concha Mexicana packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Wiers Farm - Red Cabbage packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Panaderia Guatemex - Champurradas packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
1. Palmer Candy Munchy Medley, Item 38004, Net Wt. 16/6oz bulk case, UPC 77232 38004 2. Palmer Candy Munch Medley, Item 10737, Net Wt. 15 lbs, UPC 77232 10737 3. Casey's Munchy Medley, Sweet & Salty Crunch Mix, Net Wt. 4.25 oz, UPC 98437 26083 6/case 4. Snackin' with the Crew! Mizzou Munchy Medley, Net Wt. 7oz, UPC 77232 22300, 16/7oz case 5. Palmer Munchy Medley, Net Wt. 4oz, UPC 77232 16224, 12/4oz case
Palmer & Company
Wiers Farm - Whole Cucumbers bulk, 62 per carton
Wiers Farm Inc
Aldi Mixed Sourdough loaf. A single 24oz loaf packaged into plastic bag, 12 loaves per case.
Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC
The recalled product is mis-labeled as Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad item #25247. Product is perishable, refrigerated, and packaged in clear dome clamshell plastic container. Net weight approximately 2.6 pounds per package. Almond slices are visible through a clear plastic container. The label is read in parts "CONTAINS: WHEAT".
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Panaderia Guatemex - Casco packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Sunny Select Strawberry Yogurt Coated Pretzels, Net Wt. 10 oz, UPC 9848796055, 12/10oz case
Palmer & Company
Panaderia Guatemex - Sheca Anis packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Wiers Farm - Plain Parsley packaged in 1lb cartons - 15 cartons per case
Wiers Farm Inc
Favorite Day Bakery White Fudge Mini Cookies, Net Wt 7oz, UPC 85239 92319, 16/7oz case
Palmer & Company
Wiers Farm - Pickling Cucumber packaged in 1lb cartons - carton size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Shelled Walnuts 1lb package in plastic flexible packaging. 24 packages per case
Stutz Packing Company
Wiers Farm - Green Bell Pepper packaged into 1lb carton - cases size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Wiers Farm - Mustard Greens packaged in cartons - 12 cartons per case
Wiers Farm Inc
Wiers Farm - Whole Salad Cucumbers bagged in 2lb plastic bags, 10 bags per carton
Wiers Farm Inc
Wiers Farm - Habanero Peppers packaged into 1lb carton - 3lb per case
Wiers Farm Inc
Wiers Farm - Organic Yellow Squash packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Palmer Patriotic Snack Mix, A Seasonal Mix of Sweet & Salty Favorites, Net Wt. 13 oz., UPC 77232 37061, 12/13oz case
Palmer & Company
Wiers Farm - Cubanelle packaged in 16oz plastic bag - 10 bags in a case
Wiers Farm Inc
Panaderia Guatemex - Cortado Rojo packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Bazzini Raw Almond Butter Net Wt. 16 oz (454g) UPC Code 7506284009. Packaged in clear plastic jars with plastic white lids. 12 jars per case
Bazzini LLC
1. Palmer Patriotic White Fudge Cookies, Net Wt. 7oz, UPC 7723237084, 16/7oz case 2. Palmer Patriotic White Fudge Cookies, Net Wt. 13.5 oz, UPC 7723237085, 8/13.5oz case
Palmer & Company
Panaderia Guatemex - Curenitos packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Panaderia Guatemex - Churros packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Lunds & Byerlys grilled chicken caesar salad, Net Wt: 9.0 oz. (255.2g) UPC 0 18169-66428 5. Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN 55424
Lunds Mitchell Rd LLC
Wiers Farm - Tomatillos packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Izzio Everything Sourdough. Single 24oz loaf packaged into plastic bag. 12 loaves per case.
Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC
Snackin' With The Crew! Tiger Treats, Net Wt 8oz., UPC 7723222301, 16/8oz case
Palmer & Company
Wiers Farm - Jalapenos packaged into 8oz bags - case size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
1. Palmer Candy Classic Yogurt Pretzels, Net Wt 28 lbs, UPC 77232 10847 2. Sweet Smiles Yogurt Covered Pretzels, Net Wt. 3.25oz, UPC 77232 13641, 8/3.25oz case 3. Sconza Chocolates Yogurt Pretzels, Net Wt 14lbs, UPC 004166882015 4. Sunny Select Vanilla Yogurt Coated Pretzels, Net Wt 10 oz., UPC 98487 96053, 12/10oz case
Palmer & Company
Panaderia Guatemex - Sheca Redonda packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Premo King Club Footlong 11.5oz, clear plastic, UPC 612510094259, 4 retail packages per wholesale case
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
SAVPAK Duro 10x10, 8oz plastic bag, DISTRIBUTED BY: Southcoast Product Inc. Dallas, Texas 75215; UPC 29661 00076.
Rancho Santo Cristo, Inc
Wiers Farm - Organic Cucumber packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Wiers Farm - Organic Zucchini Squash packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
1. Palmer Patriotic Pretzels, White & Chocolatey Fudge Covered Star Shaped Pretzels, Net Wt. 6oz, UPC 77232 37055, 16/6oz case 2. Palmer Patriotic Pretzels, White & Chocolatey Fudge Covered Star Shaped Pretzels, Net Wt 14 oz, UPC 7723237059, 12/14 oz case
Palmer & Company
Palmer Frosted Munchy Medley, A mixture of Sweet & Salty Favorites, Net Wt 15 oz., UPC 77232 37013, 8/15oz case
Palmer & Company
Panaderia Guatemex - Gusano packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Al'Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars, UPC 711464506778
AB WORLD FOODS US INC
Wiers Farm - Acron Squash packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
Panaderia Guatemex - Corona packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Panaderia Guatemex - Liso packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
Premo Turkey & Swiss 6oz, clear plastic, UPC 612510001042, 4 retail packages per wholesale case
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Wiers Farm - Green Cabbage packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer
Wiers Farm Inc
1. Palmer Zebra Fudge Cookies, Enrobed Chocolatey Sandwich Cookies, Net Wt. 7 oz, UPC 77232 37064, distributed in case labeled Chocolate & Frosted Cookies, 16/7oz tubs/case.
Palmer & Company
Palmer Candy Chow Down Mix, Item 10731, Net Wt 25lbs, UPC 77232 10731
Palmer & Company
Panaderia Guatemex - Conchas Guatemala packaged in plastic bag
Panaderia Guatemex
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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.