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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-22.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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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FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Roscas packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Concha Mexicana packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Red Cabbage packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Champurradas packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Whole Cucumbers bulk, 62 per carton

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Aldi Mixed Sourdough loaf. A single 24oz loaf packaged into plastic bag, 12 loaves per case.

Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Casco packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Sunny Select Strawberry Yogurt Coated Pretzels, Net Wt. 10 oz, UPC 9848796055, 12/10oz case

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Sheca Anis packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Plain Parsley packaged in 1lb cartons - 15 cartons per case

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Favorite Day Bakery White Fudge Mini Cookies, Net Wt 7oz, UPC 85239 92319, 16/7oz case

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Pickling Cucumber packaged in 1lb cartons - carton size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Shelled Walnuts 1lb package in plastic flexible packaging. 24 packages per case

Stutz Packing Company

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Green Bell Pepper packaged into 1lb carton - cases size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Mustard Greens packaged in cartons - 12 cartons per case

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Whole Salad Cucumbers bagged in 2lb plastic bags, 10 bags per carton

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Habanero Peppers packaged into 1lb carton - 3lb per case

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Organic Yellow Squash packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Palmer Patriotic Snack Mix, A Seasonal Mix of Sweet & Salty Favorites, Net Wt. 13 oz., UPC 77232 37061, 12/13oz case

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Cubanelle packaged in 16oz plastic bag - 10 bags in a case

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Cortado Rojo packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Curenitos packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Churros packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Tomatillos packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Izzio Everything Sourdough. Single 24oz loaf packaged into plastic bag. 12 loaves per case.

Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Snackin' With The Crew! Tiger Treats, Net Wt 8oz., UPC 7723222301, 16/8oz case

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Jalapenos packaged into 8oz bags - case size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Sheca Redonda packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Premo King Club Footlong 11.5oz, clear plastic, UPC 612510094259, 4 retail packages per wholesale case

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

SAVPAK Duro 10x10, 8oz plastic bag, DISTRIBUTED BY: Southcoast Product Inc. Dallas, Texas 75215; UPC 29661 00076.

Rancho Santo Cristo, Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Organic Cucumber packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Organic Zucchini Squash packaged into 2 count trays - cases dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Palmer Frosted Munchy Medley, A mixture of Sweet & Salty Favorites, Net Wt 15 oz., UPC 77232 37013, 8/15oz case

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Gusano packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Al'Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars, UPC 711464506778

AB WORLD FOODS US INC

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Acron Squash packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Corona packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Liso packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Premo Turkey & Swiss 6oz, clear plastic, UPC 612510001042, 4 retail packages per wholesale case

Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Wiers Farm - Green Cabbage packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent on customer

Wiers Farm Inc

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Aug 14, 2024

Palmer Candy Chow Down Mix, Item 10731, Net Wt 25lbs, UPC 77232 10731

Palmer & Company

FDA Food Moderate Aug 14, 2024

Panaderia Guatemex - Conchas Guatemala packaged in plastic bag

Panaderia Guatemex

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  • Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Data sources

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.