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 · 2026-09-23
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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Leona's Ice Cream , Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Individually wrapped, 6 oz. sandwich
Leona's
7-Eleven Simply Egg Salad Sandwich, Keep Refrigerated, Flexible Packaging, 6.8oz (193g)
Taylor Farms Northwest LLC
Farmalac powdered infant formula with iron 12.4 oz cans
Dairy Manufacturers, Inc
Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count, in clear plastic clamshell, UPC 4099100048278. 5 retail units per case.
fgf brands, inc
Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose powdered infant formula with iron 12.4 oz cans
Dairy Manufacturers, Inc
Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese packaged in 9 oz, 1 pound, and 2 pound plastic packages. Product labeling reads in part "***QUESO RICO LA HACIENDA***EL QUESO FRESCO FRESCO DE VERACRUZ***Lic. Permit #483709 El Queso Rico "LA HACIENDA"***5617 E. Trenton Rd., Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539***tel. (956) 884-0021***(956) 451-1537***Keep Refrigerated***Made With 100% Pasteurized Milk***AL NATURAL***9 OZ. CONT. NET.***6/2/24***".
Productos La Hacienda LLC
C. Kreuger Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies, 2oz in plastic sleeve. 60 cookies per case. Storage for 30 days at ambient and 1 year frozen.
C. Krueger Finest Baked Goods
7-Eleven Simply Chicken Salad Sandwich, Keep Refrigerated, Flexible Packaging, 6.6oz (187g)
Taylor Farms Northwest LLC
Breadman Raisin Bread, plastic bag, 16oz
Breadbox Co.
Red Button Vintage Creamery Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Net weight 1.75 qt (1.66 L).
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc
Italiamo brand Melanzane alla Parmigiana pregratinate (Eggplant Parmesan) 450g UPC: 20456436. Frozen product. Packaged in plastic tray with paper sleeve, 12 units in every case.
Lidl US TRADING
Breadman Jalapeno Cheese Bagels, plastic bag, 16oz
Breadbox Co.
Walmart Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz.
NATURAL SOURCING INTERNATIONAL,LLC
Cream Cheese Stuffed Plain Mini Bagels
FEEL GOOD FOODS INC
(Item 73131) Turkey Sausage & Egg Muffin
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 514711) Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 195263) Wakefield Spicy Hawaiian Sliders
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806679) Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger
Classic Delight LLC
Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container
Best Express Foods, Inc.
Pop a Nosh Mixed Munch; Regular Flavor; 8oz plastic bag; Potato Chips, Popcorn, Pretzels; UPC 914669941
AMB FOODS INC
Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Mini Bagels
FEEL GOOD FOODS INC
"THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE MIX Cravings by Chrissy Teigen NET WT. 15.76 OZ (447g)" Packaged in a beige cardboard box, with green lettering
Penguin Natural Foods, INC
Queso Chonero Special White Cheese UPC 7 861105 900496
EL CANGREJO GUAYACO LLC
Chef Select 2 Garlic Baguettes filled With Garlic Butter 2x175 g Barcode: 4056489447559. Frozen product packaged in a plastic bag, 2 baguettes per unit.
Lidl US TRADING
(Item 6757) Classic Delight Twin Breaded Chicken Sliders - INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806620) Wakefield Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
Classic Delight LLC
Pop a Nosh Mixed Munch; Honey BBQ Flavor; 8oz plastic bag; Potato Chips, Popcorn, Pretzels; UPC 914669941
AMB FOODS INC
Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. Macadamia Nuts, Dry Roasted Style 6 25 lbs.
Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc.
Marketside Cinnamon Pecan Braid, Triple-Filled Danish, Filled with Cinnamon Filling, Topped with Pecans, Sweet Icing and Streusel. Net Wt. 18 oz (1 lb 2 oz) 510g. UPC 7874202922. 6 units per case.
The James Skinner Co.
(Item 514713) Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger Kaiser Roll
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806646) Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806604) Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin
Classic Delight LLC
Tillamook Colby Jack/Monterey Jack Cheese Slices, item # 651195, net wt. 32oz, total 42 slices per package, refrigerated, packaged in flexible plastic film, retail package UPC 0 72830 00721 4. Case Item #82721, 12/2lb (32oz) packages per case. Case UPC 0 00 72830 82721 8. Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, OR.
Tillamook County Creamery Association
(Item 806638) Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 311) Classic Delight Turkey Ham & Cheese Sub
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806612) Wakefield Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 7626) Classic Delight Breaded Chicken Waffle - INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 514712) Wakefield Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806661) Wakefield Blazin' Chicken Kaiser Roll
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 314) Classic Delight Turkey & Cheese Sub Sandwiches Packed INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 942821) Wakefield Sausage & Egg Pancake
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 176594) Wakefield Southern Chicken Biscuit
Classic Delight LLC
Fresh Catch Inc. Yellowfin Tuna, 1 loin per case packaged in carboard boxes with keep refrigerated label
Fresh Catch Inc
Tejocote Root Products under the following brands: Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha Mexican, NWL Nutra Mexican, and Niwali Mexican
GLOBAL MIX INC.
(Item 7060) Classic Delight Chili Cheese Dogs
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 6731) Classic Delight Turkey & Cheese On Round Bun - INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 648899) Wakefield Chorizo & Egg on Ciabatta
Classic Delight LLC
(Item 806687) Wakefield Chicken & Cheese Kaiser Roll
Classic Delight LLC
Chef Select 2 Herb Baguettes Filled With Herb Butter 2x175 g Barcode: 4056489447566. Frozen product packaged in a plastic bag, 2 baguettes per unit.
Lidl US TRADING
Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating Bulk (MB), Item # 60692.
Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.
What to do with this
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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.