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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 · 2026-09-23

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.

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 2026-09-23. 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 2026-09-23.
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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

Newest first · Page 59 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

Milk Chocolate Crunch Bulk OTBD, Item # 56546.

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

1085343 10M Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Drop (MB), Item #: 56074. Net Wt. 25lbs (11.34kg). Distributed by: Clasen Quality Chocolate 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Chocolate Coating products.

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

NGMO White Confectionery Wafer, Item # 60975. Net Wt. 25 lbs (11.34kg). Clasen Quality Chocolate 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

Milk Chocolate Wafer, Item # 51407 (R&D Sample).

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

White Chocolate Wafer, Item # 59152. Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68kg). Clasen Quality Chocolate 5126 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2024

Raw Cheddar Cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, 8 oz (1/2 lb) block, Keep Refrigerated under 40 degrees

Raw Farm LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 26, 2024

Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery Coating (MB), Item #: 58710. Bulk tanker.

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds, 1 pound plastic bags, packaged with white ties

Moore Family Cheese LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

Heinen's Tuscan Salad Bowl Ingredients: Garbanzo Beans***Disodium EDTA***Arugula, Roasted Corn***Red Bell Pepper, Dried Cranberries***Walnuts***Parmesan Cheese*** Contains: WALNUT, MILK

Heinens

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2024

Raw Cheddar Cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, 16 oz (1 lb) block, Keep Refrigerated under 40 degrees

Raw Farm LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2024

New Seasons Market Strawberry Rhubarb Bakewell Tart, packaged in a plastic clamshell with scale label. Contains Milk, Wheat, Eggs.

New Seasons Market LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

4M Caramel Flavored Confectionery Drop, Item # 61661 (R&D Sample).

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

1057556 Milk Chocolate Flavored IC Coating, Item # 56546. Bulk tanker.

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2024

Whole Cucumber, bulk cardboard boxes, 1 1/9 Bu, 60-72 ct cucumbers per box, 24ct box, Carton 36 ct box. Packaged in cardboard container box, color brown with Green and Red inked Accent colors. Grown and Packed by Bedner Growers, INC & Distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc listed on sides of the box.

Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 26, 2024

Raw Cheddar Cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, 8 oz (1/2 lb), shredded, in a plastic bag, Keep Refrigerated under 40 degrees

Raw Farm LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 26, 2024

Snow White Chocolate, Item #: 60949. Bulk tanker.

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc.

CPSC No agency class Jun 25, 2024

MGA Entertainment Recalls Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with Unused Liquid Resins Due to Risk of Skin, Eye and Respiratory Irritation and Sensitization; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CPSC No agency class Jun 20, 2024

Orly Recalls Lavender Scented Candles in a Round Wooden Bread Bowl Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Newly Weds Foods, LLC A51638 Breader X7 50lb bag

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Irvington Seafood Finger Crab Meat packaged in 1 lb plastic cups. 40 lbs cases

Irvington Seafood, Inc. dba ISF, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

BrS8 RODIZIO Seas No MSG 9.6#, SAP Code: 20644205. Kerry Ingredients, 3400 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511

Kerry, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Sun Nat HV CHDR #3 SEAS, Net Weight: 50.00 lb (22.68kg) SAP Code: 20737199. Kerry Ingredients, 3400 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511

Kerry, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Salt & Vinegar 620592 Net Weight: 50lb (22.68kg) SAP Code: 20644388. Kerry Ingredients, 3400 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511

Kerry, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Newly Weds Foods, LLC G51904 Steak and Burger Seasoning 5lb. case

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 19, 2024

Jamai Bou CHADNI HOT MIX CHANACHUR, 300 g (10.5 oz) bag, UPC 8 904293 104129, 30 bags per wholesale case

CK FOOD INC

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Newly Weds Foods, LLC E50792 Breader X1 50lb bag

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Scallop Pot Seas 703161, 860 kg. SAP Code: 30589206. Kerry Ingredients, 3400 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511

Kerry, Inc

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

S&S Cup Saimin-Noodles with Soup & Garnish, NET WT. 5 oz., UPC 085315089056 and 085315089070

H & U Inc. dba Sun Noodle

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Irvington Seafood Jumbo Crab Meat packaged in 1 lb plastic cups. 40 lbs cases

Irvington Seafood, Inc. dba ISF, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Baraka brand ground black pepper packaged in 7oz retail containers with UPC 8 22514 26626 6; 10 units per case

U.B.C. Food Distributors INC.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Grande Lactose. SKU 30601. Grade A. Refined Pasteurized. Net Wt 25 kg. Ingredients: Lactose Contains Milk. Grande Custom Ingredients Group, 250 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac, WI

GRANDE CHEESE COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Grande Lactose SKU 30600. Grade A. Refined Pasteurized. Net Wt 25 kg. Ingredients: Lactose Contains Milk. Grande Custom Ingredients Group, 250 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac, WI

GRANDE CHEESE COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Grande Grande Primo Y45 Cultured Dairy Product. Product Code: 32400. Grade A. Pasteurized. Net Wt 50 lbs. Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Yogurt Cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus). Heat Treated After Culturing. Contains Milk. Grande Custom Ingredients Group, 250 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

GRANDE CHEESE COMPANY

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Newly Weds Foods, LLC S07548 Starch WPC Blend 30lb bag

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Irvington Seafood Claw Crab Meat packaged in 1lb plastic cups. 40 lb cases

Irvington Seafood, Inc. dba ISF, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 19, 2024

Irvington Seafood Lump Crab Meat packaged in 1 lb plastic ups. 40 lb cases

Irvington Seafood, Inc. dba ISF, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted Sweetlife CINN. Roll BAS Stabilizer & Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg/ 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Charles Boggini Pink Lemonde; 1 or 5 U.S. Gallons

Charles Boggini Company Llc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Panera Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie, Net Wt. 41.25 lb (18.71kg), 220/3 oz cookie dough pucks/case

Rise Baking Company dba South Coast Baking

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Charles Boggini Company Cola Flavoring Base; packaged in 1 gallon jugs and 5 gallon pails

Charles Boggini Company Llc

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

"COUNTY ROAD SEAFOOD Crab Cake 2 Pack 4 Ounce Allergens: Blue Crab, Soy, Wheat got to be NC SEAFOOD"

County Road Seafood, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted Hi-Dress CDS 1880 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted SSD 5731 Non-GMO Stabilizer System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted Creamer 2103 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22. 68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted GSD 1076 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 8 oz. (226g). Keep Refrigerated, packaged under the following brands: 1. Fareway, UPC 0 21333-83066 9. Packed for Fareway Store, Inc. Boone, Iowa 50036. 2. Happy Farms, UPC 4099100 101751. Dist & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510. 3. Hy Vee, UPC 0 75450-09607 1. Distributed by Hy-Vee Inc. West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Schreiber Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough, Net Wt. 33lb (14.97kg), 1.6 oz dough pucks Member's Mark Chocolate Chunk, Net Wt. 14.85lb (6.74kg), 144/1.65 oz dough pucks/case Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie, Net Wt. 41.25 lb (18.71kg), 220/3 oz dough pucks/case Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk, Net Wt. 37.5 lb (17.01 kg), 240/2.5 oz dough pucks/case Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie, Net Wt. 16.87 lb (7.65 kg), 600/0.45 oz dough pucks/case

Rise Baking Company dba South Coast Baking

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

ASC 2138 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Della Fattoria Seeded Wheat

Della Fattoria, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 12, 2024

Grindsted Yogurt 7133 Stabilizer System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Danisco USA Inc.

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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.