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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 · 2026-09-20

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 2026-09-20. 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 2026-09-20.
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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 6 of 511

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

Alfredo Sauce, 3 lb. 7 oz., packaged in a sealed poly bag and packed 12 bags per case, UPC 0039954921963

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Strawberry ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE QUART (946mL) ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC for QUART: 784830100979 UPC for PINT: 784830100955

Straus Family Creamery

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25678000000 CROISSANTS DUBAI CHOCOLATE 2CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22253500000 Cake Bar Artisan White Strawberry Small. This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22394700000 Cake Almond Raspberry Pavillions 2-layer This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25394400000 CAKE PISTACHIO SHAPED DESSERT 1CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23952700000 POKE AHI LIMU UPC 23506700000 POKE AHI LIMU PREVIOUSLY FROZEN - CO UPC 23958200000 POKE AHI SALT & PEPPER This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23152800000 SHRIMP 41-50 P&D With JAMAICAN JERK MARINADE 5% This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23168600000 SHRIMP 41-50 P&D With CILANTRO LIME MARINADE 5% This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23245700000 SHRIMP & SURIMI CEVICHE FRESH This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25312600000 MUFFINS BANANA NUT CREAM CHEESE FILLED 2CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21467900000 Ready Meals BOWL SOUTHWEST SHRIMP LARGE SS COLD UPC 21963600000 Ready Meals SOUTHWEST SHRIMP BOWL SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25524000000 MUFFINS STICKY BRAN 4CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22730900000 COOKIES COWBOY 18CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring

Terra Medi LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21843300000 READY MEALS TUNA SALAD & MUENSTER CHEESE SNACK PACK This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

#0083004 Ranch Seasoning, Net Wt: 25 lbs. JCB Flavors, 1224 Clark St. Watertown, WI 53094.

JCB Flavors, LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 28586600000 CROISSANT ALMOND UPC 22102100000 CROISSANTS ALMOND 4 CT UPC 29671400000 HGN CROISSANTS ALMOND 3CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 27837800000 PLATTER CHEESES OF FRANCE This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 29473400000 SALAD LEMON CAPELLINI With GRILLED SHRIMP FS This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22749800000 CAKE BOSTON ALMOND This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Vanilla Bean ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830100306

Straus Family Creamery

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21478000000 Ready Meals SALAD FRESH BERRY & SWEET CHILI Salmon SS This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21382900000 Ready Meals SALMON PESTO With ASPARAGUS SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

#007560 Fiery Hot Seasoning (Reduced Salt), Net Wt: 25 lbs. JCB Flavors, 1224 Clark Street, Watertown, WI 53094

JCB Flavors, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22650200000 PLATTER LOAF SLC 20CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 29259700000 KITCHEN TRAY SUB SANDWICH SS This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 29251100000 Ready Meals TUNA SALAD & PEPPER JACK CHEESE SNACKER This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25748400000 STICKY BUNS GOURMET WALNUT 4CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIX, 10-ounce retail-sized plastic pouch, UPC 077034013405, 6-10oz units per case.

SECOND NATURE BRAND

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25800800000 POP DOTS COCO & HAZELNUT 6CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

#009530 Ranch Seasoning, Net Wt: 50 lbs. JCB Flavors, 1224 Clark Street, Watertown, WI 53094.

JCB Flavors, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25491700000 Cake Pav Chocolate Lady Madeleines Strawberry. This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25688000000 PIE PEACH MELBA 9IN This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23151700000 SALMON FILLET With CITRUS LEMON MARINADE This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21380100000 Ready Meals WOK PAD THAI CHICKEN WITH POT STICKERS SS This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

#800414/003729Butter Parsley, Net Wt: 50 lbs. JCB Flavors, 1224 Clark St. Watertown, WI 53094

JCB Flavors, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 29787600000 Kitchen SALAD CAESAR LARGE SS COLD UPC 21543200000 Kitchen SALAD CAESAR SMALL SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22418000000 Platter Catering Loaf Cake Slice. This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25216200000 Cheesecake Slice Colossal Dubai. This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23150400000 SHRIMP 41-50 P&D With CITRUS LEMON MARINADE 5% This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 10, 2026

72% CACAO CHOCOLATE WITH DATE SUGAR WAFERS Ingredients: Cacao Beans, Organic Date Powder, Organic Cocoa Powder Net Wt 25lb (11.3kg) Made in the USA GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY Burlingame, CA 94010 Item: 0568C25 UPC: 00071818367654

Guittard Chocolate Company

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Dutch Chocolate ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE QUART (946mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830100122

Straus Family Creamery

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23044100000 SHRIMP P&D CAJUN SEASONED This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 25081900000 PLATTER PASTRY MINI BREAKFAST 28CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21208300000 Ready Meals WOK PAD THAI CHICKEN SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 21136500000 Ready Meals BOWL SALMON TERIYAKI SS COLD UPC 21477800000 Ready Meals BOWL TERIYAKI SALMON LARGE SS COLD UPC 21502100000 Ready Meals MEAL SALMON TERIYAKI SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 22358600000 COOKIES MEXICAN WEDDING 8 CT This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by unit at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jun 10, 2026

UPC 29477800000 Ready Meals SALAD SEAFOOD CAJUN SS COLD UPC 29477600000 SALAD SEAFOOD CAJUN FS COLD This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

FDA Food Low Jun 10, 2026

UPC 23041600000 SALMON COHO FILLET GARLIC HERB SEASONED This is Albertson's store-made item and sold by random weight at point of sale with grocery store's scale label.

Albertsons Companies LLC

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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.