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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Dole Cajun Ranch Chopped Kit UPC 71430002063
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
FCF Item #404967, Costco Item #1506878, Cilantro Lime Crema, 60/4oz plastic cups per case. Labeled cups only sold in bulk for Food Service Use not for individual sale. UPC 13454 38195. FCF Item #404689, Don Pancho Cilantro Lime Crema Everything Sauce, 32oz glass bottle, sold as twin pack, UPC on each bottle 71117 00489.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Banana Pepper Rings 16 FL OZ (1PT) 473ml UPC:4056489223863. Packaged in a glass jar with metal lid.
Lidl US TRADING
KALO Carrot Cake All Natural Gluten Free Serving size one slice (6 oz/177g) CONTAINS MILK, EGG UPC 8 53407 00418 4 Distributed by: Kalo Foods, LLC Stokesdale, NC 27357
KALO Foods, LLC
Jacksons Egg Salad, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich and ready to eat product. UPC 983642540991.
Capitol Commissary LLC
CK Egg Salad Sandwich, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich and ready to eat product. UPC 983644000097.
Capitol Commissary LLC
Trader Joe s Cilantro Salad Dressing (SKU 36420) Perishable Keep Refrigerated 12 FL OZ (355mL)
Trader Joe's Company
Coffee 5 pound bags, 2 pound bags, 1 pound bags, 12 ounce bags, half pound bags and/or 6 ounce bags
House of Coffee Beans, Inc
Vitony Bakery, Bizcocho de Queso y Guayaba (cheese-guava cake), PESO NETO 14oz (397g) (12 (14 oz) packages per case)
Vitony Bakery, Inc.
Trader Joe s Elote Chopped Salad Kit (SKU 74768) 11.94 oz.
Trader Joe's Company
BrightFarms Southwest Chipotle Salad Kit Ready to eat salad kit containing green lettuce (grown by indoors at BrightFarms) and a master pack supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which contain cotija cheese, dressing and toppings. Intended for retail distribution to consumers. Cotija Cheese is manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods Inc.
BrightFarms
Jacksons Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich and ready to eat product. UPC 983642601562. The sandwich label declares "Ingredients: Multigrain Bread ***Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy."
Capitol Commissary LLC
Jacksons Chicken Salad On A Croissant, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich on a croissant and ready to eat product. UPC 983642541561.
Capitol Commissary LLC
Trader Joe s Southwest Salad (SKU 56077) 9 oz.
Trader Joe's Company
Vitony Bakery, Bizcocho de Queso (cheesecake), PESO NETO 14oz (397g) (12 (14 oz) packages per case)
Vitony Bakery, Inc.
CK Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich and ready to eat product. UPC 983644000141. The sandwich label declares "Ingredients: Multigrain Bread ***Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy."
Capitol Commissary LLC
CK Chicken Salad On A Croissant, net wt. 6.7oz. Product is closed-face sandwich on a croissant and ready to eat product. UPC 983644100032.
Capitol Commissary LLC
Electric City Sweets 1.75oz Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bar. Individually wrapped in paper/foil packaging.
Electric City Sweets
KALO Chocolate Cake All Natural Gluten Free Serving size one slice (6 oz/177g) CONTAINS MILK, EGG UPC 8 53407 00418 4 Distributed by: Kalo Foods, LLC Stokesdale, NC 27357
KALO Foods, LLC
The Perfect Bite Co. Mexican Street Corn Bites 36 count Net Wt 29.9 oz (1lb 13.9oz) 847g UPC: 813341015752. Frozen product, packaged in a paper carton.
The Perfect Bite Co.
Frios Gourmet Pops - Fruity Pebbles Popsicle 3oz frozen popsicle packaged individually in clear plastic sleeve. 48 popsicles per box. *Sold directly to end consumer via food truck
FGP Manufacturing, LLC
BANH PIA Hopia Cake, Mung Bean - Durian, 16.8 oz (480g)
LQNN Inc.
BANH PIA Liu Sha Pumpkin Pia Cake, 480g
LQNN Inc.
Vegetarian Pia Cake Taro Durian, 14 oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
BANH Ba Xa Lady Cake, 260g
LQNN Inc.
Frios Gourmet Pops - Banana Pudding Popsicle 3oz frozen popsicle packaged individually in clear plastic sleeve. 48 popsicles per box. *Sold directly to end consumer via food truck
FGP Manufacturing, LLC
Vegetarian Pia Cake Mungbean Durian, 14oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Cheese Enchiladas with Green sauce 4/pkg 14.5oz packaged in a in a Deep Meal tray Plant Fiber - Film 800.
The Fierro Group Inc. dba Rico Brands
Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit 12.76oz UPC 681131305440
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Banh Pia Classic Hopia, Mung Bean Durian, 16.8oz (480g)
LQNN Inc.
Frios Gourmet Pops - Creamy Coconut Popsicle 3oz frozen popsicle packaged individually in clear plastic sleeve. 48 popsicles per box. *Sold directly to end consumer via food truck
FGP Manufacturing, LLC
Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harrisa 10.5 ounce (298 g), clear plastic package with top, side and bottom labels.
Summer Fresh Salads Inc
NAT & ART HAZELNUT TYPE FLAVOR #521510, in 6 gallon and "275" tote
Synergy Flavors Inc
Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. 5.6 lbs (300/0.3oz), Net Wt. 7.5 lbs (300/0.4 oz) Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333 Classic Castle Brand Crumbled Cotija Net Wt. 20 lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333 Classic Castle Brand Grated Cotija Net Wt. 20 lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333
Castle Importing, Inc.
BANH PIA Hopia Cake Mungbean Durian, 9.7oz (275g)
LQNN Inc.
Vegetarian Pia Cake Mung Bean Pumpkin, 14 oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Frothy Monkey - Ham & Cheese Croissant - packaged and sold individually
Bakery by Frothy Monkey
Cheese Enchiladas with Red sauce 4/pkg 14.5oz packaged in a in a Deep Meal tray Plant Fiber - Film 800.
The Fierro Group Inc. dba Rico Brands
Frothy Monkey - Plain Croissant - packaged and sold individually
Bakery by Frothy Monkey
Vegetarian Pia Cake Mung Bean Pineapple, 14oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Chicken Enchilada with Mole Rice & Beans 14 oz. packaged in a in a Deep Meal tray with Plant Fiber - Film 800.
The Fierro Group Inc. dba Rico Brands
Frothy Monkey - Spinach & Feta Croissant - packaged and sold individually
Bakery by Frothy Monkey
Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend Net Wt. 20 Lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs. Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333
Castle Importing, Inc.
Frothy Monkey - Chocolate Croissant - packaged and sold individually
Bakery by Frothy Monkey
Vegetarian Pia Cake Pandan Durian, 14oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Will's Fresh Foods Street Corn Salad
Woolery Enterprises, Inc. dba Will's Fresh Foods
COLD CASE, ROASTED STREET CORN SALAD 1/4.78# (KR) Separate Kit Items packed in sealed bag and placed in a plastic RPC container
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Vegetarian Pia Cake Red Bean Durian, 14oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Vegetarian Pia Cake Black Sesame Durian, 14oz (400g)
LQNN Inc.
Golden Owl Dried Mango 7 oz (200g) UPC 816710-024461. Packaged in clear non-flex plastic jars. 24 jars per case.
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Nearby categories
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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.