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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Chick-fil-a Polynesian Sauce Cup: 28g single serve food service cup
T Marzetti Co
Chicken Enchilada with Rice & Beans/Green 14 oz. packaged in a in a Deep Meal tray Plant Fiber - Film 800.
The Fierro Group Inc. dba Rico Brands
Anker EverFrost Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Coolers Recalled Due to Battery Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 8ct 6.7 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Mini Dipps Summer Night S'mores 12ct 8.9 oz Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal 8.5 oz 6 Count ; Cap n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Instant Oatmeal8.5 oz 6 Count ; Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack 32.1 oz 24 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Cap'n Crunch Treats Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal Bar 0.84 oz 8 Count; 2.11 oz 1 Count; 2.11 oz 12 Count;
The Quaker Oats Co.
Swiss cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese, Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10000390, UPC 46100349816. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese, Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt 15.625 Material #10001021, UPC 46100334997. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb. 8 oz (1.58 kg) plastic jars
Chin Jung Corporation
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 oz; 21 oz; 43.5 oz 3 Pack; 29 oz 2 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Cap'n Crunch Treats Bars Variety Pack 0.84 oz 32 Count;
The Quaker Oats Co.
Frito-Lay Snacks Variety Pack With Quaker Chewy; 20ct 17.42 oz (493.8g)
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Big Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 5ct 7.4 oz, 1ct 1.48 oz, 10ct 14.8 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Halloween Minis 28ct 13.8 oz; 40ct 19.6 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip 8ct 6.7 oz, 18ct 15.1 oz,30ct 25.2 oz, 36ct 30.2 oz, 58ct 48.7 oz, 1ct 0.84 oz, 440ct 369.6 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Chocolate 12.6 oz; 12.6 oz 2 Pack
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Bar (Fruity Fun) Splendid Strawberry 0.84 oz 6 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Ready Pac Bistro Queso Crunch Salad Kit 24 oz. UPC 077745256139
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Quaker Puffed Granola Blueberry Vanilla Cereal; 17 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Barsn(Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple and Splendid Strawberry Variety Pack 0.84 oz 48 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chunk 1ct 1.41 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and sold individually or in totes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker On The Go Snack Mix; 20ct Box 344 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Blueberry Flavor 1.23 oz 1 Count; 1.23 oz 5 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Tasty Snacks, Frito-Lay Chips, Nuts, Cookies and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack 40ct 41.56 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Marketside Southwest Chopped Kit 10.3 oz. UPC 681131305129
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Strawberry13.6 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Breakfast Cereal, Variety Pack 43.5 oz 3 Pack
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Strawberry Flavor1.23 oz 12 Count; 1.23 oz 5 Count; 1.23 oz 1 count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Lunch Box Mix, Frito-Lay Chips, Cookies and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack 40ct 40.62 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon 14.5 oz; 21 oz; 43.5 oz 3 Pack
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama 6ct 6.3oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Asiago cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #10197, Fancy Shredded Fresh Asiago Cheese Pack Size 500/0.75 oz. Material #10001006, UPC 46100342688. 2. Sargento Shredded Fresh Asiago Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10003176, UPC 46100354865. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple 0.84 oz 6 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Sargento Part #10129 Fancy Shredded Bistro Blends Nacho & Taco Cheese Blend. Pack Size 500/.75 oz. Material #10000281, UPC 46100334157 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Crunchy & Chewy Snacks, Frito-Lay Chips, Cookies, Nuts and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack. 40ct 36.205 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Oggi Pizza Plant Based Americana Beyond Meat Crumbles on Cauliflower Crust, gluten-free frozen pizza - cook before serving, net wt. 13.76oz (390g). One pizza wrapped in plastic film in a cardboard box. Retail box UPC 6 28451 68487 9. There are 12 pizza per case, and each case has UPC 1062845 1684876.
Pasta Oggi Inc.
Munchies Snack Mix (Munch Mix) 0.875 oz 104 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal 11.2 oz; 19.3 oz;
The Quaker Oats Co.
Sargento Deep V Shredded Taco Cheese Blend Material #10002484, UPC 46100352281. Pack Size 500/.6 oz. Net Wt 18.750 lbs. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
MUTTI Crushed Tomatoes; Polpa; Net Wt 27.9 OZ (1lb 11.9 OZ) 790g; UPC 85469300071
Mutti USA Inc.
Cotija cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Course Grated Cotija Cheese Pack Size 6/5 lb. Material #10002578, UPC 46100352601. 2. Sargento Coarse Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt. 15.625 lbs. Material #10003245, UPC 46100355176. 3. Sargento 25015 Grated Cotija Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Material # 10003379, UPC 46100355831. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Quaker Chocolatey Favorites Snack Mix; 20ct Box 378 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Chin Jung White Kimchi - 7 lb. 8 oz.(3.4 kg) plastic jars
Chin Jung Corporation
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 8ct 6.7 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Monterey Jack cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento, Part #23602 Deep V Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10001592, UPC 46100343999. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10003458, UPC 46100356753. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit 12.76 oz. UPC 6 8113130544 0
Braga Ranch INC.
Sargento Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese. Pack Size 450/1 oz. Net Wt 28.125 lbs. Material #10003481. UPC 46100356593. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Valentine Minis 28ct 13.8 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Chocolate Chip 8ct 6.7 oz; 18ct 15.1 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.
The Quaker Oats Co.
Frito-Lay Chips and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack; 40ct 36.94 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
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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.