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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

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Dipps Peanut Butter 6ct 6.5 oz; 14ct 15.3 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes or totes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Frito-Lay Popped & Baked Chips with Cookies, Nuts and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack 40ct 35.58 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Chocolate & Strawberry Variety Pack 12.6 oz 2 Pack

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

The recalled Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad was packaged in a plastic clear container where the top lid is labeled as Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad, Net Wt. 1lb., and the container side label indicates Reser s Southern Style with Egg Potato Salad, Net Wt. 1lb. UPC 0 71117 19044 1. The lid is labeled as Reser's Fine Foods amish Macaroni Salad amish-style means a lightly sweet dressing and the container side label is read in parts "***Reser's Fine Foods southern style with egg Potato Salad***".

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Spring Minis 28ct 13.8 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal; 17 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Cap'n Crunch Treats Crunch Berries Cereal Bar 0.84 oz 8 Count; 2.11 oz 1 Count; 1.79 oz 12 Count; 0.84 oz 16 Count

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

Cheddar cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Deep V Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 450/1 oz. Net Wt 28.125 lbs. Material #10000537, UPC 46100348611. 2. Sargento Part #29313, Thick "N Hearty Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10003561, UPC 46100356432 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Big Chewy Bars 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.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Dipps Chocolate Chip 6ct 6.5 oz; 14ct 15.3 oz; 24ct 26.2 oz; 30ct 32.7 oz; 34ct 37.1 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes or totes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack 8ct 6.7 oz; 14ct 11.8 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz; 1ct 0.84 oz; 440ct 369.6 oz; 18ct 15.1 oz; 30ct 25.2 oz ;36ct 30.2 oz; 48ct 40.3 oz; 60ct 50.4 oz . Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes or totes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Cap n Crunch Treats Original Crunch Cereal Bars 0.84 oz 8 Count; 0.84 oz 16 Count

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut 14.5 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds Cereal; 2PK 48.2 oz; 24.1 oz.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

Rojo Black Bean 6 Layer Dip packaged in 20oz PET plastic containers, sold in sleeve with two containers per sleeve. 12 sleeves per case.

Lakeview Farms LLC

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Holiday Minis 28ct 13.8 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Cap n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Cereal 10.3 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip: 8ct 6.7 oz; 18ct- 15.1 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz; 1ct -0.84oz; 440ct 369.6 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Cereal; 2PK 48.2 oz; 24.1 oz; 69 oz.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

White Cheddar cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #23340 Fancy Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10001126, UPC 46100329313. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Mild White Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt 15.625 lbs. Material #10001452, UPC 46100346136. 3. Sargento Fancy Shred Mild White Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10001696. UPC 46100350829. Keep Refrigerated. Product

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Mini Dipps Birthday Blast 12ct 8.9 oz Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Frito-Lay Snack Time Favorites with Baked, Smartfood, SunChips and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack 40ct 33.94 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

Italian Cheese Blend packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #23613, Fancy Shredded Italian Cheese Blend Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000946, UPC 46100344583. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Italian Cheese Blend. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10003284, UPC 46100355343. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Dipps Variety Pack 14ct 15 oz; 48ct 51.6 oz Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Variety 8ct 6.7 oz; 18ct 15.1 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz; 60ct 50.4 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Ultimate Flavor Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & More 40ct 50.89 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged, 4 oz., UPC 844397000706 Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack, 1 lb., UPC 844397008795

Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

Parmesan cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000278, UPC 46100348659. 2. Sargento Part #10132 Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000284, UPC 46100334997. 3. Sargento Part #22997, Sargento Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Material # 10001116, UPC 46100330302. 4. Sargento Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.75 oz. Net Wt 23.43

Sargento Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars S'mores 8ct 6.7 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz; 1ct 0.84 oz; 440ct 369.6 oz; 18ct 15.1 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes or totes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Oatmeal Raisin 8ct 6.7 oz; 58ct 48.7 oz; 1ct 0.84 oz; 440ct 369.6 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes or totes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Big Chewy Bars Variety Pack 36ct 53.3 oz Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars Dark Chocolate Chunk 8ct 6.7 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Variety Packs 1.23 oz 10 Count; 1.23 OZ 21 Count; 41.8 oz 34 Count; 1.23 oz 14 Count

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Quaker Chewy Bars and Dipps Variety Pack 14ct 13 oz and 58ct 58.6 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Critical Mar 6, 2024

Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Mex Chopped Kit 10.5 oz. UPC 077745256108

Ready Pac Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Cap n Crunch Sea Berry Crunch Cereal 15.5 oz

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Mar 6, 2024

Gamesa Marias Cereal 11.4 oz and 11.4 oz 2 count

The Quaker Oats Co.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, YELLOW COLBY CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Contains Milk. Product comes in various sizes, 6 oz. up to 42 lbs. and is in vacuum sealed plastic packaging.

Country Corner Dairy, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

43058751 BREAD FLR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

BREAD FLOUR UNBL ENR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

PIZZA 50/50 UNMALTED 904181 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Contains Milk. Product comes in various sizes, 6 oz. up to 42 lbs. and is in vacuum sealed plastic packaging.

Country Corner Dairy, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, WHITE COLBY CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Contains Milk. Product comes in various sizes, 6 oz. up to 42 lbs. and is in vacuum sealed plastic packaging.

Country Corner Dairy, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

15953 ALL PURPOSE EN EZ BL delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

PIZZA 50/50 UNMALTED delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

9200458510 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

1002560 DONUT CAKE FLR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

2-15969-0000 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

UNBLE ENR MALTED RM6144 FLOUR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fortune cookies, individually wrapped in a 6lb case, 190 pcs / case

New World Company

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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.