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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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.
Frito-Lay Popped & Baked Chips with Cookies, Nuts and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack 40ct 35.58 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Chocolate & Strawberry Variety Pack 12.6 oz 2 Pack
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
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.
Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal; 17 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cap n Crunch Treats Original Crunch Cereal Bars 0.84 oz 8 Count; 0.84 oz 16 Count
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut 14.5 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds Cereal; 2PK 48.2 oz; 24.1 oz.
The Quaker Oats Co.
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
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.
Cap n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Cereal 10.3 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Cereal; 2PK 48.2 oz; 24.1 oz; 69 oz.
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
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.
Frito-Lay Snack Time Favorites with Baked, Smartfood, SunChips and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack 40ct 33.94 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
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.
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.
Ultimate Flavor Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & More 40ct 50.89 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Mex Chopped Kit 10.5 oz. UPC 077745256108
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Cap n Crunch Sea Berry Crunch Cereal 15.5 oz
The Quaker Oats Co.
Gamesa Marias Cereal 11.4 oz and 11.4 oz 2 count
The Quaker Oats Co.
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
43058751 BREAD FLR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
BREAD FLOUR UNBL ENR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
PIZZA 50/50 UNMALTED 904181 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
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
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
15953 ALL PURPOSE EN EZ BL delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
PIZZA 50/50 UNMALTED delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
9200458510 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
1002560 DONUT CAKE FLR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
2-15969-0000 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
UNBLE ENR MALTED RM6144 FLOUR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Mennel Milling Company
Fortune cookies, individually wrapped in a 6lb case, 190 pcs / case
New World Company
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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.