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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

Newest first · Page 67 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

HARD E6 1036 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

R01001 ENR SPRING FLR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

1000000 White Flour UNBL EN MT delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

BAGEL FLOUR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fortune cookies, 1 lb plastic retail bags

New World Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, YELLOW CHEDDAR CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Color, 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

2-04585-0000 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

PB AP delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

SPECIAL CAKE 53869 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Vandevi Compounded Asafoetida 50 gm, 100 gms 200 gm, 500 gm, 1 kg. Packaged in yellow plastic bottles with plastic shrink wrap blue/yellow labels.

KINJIN FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

DRIED SOFT 75 ENR 134348 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

2-00007-0000 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR 5600352 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Bulk case of Fortune cookies, labeled as 6 lb (1.3 lb per bag/ 4 bags per case)

New World Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

2ND CLEAR 1051664 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

PIZZA FLOUR EN MA BL delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

HARD WHEAT 2ND CLEAR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Critical Feb 28, 2024

Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll, 8.3 oz, plastic container, UPC 100001002017

COMPASS GROUP USA, INC.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

01050 KA AP FLOUR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Meta Psyllium Fiber Capsules packaged as 100 count or 160 count PET bottles - 12 bottles per case.

The Procter & Gamble Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

160919 FLR BLE WINTER delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

NON-HUMAN CONSUMPTION delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Moderate Feb 28, 2024

Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, SIZZLING COLBY CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Peppers, 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

I-52 PATENT FLOUR delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers

Mennel Milling Company

FDA Food Critical Feb 28, 2024

Hale and Hearty Soups; Tomato Basil and Rice; UPC 635508547872

Hearty Acquisitions LLC

CPSC No agency class Feb 22, 2024

Cascade Designs Recalls Camping Cooking Pots Due to Burn and Scald Hazards

Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Washington

FDA Food Moderate Feb 21, 2024

Dannon Plain Yogurt packaged in 32oz plastic carton with lid - 6 cartons per case

DANONE US LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Al Amir Fresh Foods Classic Hummus Creamy Garbanzo, packaged in round plastic clear container, net wt. 8oz. There are 12 containers per case. UPC on 8oz container: 7 55134 12341 4. The recalled product label declares: Ingredients: Garbanzo Beans, Tahini Paste, Garlico (Fresh Garlic/Oil/Lemon/Salt), Natural Citric Acid, Salt.

Lydia Pack 3 Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Utz Wavy Originals Potato Chips, Net WT. 2.75 oz (78g), UPC 0-41780-19014-7.

UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Dragonfly Jelly Bar Handbag 11.64oz, 17.63oz UPC Code 721557357156, 721557357163 Dragonfly Jelly Bar Backpack 7.93oz, 28.22oz UPC Code 721557357170, 721557357187

U.S. Tov, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Chopped Salad Kit Southwest with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese, and Chipotle Ranch Dressing), Net Wt 13.4 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 681131305129

Fresh Express Incorpated

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Al Amir Fresh Foods Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick, packaged in round plastic clear container, net wt. 8oz. There are 12 containers per case. UPC on 8oz container: 7 55134 12352 0. The recalled product label declares: Ingredients: Garbanzo Beans, Tahini Paste, Garlico (Fresh Garlic/Oil/Lemon/Salt), Hot Chili Peppers, Natural Citric Acid, Salt.

Lydia Pack 3 Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 21, 2024

Woodstock 5 Grain Cereal. Oats, Rye, Triticale, Barley, Golden Flax. Net Wt. 18.5 oz (1 lb 2.5 oz) 524g. UPC 0 42563-01772 9. Distributed by Woodstock, 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908. Packaged in a plant that also processes wheat.

UNFI General Corporate

FDA Food Moderate Feb 21, 2024

Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burrito (5.5 oz), individual plastic overwrap, 12 retail units/case, frozen

AMY'S KITCHEN INC.

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream

Byrne Dairy, Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Fresh Express Kit Salsa! Ensalada with condiments(toppings that include cheese), labeled salad bag (Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Nacho Taco Seasoned Cheese Yellow & Blue Tortilla Strips), Net Wt 12.1 oz, 6 bags per case. UPC 071279309026

Fresh Express Incorpated

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

Al Amir Fresh Foods Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant, packaged in round plastic clear container, net wt. 8oz. There are 12 containers per case. UPC on 8oz container: 7 55134 12342 1. The recalled product label declares: Ingredients: Fresh Grilled Eggplant, Tahini Paste, Garlico (Fresh Garlic/Oil/Lemon/Salt), Garbanzo Beans, Natural Citric Acid, Salt.

Lydia Pack 3 Inc

FDA Food Critical Feb 21, 2024

MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA SALAD

Hans Kissle Company, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

GRANDE 1.5OZ FRESH BOCCONCINI MOZZ 1/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19132P

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

SAPUTO STELLA ASGO HLF MLD 11LB SUPC/ITEM # 19009

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

Ito-Shoten Seasoned Mushroom 200g/7.06 oz. Product of Japan Distributed by Mitsuwa Corporation Torrance, CA 90501

Mitsuwa Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

SOFINA 21202 MASTRO CAPOCOLLC 4 - 6LB SUPC/ITEM # 199694

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

24ct Petite Pastry Tray, plastic tray with white base and clear lid (not a scale label) (UPC: UPC 7789034215)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

GRANDE SOPRAFFINA RICOTTA 1/30# SUPC/ITEM # 19536

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

AURICCHIO IMP SHARP PROV CHEESE 1/17# SUPC/ITEM # 197110

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

BEL GIOIOSO PEPATO ASIAGO CON PEPPERCORN 10-8OZ SUPC/ITEM # 53478

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

Norpaco GORGONZOLA STUFF OLIVE 1/7.5# SUPC/ITEM # 4481

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

Ready To Bake Chocolate and Almond Variety Pk (UPC 87-85300-05013-0)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

PRESIDENT GOAT CHEESE 3/1KG SUPC/ITEM # 6159

Greco Sidari

FDA Food Moderate Feb 14, 2024

GALBANI DOMESTIC MASCARPONE 4/5# SUPC/ITEM # 19640

Greco Sidari

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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.