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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LOCATELLI CREMA DI LOCATELLI 4/1.1# SUPC/ITEM # 8926
Greco Sidari
RESERS RED SKIN POTATO SALAD 2/8# SUPC/ITEM # 9139
Greco Sidari
Authentic Fresh to You Deluxe Triple Decker Club Net Wt. 8.8oz (254g). Product packaged in a plastic PET container.
MG Foods Middletown
RESER'S POTATOE POTATOES MASHED RED SKN 4/5# SUPC/ITEM # 3264
Greco Sidari
9 oz 10pk Assorted Mini Danish, bakery box with clear top (UPC 7789050815)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
JOEY'S ROAST BEEF SLCD PREMIUM 2/5# SUPC/ITEM # 201172F
Greco Sidari
GALBANI DOMESTIC MASCARPONE 1/5# SUPC/ITEM # 19641
Greco Sidari
Makana Brownie Assortment Box Golden Macadamia Nut Brownie Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut Brownie Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut Brownie Made in Hawaii by Big Island Candies, Inc. Hilo Flagship Retail Gift Shop and Factory Big Island of Hawaii Ala Moana Center Street Level 1 Center Court www.bigislandcandies.com This product is processed in a plant that handles peanut and tree nut products. For optional flavor and freshness, please consume within 4-6 weeks of purchase
Big Island Candies, Inc.
SOPRA RICOTTA AMALFI 4/5# SUPC/ITEM # 193650
Greco Sidari
GRANDE RICOTTA SOPRAFFINA GRANDE 1/3# SUPC/ITEM # 195351
Greco Sidari
AMBRIOLE MOLITERNO 7# WHEEL SUPC/ITEM # 8923
Greco Sidari
GRANDE BURRATA GRANDE 4/1# SUPC/ITEM # 19137
Greco Sidari
Ready To Bake Double Chocolate Croissant (UPC 87-85300-05006-2)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
SOPRA RICOTTA AMALFI 1/5# SUPC/ITEM # 193650P
Greco Sidari
BEL GIOIOSO 12/1# EXACT COMBO SUPC/ITEM # 18304
Greco Sidari
Norpaco GARLIC STUFF OLIVE 1/7.5# SUPC/ITEM # 3461
Greco Sidari
RESERS POTATO SALAD REGULAR 1/8# SUPC/ITEM # 0991p
Greco Sidari
BELLISSIMO MASCARPONE SUPC/ITEM # 18270
Greco Sidari
BEL GIOIOSO PROVO SHARP 1/25# SUPC/ITEM # 96317
Greco Sidari
Popcorn Pre-Pop in 8oz Polypropylene bag packaged 20 bags to a case
County Fair Foods, Inc.
GRANDE .33OZ FRESH CILIEGINE MOZZ 2/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19134
Greco Sidari
CONWAY CAESAR CLASSIC DRESSING 4/1GAL SUPC/ITEM # 38119D1
Greco Sidari
MARBURGER 40% HEAVY CREAM 1/32OZ SUPC/ITEM # 039127P
Greco Sidari
CONWAY CAESAR EMPIRE DRESSING 4/1GAL SUPC/ITEM # 38119K
Greco Sidari
GRANDE 1.5OZ FRESH BOCCONCINI MOZZ 2/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19132
Greco Sidari
GALBANI SMOKED PROV 3/12# SUPC/ITEM # 19422
Greco Sidari
GRANDE RICOTTA SOPRAFFINA 6/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19535
Greco Sidari
Pan Fry Noodle Fresh Noodles, Alfred Louie, Inc. 24 Lb. cartons, Keep Refrigerated. Deep Fry Noodle Fresh Noodles, Alfred Louie, Inc. 40Lb cartons, Keep Refrigerated.
Alfred Louie Inc
NORPACO SWEETIE PEPPER GOAT CHEESE 1/5# SUPC/ITEM # 169956
Greco Sidari
RESERS POTATO SALAD REGULAR 3/8# SUPC/ITEM # 0991C
Greco Sidari
GRANDE .33OZ FRESH CILIEGINE MOZZ 1/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19134P
Greco Sidari
5 oz 2pk Chocolate Croissant, bakery box with clear top (UPC 7789050655) and Chocolate Croissant 2 oz, bakery box with clear top (UPC 7789048398)
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
AURICCHIO CREMA AL REGGIANO 4/1.1# SUPC/ITEM # 8927
Greco Sidari
GRANDE PRIMA DOLCE RICOTTA 2/4# SUPC/ITEM # 19540
Greco Sidari
365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Part Skim 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-63052 365 Whole Foods Market Ricotta Whole Milk 15 oz. UPC 9-94824-96245 Ricotta Part Skim 65%, 70%, 75% Moisture (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Aldi Choceur Burnt Caramel Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 1.75oz. UPC 4099100202809
Astor Chocolate Corp.
Monterey Jack Conventional (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g) Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Radish, Water, Garlic, Red Pepper, Organic Sugar Cane, Sea Salt, Calcium Lactate, Ginger, Onion, Sorbitol, and Xanthan Gum. Produce on equipment that also processes products containing fish. Distributed By: World Variety Produce, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90051
World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's
Tio Francisco Panela 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00550-0 Food City Panela 16 oz. Tio Francisco, San Carlos, Dos Ranchitos, La Ordena, Campesino Panela Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Panela Barra Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes. Panela Regular and Barra (Bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Paneer (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Banana Foster bar, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
Rizo Bros. Oaxaca 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00334-6 Tio Francisco Oaxaca 12 oz. UPC 7-27242-12332-7 Tio Francisco Oaxaca 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00532-6 Food City Oaxaca 16 oz. Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Oaxaca (shred) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Oaxaca (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Tio Francisco Crema Centroamericana 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-00440-4 Tio Francisco, Campesino Crema Centroamericana Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema Latina 16 oz. UPC 7-27242-35445-5 Tio Francisco Crema Latina Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema La Deliciosa Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Crema La Suprema Available to consumers at retail deli counters
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE SCORPION NWT WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99491 1 (Trinidad Moruga Scorpion)
Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings
Chocolate Mango bar, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE HOT NET WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99497 3 (Jalapeno & Habanero)
Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings
the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE REAPER NET WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99490 4 (Carolina Reaper)
Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings
201000 TUNA, HAWAII #1 USA W LB 201002 TUNA HAWAII #1 USA W LB 201200 TUNA FRESH, WILD Y/F,B/E #2 GRADE 201300 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN SPA F LB 201301 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN (SE) SPAIN F LB 201304 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN G&G SPAIN F LB 201508 TUNA BLUE FIN GG JAPAN FR JPN F LB 201900 TUNA, FRESH SCRAPS "TESSHIN" WILD LB TUNA001B TUNA, FRESH "BLUEFINA" MEXICO FARM LB TUNA001C TUNA, FRESH TUNA BLUEFIN PORTION (MEXICO) FARM/LB TUNA001D TUNA BLUE FIN MEXICO SMALL FR MEX FLB TUNA001E TUNA BLUE FIN *BACK
Ocean Group Inc.
Rizo Bros Cotija (Grated) 8 oz. UPC 72724200043 7 oz. UPC 7-27242-14022-5 Tio Francisco, Casa Cardenas 9 oz. UPC 7-27242-00022-2 & 8-11371-27109-4 Rizo Bros Cotija 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00043-7 Tio Francisco Cotija 14 oz. 7-27242-00517-3 Food City Cotija 16 oz. Tio Francisco Cotija (Grated) 20 oz. UPC 7-27242-00056-7 Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco Cotija Enchilado 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00535-7 Food City, Casa Cardena
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Shennongyuan Dried Longan packaged in a silver metal box bulk 18kgs
J T Trading Inc.
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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.