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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Milk N Cookies Keto Brick / 1 Brick, 145g 5.1 oz
Savage Sports LLC
Fat Choy Kee Dried Longan
HY SUCCESS INC.
Notoginseng Formula Special Gout Granule; 100% Natural; 8 G x 10 PACKS; CITI TRADE INT'L LIMITED; ADDRESS: 3/FINTERNATIONAL PLAZA 20 SHEUNG YUET RD, KOWLOON BAY, KOWLOON; "Nourish and helps the kidney with detoxification. Effectively dissolves uric acid crystals in joints. Has a curative effect on a variety of inflammatory symptoms caused by gout and high levels of uric acid, including pain and swollen joints."
8TH AVE PHARMACY
Tio Francisco Yogurt (Plain, Strawberry, Peach, Mango) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
202225 SALMON BAKKA FROST FILLET 6/7KG FR FRO F LB 202002 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 5/6KG FR FRO F LB 202012 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 6/7KG FR FRO F LB 202022 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 7/8KG FR FRO F LB 202032 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 8/9KG FR FRO F LB SAL005 SALMON BAKKAFROST SCOTTISH FLT TRIM "C" 6/7KG FR GBR F LB 202020 SALMON BAKKAFROST SCOTTISH 7/8KG FR GBR F LB 202213 SALMON CANADA FLT TRIM "E" 10/12 FR CAN F LB 202100 SALMON CANADA 10/12 FR CAN F LB 2021
Ocean Group Inc.
the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE GHOST 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 99498 0 (Habanero & Bhut Jolokia (aka Ghost))
Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings
Tio Francisco Requeson 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00390-6 Tio Francisco Requeson 15 oz. UPC 7-27242-00392-6 Tio Francisco Requeson Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir 16 oz. Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Freir (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Cheddar Conventional (bulk)
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Tio Francisco Queso Seco 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00548-8
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
Mango Yogurt bar, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
Tio Francisco, El Huache, La Ordena Fresco (Michoacano) Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Tio Francisco, San Carlos Available to consumers at retail deli counters in various sizes Rizo Bros. Queso 8 oz. UPC 7-27242-00159-5 Don Francisco 10 oz. UPC 7-27242-00178-6 Tio Francisco Queso Fresco 12 oz. UPC 7-27242-12552-9 Tio Francisco, Rio Grande Queso Fresco 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00552-4, 8-12324-03090-4, 8-12324-03091-1 & 8-12324-03089-8 Food City Queso Fresco 16
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
Tasty Snacks Plum Queen Dried Plums Net Weight 200G (7OZ) Packaged in cans. 30 cans per case.
Win Luck Trading Inc
Coconut Mocha, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
Mint Dark Chocolate bar, ToYou Snacks Brand, 1.41 Oz/ 40 g, packaged in kraft laminated paper, 14 bars in 1 box.
Font Group of America Corp.
Tio Francisco Blanco Suave 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-05355-6
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese
the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE VERY 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 99499 7 (Habanero & Scotch Bonnet)
Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings
Huihuang Trading Recalls Fishing Games Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
RTB MIXED DANISH Variety
Lecoq Cuisine Corporation
Pan Surtido with label reading: Panaderia Lara's Bakery, 701 N 3rd Ave Suite C Marshalltown IA 50158. Multi-pack tray containing Concha, Cema, Polvoron, Tostado de Guatemala, Pan de Guatemala, Canasta, Garibaldi, Marianas, Muffin, Pan Fino, Pastel Glass, Pan de Trigo, Puerco, Bolillo, Telera in various amounts.
Lara's Bakery 3 LLC
Publix Custom Burrito Bowls, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
DeIorio Foods, Inc. brand Cafe Pizza Dough Sheet; Keep Frozen
DeIorio Foods, Inc.
365 Whole Foods Vegan Ultimate Veggie, Thin Cust Pizza. Item # 999209512 Topped with Vegan Mozzarella-Style Cheese, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Red Onions. Net Wt 13.7 oz (388g) UPC 0 99482-51870 7. Keep Frozen. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
Richelieu Foods, Inc.
Tapee Tea packaged in paper packets - 5 packets per bag
THE WIEDEMANN COMPANY LLC
Pan de Racho (Feria), Net Wt. 2lbs, individually packaged in clear plastic bag.
Lara's Bakery 3 LLC
Publix Custom Made Pizzas, variable weights and sizes, packed in cardboard box, intended for immediate consumption.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix Self Service Salad from the Salad Bar, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Outrageous Oat Cookies packaged in 5pk and also sold in Bulk
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Publix Custom Made Platters, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption (https://www.publix.com/mc/order-ahead/order-deli-platters?nav=header).
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz)
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
Publix Deli Chicken Street Tacos for Two, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption (https://www.publix.com/pd/publix-deli-chicken-street-tacos-for-two/RIO-PCI-238408?origin=search1).
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Panque (Pound Cake), Net Wt 2lbs, packaged in clear plastic bag.
Lara's Bakery 3 LLC
Chocoflan (Chocolate Custard Dessert), Net Wt 1/2 lb, packaged in plastic clamshell.
Lara's Bakery 3 LLC
Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake), Net Wt 1/2 lb, packaged in plastic clamshell.
Lara's Bakery 3 LLC
Market Basket, Organic Trek Mix, 11oz & 14oz. plastic resealable bags . 8/11oz & 12/14oz bags per case.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
R&B Chocolate Chips Croissant Twist
Lecoq Cuisine Corporation
Duc De Coeur Camembert Cheese Croquettes Frozen NET WT 9 OZ (256g) UPC 2023 8391 Packaged in a cardboard cartons.
Lidl US TRADING
Publix Custom Made Sub Sandwiches, variable weights and sizes, individually wrapped in paper, intended for immediate consumption (https://www.publix.com/menu-subs-and-wraps?merch=hp_viz_nav_subs_wraps).
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Odds & Ends Organic Chocolate Fruit & Nut Mix 14oz. plastic resealable bags . 12/14oz bags per case.
United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms
Central Market 32oz Organic No Salt Added Chicken Broth
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures
Ventura Foods Llc
Central Market 16oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Concentrate
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
Herold's Salad - Shell Macaroni Salad packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
Herold Salads, Inc.
Amish Wedding - Southern Potato Salad with egg packaged in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb, and 10b plastic containers
Herold Salads, Inc.
ASSORTED 2 OZ PIES - Cheese, Spinach, Zucchini Mushroom (12 oz)
NBRBDR Inc. dba Nutritious Delicious Foods
Herold's Salads - Rainbow Rotini packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
Herold Salads, Inc.
Seasonal Blend 10oz, Seasonal Blend 16oz, Seasonal Blend 42oz , Melon Trio 16oz, Melon Mix 32oz, Fruit Blend 16oz, Fruit Bowl 40oz, Seasonal Fruit Tray 48oz, Fruit Mix 32oz, Cantaloupe Chunks 10oz, Cantaloupe Chunks 16oz, Fruit Medley 6oz- all packaged in clear plastic clamshells/ cups
CF Dallas LLC
Dutch Valley -Macaroni Salad packaged in 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, and 10lb plastic tubs.
Herold Salads, Inc.
Amish Wedding - Rotini Garden Medley packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
Herold Salads, Inc.
What to do with this
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Nearby categories
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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.