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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 Low Feb 7, 2024

Milk N Cookies Keto Brick / 1 Brick, 145g 5.1 oz

Savage Sports LLC

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

Fat Choy Kee Dried Longan

HY SUCCESS INC.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

Cheddar Conventional (bulk)

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

Tio Francisco Queso Seco 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-00548-8

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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.

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

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

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Tasty Snacks Plum Queen Dried Plums Net Weight 200G (7OZ) Packaged in cans. 30 cans per case.

Win Luck Trading Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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.

FDA Food Critical Feb 7, 2024

Tio Francisco Blanco Suave 14 oz. UPC 7-27242-05355-6

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. dba Don Francisco Cheese

FDA Food Moderate Feb 7, 2024

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

CPSC No agency class Feb 1, 2024

Huihuang Trading Recalls Fishing Games Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

RTB MIXED DANISH Variety

Lecoq Cuisine Corporation

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Publix Custom Burrito Bowls, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption.

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

DeIorio Foods, Inc. brand Cafe Pizza Dough Sheet; Keep Frozen

DeIorio Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Low Jan 31, 2024

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.

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Tapee Tea packaged in paper packets - 5 packets per bag

THE WIEDEMANN COMPANY LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Pan de Racho (Feria), Net Wt. 2lbs, individually packaged in clear plastic bag.

Lara's Bakery 3 LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Publix Custom Made Pizzas, variable weights and sizes, packed in cardboard box, intended for immediate consumption.

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Publix Self Service Salad from the Salad Bar, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption.

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

Outrageous Oat Cookies packaged in 5pk and also sold in Bulk

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz)

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Panque (Pound Cake), Net Wt 2lbs, packaged in clear plastic bag.

Lara's Bakery 3 LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Chocoflan (Chocolate Custard Dessert), Net Wt 1/2 lb, packaged in plastic clamshell.

Lara's Bakery 3 LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake), Net Wt 1/2 lb, packaged in plastic clamshell.

Lara's Bakery 3 LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Market Basket, Organic Trek Mix, 11oz & 14oz. plastic resealable bags . 8/11oz & 12/14oz bags per case.

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

R&B Chocolate Chips Croissant Twist

Lecoq Cuisine Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Duc De Coeur Camembert Cheese Croquettes Frozen NET WT 9 OZ (256g) UPC 2023 8391 Packaged in a cardboard cartons.

Lidl US TRADING

FDA Food Critical Jan 31, 2024

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.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 31, 2024

Odds & Ends Organic Chocolate Fruit & Nut Mix 14oz. plastic resealable bags . 12/14oz bags per case.

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

FDA Food Moderate Jan 24, 2024

Central Market 32oz Organic No Salt Added Chicken Broth

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 24, 2024

DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures

Ventura Foods Llc

FDA Food Moderate Jan 24, 2024

Central Market 16oz Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth Concentrate

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

Herold's Salad - Shell Macaroni Salad packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers

Herold Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

Amish Wedding - Southern Potato Salad with egg packaged in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb, and 10b plastic containers

Herold Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

ASSORTED 2 OZ PIES - Cheese, Spinach, Zucchini Mushroom (12 oz)

NBRBDR Inc. dba Nutritious Delicious Foods

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

Herold's Salads - Rainbow Rotini packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers

Herold Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

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

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

Dutch Valley -Macaroni Salad packaged in 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, and 10lb plastic tubs.

Herold Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jan 24, 2024

Amish Wedding - Rotini Garden Medley packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers

Herold Salads, Inc.

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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.