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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Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 78742-01512 5. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Great Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 78742-35328 9. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 3. SE Grocers Melting American Style Cheese
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
F-Bombs Original Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018001
Fox Confections LLC
HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-33063 8. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
1. 7 Select Cashews Halves & Pieces Honey Roasted, Net Wt 3 oz, UPC 00052548723804 2. 7 Select Cashews Halves & Pieces Honey Roasted, Net Wt 5 oz, UPC 00052548723811 3. Circle K Honey Roasted Cashews, Net Wt 2 oz, UPC 194283102749
Mount Franklin Foods LLC DBA Azar Nut Co.
Cheese Spread Pasteurized Process packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. bowl & Basket, A Shoprite Brand, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 41190-46935 2. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by: Wakeforn Food Corp, 5000 Riverside Drive, Keasbey, NJ 08832 2. Lucerne Dairy Farms, Family Size, American Style , Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 21130-04365 1. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By Lucerne Foods, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-00009. 3. meijer Tasty Me
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
F-Bombs Raspberry Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018124
Fox Confections LLC
Radish Turnip Cake (w/o shrimp): The product comes in a 900g ( 32 ounce), clear plastic package marked with UPC # 425404904110. Ingredients: White Radish, Mushrooms, Fried Dried shallot, White Rice Flour.
Southern Taiwan LLC
Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-77273 5. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Queso Blanco, Half the Fat of Cheddar Cheese packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Clancy's CheeseMelt, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. Refrigerate after Opening. Dist, & Sold exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510 2. Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 041220-99489 2. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: H-E-B San Antonia, TX 78204
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
F-Bombs S'Mores Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018155
Fox Confections LLC
Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. HEB Easy Melt Original, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 41220-73808 3. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204 2. HEB Easy Melt Original, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-00767 7. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
LA ORIGINAL - THE ORIGINAL, NUT DIET MAX, Nuez de la India
OBC GROUP CORP
Circle K Honey Roasted Peanuts, Net Wt 2.5 oz, UPC 194283102596
Mount Franklin Foods LLC DBA Azar Nut Co.
Somebody's Mother's Island Sauce, Net Wt 9.5 oz (270g), UPC 5803100115
Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce
Great Value Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 78742-01517 0. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
giant eagle Easy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Spread. Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 30034-06289 7. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809.
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Lakes Cheese Easy Cheesy, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 36514-19245 0. Refrigerate After Purchase. Distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Hiram, OH 44234 2. HEB Easy Melt Queso Blanco, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 41220-95298 4, Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204 3. ingles Laura Lynn Cheasy, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 86854-00843 0
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Somebody's Mother's White Chocolate, Net Wt 9.5 oz (270g), UPC 5803100102
Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce
1. Circle K Get Up Trail Mix, Net Wt 2 oz, UPC 194283102893 2. Circle K Get Up Trail Mix, Net Wt 6 oz, UPC 194283104262 3. 7 Select Go! Smart Rise & Shine, Net Wt 2.5 oz, UPC 00052548681500
Mount Franklin Foods LLC DBA Azar Nut Co.
Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Clancy's CheeseMelt, 1/2 Less Fat Than Cheddar Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. Refrigerate after Opening. Dist, & Sold exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510 2. Dutch Farms Cheese Melt Original, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 91945-66666 6. Refrigerate after Opeining. Distributed by Dutch Farms, Chicago, IL 60628. 3. Essential Everyday Melting Cheez, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 413
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Harris Tetter Cheesy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 72036-70682 9. After Opening, Refrigerate Up to 8 weeks. Do Not Freeze. Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC, Matthews, NC 28105
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
F-Bombs Red Velvet Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018049
Fox Confections LLC
F-Bombs Peanut Butter Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018018
Fox Confections LLC
NUT DIET MAX, Nuez de la India, Aleurites Moluccanus, 30 Capsules, 500mg Veggie Caps
OBC GROUP CORP
Circle K Sweet & Spicy Mix, Net Wt 7 oz; UPC 194283104613
Mount Franklin Foods LLC DBA Azar Nut Co.
Cream Cheese Rangoon NET WT: 5.00 LB. (2.26 KG) CT/CS: 100 PS (5 TRAYS X 20 PCS UPC: (01)10664383187016(15)112823(10)0601233A1W package in corrugated cardboard case.
Pegasus Foods, Inc.
La Reyna Salsa Roja, Gluten Free / Medium. Product Code 1783. Net Wt 16 oz. UPC 7 52830-92630 1. Keep Refrigerated. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Corn, distributed in bulk cases (1kg, 10kg, 12kg, 15kg, 25kg) to consignees for further processing. Cases are read in parts: Product of U.S.A. Packed By Twin City Foods, Inc. Stanwood, Washington. Super Sweet Grade A Cut Corn Blanched Vegetables, net wt. 12kg (12/1kg bags per case). Super Sweet Grade A Cut Corn Blanched Vegetable, net wt. 10kg Super Sweet Cut Corn Blanched Vegetables, net wt. 12kg Super Sweet Cut Corn Blanched Vegetables, LARGE, net wt. 12kg Sup
Twin City Foods, Inc.
Ritchie's Distribution Pizza Dough on Parchment: packaged as 16in (regular)
Cassanos Inc
Knorr Fideos con Tomate Tomato Based Pasta Soup Mix 3.5 oz UPC: 048001716162
Conopco DBA Unilever
Mixed Vegetables BEST PRICE TOPVALU, net per bag 500g. Label is in foreign language. 4549414484120 Food Lion Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, Green Beans & Peas. Product of USA, net wt. per bag 16oz, 12 bags per case. Distributed by Food Lion, LLC Salisbury, NC. UPC 35826005090 Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas. Product of USA, net wt. per bag 12oz, 14 bags per case. Distributed by The Kroger C. Cincinnati, OH. UPC 11110849625 Kroger Mixed Vegetables C
Twin City Foods, Inc.
Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, one pallet of bulk loose organic green kiwifruit was shipped to one consignee in Chicago, IL. The master carton has the barcode 067834 and the kiwi PLU label has the code GTIN 9400 9552.
David Oppenheimer & Company I LLC
US Foods: Peanut Butter Toffee Bar, 3.4oz unit size, packaged in flow wrap, 24 packages per case
Killer Brownie Ltd
Knorr Letras con Tomate Tomato Based Alphabet Pasta Soup Mix 3.5 oz UPC: 048001716186
Conopco DBA Unilever
Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies Buttery, tender cookies topped with crunchy almonds. Net Wt. 15 oz.
Fantasy Cookie Corporation
Cassano's The Pizza King Premium Pizza Dough on Parchment: packaged as 16in (regular)
Cassanos Inc
La Reyna Salsa Verde, Gluten Free / Medium. Product Code 1784. Net Wt 16 oz. UPC 7 52830-92640 0. Ingredients: Tomatillo, Jalapenos, Onions, Garlic, Salt. Keep Refrigerated. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, perishable, packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 1lb. UPC 818849020093. Distributed by The Oppenheimer Group, 180 Nickerson Street, Suite 211 Seattle WA. Zespri Organic Green Kiwi, product of New Zealand, perishable, packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 3lb, item #7953.
David Oppenheimer & Company I LLC
Knorr Estrellitas con Tomate Tomato Based Star Pasta Soup Mix 3.5 oz UPC: 048001716193
Conopco DBA Unilever
La Reyna Diablo Salsa. Red Diablo Salsa, Hot. Product Code 1782. Net Wt 8 oz. UPC 7 52830-92710 0. Ingredients: Dried Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Onion, Salt, Sesame Seed, Garlic, Olive Oil. Keep Refrigerated. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies Net Wt. 13 oz.
Fantasy Cookie Corporation
Southern Belle Seafood Crabmeat Stuffing, Packed: 2/25 lb. Bag, Net Weight: 50 lb. (22.68 kg), Use By: 08/23/2023
Shaw's Southern Belle Frozen Foods, Inc.
Kernel Corn, BEST PRICE TOPVALU, net wt. per bag 300g. Label is in foreign language. UPC 4549414086232 Signature Select Golden Corn Super Sweet, Product of USA, net wt. per bag 12oz, 12 bags per case. UPC 21130090655 Food Lion Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn, Product of USA, net wt. per bag 16oz, 12 bags per case. Distributed by Food Lion, LLC Salisbury, NC. UPC 35826079855 Kroger Super Sweet Corn, Product of USA, net wt. per bag 12oz, 14 bags per case. Distributed by The Kroger C. Cincinnati, OH
Twin City Foods, Inc.
TODRGANIC Natural Products, NUEZ DE LA INDIA, Natural Products, 12 Seeds 12 Semillas
Todorganic Inc.
La Reyna Guacamole, Gluten Free. Product Code 1780. Net Wt 16 oz. UPC 7 52830-92610 3. Ingredients: Avocado, Tomato, Cilantro, Salt, Onions. Keep Refrigerated. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales 18 oz, (1 lb. 2 oz), 510 g
TEXAS TAMALE COMPANY
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Corn distributed in BULK TOTES (1650lbs and 1750lbs) to consignees for further processing. Bulk tote labels have cooking instructions. Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Corn, foodservice item, packaged in 32oz. plastic bag, 12 bags per case. The poly bag is stamped with lot code and Product of USA. No UPC. Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn, food service item, packaged in 40oz. poly bags, 12 bags per case. The poly bag is clear (no
Twin City Foods, Inc.
La Reyna Queso Dip. Product Code 1781. Net Wt 16 oz. UPC 7 52830-92650 9. Keep Refrigerated. Ingredients: American White Cheese, 2% Milk, White Vinegar, Onion, Salt, Jalapeno Peppers. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Sodium Nitrite, Granular Super Free-Flowing Food Grade, 50lb polyethylene and paper bags - 50 per pallet
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC
Buffalo Games Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; One Infant Death Reported; Sold Exclusively at Target
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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