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 · 2026-09-24
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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H-E-B Bakery Two-Bite Brownies Net Wt. 12 Oz (340g) UPC 041220109517 packaged in a clear clam shell plastic container
Give & Go Prepared Foods
PROSANTE TVGPTN 12BF MNCD 50LB BG/36P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
Tandoori Roasted Peanut; Net. Wt 4.94 oz Laminated Pouches; packed in cases consisting of 24 pouches
JABSONS FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED (Formerly Known as Jabsons Cottonseed Ind.Pvt.Ltd.)
Scarpetta brand Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce; INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid), Cream, Onions, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Citric Acid.; CONTAINS: MILK.; BC Gourmet USA, Inc., Lynn, MA;
BC Gourmet USA, Inc.
PROSANTE TVGPTN 10PF MNCD 50LB BG/36P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
Salento Organics, Dark Chocolate Peanut Bites, Net WT. 4oz (113G)
SALENTO ORGANICS LLC
PROSANTE TVGPTN 10BF7 MNCD 50LB BG/36P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TSOYFLR 3014P FLK 50LB BG, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TVGPTN 5PF MNCD 50LB BG, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TVGPTN 3014B FLK 50LB BG, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TSOYFLR 3018P FLK 50LB BG, PROSANTE TSOYFLR 3018P FLK 50LB BG 18/P, PROSANTE TSOYFLR 3018P FLK 25LB BG/36, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TSOYFLR 12P MNCD 50LB BG/36P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TVGPTN 10B MNCD 25LB BG/40P, PROSANTE TVGPTN 10B MNCD 800LB TT, PROSANTE TVGPTN 10B MNCD 50LB BG, PROSANTE TVGPTN 10B MNCD 50LB BG 21/P; distributed in bulk tote and paper bags
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
PROSANTE TVGPTN 5B MNCD 50LB BG, PROSANTE TVGPTN 5B MNCD 50LB BG/21P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
Thai sweet Chilli Roasted Peanut; Net. Wt 4.94 oz laminated pouches; packed in cases consisting of 24 pouches per case
JABSONS FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED (Formerly Known as Jabsons Cottonseed Ind.Pvt.Ltd.)
Tandoori Peanut Spread; Net. Wt 11.29 oz PetJar; packed in cases consisting of 12 Jars per case
JABSONS FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED (Formerly Known as Jabsons Cottonseed Ind.Pvt.Ltd.)
PROSANTE TVGPTN 10BF MNCD 25LB BG/40P, PROSANTE TVGPTN 10BF MNCD 50LB BG/36P, paper bag
Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
Blue Moon Bakery Ginger Molasses Breakfast Cookie identified as a 3oz (84g) cookie with fresh ginger and crystallized ginger chunks is frozen, packed in a clear sealed bag. UPC 852240004030. Sesame seeds is identified in the ingredients statement. Advisory statement reads "Contains: tree nuts, milk and eggs. Made in a kitchen that uses tree nuts, milk, and eggs. May contain nut shells" bluemoonbakerypdx.com PO Box 2762, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-730-2844
Bakery 37 Inc
Salento Organics, Dark Chocolate Banana Bites, Net WT. 4oz (113G)
SALENTO ORGANICS LLC
Berkshire Innovations Recalls Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Creekside Mallow Chocolate Chip Mint Marshmallows, packed in a Stand Up Flexible Pouch (Bag), Net wt. 3.9oz. UPC 7 09951 63271 0. Manufactured by Creekside Mallow LLC Caldwell, ID. www.creeksidemallow.com. The label declares: INGREDIENTS: CORN SYRUP ***SUGAR, WATER, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTERFAT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR)***CONTAINS: SOY.
CREEKSIDE MALLOW LLC
Fresh EXPRESS Chopped Kit Caesar Romaine Lettuce TOTAL NET WT. 9.4 OZ (266g) SALAD & TOPPINGS: NET WT. 6.9 OZ (196g) DRESSING 2.5 fl. oz. (74 mL)/NET WT 2.5 oz. (71g) fresh express incorporated P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30919 4
Fresh Express Incorpated
Rajbhog Sweets Orange Jalebi Net Weight: 10 oz. UPC 3542647018 packaged in a plastic container and in bulk sold by weight
Rajbhog Distributors, Inc
Savor Imports IQF Whole Raspberries; Net Wt 2-5lb; MFG# 341798; UPC: 10684476003771
Mondi Lamex Serbia
Rajbhog Sweets Yellow Jalebi Net Weight: 10 oz. UPC 3542647018 packaged in a plastic container and in bulk sold by weight
Rajbhog Distributors, Inc
Cookies con Amore handmade italian cookies Spring Assortment 32 oz (907g) Contains Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Egg This product is produced in a facility that uses wheat, sesame seeds, and a variety of tree nuts. www.cookiesconamore.com Con Amore, Inc. San Marcos, CA UPC 8 92886 00096 6
Con Amore, Inc
Dole Chopped Kit Teriyaki Pineapple iceberg lettuce green leaf lettuce red cabbage sliced almonds teriyaki pineapple dressing crunchy noodles dried pineapples carrots Salad & Topping Net Wt.: 7.5 oz (212 g) Dressing Net: 1.9 fl oz (57 mL) Total Net Wt: 98.8 oz (276 g) Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated Ingredients: vegetables: green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage. Dressing: water, sugar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybean, and salt), pineapple juice concentrate, s
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Patagonia Foods 3610100 Blackberry IQF Product of Mexico Net Wt. 30 LBS. (13.61 kg) Production/Lot Code 20422 Distributed By: Patagonia Foods, LLC. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 patagoniafoods.com
PATAGONIA FOOD LLC
G5300 Lamb's Supreme Hash Brown Patties, Frozen, 24 patties packed in blank unlabeled tray, 12 trays packaged in one case. Net Wt. 33.75LB (15.30kg). UPC 1 00 44979 75300 7. The ingredients statement read: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS OR OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, PALM, SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER), SALT, DEHYDRATED POTATO, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE (TO MAINTAIN COLOR).
Lamb Weston Sales
PREMIUM MAKOTO HONEY GINGER SALAD KIT TOTAL NET WT 8.75 OZ (248g) DRESSING 2.03 FL OZ (60 mL) SALAD & TOPPING 6.5 OZ (184g) DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC., LAKELAND, FL 33802 UPC 0 41415 18386 5
Fresh Express Incorpated
Baklava, 2 oz. Each cardboard box contains 25 units (net wt. 50 oz). No UPC. The Ingredients statement declares: Fillo (Enriched, Non-Bromine Bleached Wheat Flour, Thiamin, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Water, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Corn or Canola)***Walnut, Butter (Pasteurized cream-milk, Salt)***Paximadi CO***Seattle, WA 206-328-6228.
Paximadi Co LLC
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar TOTAL NET WT. 11.3 oz (320G) SALAD TOPPINGS NET WT 9.1 oz (258Gg) DRESSING 2.3 fl. oz. (68 mL)/NET WT 2.2oz (62g) FRESH EXPRESS INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 80599, SALINAS, CA 93912 UPC 0 71279 30604 9
Fresh Express Incorpated
Karma White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds packed in 1.5oz pouches UPC: 617201892589
Karma Spices and Trading Company, LLC
Shirakiku Brand Japanese Style Noodle "Ajihel" Sanuki Udon 3-servings NET WT. 19.04 oz 1.19 LBS. (540g) Item #45545 Ingredients: Water, Wheat Flour, Salt, Acidity regulator (Lactic Acid, Trehalose, Roasted Rice Bran Extract, Corn). Allergy Information: Contains Wheat.
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Easter Bunny Necklaces and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces Recalled Due to High Levels of Cadmium; Imported by Creative Education of Canada
Kagome Chuno Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles
North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.
Sheila G's Gluten Free Reese's Pieces Brownie Brittle, 4 oz bag (Retail bag UPC 711747 011562)
Kar Nut Products Company
Tried and True Granola Co. Naturally Sweetened Granola packaged in 20lb bulk plastic bags and 14oz plastic containers
Bakery Barn
Kagome Worchester Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles
North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.
0.6 oz. jalapeno cheese sticks. P.6LGSTICKJL. Cheese sticks are packed in clear plastic pouches with a nitrogen flush. Pouches contain about 150 sticks, with 2 pouches per case. Cases can weigh between 9 lbs. - 11 lbs.
Gilman Cheese Corporation
Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds 64 oz. Best By: 10/31/2025 Stand up pouch. Product of Paraguay
NSI Group LLC
Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders Net Wt, 8.1 OZ (230g) UPC 0097 8996 Packaged in a plastic bag
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.
HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal, 5.2oz retail carton. UPC: 0 75450-08552 5
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
NewCosplay Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Changshu Lingshang Trading; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Suzhou Rongtai Home Textile Co. Ltd., of China
Perrona Hot Sauce Original with Chiltepin Peppers 5 fl oz (148ml) UPC 75 03016 55507 4 packaged in a PET bottle, 12 bottles per case
TIPPCON LLC
White Castle Chicken Slider Individual sandwiches packaged as two sandwiches - 16 packages per case Unit Size 5.68oz/161g
White Castle System
61247 Pop-Tart Fudge BB
E S Foods
Zone Perfect Fudge Graham bar 50g bars packaged in foil wrapped- 12 bars individually wrapped per cardboard carton
Abbott Laboratories
Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants packaged in the following names and package sizes: 1. Wild Nuggies, Net Wt. 13.5oz (383g), UPC 8 16697-02039 5; 2. Chicken Nuggets, Net Wt. 32 oz (907g), UPC 8 16697-02042 5; 3. Chicken Nuggets, Net Wt. 13.5oz (383g), UPC 8 16697-02114 9. Contains No Animal Products. Fully Cooked. Perishable, Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.
Impossible Foods Inc
Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon - 4 oz
Seven Seas International USA LLC
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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.