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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61114 RS Trix BB
E S Foods
Kagome Chuno Sauce 30/10 fl oz Stock#24269 Ingredients: Tomato, Apple, Carrot, Brewed Vinegar, Sugar, Glucose, Salk, L-Glutamic Acid, Spice, Corn Starch, Fermented Seasoning, Xanthan Gum, Licorice. Imported By Mutual Trading Co., Inc. El Monte, CA 91731 North American Food Dist. Co., Inc. W. Sacramento, CA 95691 www.lamtc.com Net Cont: 10 FLOZ (300mL) Product of Japan #06108
Mutual Trading Company Inc.
61520 Cheese Stick with 2 Grains and 1 Cup Fruit MB
E S Foods
61490 Cheese Cup with 2 Grains MB (meal box)
E S Foods
Frozen Organic Strawberries, Kirkland Signature, frozen, net wt. 4lb., 9 packages per case, Costco Item 904984. UPC 096619140404. Distributed by Costco Warehouse Corporation, Seattle, WA. Product of Mexico.
Scenic Fruit Company, LLC
Kagome Take Out Tonkatsu Sauce STOCK: #24274 40 packets (8g) in a plastic bag. 15 bags in a box
Mutual Trading Company Inc.
61237 Nutri-Grain Bar, Strawberry BB
E S Foods
400-lb. drums of 39+1 Organic Sliced Strawberries Refrigerated
California Splendor, Inc.
4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries 9 bags per carton - 36 lbs. per carton
California Splendor, Inc.
Simply Nature Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 24 oz., 8 packages per case. UPC 4099100256222. Product of Mexico. Distributed by Aldi Batavia, IL Vital Choice Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 16 oz., 20 packages per case. UPC 834297005024. Product of Mexico. Distributed by Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics Bellingham, WA. PCC Community Markets Organic Strawberries, frozen, net wt. 32 oz., 12 packages per case. UPC 22827109469. Product of Mexico. Distributed by PCC Community Marke
Scenic Fruit Company, LLC
61118C Apple Jacks BB
E S Foods
61288 Mini Animal Graham Cinnamon SB
E S Foods
Perrona Hot Sauce Black with Chiltepin Peppers Net 5 FL OZ (148 mL) UPC 75 03016 55511 1 packaged in a PET bottle, 12 bottles per case
TIPPCON LLC
30 lb. cases of Organic IQF Whole Strawberries
California Splendor, Inc.
61152 Smart Choice Chocolate Chip Muffin TSMB
E S Foods
Hiland Fat Free Chocolate Milk Vitamin A&D Naturally Flavored Half Pint (236 mL) UPC 72060 00133 4 packaged in a paper carton
Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC
Kagome Worcester Sauce 6/60 fl oz. Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Salt, Fermented Vinegar, Glucose, Tomato Extract, Caramel Coloring, Protein Hydrolysate, Onion Extract, Garlic Extract, Thickener (Guar Gum), Spice, Onion Concentrate, Licorice, Spice Extract, Chili Pepper Extract, Apple Juice, Carrot Extract, Mushroom Extract Manufactured By Kagome Co., Ltd. 3-14-15 Nishiki, Nakaku, Nagoya, 460-0003, Japan
Mutual Trading Company Inc.
61498 Cheese Stick with Marinara Sauce with 2 Grains MB
E S Foods
Frisch's Tuna Salad packaged in 4lb plastic tubs - sold individually
FKC LLC
61119 RS Cinnamon Toast Crunch BB
E S Foods
61404 Butterball Turkey Stick MB (meal box)
E S Foods
SimplyProtein¿ Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy 15-1.41 OZ (40 g) bar. (UPC 6 86207 00914 7) Sold in 15-count variety pack with two other flavors (Lemon Coconut and Chocolate Sea Salt) NET WT 21/16 OZ (600 g). Outside carton UPC 6 86207 80906 8. Packaged in a carboard box. Individually wrapped in plastic.
Wellness Natural USA Inc.
Perrona Hot Sauce Green with Chiltepin Peppers Net 5 FL OZ (148 mL) UPC 7 503016 555098 packaged in a PET bottle, 12 bottles per case
TIPPCON LLC
61250 Trix Cereal Bar BB
E S Foods
65550 5 Days Meal Kit
E S Foods
61246 Cheerios Cereal Bar BB
E S Foods
Trader Joes Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, frozen, net wt. 16 oz., 24 bags per case, SKU 051191. UPC 00511919. This product contains strawberries from Mexico. Distributed by Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA.
Scenic Fruit Company, LLC
1. Nature's Promise Organic Raspberries 10oz; Stand up plastic pouch in corrugated box; Product of Chile; 8x12 oz bags per case; 2. Stater Bros. Red Raspberries 12oz; Stand up plastic pouch in corrugated box; Product of USA; 12x12 oz bags per case; 3. SB Raspberries 12 oz; Stand up plastic pouch in corrugated box; 8x12 oz bags per case; 4. Sunny Select Red Raspberries 12 oz; Stand up plastic pouch in corrugated box
B.C. Frozen Foods
61151 Apple Muffin Top TSMB
E S Foods
Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants, 2x5 lb Bags. Item No. 60-00031. Net Wt.: 10 lb (4.5kg). Not for retail sale. Fully Cooked. Perishable, Keep Frozen. Distributed by: Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.
Impossible Foods Inc
FURIKAKE SEASONED ROASTED SEAWEED FLAKES SPICY Product #38246 Brand name: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. 13409 Orden Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Sysco Imperial Caesar Dressing NET CONTENTS 1 GAL (3.78 l) INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Parmesan Cheese***High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Contains less than 2% of Ground Mustard, Spice, Dried Garlic, Anchovy Paste***Sodium Benzoate***Calcium Disodium EDTA***Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Alginate, Cayenne Peppers, Caramel Color, Garlic. CONTAINS: Fish (Anchovy), Milk, Soy. DISTRIBUTED BY SYSCO CORPORATION HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077 UPC 7 34730 58508 6
Winland Foods, Inc.
Peanut Butter Pie, 1 count
Desserts by Helen, Inc.
FURIKAKE SEASONED ROASTED SEAWEED FLAKES SEAFOOD Product number: 38245 Brand name: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. 13409 Orden Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Astor Chocolate Wafer Stick NWT WT. 11.64 OZ 330g UPC 72375102886
Eastland Food Corporation
Purity Sweet Acidophilus 1% Lowfat Milk packaged in paper half pint cartons - 50 cartons per case, Keep Refrigerated
DFA Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC
Clio Strawberry Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bar Net Wt. 1.94 OZ (55g ) UPC: 854021008152 Packaged in a cardboard box.
Clio LLC
Seasoned Dried Pollack distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz., 8 oz., and 12 oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Stir-Fried Kimchi distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
ISH Shrimpish Sample Meal Kit: ( Sample Meal Kit ) a package containing two ISH Foods plant-based Shrimpish products and several additional meal components. Each kit is shipped frozen, using styrofoam and dry ice. Affected components: ¿ Broth Plastic jar with lid ¿ XO Sauce Plastic Jar with lid ¿ Rice Mushroom Grits sealed plastic bag ¿ Breaded Shrimpish Sauce (previously referred to as Mississippi Comeback Sauce) Plastic Jar with Lid
THE ISH COMPANY
Seasoned Pickled Radish distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Hot Pepper in Soy Sauce distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Wild Leek distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz and 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Stir-Fried Fish Cake distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Seasoned Peanut distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Seasoned Fish Meat distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz. and 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Seasoned Radish Sliced distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz., 8 oz., and 12 oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Seasoned Garlic Stem distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.
Lemonland Food Corp
Danncy Vainilla Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract Clear Gluten Free Produced by Juan Miguel Anzaldua Gutierrez NET 33.8 FL OZ (1.0L) UPC 7503000781137 packaged in clear plastic bottles and Danncy Vainilla Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract Gluten Free Produced by Juan Miguel Anzaldua Gutierrez NET 33.8 FL OZ (1.0L) UPC 7503000781106 packaged in clear plastic bottles
Danncy Vainilla
SSS brand and K-Fresh branded Enoki Mushrooms Packaged in clear plastic 200g container
LLK 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.