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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-09-24

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.

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 2026-09-24. 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 2026-09-24.
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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

Newest first · Page 98 of 511

FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Crab was 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
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Seaweed 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
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Radish (Shredded) distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Almost Famous Popcorn Poppy Chow, 9.9 oz bag (UPC 8 5001151513)

Rieckhoff Family Businesses, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Stir-Fried Anchovy distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz, 8oz, and 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail stores.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Pollack Roe distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz and 8oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Vegetables (Cirsium Setidens) distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Geisha Medium Shrimp; WT 4OZ(113g)

Kawasho Foods USA, Inc
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Lotus Root 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
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Nut distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Perilla Leaves 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
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Perilla Leaves in Soybean Paste distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Perilla Leaves distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz, 8oz, and 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Radish Kimchi distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Vegetable (Deodeok) 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
FDA Food Low Apr 5, 2023

Cucumber Pickle distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Korean Lettuce distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz or 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Low Apr 5, 2023

Rold Gold Original Classic Tiny Twists Pretzels in 16oz UPC 2840004768 packaged in a flexible bag

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Green Laver 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
FDA Food Low Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Garlic with Salt and Vinegar distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz, 8oz, and 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Low Apr 5, 2023

Rakkyo (scallions) distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz and/or 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Mary s Gone Crackers Super Seed Seaweed & Black Sesame Crackers Product Item number: 10033380101 UPC: 8 53665 00510 7

Mary's Gone Crackers
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Seasoned Hot Pepper Leaves distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Stir-Fried Dried Squid distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 6oz., 8oz., and 12oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Spicy Cucumber Salad distributed in un-labeled plastic containers 8oz, 12oz. and 16oz. Containers were then labeled at H-mart, G-mart, or M2M retail store.

Lemonland Food Corp
FDA Food Low Mar 29, 2023

Haiyue Food Nutritional Preserved Vegetable

XIUMIN LIN
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Kurata Menzo Meatfree Tonkotsu Ramen Dry 2P 238.8g UPC: 4906436004932 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Russel Stover Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups packaged in 2.4oz peg bag, containing individually wrapped pieces. UPC 077260096937

Russell Stover Candies Inc
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

Fuyouyakuhin Fruitsaojiru 3g -3 Pack UPC: 4582351890395 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

MEITO Lemon Tea 4 Pack UPC: 4902757413507 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Onishi Foods Alpha Rice Mushroom Rice 100g UPC: 4970088140546 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

MEITO Alphabet Chocolate 50g 50g UPC: 4902757130909 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

150YEN HIZATSUKI Soft rice crackers sea lettuce soy sauce flavor UPC: 4902445210500 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Low Mar 29, 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market Saltine Crackers Sea Salt Tops NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 646670310164 packaged in slug wrapper in a cardboard carton, 12 packages per case

Sprout's Farmers Market
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Igarashiseimen Kitakata Spicy Umakara Ramen UPC: 4967448174211 Made in Japan

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FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Butter Toffee, net wt. 16 oz, 6 units per case. Label declares: Butter Toffee, Butter, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Almonds, Vanilla, Salt. www.bruttles.com. Butter Toffee, net wt. 4oz., part of Medium Samplers package. Product is packaged in cello bag and labeled Butter Toffee. Label declares: Butter Toffee, Butter, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Almonds, Vanilla, Salt. www.bruttles.com.

4 J's Treats, LLC dba Bruttles Gourmet Candies
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

IWATSUKASEIKA Ajishirabe Rice Crackers UPC: 4901037117746 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

Shinsei Additive Free Sesame Sauce 22g UPC: 4901665004616 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Onishi Foods Alpha Rice Matsutake Mushroom Rice 100g UPC: 4970088140331 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

SENNARIDO Green Snack Pistachio 90g UPC: 4974120413421 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Kanro Non sugar coffee candy 40g UPC: 4901351013137 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

YAMANAKAFOODS Seasoning - Salted Hijiki Seaweed 20g UPC: 4902378014053 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Kirkland Signature Colombian Cold Brew Coffee ready-to-drink, 12 fl oz in aluminum can, 12 cans per case

Berner Foods Inc.
FDA Food Low Mar 29, 2023

WHH A&D Calcium Milk Drink 220ml Plastic bottles 6 bottles in 1 pack Made in China

Titans Global Inc.
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

MEITO An extra Stick Powdered Lemon Tea 5packs UPC: 4902757442804 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Kinjo Seika Potato Yokan 130g UPC: 4901324017056 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Meito Milk Cocoa 12gX5P (1stick bonus pack) UPC: 4902757444709 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

SENNARIDO Green Snack Pistachio -Wasabi Flavor 90g UPC: 4974120431715 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
FDA Food Moderate Mar 29, 2023

BODYARMOR SportWater 24/700mL; BODYARMOR SportWater 12/1Liter; BODYARMOR SportWater 24/20oz 6PK; BODYARMOR SportWater 2x6/1 Liter; BODYARMOR SportWater 15/700mL Club; BODYARMOR SportWater 15/1L Club

BA Sports Nutrition, LLC
FDA Food Critical Mar 29, 2023

IWATSUKASEIKA Soybean flavor 72g -21pieces UPC: 4901037131919 Made in Japan

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE

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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.