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Product category · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Meat & Poultry recalls

USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls

Total recalls
1,672
Top agency
USDA FSIS
Years covered
2012–2026
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Meat & Poultry ranks #8 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (1,672 notices, 1.6% of the archive); 68% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 1,672 meat & poultry recalls between 2012 and 2026 - roughly 1.6% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #8 of 12. Of the 1,672 records graded for severity, 68% are high-severity. Most are issued by USDA FSIS. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 1,672 total recalls
  • #8 of 12 among categories
  • 68% graded high-severity
  • USDA FSIS top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Meat & Poultry is #8 of 12 (8th of 12) with 1,672 recalls, about 1.6% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,145 graded high-severity, most issued by USDA FSIS.

1,672
total recalls
#8 of 12
category rank by events
68%
graded high-severity
USDA FSIS
top issuing agency

Where Meat & Poultry sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Meat & Poultry is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Meat & Poultry vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

1,672 8th of 12 higher than 4 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 · 2026-09-14

Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?

Meat & Poultry sits at the 29th percentile of category volume (1,672 recalls) and the 100th percentile of Class I rate (68.5% 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 2026-09-14. 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 2026-09-14.
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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

Meat & Poultry recalls by year

2012–2026

0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 188 177 170 154 137 58 68 79 106 68 70 36

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 26, 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 Meat & Poultry

Newest first · Page 29 of 34

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 14, 2014

Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

USDA FSIS Moderate Apr 4, 2014

Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Tyson Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 2, 2014

Colorado Firm Recalls Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

American Outdoor Products, Inc

USDA FSIS Critical Apr 1, 2014

Oklahoma Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Moderate Mar 26, 2014

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 7, 2014

Arkansas Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

George's Further Processing

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 26, 2014

California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver P,tE Products Produced Without Import Inspection

USDA FSIS Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Canadian Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Without Import Inspection

FDA Food Moderate Feb 19, 2014

Gourmet Bar in the following flavors: bacon, cayenne pepper, crispy orange, curry, mendiant dark, mendiant light Araya Artisan Chocolate: 1545 W Grand Parkway S, Katy, TX, 77494 Tlf (281) 395-1050 info@arayachocolate.com

Araya, Inc

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 18, 2014

California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 15, 2014

Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 14, 2014

California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection

USDA FSIS Moderate Feb 11, 2014

Utah Firm Recalls Various Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Prime Snax Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 8, 2014

Wyoming Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to a Processing Deviation

Wyoming Authentic Products LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 4, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Feb 4, 2014

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chicken Noodle Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA FSIS Moderate Feb 1, 2014

Colorado Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Due To Soy Lecithin

House Of Smoke, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 30, 2014

Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Walker's Food Products Co.

USDA FSIS Moderate Jan 27, 2014

Arkansas Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

George's Further Processing

USDA FSIS Moderate Jan 19, 2014

Kentucky Firm Recalls Cheeseburger Mac Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Baxters North America

USDA FSIS Moderate Jan 17, 2014

Colorado Firm Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Huong Duyen Meat Products

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 17, 2014

Illinois Firm Recalls Sliced Spiral Hams for Possible Listeria Contamination

Carl Buddig and Company

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 16, 2014

California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 15, 2014

North Dakota Firm Recalls Beef Franks Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Cloverdale Foods Co.

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 13, 2014

California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Jan 10, 2014

Missouri Firm Recalls Mechanically Separated Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination

Tyson Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Organic Jade Pearl RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan, Infused Noodles Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283 g) ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Lotus Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Organic Millet & Brown RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283g) 4 ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Lotus Foods Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jan 8, 2014

Organic Forbidden RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan, Black Rice Noodles Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283 g) 4 ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Lotus Foods Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Red Cabbage Shredded, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50590, Manufactured on 10/28/2013 - 11/6/2013; Garden-Fresh, Red Cabbage Shredded 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50592 3, 10/28/2013 - 11/6/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Sweet & Sour Cucumber, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 52014 8, 11/15/2013 - 11/30/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Weis, Baked Lima Beans, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52111 4, 11/21/2013 - 12/3/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Martin's, Oriental Cabbage Kit, 1/10 lb., 0 11596 53050 5, 11/9/2013 - 11/11/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Apple Harvest Cole Slaw Kit, 1/10.5 lb., 0 11596 93032 9, 11/8/2013 - 11/13/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Smoked Imitation Salmon Spread, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10120 6, 11/25/2013 - 12/9/2013; Finest Traditions, Smoked Imitation Salmon Spread, 6/12 oz., 7 33147 00127 1, 10 733147 10079 7, 11/25/2013 - 12/9/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Pistachio Whip , 1/8 lb., 10 733147 00020 2, 11/11/2013 - 11/25/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Onions Diced 1/4", 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50301 2, 11/1/2013 - 11/4/2013; Garden-Fresh, Onions Diced 1/4", 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50302 8, 11/11/2013; Garden-Fresh, Onions Diced 1/4", 1/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50304 2, 10/31/2013; Garden-Fresh, Onions Diced 1/4", 2/5 lb., 0 11596 50306 6 , 11/9/2013; Garden-Fresh Onions Diced 3/8", 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50305 9, 10/30/2013 - 11/6/2013; Garden-Fresh, Onions Diced 3/8", 2/5 lb., 0 11596 50329 5, 10/30/2013 - 11/6/2013; Gar

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Cucumber Dill Dip, 1/5 lb.,0 11596 55900 1, 12/23/2013- 12/28/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Chopped Lettuce Romaine Blend 80/20, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 90150 3, 10/28/2013 - 11/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Spoon River, Western Veggie Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55679 6, 12/16/2013 - 12/30/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Cookies & Creme Dessert, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 00022 6, 11/11/2013 - 11/25/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Amish Country Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb. , 0 11596 53010 9 11/21/2013 - 12/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Fresh Salsa Spicy, 6/11 oz., 10 733147 10996 7, 12/9/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Southwestern Pasta, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52046 9, 11/25/2013 - 12/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Homemade-style Cole Slaw, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10170 1, 11/20/2013 - 12/4/2013; Finest Traditions, Homemade-style Cole Slaw, 6/16 oz., 7 33147 00025 0, 10 733147 10165 7, 11/20/2013 - 12/4/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Black Bean Salsa, 1/5 lb. , 0 11596 55917 9, 12/7/2013; Roundy's, Black Bean Salsa,12/15 oz., 0 11596 06118 4, 0 11596 06118 4, 12/1/2013 - 12/9/2013 ;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Farmer's Market, Fresh Salsa Habanero Hot, 6/15 oz., 0 11596 06144 3 0 00 11596 06144 3, 12/15/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Martin's, White French Dressing, 4/2 lb., 0 11596 55350 4, 11/16/2013 - 11/30/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Penne Pasta with Grape Tomatoes, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55625 3, 11/16/2013 - 11/23/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Krab Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55909 4, /26/2013 - 12/5/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring meat & poultry? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most meat & poultry recalls come from USDA FSIS - browse that agency's full feed. USDA FSIS recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

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.

Data sources

Category data as of Aug 26, 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 meat & poultry. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 26, 2026.