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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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

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FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Rainbow Cabbage Shredded, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50101 7, 10/28/2013 - 11/5/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cabbage Shredded with Carrot 1/8", 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50105 5, 10/30/2013 ; Martin's, Cabbage Shredded with Carrot 1/8", 2/4 lb., 0 11596 50112 3 , 11/13/2013 - 11/20/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Vinegar & Oil Cole Slaw, 1/8 lb., 0 11596 83000 1, 11/21/2013 - 12/6/2013; Our Own, Vinegar & Oil Cole Slaw ,1/8 lb., 0 11596 83002 5, 11/21/2013 - 12/6/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Dixie Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb. 0 11596 93007 7, 11/21/2013 - 12/7/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cookies & Cr¿me Mousse, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55062 6, 0 00 11596 05062 1, 11/25/2013 - 12/9/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Cranberry Relish, 2/5 lb., 10 733147 10862 5, 3/31/3014; Finest Traditions ,Cranberry Relish, 6/12 oz., 0 733147 10864 2, 10 733147 10863 2, 3/31/2014

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mousse, 1/5 lb., 10 733147 11017 8, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013; Garden-Fresh, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mousse, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55069 5, 11/22/2013 - 12/9/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Artichoke Spinach Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55902 5, 12/21/2013; Roundy's, Artichoke Spinach Dip, 6/12 oz. , 0 11596 06170 2, 0 00 11596 16170 9, 12/17/2013 - 12/24/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Our Own, Chili Con Queso Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55189 0 , 11/21/2013 - 12/9/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Poppy Seed Cole Slaw, 1/8 lb., 0 11596 83016 2, 11/21/2013 - 12/5/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Chopped 2", 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50155 0, 10/22/2013 - 11/14/2013; Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Shredded 1/8", 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50157 4, 10/30/2013 - 11/9/2013; Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Shredded 1/8", 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50159 8, 10/30/2013 - 11/6/2013; Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Shredded 3/16", 4/2.5 lb. , 0 11596 50169 7, 11/9/2013; Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Tossed, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50149 9 , 11/4/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Smoky Baked Beans, 4/8 lb., 10 733147 10456 6, 11/25/2013 - 12/9/2013; Finest Traditions, Smoky Baked Beans, 6/16 oz., 7 33147 00161 5, 10 733147 10243 2, 11/28/2013 - 12/9/2013; Finest Traditions, Smoky Baked Beans, 6/16 oz., 7 33147 00161 5, 10 733147 10243 2, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Penne Pasta with Roma Tomatoes, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10286 9, 11/25/2013 - 12/9/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Black Bean Couscous, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55620 8, 11/18/2013 - 11/26/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cabbage Chopped with Red Cabbage, 4/5 lb. , 0 11596 50119 2, 10/31/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Carrot Shredded 1/8" 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50274 8, 10/28/2013 - 11/6/2013; Wong's Wok, Carrot Shredded 3", 1/5 lb., 0 11596 00270 5, 10/29/2013; Garden-Fresh, Carrot Sticks,2/5 lb. , 0 11596 50259 5, 11/4/2013; Garden-Fresh,Carrot Sticks 3.5" , 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50260 1, 10/28/2013 - 11/6/2013; Garden-Fresh, Carrots Diced 1/4", 1/5 lb. , 11596 50252 6, 10/30/2013 - 11/5/2013; Garden-Fresh, Carrots Diced 1/4", 1/10 lb., 0 11596 50253 3, 11/5/2013; Vanee, Carrots diced 3/4 x 3/4

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Dill Dip, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10122 0 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013; Finest Traditions, Dill Dip, 6/8 oz., 7 33147 10554 2, 10 733147 10555 9, 11/27/2013 - 12/11/2013; Roundy's, Dill Dip, 6/12 oz., 0 11150 52603 6, 0 00 11150 52603 6, 12/16/2013 - 12/24/2013; Spoon River, Dill Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55680 2, 12/16/2013 - 12/30/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, 1/4" x 1" Yellow Pepper Sticks,2/2 lb., 0 11596 40587 2 11/9/2013-11/11/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, 1/5 lb., 0 11 11596 52047 2 11/22/2013 - 12/7/2013; Old Tyme, Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, 1/5 lb., 0 94776 03409 3, 11/22/2013 - 12/6/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Fresh Bruschetta, 1/5 lb.,0 11596 55911 7, 12/1/2013 - 12/16/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Black Olive Jalapeno Pepper Spread, 2/4 lb., 10 733147 10859 5, 11/25/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Southwest Taco Pasta, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10287 6, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Peeled & Sliced Cucumbers, 1/7 lb., 0 11596 70582 8, 11/11/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Spoon River Buttermilk Ranch Dip 6/12 oz. 0 11596 05684 5 0 00 11596 05684 5 12/16/2013 - 12/31/2013 Spoon River, Buttermilk Ranch Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55685 7, 12/16/2013 - 12/31/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing, 4/2 lb., 0 11596 43200 7, 12/17/2013 - 12/27/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Southwest Dip, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10125. 1, 12/4/2013; Finest Traditions Southwest Dip, 6/8 oz., 7 33147 10540 5, 10 733147 10541 9, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013;

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FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Celery Diced 1/2", 2/5 lb., 0 11596 50211 3, 11/1/2103; Garden-Fresh, Celery Diced 1/4", 1/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50202 1, 10/31/2013; Garden-Fresh, Celery Diced 1/4", 2/5 lb., 0 11596 50206 9, 11/13/2013; Garden-Fresh, Celery Diced 3/8", 2/5 lb., 0 11596 02081 5, 10/28/2013 - 10/30/2013; Wong's Wok, Celery Diced 5/8", 2/10 lb., 0 11596 50200 7 , 10/31/2013; Garden-Fresh, Celery Sliced 1/4", 1/5 lb.,, 0 11596 50215 1, 11/1/2103; Garden-Fresh,

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Roundy's Bagel Spread, 12/12 oz., 0 11596 06156 6 , 0 00 11596 06156 6, 11/22/2013 - 11/26/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Romaine Chopped, 2", 4/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50144 4, 11/1/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh,,1/4" x 1" Green Pepper Sticks, 2/2 lb., 0 11596 40586 5 11/9/2013-11/11/2013; Garden-Fresh, Green Pepper Sticks 3/16" , 1/15 lb. , 0 11596 55835 6 11/5/2013 Garden-Fresh, Green Peppers Diced 3/8", 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50549 7 , 10/31/2013 - 11/5/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's, Baked Beans, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 55180 7, 11/26/2013 - 12/9/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Reduced Fat Cole Slaw, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 53202 8, 12/6/2013 - 12/15/2013; Garden-Fresh, Reduced Fat Cole Slaw, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 53500 5, 12/6/2013 - 12/14/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Whole Wheat Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52094 0, 11/30/2013 -12/14/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Layered Taco Dip Kit, 1/8.125 lb. ,0 11 11596 95162 7, 11/9/2013 - 11/20/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Strawberry Yogurt Cheesecake Dessert, 1/5 lb., 10 733147 11018 5, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013; Garden-Fresh, Strawberry Yogurt Cheesecake Dessert, 1/5 lb., 0 11 11596 55028 8 11/25/2013 - 12/7/2013; Old Tyme, Strawberry Yogurt Cheesecake Dessert, 1/5 lb., 0 94776 03303 4, 11/26/2013 - 11/29/2013 ;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, LCR Lettuce Tossed / Garni Bags, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50150 5 ,11/4/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Grandpa's Garlic Herb Spread, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55907 0, 11/21/2013 - 11/29/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Pumpkin Mousse, 1/5 lb., 0 00 11596 55053 4, 11/15/2013 - 12/4/2013 Garden-Fresh, Pumpkin Mousse, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55053 4, 11/16/2013 -12/4/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Broccoli Cranberry Cole Slaw Kit, 1/3.15 lb. ,0 11 11596 43029 0, 11/9/2013 - 11/11/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Spinach Dip 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10123 7, 11/20/2013 - 12/9/2013 Finest Traditions, Spinach Dip 6/8 oz., 7 33147 10538 2, 10 733147 10539 6, 11/20/2013 - 12/11/2013 Grandpa's, Spinach Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55901 8, 12/23/2013- 12/31/2013 Our Own, Spinach Dip ,1/5 lb., 0 11596 55149 4, 12/1/2013 - 12/19/2013 Spoon River, Spinach Dip ,1/5 lb., 0 1159655681 9, 12/16/2013 - 12/31/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Cheddar & Bacon Potato Filling, 1/8 lb. , 10 733147 10262 3 11/11/2013 - 11/18/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cabbage Chopped, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50107 9, 10/30/2013 - 11/6/2013; Garden-Fresh, Cabbage Chopped, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50108 6 , 10/28/2013 - 11/5/2013; Garden-Fresh, Cabbage Chopped 3/4", 4/5 lb., 0 11596 50115 4 11/1/2013 ;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Strawberry Creme Dessert, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 00021 9, 11/11/2013 - 11/25/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Bacon Mac & Cheddar Kit, 1/5.75 lb., 0 11596 62209 5, 11/21/2103 - 12/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Greek Style Pasta with Feta, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52033 9, 11/22/2013 - 12/7/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Weis, Pepper Cabbage, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 53102 1, 11/21/2013 - 11/28/2013;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cranberry Orange Relish, 2/5 lb. , 0 11596 55094 7, 12/31/2014; Garden-Fresh, Cranberry Orange Relish, 6/16 oz., 0 11596 17092 3, 0 00 11596 17092 3, 12/31/2014;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Finest Traditions, Taco Dip, 6/8 oz., 7 33147 10556 6, 10 733147 10557 0, 11/27/2013 - 12/9/2013 Grandpa's, Taco Dip, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55903 2, 12/16/2013 - 12/31/2013 Maggie's, Taco Dip, 6/12 oz., 0 11596 06201 3, 0 00 11596 06201 3, 12/20/2013 - 12/30/2013 Roundy's, Taco Dip, 6/12 oz., 0 11150 52604 3, 0 00 11150 52604 3, 12/16/2013 - 12/24/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Cranberry Walnut Red Cabbage Slaw,1/8.25 lb., 0 11596 83028 5, 11/18/2013 - 12/6/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Dec 25, 2013

Garden-Fresh, Deluxe BLT Pasta, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52039 1, 11/26/2013 - 12/7/2013

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

What to do with this

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  • 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.

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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.