Product category · Updated Aug 26, 2026
Meat & Poultry recalls
USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls
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
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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.
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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 |
Meat & Poultry recalls by year
2012–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity
High severity
1,145 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
471 recalls
- Lower severity 56
Lower severity
56 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- USDA FSIS
USDA FSIS
1,234 recalls
- FDA Food 437
FDA Food
437 recalls
- FDA Drug 1
FDA Drug
1 recalls
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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Garden-Fresh, Rocky Road Dessert, 1/4 lb., 0 11596 45029 2, 11/26/2013 - 11/29/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Roundy's, Salsa, 12/15 oz., 0 11596 06117 7, 0 11596 06117 7, 12/1/2013 - 12/9/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Marsh, Grandpa's Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 93021 3, 11/17/2013 - 12/1/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Green Onion Sliced, 1/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50598 5, 10/28/2013 - 11/16/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Weis, Creamy Cole Slaw, 4/3 lb., 0 41497 05906 5, 0 00 41497 05906 5, 11/21/2013 - 11/28/2013; Garden-Fresh, Creamy Cole Slaw, 4/8 lb.,0 11596 53005 5, 0 00 11596 53005 5, 11/26/2013 - 12/4/2013; Weis, Creamy Cole Slaw, 6/16 oz., 0 41497 05837 2, 0 00 41497 05837 2, 11/25/2013 - 12/3/2013; Weis, Creamy Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 53101 4, 11/21/2013 - 12/3/2013; Garden-Fresh, Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 93014 5, 11/21/2013 - 12/7/2013; Garden-Fresh, Creamy Shredded C
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions, Taco Spread, 2/4 lb., 10 733147 11019 2, 12/18/2013 - 12/20/2013 Grandpa's, Taco Spread, 2/4 lb., 0 11596 55910 0, 12/24/2013 - 12/31/2013 ;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Farmer's Market, Fresh Salsa Serrano Spicy, 6/15 oz., 0 11596 06143 6, 0 00 11596 06143 6, 12/14/2013 - 12/15/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Whole Grain Garden Pepper Pasta, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52207 4, 11/26/2013 - 11/29/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions, Fresh Salsa Mild, 6/11 oz., 10 733147 109943, 12/9/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Tomato Wedges, 1/3 lb., 0 11596 50574 9, 10/28/2013; Garden-Fresh, Tomatoes Diced , 2/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50572 5, 10/31/2013; Garden-Fresh, Tomatoes Sliced 1/4", 2/2.5 lb., 0 11596 50571 8, 11/5/2013 - 11/13/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Farmer's Market, Fresh Salsa Jalapeno Mild, 6/15 oz., 0 11596 06142 9, 0 00 11596 06142 9, 12/14/2013 - 12/15/2013 ;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Cranberry Apple Relish, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 17092 3, 12/16/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Amish Country Baked Beans, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 55186 9 11/21/2013 - 12/9/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Broccoli Florets, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50515 2, 10/28/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Whole Grain Penne with Spinach, Tomato & Feta, 1/5 lb,. 0 11596 52063 6, 11/26/2013 - 12/6/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh European Style Chocolate Mousse 1/5 lb. 0 11596 55085 5 11/16/2013 - 12/5/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Cranberry Ambrosia , 2/5 lb.,0 11596 55091 6, 11/25/2013 - 12/10/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Texa Style BBQ Beans, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55131 9, 11/25/2013 - 12/10/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Calico Beans, 4/5 lb. , 0 11596 52500 6, 11/22/2013 - 12/2/2013; Garden-Fresh, Calico Beans, 1/5 lb. , 0 11596 52596 9, 11/11/2013 - 12/2/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Lettuce Tossed, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 50149 9 , 11/4/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw Kit, 2/6 lb., 0 11596 63039 7, 11/8/2013 - 11/15/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Grandpa's, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55915 5, 11/29/2013 - 12/2/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Tomato Mozzarella Kit, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55163 0, 11/11/2013 - 11/26/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Pineapple Dessert, 1/10 lb., 0 11596 95050 1, 12/4/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Red Onions Diced 1/4", 1/5 lb. 0 11596 50352 3, 11/1/2013 Garden-Fresh, Red Onions Sliced 1/4", 1/5 lb. 0 11596 50369 1, 10/28/2013 - 11/1/2103 Garden-Fresh, Red Onions Sliced 1/8", 2/5 lb. 0 11596 50374 5, 10/29/213 - 10/31/2013 Garden-Fresh, Red Onions Sliced 3/16" ,1/5 lb. 0 11596 50367 7, 10/28/213
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Summer Cole Slaw Kit, 1/3.875 lb. , 0 11596 43041 6, 11/9/2013 - 11/16/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Our Own, Cheesecake Delight, 1/8 lb., 0 11596 85066 5 11/21/2013 - 12/9/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, Potatoes 1/2x1/2x1/2, Diced, 1/30 lb., 0 11596 90415 3, 11/1/2013 - 11/5/2013; Garden-Fresh, Potatoes 1/2x1/2x1/2 Diced, 1/15 lb., 0 11596 00415 0, 11/1/2013 - 11/5/2013; Garden-Fresh, Potatoes 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 Diced, 1/30 lb., 11/1/2013 - 11/5/2013; Vanee, Potatoes 3/8x3/8x3/8 Diced White, 1/30 lb., 0 11596 90453 5, 11/11/2013; Garden-Fresh, Potatoes Whole Peeled A, 1/30 lb., 0 11596 90405 4, 11/1/2013 - 11/5/2013 ;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Martin's, Veggie Party Tray Kit, 1/9.3 lb., 0 11596 90705 5, 11/9/2013 - 11/11/2013;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Grandpa's, Fresh Salsa, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55912 4, 12/1/2013 - 12/12/2013; Grandpa's, Fresh Salsa, 4/5 lb., 0 11596 55913 1, 12/1/2013 - 12/12/2013; Our Own, Fresh Salsa , 1/5 lb., 0 11596 59021 9 , 11/22/213 - 12/9/2013 ;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh, 1/4" x 1" Red Pepper Sticks, 2/2 lb., 0 11596 40585 8 11/9/2013-11/11/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Weis, Old Fashioned Cole Slaw, 6/16 oz., 0 41497 05849 5, 0 00 41497 05849 5, 11/21/2013 - 12/3/2013 Weis, Old Fashioned Cole Slaw, 2/5 lb., 0 11596 53100 7, 11/21/2013 - 12/2/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions, Creamy Country Cole Slaw, 1/8 lb., 10 733147 10140 4, 11/20/2013 - 12/4/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Grandpa's, Fresh Mango Salsa, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 55916 2, 12/9/2013 - 12/12/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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Tween Brands Inc
Market Pantry Reduced Fat Coleslaw, UPC 0 85239 20117 6 15 oz, Product Code 201176.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Roundy's Dill Dip, UPC 0 11150 52603 6, 12 oz, Product Code 52603. Finest Traditions Dill Dip, UPC 7 33147 10554 2, 8 oz, Product Code 38988
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Weis Old Fashion Cole Slaw, UPC 0 41497 05849 5, 16 oz, Product Code 05849. Weis Old Fashion Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53100 7, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3100.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Market Pantry Coleslaw, UPC 0 85239 24106 6, 15 oz, Product Code 24106. Spartan Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11213 90322 4, 16 oz, Product Code 4072. Market Pantry Coleslaw, UPC 0 85239 24114 1, 44 oz., Product Code 24114. Family Style Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 53060 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3060. Grandpa's Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 08006 2, 3.5 oz, Product Code 8006. Grandpa's Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24237 8, 2 lb., Product Code 4325. Grandpa's Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34325 9, 3 lb., Product Code 4237. Grandpa's C
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Archer Farms Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69052 9, 11 oz, Product Code 99010. Archer Farms Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69053 6, 18 oz, Product Code 69052. Finest Traditions Spinach Dip, UPC 7 33147 10538 2, 8 oz. Product Code 38992. Our Own Spinach Dip, UPC 0 11596 55149 4, 1/5 lb., Product Code 5149
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions Homemade-Style Cole Slaw, UPC 7 33147 00025 0, 16 oz, Product Code 38858.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Old Tyme Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, UPC 0 94776 03409 3, 1/5 lb., Product Code 03409. Garden-Fresh Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, UPC 0 11 11596 52047 2, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2047. 9/30/2013 - 10/9/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UC 0 85239 99015 5, 11 oz, Product Code 99015. Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69053 6, 18 oz, Product Code 69053. Roundy's Artichoke Spinach Dip , UPC 0 11596 06170 2, 12 oz. Product Code 6170.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 14022 3, 16 oz, Product Code 4022. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 41497 05906 5, 3 lb., Product Code 05906. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53101 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3101. Copperwood Kitchens Creamy Chopped Cole Slaw, UPC 8 11839 01020 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 01020. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24203 3, 2 lb., Product Code 4203. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34309 9, 3 lb.,Product Code 4309. Garden-Fresh
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Roundy's Taco Dip, UPC 0 11150 52604 3, 12 oz , Product Code 52604. Maggie's Taco Dip, UPC 0 11596 06201 3, 12 oz , Product Code 6201. Finest Traditions Taco Dip, UPC 7 33147 10556 6. 8 oz, Product Code 38984.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Archer Farms Broccoli Bacon Toss Kit, UPC 0 85239 24105 9, 2/2.35 lb., Product Code 040409
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing, UPC 0 11596 43200 7, 4/2 lb., Product Code 3200. 10/26/2013 - 11/2/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions Smoky Baked Beans,UPC 7 33147 00161 5, 16 oz, Product Code 38854
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Asiago Pasta, UPC 0 11596 52069 8, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2069. 10/1/2013 - 10/9/2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Archer Farms Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip, UPC 0 85239 69048 2, 11 oz, Product Code 69048
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
- 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 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.