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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

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FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Weis Old Fashion Cole Slaw , 0 41497 05849 5, 6/16 oz Weis Old Fashion Cole Slaw , 0 11596 53100 7, 2/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous, Product Code 0 11596 55620 8, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mousse, Product Code 0 11596 55069 5, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Our Own Chili Con Queso Dip, Product code 0 11596 55189 0 11/6/2013 - 11/20/2013 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Dill Dip, Product Code 10 733147 10555 9, 6/8 oz; Finest Traditions Dill Dip, Product Code 10 733147 10122 0, 1/8 lb; Spoon River Dill Dip, Product Code 0 11596 55680 2, 1/5 lb; Roundy's Dill Dip, Product Code 0 11150 52603 6, 6/12 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Baked Beans, Product Code 0 11596 55180 7, 2/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

D'Amico & Sons Smoked Paprika Rouille,Product Code 0 00 85239 10012 7 11/3/2013 - 11/8/2013 6/14 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Broccoli Cauliflower Dressing, 10 733147 10647 8, 5/2 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Pistachio Whip, Product Code 10 733147 00020 ,1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh European Style Chocolate Mousse, Product Code 0 11596 55085 5, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Roundy's Bagel Spread, Product Code 0 11596 06156 6 11/2/2013 - 11/9/2013 6/12 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Cookies & Creme Dessert, Product Code 10 733147 00022 6, 1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cheesecake Dessert, Product Code 0 11 11596 55028 8, 1/5 lb; Lipari Old Tyme Strawberry Yogurt Cheesecake, Product Code 0 94776 03303 4, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Cucumber Dill Dip, Product Code 0 11596 55900 1, 1/5 lb; Chefs Kitchen Cucumber Dill Dip, Product Code 0 11596 06180 1, 6/12 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Archer Farms Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Product Code 0 85239 69048 2, 6/11 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Dixie Style Cole Slaw, Product Code 0 11596 93007 7, 2/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels are sold in 8 oz. (227 gram) re-sealable plastic pouches with the UPC 0 42563 01628 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***WOODSTOCK***ORGANIC POMEGRANATE KERNELS***Juicy Lil' JEWELS***USDA ORGANIC***NET WT. 8 OZ (227g)***KEEP FROZEN***INGREDIENTS: Organic pomegranate kernels***Distributed by Woodstock, 313 Iron Horse Way Providence, RI 02908***".

Scenic Fruit Co

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Creamy Country Cole Slaw, 10 733147 10140 4, 1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

The Costco product is sold under brand name Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend - The product is a mix of IQF organic berries, specifically; dark tart cherries, pomegranate arils, strawberries, red raspberries, and blueberries. The product is packaged into plastic bags with a net wt. 48oz (3 lbs) 1.36kg. There are 12 bags in a case. The Costco item # is 595820 and has the UPC 0 78414 40444 8. Harris Teeter Organics Antioxidant Berry Blend - The product is a mix of IQF organic berrie

Townsend Farms Inc

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Spoon River Western Veggie Dip, 0 11596 55679 6. 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Krab Dip, 0 11596 55909 4, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Texas Style BBQ Beans, 0 11596 55131 9, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Weis Pepper Cabbage, 0 11596 53102 1, 2/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Cranberry Walnut Red Cabbage Slaw, Product Code 0 11596 83028 5, 1/8.25lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Fresh Mango Salsa, 5916, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Spinach Dip, 0 11596 55901 8, 1/5 lb; Archer Farms Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 85239 69052 9, 6/11 oz; Archer Farms Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 85239 69052 9; 4/18 oz; Finest Traditions Spinach Dip,Product Code 7 33147 10538 2, 6/8 oz; Finest Traditions Spinach Dip, Product Code 10 733147 10123 7,2013 1/8 lb; Spoon River Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 1159655681 9. 1/5 lb; Spoon River Spinach Dip, Product Code 0 11596 06281 5, 6/12 oz; Our Own Spinach Dip, Product cod

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Taco Spread, Product Code 0 11596 55910 0, 2/4 lb; Finest Traditions Taco Spread, Product Code 10 733147 11019 2, 2/4 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Spoon River Buttermilk Ranch Dip, Product Code 0 11596 55685 7, 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Mint Chocolate Mousse, Product Code 10 733147 11017 8 11/4/2013 - 11/18/2013 1/5 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Garden-Fresh Amish Country Baked Beans, Product Code, 0 11596 55186 9, 2/5 lb;

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Archer Farms Vanilla Creme Dip, Product Code 0 85239 99014 8, 6/12 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, 10 733147 10456 6, 4/8 lb Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans , 10 733147 10231 9, 1/8 lb Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, 7 33147 00161 5, 6/16 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Our Own Cheesecake Delight , Product Code 0 11596 85066 5, 1/8 lb

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 11, 2013

Grandpa's Bacon Parmesan Dip, Product Code 5904, 1/5 lb.; Archer Farms Bacon Parmesan Dip, Product Code 0 85239 99017 9, 6/11 oz.

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Grandpas Fresh Salsa, Product Code 5912, 1/5 lb; Grandpas Fresh Salsa, Product Code 5913, 19 4/5 lb; Roundy's Fresh Salsa Product Code 0 11596 06117 7, 12/15 oz

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2013

GoPicnic Black Bean Dip & Plantain Chips; ready-to-eat meal kit with professor zim zam's extraordinary sweets dark chocolate with orange packaged in paperboard container; NET WT 4.2 OZ (116.2g); distributed by gopicnic brands, inc.; chicago, il 60613; www.gopicnic.com;

GoPicnic, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2013

Gopicnic; Hummus & crackers; GoPicnic meal kit packaged in paperboard container. ready-to-eat meal; with professor zim zam's extraordinary sweets dark chocolate with sea salt. NET WT 4.1 OZ (116g); distributed by gopicnic brands, inc.; chicago, il 60613; www.gopicnic.com

GoPicnic, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Pumpkin Pomegranate Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case UPC: 846675003454 Case USPC: 00846675003577 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Purple Carrot Berry Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003430; Case UPC: 00846675003553. Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Sweet Potato Blueberry Millet , Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003416; Case USPC:00846675003539 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Kale, Strawberry, Amaranth, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003409; Case USPC: 00846675003522 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emery ville, CA.

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Spinach, Kiwi, Barley, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003447; Case UPC: 00846675003560 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.

Plum Inc

FDA Food Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Eco-Cuisine Reduced Sodium "Sausage Style" Quick Mix, SKU: AA10SGQM, Pack size 10 lb bag, 1 bags per case, Distributed by Eco-Cuisine and manufactured by All American Seasonings, Denver, CO.

Eco-Cuisine

FDA Food Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

BIMBO Bakeries USA

FDA Food Critical May 29, 2013

Orville Redenbacher's Classic Kettle Korn, sweet and salty popcorn, ready-to-eat, packaged in 5-oz/plastic bags (Unit UPC code 027000523216) and 1.5-oz/plastic bags (Unit UPC code 027000523254).

Conagra Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 17, 2013

ShanTea Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (UPC 794504283808) USDA Organic.

ShanTea LLC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 17, 2013

ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.

ShanTea LLC

FDA Food Moderate Jan 23, 2013

Knorr Pasta Sides Cheesy Bacon Macaroni Net Wt. 3.8 oz, (107 g) Unilever Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 USA Made in Canada from domestic and imported ingredients Case SCC 10041000082488 UPC 4100008248

Unilever United States, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Nov 14, 2012

Bacon Brittle, 2 lbs packaged in plastic bags (bulk product)

Southern Belle, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 7, 2012

Popcorn Indiana Bacon Ranch Popcorn Net Wt. 3.5 oz - UPC 843571001942 Net Wt. 7.75 oz - UPC 843571001935 Net Wt. 8.3oz. - UPC 843571001935 Popcorn, Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 07631 Made in the USA

Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC

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.

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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.