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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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.
Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous, Product Code 0 11596 55620 8, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mousse, Product Code 0 11596 55069 5, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
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.
Grandpas Baked Beans, Product Code 0 11596 55180 7, 2/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
Finest Traditions Broccoli Cauliflower Dressing, 10 733147 10647 8, 5/2 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions Pistachio Whip, Product Code 10 733147 00020 ,1/8 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh European Style Chocolate Mousse, Product Code 0 11596 55085 5, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Roundy's Bagel Spread, Product Code 0 11596 06156 6 11/2/2013 - 11/9/2013 6/12 oz
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions Cookies & Creme Dessert, Product Code 10 733147 00022 6, 1/8 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
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.
Archer Farms Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Product Code 0 85239 69048 2, 6/11 oz
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Dixie Style Cole Slaw, Product Code 0 11596 93007 7, 2/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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
Finest Traditions Creamy Country Cole Slaw, 10 733147 10140 4, 1/8 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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
Spoon River Western Veggie Dip, 0 11596 55679 6. 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Grandpas Krab Dip, 0 11596 55909 4, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Texas Style BBQ Beans, 0 11596 55131 9, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Weis Pepper Cabbage, 0 11596 53102 1, 2/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Cranberry Walnut Red Cabbage Slaw, Product Code 0 11596 83028 5, 1/8.25lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Grandpas Fresh Mango Salsa, 5916, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
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.
Spoon River Buttermilk Ranch Dip, Product Code 0 11596 55685 7, 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Finest Traditions Mint Chocolate Mousse, Product Code 10 733147 11017 8 11/4/2013 - 11/18/2013 1/5 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Garden-Fresh Amish Country Baked Beans, Product Code, 0 11596 55186 9, 2/5 lb;
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Archer Farms Vanilla Creme Dip, Product Code 0 85239 99014 8, 6/12 oz
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
Our Own Cheesecake Delight , Product Code 0 11596 85066 5, 1/8 lb
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044
BIMBO Bakeries USA
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
ShanTea Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (UPC 794504283808) USDA Organic.
ShanTea LLC
ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.
ShanTea LLC
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.
Bacon Brittle, 2 lbs packaged in plastic bags (bulk product)
Southern Belle, Inc.
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
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- 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
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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.