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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 · 2026-09-13

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 2026-09-13. 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 2026-09-13.
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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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USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 23, 2023

Green Valley Foods Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Green Valley Foods

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 16, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing

Hormel Foods Corporation

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 15, 2023

American Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 13, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Product Due to Misbranding

Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 9, 2023

Custom Made Meals, LLC Recalls Bacon Wrapped Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Custom Made Meals, LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 7, 2023

Empacadora Frape, USA LLC, Recalls Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

FDA Food Moderate Sep 6, 2023

The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Tofurky Holiday Ham Roast Nasoya Tofu X-Firm Twin Pack Field Roast Apple Vegan Sausage Field Roast Veggie Burger Lightlife Jackfruit Nasoya Thai Basil Dumpling Field Roast Italian Sausage Field Roast Apple Sausage BBQ Jackfruit Tex Mex Jackfruit Lightlife Sausage Chorizo Nasoya Organic Tofu Firm Nasoya Zesty Mex Skillet Field Roast Chipotle Sausage Nasoya Super Firm Sprouted Tofu Lightlife Smart Sausage Italia

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 5, 2023

AJC International, Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 2, 2023

ConAgra Brands Inc. Recalls Banquet Brand Frozen Chicken Strips Entree Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC)

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 2, 2023

Hillshire Brands Company Recalls Smoked Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

The Hillshire Brands Company

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 29, 2023

Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Dean & Peeler Meatworks

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 25, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk Style Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Wegmans Food Markets

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 25, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Shoprite Brand Bowl & Basket Chicken Noodle Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC

FDA Food Low Aug 23, 2023

Newly Weds Foods R03361 HAHN'S SPECIAL BACON CURE HS X1 40lbs

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 15, 2023

Bellboy Import Corporation Recalls Frozen, Raw Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 9, 2023

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Beef and Lamb Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc.

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 7, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fresh Salads and Wraps with Meat and Poultry due to Possible Lettuce Contamination

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 5, 2023

Day-Lee Foods Inc. Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Day-Lee Foods Inc.

USDA FSIS Moderate Aug 4, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 27, 2023

Kingsland Food Processing Corp. Recalls Various Frozen Meat and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 26, 2023

E B Express Provisions Recalls Ineligible Canned Pork and Beef Bean Stew Products Imported From Brazil

USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 21, 2023

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC Recalls Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

USDA FSIS Moderate Jul 19, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Never Any! Brand Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Lunch Kits Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 15, 2023

Mulan Dumpling, LLC, Recalls Frozen Meat and Poultry Dumpling Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 14, 2023

Suya Slice LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G30959 SWEET & HOT JERKY SEASONING 40.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G35124 TERIYAKI JERKY SCTP 43.75 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G97901 POLISH SAUSAGE SEASONING X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G33005 BBQ JERKY BC3788 NO MSG SCTP 51.44 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G93885 KURO BUTA SAUSAGE SEASONING X1 35.28 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G36089 CAJUN SAUSAGE SEASONING 50.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Jul 1, 2023

Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., DBA Alexander & Hornung Recalls Brookside Brand Fully Cooked Beef Wiener Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 30, 2023

House of Raeford Recalls Foster Farms Brand Mini Chicken Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Spoilage

House of Raeford Farms, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 30, 2023

Panamerican Foods, LLC Recalls Ineligible Pork and Beef Bean Stew Products Imported from Brazil

FDA Food Moderate Jun 28, 2023

Julian's Recipe CAULI-WAFEL SANDWICHES TURKEY SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR,

Julian's Recipe, LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 20, 2023

BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Noodle Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 20, 2023

Distribuidora El Paisano Import, LLC, Recalls Ineligible Ready-To-Eat Pork Rind Product Imported from Guatemala

USDA FSIS Moderate Jun 16, 2023

Conagra Brands, Inc., Recalls Frozen Beef Shepherd’s Pie Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC)

USDA FSIS Moderate Jun 15, 2023

Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Beddar With Cheddar Ready-to-Eat Pork Sausage Links Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Johnsonville, LLC

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 9, 2023

J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Homestyle Chili Topping Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

J.T.M. Provisions Company

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 4, 2023

J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Beef Chili Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

J T M Provisions Company

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 2, 2023

DEKA Trading Corp. Recalls Ineligible Ready-To-Eat Pork Rind Products Imported from Guatemala

USDA FSIS Critical Jun 1, 2023

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS Critical May 19, 2023

Sofina Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Mortadella Deli Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

USDA FSIS Critical May 11, 2023

Eastern Meat Solutions, Inc. Recalls Raw, Boneless Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS Critical May 10, 2023

Mitten Gourmet, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Rind Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

FDA Food Moderate May 3, 2023

Our Family White Hot Dog Enriched Buns, 8 count 12oz. retail unit UPC 0-70253-75107-3

Perfection Bakeries LLC

USDA FSIS Moderate May 2, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen Meatloaf Entree Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

A.J. Sons, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 26, 2023

Natural Pak brand Bacon Glaze is packaged in 22.9oz (649g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Demerara sugar, honey granules, brown sugar, maple sugar, paprika, spices (black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, clove, natural flavors (maple, honey, cinnamon, clove), parsley.

Victoria Gourmet, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 26, 2023

Natural Pak brand Coffee Chili Rub is packaged in 22oz (624g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Sea salt, ancho chile, brown sugar, espresso beans, hot smoked paprika, mustard, black pepper, coriander, ginger, oregano, chipotle chile, paprika. Contains: mustard

Victoria Gourmet, 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

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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.