Biggest Food Recalls of 2026

How recalls are classified

The FDA and FSIS classify recalls by severity. Class I is the most serious — a reasonable probability that eating the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II involves a product that may cause temporary adverse health consequences but is unlikely to be fatal. Class III covers situations where eating the product is unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.

What makes a recall 'big'

The size of a recall is determined by the number of units distributed, the geographic reach (single state vs. all 50 states), the severity of the contamination or defect, and how widely the product is consumed. A Class I recall on a product sold in all 50 states through major retail chains affects tens of millions of potential consumers.

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