How many FDA food recalls come from California?

4,017 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in California, which ranks it 1 among the states and territories. 1,994 are Class I.

Does this mean the food was sold in California?

No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in California frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in California is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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Food recalls from California firms

4,017 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in California, ranking it 1 among states and territories. 1,994 are Class I. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Records of 29,386: 4,017
Share of all recalls: 13.7%
Class I of 4,017: 1,994
Reported between: 2012 to 2026

What this page counts

The state on an FDA recall record is the address of the recalling firm. It is not where the product was sold: a firm in California frequently distributes nationally, and food bought in California is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record below carries its own distribution pattern.

Who regulates food in California

State agency: California Department of Public Health Food Safety Program
State food code: California Retail Food Code

This agency regulates retail and food-service establishments in the state. Most of the firms below are manufacturers, whose recalls are federal actions under FDA jurisdiction, so the agency named here did not issue them. FDA, retail and food service codes by state, read 2026-09-15.

Who got ill

The CDC recorded 935 foodborne outbreaks in California between 2012 and 2023, with 10,871 reported illnesses, 511 hospitalisations and 15 deaths. That is 10.3% of the 9,038 foodborne outbreaks in the dataset, and 1.4 in every thousand of those reported ill died.

The cause recorded most often was Norovirus, in 336 of the 692 outbreaks where a cause was recorded at all.

The setting recorded most often was a sit-down restaurant, in 486 of the 895 where a setting was named.

Outbreaks: 935
Reported illnesses: 10,871
Hospitalised: 511
Deaths: 15

Foodborne outbreaks reported to CDC, National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) for 2012 to 2023, read 2026-09-15. An outbreak is two or more illnesses traced to a common food, so this counts people rather than product, and it does not cover the recall years after 2023.

What is different about California

A recall in California stays open a median of 132 days between the report and termination, against 215 days for the corpus as a whole. Termination follows the firm accounting for every unit of the affected lot.

What California firms recalled for

A single recall can name more than one hazard, so these counts overlap and do not sum to 4,017.

By year

Counts are by the date the FDA reported the enforcement action. That date runs behind the date a firm started a recall, so the most recent year is always partial.

Year	Recalls reported
2012	421
2013	245
2014	269
2015	376
2016	430
2017	291
2018	159
2019	230
2020	112
2021	150
2022	333
2023	278
2024	192
2025	327
2026	204

Firms with the most records

A firm appears here because it reported recalls, which is what a working recall procedure produces. A high count frequently reflects a single event split across many product codes rather than many separate failures.

Most recently reported

The 60 most recent of 4,017 records. Every record has its own page and is reachable from its year, state and firm.
Reported	Product	Firm	Reason	Class
2026-09-02	Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling NET WT. 14.1 OZ (400 g) Product of China UPC: 6908791000053	KHONG GUAN (HQ)	Undeclared peanuts.	Class I
2026-09-02	Byron White FORMULAS A-FNG Herbal Supplement 1.0 fl. oz./30 mL May Contain Nuts (Juglans nigra hull) Byron White Formulas Inc. 3315 Chanate Rd. Suite 1C Santa Rosa, CA 95404	Byron White Formulas, Inc.	Label does not declare walnuts in English	Class II
2026-09-02	Addall XR Shot 1 single bottle, 2 fl. oz., liquid dietary supplement	ZMB Enterprises	The product contains 1,4-DMAA, Phenylethylamine and Phenibut.	Class I
2026-09-02	BLACK AND WHITE GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS WITH BLACK SESAME FILLING NET WT. 14.1 OZ (400 g) Product of China UPC: 6908791000084	KHONG GUAN (HQ)	Undeclared peanuts.	Class I
2026-09-02	Byron White FORMULAS A-P Herbal Supplement 1.0 fl. oz./30 mL May Contain Nuts (Juglans nigra hull) Byron White Formulas Inc. 3315 Chanate Rd. Suite 1C Santa Rosa, CA 95404	Byron White Formulas, Inc.	Label does not declare walnuts in English	Class II
2026-09-02	Byron White FORMULAS A-L Complex Herbal Supplement 1.0 fl. oz./30 mL May Contain Nuts (Juglans nigra hull) Byron White Formulas Inc. 3315 Chanate Rd. Suite 1C Santa Rosa, CA 95404	Byron White Formulas, Inc.	Label does not declare walnuts in English	Class II
2026-08-26	Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel) ; Product of MX; Coast Tropical TX UPCs 73296608113; 73296600558; 73296610927; 73296600559; 732966107055; 02060042710	Coast Citrus Distributors	Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination	Class I
2026-08-19	Honeyville YELLOW COLOR 1 GALLON NFI: WATER, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C YELLOW #6, CITRIC ACID, AND SODIUM BENZOATE. MANUFACTURED FOR: HONEYVILLE, INC. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730	FlavorsandColor.Com	Undeclared Red #40.	Class III
2026-08-12	Big Way Hot Pot "Hot Pot Miso Paste"; 1kg (35.3oz) unit package. Product is packaged in generic bulk packaging.	Big Way Ca Inc	Undeclared milk from lactose.	Class II
2026-08-05	Mellish Island Super Skin; Dietary Supplement; 60 Capsules, 2 per day; Distributed by Mellish Island Corp. UPC: 8 58792 00332 3	Mellish Island Corp	Firm's finished product label does not declare the source of marine collagen which was determined to be fish.	Class II
2026-07-29	Organic Moringa Powder; 15kg/bag (bulk); Product code: GJ96	Green Jeeva LLC	Moringa Powder ingredient positive for salmonella	Class I
2026-07-29	Man Fon Inc. Won Ton Wrappers Extra Thin; Net Wt. 10 oz; UPC# 757168 977315, Keep Refrigerated, Can be Frozen. Sold in 48 units (10oz)/case.	Man Fon, Inc.	Undeclared colors: Yellow#5, and Yellow#6.	Class II
2026-07-29	Wonton Wrappers packed into clear flexible plastic bag and sold as 40 units (16oz bags)/case. Wonton Wrappers packed into "Wonton Noodles Net Wt. 5 LBS" plastic bags and sold as 10 units (4-lb bags)/case. Neither product has ingredient labeling information.	Man Fon, Inc.	No labeling. Undeclared wheat and colors: Yellow#5, Yellow#6.	Class II
2026-07-22	OLA-OLA POUNDED GROUNDNUTS (INTWILO) NET WT. 32 oz., 2 lbs. (0.907 kg) Distributed by: Yusol International Foods Sacramento, CA 95828 Product of USA INGREDIENTS: Pounded Groundnuts (Intwilo) UPC: 650655764330	Fayus Inc.	Undeclared peanuts	Class II
2026-07-22	Amy's ORGANIC SOUPS LENTIL LIGHT IN SODIUM NET WT. 14.5 OZ. (411 g) Microwave: Place soup in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover. Cook for 1.5-2 minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Stir. Serve. Stovetop: Heat soup in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. AMY'S KITCHEN, INC. P.O. BOX 7129 PETALUMA, CA 94955 UPC (for U.S. product): 042272005833 UPC (for Canada product): 10042272905833	AMY'S KITCHEN INC.	Potential for spoilage.	Class II
2026-07-08	FIRST STREET Dark Chocolate Raisins Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g) UPC 797565011830 INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN - AN EMULSIFIER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), RAISINS, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY PACKED IN A FAICLITY THAT HANDLES PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, WHEAT, SOY, EGG, SESAME, AND MILK PRODUCTS.	Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc.	Undeclared peanuts.	Class I
2026-07-08	Vista MAX; Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules. Serving Size: 4 Capsules; Distributed by: Vision of Health, Bell, CA 90201 UPC: PHF-C023	Provision Health Corp. dba PH Labs	Dietary supplement product Vista MAX contains undeclared Yellow#5.	Class II
2026-07-08	Ocular Plus with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Omega 3-6-9; Dietary Supplement, 200 Capsules. Serving Size: 4 Capsules; Distributed by: L.A. Farmacia Natural, Burbank, CA 91504 UPC: PHF-C023	Provision Health Corp. dba PH Labs	Dietary supplement product Ocular Plus contains undeclared Yellow#5.	Class II
2026-07-01	boichik bagles Pumpernickel Mix Bagels 6 pre-sliced bagels NET WT 26.5 OZ (1.66 LB) 750g Ingredients: Organic wheat flour ... Contains Wheat Topped flavors may additionally contain ... sesame seeds ... Best by SE 26 26 UPC: 850016588067	Boichik Bagels, Inc.	Undeclared allergen, sesame.	Class II
2026-07-01	boichik bagels Whitefish Salad Ingredients: Smoked whitefish, mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, whole eggs and egg yolks, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium edta, natural flavors), pickle juice, mustard, chives, black pepper. Contains: Fish	Boichik Bagels, Inc.	Ingredient statement declares eggs, but eggs are omitted from the "contains" allergen statement on the product labels.	Class II
2026-07-01	boichik bagles Tuna Salad Ingredients: albacore tuna, mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, whole eggs and egg yolks, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium edta, natural flavors), pickle juice, mustard, chives, black pepper. Contains: Fish	Boichik Bagels, Inc.	Ingredient statement declares eggs, but eggs are omitted from the "contains" allergen statement on the product labels.	Class II
2026-06-24	azuma foods TAKO WASABI Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi PERISHABLE/KEEP FROZEN PRODUCT OF JAPAN DISTRIBUTED BY: AZUMA FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC., U.S.A. HAYWARD, CA 94545 Retail: 3-50g PACKS NET WT. 5.3 OZ (150g) UPC: 745329900647 Foodservice: 2.2lbs UPC: 745329900746	Azuma Foods International Inc USA	Undeclared fish.	Class I
2026-06-17	DRAGONFLY Thai Ginger Powder Net Weight: 4.37 oz (125 g) PRODUCT OF THAILAND Packed for: U.S. Trading Company Hayward, CA 94545-1130 UPC: 721557533567	U.S. Tov, Inc. dba U.S. Trading Company	Potential contamination with lead.	Class II
2026-06-17	HH Fresh Trading Corp. (branded) ENOKI MUSHROOM; Premium Quality; Net WT/ Poids Net 150g(5.29oz) Distributed by HH Fresh Trading Exported by JIA YANG INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES CO., LTD. Produced by Green Farm (Taiwan) UPC: 4711498860002	HH FRESH TRADING CORP	Imported Enoki Mushrooms tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.	Class I
2026-06-17	NEURO NOURISH dietary supplement; 6-IN-1 PREBIOTIC, PROBIOTIC, VITAMIN, MINERAL, FATTY ACID, AND ANTIOXIDANT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO SUPPORT DRAIN AND GUT HEALTH NET WT. 5.9 OZ; UPC: 310M5951601	SENSORY SUPPLEMENT LLC	Premature lipid oxidation causing quality issue potentially causing product to have an off odor and bitter taste.	Class II
2026-06-10	STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Cookie Dough ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830101044	Straus Family Creamery	Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).	Class II
2026-06-10	STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Mint Chip ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830100504	Straus Family Creamery	Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).	Class II
2026-06-10	Yunker(branded) Energy & Health Herbal Supplement with Vitamins; Manufactured by Sato Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.; 30ml container. Packed in single serving, 3 units/pack, and 10 units per pack. Single UPC: 49873-916-11 3pack UPC: 49873-916-15 10pack UPC: 49873-916-07	Sato Pharmaceutical Inc.	Product does not meet label claim for Vitamin E.	Class III
2026-06-10	STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Strawberry ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE QUART (946mL) ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC for QUART: 784830100979 UPC for PINT: 784830100955	Straus Family Creamery	Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).	Class II
2026-06-10	STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Vanilla Bean ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830100306	Straus Family Creamery	Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).	Class II
2026-06-10	72% CACAO CHOCOLATE WITH DATE SUGAR WAFERS Ingredients: Cacao Beans, Organic Date Powder, Organic Cocoa Powder Net Wt 25lb (11.3kg) Made in the USA GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COMPANY Burlingame, CA 94010 Item: 0568C25 UPC: 00071818367654	Guittard Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella	Class I
2026-06-10	STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Dutch Chocolate ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE QUART (946mL) Produced and Distributed by Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA 94952 UPC: 784830100122	Straus Family Creamery	Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).	Class II
2026-06-10	cafe nouria blueberry muffin NET WT. 6 OZ (170g) UPC: 811070033986	The Brownie Baker Inc.	Undeclared walnuts	Class II
2026-06-10	Enoki Mushroom, Net Weight 150g; Product of Korea; Distributed by IQ Produce UPC: 8809316 814286	IQ PRODUCE, LLC	Imported Enoki Mushrooms samples collected by Florida Department of Health tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.	Class I
2026-06-10	001165: Standard Pasteurized Donor Human Milk; 100 mL bottles 001198: Pediatric Pasteurized Donor Human Milk; 200 mL bottles No UPC	University of California Health Milk Bank	Product is potentially contaminated with foreign material (plastic particles).	Class II
2026-06-03	Fly By Jing (branded) Creamy Sesame Noodles; 3.8 oz packets. Sold in single and 4 packs. Single UPC: 8-50052-23988-6 4 pack UPC: 8-50052-23991-6	Fly By Jing Inc.	Possible cross-contamination resulting in undeclared allergen ingredient (Peanut)	Class II
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.41kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620386	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036195 Ranch Seasoning, 50lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036443 Cheddar Cheese Powder Seasoning, 50lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX FROZEN HOT COCOA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662133	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036087 Cr¿me Fraiche Spice Seasoning, 25lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036277 Garlic Cream Sauce Seasoning, 40lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036554 Parmesan Breadstick Sauce Seasoning, 40lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX WHITE MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662096	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI SWEET GROUND POWDER CHOCOLATE & COCOA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620232	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6022487 Garlic Herb Topping, 50lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX VANILLA NET WT 48oz (3lbs) 1.36kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599621055	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662003	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	YT 6027393 Spicy Ranch Blend, 50lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6036786 Instant Country Gravy Seasoning, 40lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CLASSIC WHITE NET WT 30LB (13.62kg) Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC (50oz): 747599662010 UPC (10lbs): 747599662034 UPC (30lbs): 747599419027	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599662119	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6035415 Sourdough Cheese Crouton Seasoning, 50lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	Solina 6035687 Bayou Blackened Ranch Seasoning, 25lb bag	Solina U.S. Holding	potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM HOT COCOA MIX NET WT 32oz (2lbs) 907g Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578, U.S.A. UPC: 747599620126	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-27	GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 10lbs (4.54kg) Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX CHOCOLATE FLAVORED NET WT 30LB (13.61kg) Ingredients: * nonfat dry milk * Distributed by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578 UPC (10lbs): 747599662027 UPC (30lbs): 747599418983	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I
2026-05-20	...And Kimchi branded kimchi; packaged in 3 sizes of glass containers (126oz, 63oz, 30oz); 126oz UPC- 8541200408 62oz UPC- 8651200409 30oz UPC- 8541200411	Ocinet, Inc.	Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish)	Class II
2026-05-13	Banana Ice Cream - 32 oz (4 labels: Mollie Stone's; Dehoff's; Farmer Joe's, Piazza's Fine Foods) UPC: 8-12017-00903	Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream	Undeclared Yellow #5	Class II
2026-05-13	Loard's Peppermint Ice Cream - 32 oz; 56 oz	Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream	Undeclared Milk, Soy, Red #40.	Class II
2026-05-13	Low Heat Non-Fat Dried Milk Powder - paper bags 25 kg. (packed under 5 labels: Off Grade NFDM Variable; Extra Grade NFDM Standard rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Basic; Grade A NFDM LH Standard rBST Free; Grade A NFDM LH Tier 1 rBST Free)	California Dairies Inc.	Potential contamination with Salmonella.	Class I

Questions

How many FDA food recalls come from California?: 4,017 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in California, which ranks it 1 among the states and territories. 1,994 are Class I.
Does this mean the food was sold in California?: No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in California frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in California is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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