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Why it feels like food recalls are happening every day
FDA-regulated recalls rose about 14% in early 2025, and experts say a few large outbreaks are driving the sense of constant alerts.
- FDA-Regulated food recalls increased by roughly 14% through the first nine months of 2025, with 2026 activity appearing elevated. Recall events have averaged more than one per day in recent years.
- While foodborne illness outbreaks defined summer 2026, experts suggest recalls often demonstrate the food safety system working correctly. Identifying unsafe products before they reach consumers remains the primary goal, Syers says.
- The Taylor Farms lettuce recall in July sickened over 17,000 people in the United States, illustrating how large-scale events expose more consumers than many smaller recalls combined.
- Darin Detwiler, a Northeastern University professor, emphasizes looking beyond recall counts to severity and preventability. He urges consumers to focus on whether failures could have been prevented.
- Shumaker maintains that the United States food supply continues to be one of the safest in the world despite elevated recall activity. Authorities monitor recalls to identify patterns and refine safety protocols.
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