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Browse Food Recalls

2,151 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 2,151 FDA food recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Food recalls are classified by health risk — Class I involves a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death, while Class III covers products unlikely to cause harm. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.

Food Safety Recalls

Browse 2,151 FDA food recalls in 2012.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Sep 10, 2012 #048 Mixed Fruit Tray 20 ounces and #049 Mixed Fruit Tray 42 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #304 Bacon Cheddar Potato Salad 304 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #371 Taco Layer Dip - 30 oz., #370 Taco Layer Dip, 15 oz. During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #322 Chicken Salad Base 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #314 Parmesan Roasted Turkey Salad 314 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #742 Sandwich - Tuna Spread sandwich During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad 302 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #762 Salad - Large Garden Fresh 3/4 pounds #761 Salad - Small Garden Fresh ... During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #331 Italian Rotini Salad 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #356 Tuna Spread 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #743 Sandwich - Chicken Spread on Wheat each During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #233 Bulk Pineapple Chunks, 3 pounds; #076 Pineapple Chunks Fruit Cup, 9 oz. During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #232 Bulk Honeydew 232 3 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #011 Zucchini Stir,Fry 0.75 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #328 Kay Macaroni Salad 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #705 Panini - Rotisserie Chicken sandwich During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #336 Spaghetti Salad 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #373 Nippy Cheese - Pre-Pack 9 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #442 10 oz Spinach Artichoke Manicotti 10 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #340 Mashed Potatoes 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #338 Tortellini Primavera 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #023 Soup Starter 8 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #415 MME Grilled Salmon No Meat each During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #357 Egg Spread 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #767 Salad - Asian Chicken 3/4 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #027 Diced White Onions 6 ounces and #026 Diced Red Onions 6 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #060 Fruit Cup Watermelon 9 ounces #072 Fruit Cup: Watermelon 15.8 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #361 VG's Fat Free Caesar Dressing 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #804 Salad - No Meat Chicken Caesar 3/4 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #803 Salad - No Meat 7 Layer 7/8 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #703 Panini - Little Italy sandwich During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #341 Spinach Dip 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #025 Diced Colored Peppers 9 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #306 Asian Style Cole Slaw 306 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #317 Ham & Cheese Salad 317 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #350 Olive Oil During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #441 12 oz Spaghetti in Cherry Tomato Sauce 12 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #029 Snow Peas 7 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #346 Mexicana Dip 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #744 Sandwich - Sandwich Spread sandwich During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #063 Fruit Cup: Cantaloupe Honeydew Watermelon 9 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #075 Fruit Cup: Mixed Fruit 15.8 ounces #066 Fruit Cup: Mixed Fruit 9 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #305 Homemade Cole Slaw 7 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #449 10 oz Roasted Corn with Fresh Basil Butter 10 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #320 Mediterranean Orzo Salad 320 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #440 12 oz Asparagus Linguini with Lemon Cream 12 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #353 Triple Cheese Potato - 8 count Pan 8 each During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #384 1/2 Broccoli Quiche 0.5 each During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #805 Salad - No Meat Asian 3/4 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #416 MME Tilapia No Meat each During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

When a food safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, lab testing, consumer complaints, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. The FDA publishes an enforcement report detailing the product, the reason for the recall, and how far the product was distributed. Retailers pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to return it for a refund or dispose of it safely.

The leading causes include bacterial contamination (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), undeclared allergens (milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish), foreign material contamination (metal, glass, plastic), and labeling errors. Undeclared allergens consistently account for the largest share of food recalls because even trace amounts can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific products, brands, or ingredients. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details so you can determine whether your item is affected. If you find a match, stop consuming the product and return it to the store for a full refund or dispose of it safely.