Browse Food Recalls
66 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 66 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 66 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2014 | Changunga/Nance 9 oz cups Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Nuez Pecan Milk Bar, 4 oz; Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Cookie Milk Bars, 3 oz; Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Pistachio Almond Milk Bar, 4 oz; Also packages as Canada 4 oz. HLT.. Hel... | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Sandia Fruit Bar,4 oz.,; Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Chicle Fruit Bar,4 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Pica de Gallo Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Guava Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Rice Milk Bars, 3 oz; Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Watermelon Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Also packaged in 9 oz. cups. Helados La Tap... | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Lemon Lime (french) Fruit Bar,4 oz.,; Also packaged for Canada 4 oz. HLT. ... | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Manhattan Tropical for Canada 4 oz. HLT.. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA... | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Vanilla Sundae Cup. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar, 4 oz. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Granola for Canada 4 oz. HLT.. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Jamaica Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706 | FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on foo... | Class II | Helados La Tapatia, Inc |
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.