Browse Food Recalls

56 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 56 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 56 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Sep 11, 2019 Fresh Grab brand Ham & Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sand... FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Dec 11, 2018 Inspired Organic Sunflower Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 8636... Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Dec 11, 2018 Inspired Organic Almond Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 8636697... Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Dec 11, 2018 Inspired Organic Peanut Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 8636697... Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Dec 11, 2018 Inspired Organic Tahini Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 8636697... Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC
Aug 21, 2018 Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge sandwiches 5 OZ retail UPC 612510002018... Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes Class II Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC dba JLM Man...

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.