Browse Food Recalls
57 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 57 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 57 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2013 | Meijer Essential M with Real Strawberries, 12 oz. | The label does not identify all ingredients including a chocolate containing soy lecithin, a pote... | Class II | Meijer Distribution, Inc |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Meijer, Spiced Jelly Beans, 32 oz, Product of Mexico, UPC 8-86926-50931-1. | 32 oz bags of Meijer Spiced Jelly Beans contain undeclared Yellow # 6. | Class II | Meijer Distribution, Inc |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 556132100582 Meijer, Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs Angel Hair Pasta with Cr... | Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 430,227 cases of boxed pasta mix products... | Class II | Bay Valley Foods LLC/ TreeHouse Foods, Inc |
| Dec 11, 2012 | Markets of Meijer 16oz Redskin Peanuts | Sodium was not correctly stated on the label. | Class III | Meijer Distribution, Inc |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distributi... | The firm was notified by a produce manager at one of the store locations that some of the bags fr... | Class II | Meijer Distribution, Inc |
| Aug 16, 2012 | Meijer Brand Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands Stems & Pieces, DR WT ... | The sodium in the product is above the declared value of the sodium stated on the label. | Class III | Meijer Distribution, Inc |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Meijer Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Thick"n Cheesy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (206 g), UPC 4... | Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is volu... | Class II | TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods |
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.