Browse Food Recalls
59 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 59 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 59 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Buckeye Brownie 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Sea Salt Caramel Toffee 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Mint Chocolate Chip 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case 56oz Carton - 4 Ca... | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Vanilla Lovers Trio 56oz Carton - 4 Cartons per case | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Whale of Pail Vanilla Gallon Plastic Tub | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Vanilla Bean 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per Case | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Velvet Cookies n Cream 16oz - 8 cartons to a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub per... | Potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Velvet Buckeye Classic MFD BY VELVET ICE CREAM CO., INC UTICA, OHIO 43080 1-8... | The product was manufactured using peanut butter ingredient recalled by Sunland Inc. due to poten... | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream: 1) Velvet Supreme Peanut Butter Cup 1/2 gallon M... | The product was manufactured using peanut butter ingredient recalled by Sunland Inc. due to poten... | Class I | Velvet Ice Cream Company |
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.