Browse Food Recalls
962 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 962 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 962 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2012 | Wegman's Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85653 | Foreign plastic material within the retail units | Class II | Blount Seafood Corporation |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Wegman's Lobster Bisque 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85630 | Foreign plastic material within the retail units | Class II | Blount Seafood Corporation |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Wegman's Gazpacho Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85631 | Foreign plastic material within the retail units | Class II | Blount Seafood Corporation |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Wegman's Caribbean Black Bean Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85656 | Foreign plastic material within the retail units | Class II | Blount Seafood Corporation |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Eat Smart Snap Peas, 14x2lbs, 6x8oz , 12x8oz. Item # 18786, 22216, 10094, UP... | Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may cont... | Class II | Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz. Item # 10068. Code Dates: B07208,... | Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may cont... | Class II | Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, 6x8oz, 9x12oz. Item # 22986, 22707, UPC 0 111... | Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may cont... | Class II | Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC |
| May 18, 2012 | Boulart Multigrain Ciabatta Baquette, 18/11.5 ounce loaves, UPC 82684622102. | This product is being recalled due to the potential of metal foreign matter contained in the prod... | Class II | Wakefern Food Corp. |
| Oct 11, 2011 | Mother's Milk Bank at Austin, Batch # 9429-1, 3 oz. (100 mL), Pasteurized, Ex... | The product had the potential to contain foreign materials. | Class III | Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin |
| Jul 7, 2011 | Jimmy Peppers Hot Cherry Sliced Peppers, 1 gallon plastic jars | Product contains foreign material | Class II | Cosmo's Food Products, Inc. |
| May 2, 2011 | Mother's Milk Bank at Austin, Batch # 78501-1, 3 oz.(100 mL), Pasteurized, Ex... | The product had the potential to contain foreign materials. | Class II | Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin |
| May 2, 2011 | Mother's Milk Bank at Austin, Batch # 8638-1, 3 oz.(100 mL), Pasteurized, Exp... | The product had the potential to contain foreign materials. | Class II | Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin |
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.