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Browse Food Recalls

2,151 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 2,151 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 2,151 FDA food recalls in 2012.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Sep 10, 2012 #380 2 lb Hearty Mac & Beef 2 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #301 Creamy Redskin Potato Salad 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #024 Diced Pepper & Onions 9 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 #333 Caribbean Fruit Salad 5 pounds During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 10, 2012 Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Soft Cheese. Product is packaged in a retail... Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Cheese is recalled due to the potential contamination with Lister... Class I Floyd Peterson Company Inc.
Sep 10, 2012 #234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub ... Class II Spartan Central Kitchen
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, rBGH Free White Cheddar, 55-0172, V32 August 22, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Blue Cheese Color Cheddar, 55-0172, V2, August 24, 2012, Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Jalapeno Salmon Cake 3oz (Fresh), 4 oz @ 2x8ct, Net Wt: 3 lbs, Packed by 3fis... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Carolina Style Crab Cakes (Frozen), 2 x 8ct  INGLES, Net Wt 4 lbs, Packed by... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Color Cheddar Tomato Basil , 55-0172, V1, August 21, 2012, Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Maryland Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), #81868, 4oz @2x8ct, Net Wt. 4 lbs, Packed by... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Color Cheddar, 55-0172, V1, August 21, 2012, Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Reduced Fat Caraway Farmers, 55-0172, V2, August 21, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Black & Green Olive White Cheddar Midget, 55-0172, V3, ... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Bacon Colby Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 27, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Colby Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 27, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Reduced Fat Farmers Cheese, 55-0172, V2, August 21, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Charl Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), #81873, 2x8ct, 4 oz, Net Wt. 4 lbs, Packed by 3... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot , 55-0172, V3, August 28... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Morel & Leek Monterey Jack, 55-0172, V3, August 28, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Roasted Red Pepper Cheese, 55-0172, V3, Aug... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Chipotle Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21, ... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Black Pepper Color Cheddar, 55-0172, V2, August 24, 2012, Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Crab Stuffing  Bucket (fresh and frozen), #84480, 5 lb Tub, Net St: 5 lbs, P... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Jalapeno Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21, 2... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Frozen Crab Bites, ¿ oz, Bulk 100 x 0.5oz, Net Wt: 50 oz, Packed by 3fish, Inc. Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Salsa Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 28, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Peppercorn Ranch , 55-0172, V3, August 28, ... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Sam's Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel, Net Wt 25 lb, in white plastic pails, Ma... Dawn Foods is recalling 251, 25 lb pails of Chunky Cinnamon Streusel due to the omission of the m... Class I Dawn Food Products, Incorporated
Sep 7, 2012 MD Crab Cakes - Value Tray Pack (Frozen), 6  4x3oz, Customer Item: 504583, P... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Color Cheddar Cheese Curds: Springside Cheese, Color Curd, 55-0172, V1,... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Harris Teeter, Atlantic Stuffed Salmon 8ct (Fresh) Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Harris Teeter, Stuffed Flounder 8ct (Fresh). Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Maple White Cheddar, 55-0172, V3, August 22, 2012. Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 HT Premium Lobster Cake (fresh), 3 oz @ 2x8ct, Net Wt: 3 lbs, Packed by 3fish... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 HT Signature Lump Crab Cake (Fresh), #81791, 4 oz @ 2x8ct, Net wt. 4 lbs, Pac... Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Color Cheddar Horseradish Cheese, 55-0172, V2, August 2... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 White Cheddar Cheese Curds: Springside Cheese, White Curds, 55-0172, V... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Dill Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21, 2012, Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 7, 2012 Harris Teeter, Stuffed Tilapia 8ct (Fresh) Products were manufactured with diced onions that were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes con... Class I 3fish Inc.
Sep 7, 2012 Springside Cheese, Cranberry Monterey Jack Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 28,... Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012... Class II Springside Cheese Corp
Sep 6, 2012 1/2" Diced Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb, 20lb. 1/4" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/... Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria ... Class I Gills Onions, LLC
Sep 6, 2012 1/4" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2... Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria ... Class I Gills Onions, LLC
Sep 6, 2012 1/4" Diced Red Onions, 5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb; 3/8" Diced Red Onions, 2/5 lb, 4/... Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria ... Class I Gills Onions, LLC
Sep 6, 2012 3/16" Slivered Red Onions, 1/5 lb; 1/4" Slivered Red Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb; Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria ... Class I Gills Onions, LLC
Sep 6, 2012 florAlign Prebiotic Formula, sizes: 90g, 180g, 270g Eco Health is recalling florAlign Prebiotic Formula because it has the potential to be contaminat... Class I Eco Health, Inc.
Sep 6, 2012 Licorice Sticks sold under the following brand names: 1) Orange Patch Countr... We were notified by American Licorice Co. through email that levels for lead above those allowed ... Class II Lehi Valley Trading Co.
Aug 31, 2012 SooNyeoWon Soybean Sprouts (5 lbs., 10 lbs., and 16-ounce packages - all pack... Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Manna Organics 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.