Browse Food Recalls
1,170 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 1,170 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 1,170 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, SOUR CREAM AND ONION 10286, CONTAINS MILK, Item # I10286.465, Net Wt... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, NACHO SEAS NAT, CONTAINS MILK, Item # 721108.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.6... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, SALSA FRESCA 725058, Item # 725058.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg) | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, CREAMY PARMESAN SEASONING, CONTAINS MILK, Item Number 62310.01, Net Wt... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, CREAMY GARLIC 720721 S25CG, CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT, Item # 720721.... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, CHEDDAR BEER TYPE 725554 , CONTAINS MILK, Item #725554.465, Net Wt 50... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, BATTER G3668, 1520374, CONTAINS MILK AND WHEAT, Item #G3668.MC1, Net ... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, STROGANOFF SEAS 722920 SE722920, CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT, Item # 722920.... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | Kerry, CREAMY ITALIAN SEASONING S57CIT, CONTAINS MILK, Item # 720109.465, N... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, CHEZ-TONE 6313, QO-05424 / QO-2200542400, CONTAINS MILK, Item # I6313... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, BUTTERMILK 987 CONTAINS MILK, Item # I2993.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, MELOBLEND 737, CODE:QO-05358, CONTAINS MILK, Item # I7126.465, Net W... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| Jun 1, 2012 | KERRY, CULTURED NF BUTTERMILK 986, CODE 031001.010, CONTAINS MILK, Item # I... | Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are cont... | Class II | Kerry Foods |
| 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. |
| May 15, 2012 | Siya Pan Gilori Net Wt. 180g. Distributed by: Miami Growers Inc. 80 Broadway ... | Pan Gilori contains Red dye, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10 and silver leaves and other metals... | Class III | Miami Growers Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Korean Grape Juice, 110 mL metal foil pouch single service container. Made b... | Juice and paste products display incorrect labeling, product descriptions and formulations. | Class II | Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Korean Pear Juice in 120 mL metal foil pouch single service container. Made ... | Juice and paste products display incorrect labeling, product descriptions and formulations. | Class II | Evergreen Orchard Farm, LLC |
| Jun 7, 2008 | popchips¿ Cheddar Potato, Popped Chip Snack, 0.8 oz, UPC 0 82666 78800 3 | The firm received ingredient lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially ... | Class II | Sonora Mills Foods |
| Jun 7, 2008 | Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks under the following brand names: Fred Meyer, 3 oz, ... | The firm received ingredient lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially ... | Class II | Sonora Mills Foods |
| Jun 7, 2008 | popchips¿ Sea Salt & Vinegar, Potato Popped Chip Snack, 0.4 oz (UPC 0 82666 ... | The firm received ingredient lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially ... | Class II | Sonora Mills 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.