Browse Food Recalls

1,407 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 1,407 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 1,407 FDA food recalls in WA.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jun 10, 2012 Flavored cheddar cheese, vacuum packed in weights ranging from 0.25-0.50 poun... Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Vauxner-USA, LLC
Jun 4, 2012 Product is a liquid dietary supplement packaged in white plastic bottles with... Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive ... Class I Botanical Laboratories Inc
Jun 1, 2012 Frozen Oysters are packaged in 8 oz. 40 oz, and 3 lbs. The item numbers are 0... Korean Oysters are recalled because the products have been prepared, packed, or held under insani... Class II B & F, Inc., dba Hanmi, Inc
May 30, 2012 Napoleon canned, Smoked Oysters, Large. Item no. 48-313. Net WT. per can is... Korean canned Large Smoked Oysters, Napoleon brand, are recalled because the product has been pre... Class III Napoleon Company, The
May 30, 2012 Napoleon canned, Smoked Oysters, Medium. Item no. 48-312. Net WT. per can i... Korean canned Medium Smoked Oysters, Napoleon brand, are recalled because the product has been pr... Class III Napoleon Company, The
May 23, 2012 Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner th... The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level ... Class II Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant
May 11, 2012 Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a cl... Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Polloc... Class II Young Ocean, 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.