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1,873 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 1,873 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 1,873 FDA food recalls in IL.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Nov 29, 2016 Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Cavatappi Pasta with Mascarpone Tomato Cream... Possible contamination of product with Listeria monocytogenes. Class II Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
Nov 29, 2016 Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Creamy Red Pepper Sauce and Cheese Tortellin... Possible contamination of product with Listeria monocytogenes. Class II Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
Nov 12, 2016 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae, Keep Frozen, ... Possible contamination of product with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Nov 10, 2016 Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie, refrigerated/frozen. A 9-inch pastr... Product incorporated cookie dough that was potentially contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. Class I American Blue Ribbon Holdings DBA Legendary Baking
Oct 28, 2016 Life Rising TT Side Head Regulator, Chinese Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets; Ma... High levels of lead discovered in product. Class I Life Rising Corp ...
Oct 28, 2016 Simply Nature Organic Red Split Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299507 Product may contain undeclared wheat Class II Aldi Inc
Oct 28, 2016 Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299514 Product may contain undeclared wheat Class II Aldi Inc
Oct 21, 2016 Solo Almond Paste, 6/7 LB. Cans, Net Weight: 42 LBS. (19.09 KG.) Pieces of plastic and metal discovered within product. Class II Sokol and Co
Oct 3, 2016 Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.4... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Fried Danish; Best If Used By 02/25/2017; Batch 162724711; NET WT 11.25 Pound... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Jumbo Apple Fritter; Approximate Unit Count: 6 Dozen; Mel-O-Cream Donuts Intl... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Hy Vee Long Shells (Red Raspberry Filled); Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch ... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737;... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Hy Vee Shells (Bavarian Filled); Best If Used By 02/25/2017; Batch 162724703... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Jumbo Pershing (Cinnamon) Rolls; NET WT 11.25 and 16.1 Pounds; Approximate Un... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Hy Vee Long Johns (Red Raspberry Filled); Best If Used By 02/25/2017; Batch 1... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Oct 3, 2016 Jumbo Ring Donut; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Approximate Unit Count: 84 Unit... Human fingertip found in product filling line. Class II Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Sep 26, 2016 GoPicnic Turkey Slices & Cheddar Cheese; 4 Individually Packed Snacks; GLUTEN... Bagel chips containing wheat gluten included in a meal labeled "gluten free." Class II SSI-GoPicnic LLC
Sep 23, 2016 Frozen Onion Rings sold and distributed under the following private label ret... Product label does not declare milk. Class I McCain Foods USA
Sep 23, 2016 Monocal, Calcium & Fluoride Supplement, 100 Tablets; Mericon Industries, Inc.... Dietary supplement contains excess amount of fluoride. Class II Mericon Industries Inc.
Sep 15, 2016 BRACH'S Chocolate Creations, Milk Chocolate Almond Supremes, Fresh roasted al... Undeclared peanuts and wheat in product. Class I Ferrara Candy Comp
Sep 14, 2016 Product is packaged in a white plastic bottle with green lettering. The labe... The dietary supplement Brain ECM contains lead. Class I Life Rising Corp ...
Sep 9, 2016 A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, A Product of Vietnam, Keep Frozen At 0 Degrees F (-... Salmonella detected in product Class I Censea Inc
Sep 9, 2016 A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, A Product of Vietnam, Keep Frozen At 0 Degrees F (-... Salmonella detected in product Class I Censea Inc
Sep 8, 2016 Archer Farms Strawberry Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 The Bakery Raspberry Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART S... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Cherry Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 The Bakery Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WAL-MART Stor... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Raspberry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by P... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 The Bakery Apple Crumb Coffee Cake| Net Wt 15 OZ (425g) | Distributed By WAL-... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Apple Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publ... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Cherry Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publ... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Archer Farms Cheese Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed by Target Cor... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Kroger Raspberry Danish Strip, Naturally and Artificially Flavored | NET WT ... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 The Bakery Strawberry Cheese Danish | Net Wt 14 OZ (397g) | Distributed By WA... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Guava Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publi... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Almond Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 15.00 oz | Distributed by Publ... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 The Bakery Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake| Net Wt 15 OZ (425g) | Distributed By ... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Strawberry Cheese Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baki... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Cheese Decadent Danish | NET WT 14 OZ (397g) | Gold Standard Baking, Chicago... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 8, 2016 Publix Maple Walnut Strip Danish | Count, 1 | NET WT 14.00 oz | Distributed b... Presence of small metal shavings. Class II Gold Standard Baking, Inc.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Brown Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Pearl Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Black Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color found to contain mold, yeast or bacteria Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Green Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Red Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Yellow Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Gold Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color has the potential to be contaminated with mold, yeast or bacteria. Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Silver Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color found to contain mold, yeast or bacteria Class II Wilton Brands.
Sep 6, 2016 Wilton Blue Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL) Airbrush color found to contain mold, yeast, or bacteria Class II Wilton Brands.

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.