Browse Food Recalls
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.
| 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.