Browse Food Recalls

1,807 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 1,807 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 1,807 FDA food recalls in 2019.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jan 4, 2019 HyVee brand Oreo-flavored Bettercreme cheese cakes packaged in the following ... Product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella. Class I Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Jan 4, 2019 LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES ITALIAN SUB; NET WT 7OZ (198G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co.... Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class II Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.
Jan 4, 2019 Cheesecake mix packaged in the following ways: 1) Chef's Companion New Yor... Recalled products were manufactured with an ingredient that is potentially contaminated with Salm... Class I Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.
Jan 3, 2019 JB s Bun Blend 2.0, BT-1181811, Blend Tech Inc. Wichita, KS, packaged in 50 l... The firm manufactured a seasoning blend containing an ingredient potentially contaminated with Sa... Class I BlendTech, Inc.
Jan 3, 2019 Snak Club Tajin Chili & Lime Peanuts Mild 5 oz. Produced By: Century Snacks... Undeclared allergen; tree nuts. Class II Century Snacks LLC
Jan 3, 2019 Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote Listeria monocytogenes Class II Arbre Farms, Inc.
Jan 3, 2019 Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips, 10 oz., UPC 0 41498 16306 8 Product may contain undeclared allergen milk. Class I Olde York Potato Chips

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.