Browse Food Recalls
2,151 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 2,151 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 2,151 FDA food recalls in 2012.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2012 | River Ranch brand Angel Hair, 10 oz bag, UPC: 45388-10031;Product is a salad ... | River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produ... | Class II | River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC |
| May 18, 2012 | Fresh n Easy brand Shredded Icebreg (1/4"), (1/8"), 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; P... | River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produ... | Class I | River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC |
| May 18, 2012 | Hy Vee brand Shredded Lettuce, 8 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12053; Product is a sala... | River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produ... | Class II | River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC |
| May 18, 2012 | River Ranch brand Chopped Romaine w/ Liner, 6 x 2 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product i... | River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produ... | Class I | River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC |
| May 17, 2012 | Nat Flv Beef FF, IFF Code 13580894, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004702577, Produ... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Bourbon Seasoning 30458458, item number 30458458.01. Distributed by Kerry Ing... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Natural Chicken Flavor Seasoning, IFF Code: 3714201, Net Weight 50 lbs, Batch... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Beef, IFF code: SN418156, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004714076, Production date... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Mixed Berry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogur... | Routine testing by the firm showed the presence of Coliforms in absence of E. coli. | Class III | The Dannon Company Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Sliced Beef Gravy Seasoning, item number B17806.02 Distributed by Kerry Ingre... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Bean Sauce Seasoning, IFF Code: 76185, Net Weight 25 lb, Production date:04/2... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Thai Seasoning, item number 30502993.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Fl... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Nat Flavor Beef Marrow, IFF Code: ULL681883, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 00046849... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Prime Rib Rub, item number B18527.01. Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flav... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Firewood Grill Seasoning X2, 25 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, C... | The products were manufactured using a roast meat flavor yeast extract recalled by DSM Nutritiona... | Class II | Newly Weds Foods Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Turkey Dripping Type Marinade X1, 50 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foo... | The products were manufactured using a roast meat flavor yeast extract recalled by DSM Nutritiona... | Class II | Newly Weds Foods Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Spicy Chicken Marinade, item number 724435.01. Distributed by Kerry Ingredien... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Beef Patty Seasoning, item number B17187.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients ... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Spicy Chicken Marinade - Bake, item number 724444.01 Distributed by Kerry Ing... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 17, 2012 | Grilled Chicken Marinade, IFF Code 3559317, Net Weight 50 Lb, Batch 000470069... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Raspberry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt ... | Routine testing by the firm showed the presence of Coliforms in absence of E. coli. | Class III | The Dannon Company Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Nat Beef FF, Iff Code ULL89721, Net Weight 50 Lb, Batch 0004696310, Productio... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. | Class I | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc |
| May 17, 2012 | Italian Marinade, item number 725450.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Fl... | Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Develop... |
| May 16, 2012 | GB Select Roast Meat Type Flavor Net Wt. 55 lbs.(25 kg) Product of the Nether... | Flavor is contaminated with Salmonella | Class II | Dsm Nutritional Products, Llc |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports c... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Juicy Blue Raspberry Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, Ame... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Island Punch 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Americ... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage 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. |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Concord Grape 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Amer... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Caribena Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand "Caribe... | Product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. | Class I | Caribe Produce |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Fruit Punch in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap,... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Blue Raspberry in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports c... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Juicy Grape Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Bev... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Juicy Orange Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Be... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, A... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Iced Tea 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Be... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Grape Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Americ... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Citrus Punch Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap,... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Lemonade 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American B... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Lemon Lime Drink, in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, ... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Orange Drink in a 16 oz PET bottle with a sports cap, American Beve... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour, packaged in 10 kg bag in carton, ... | Recent tests show that one lot of this product has the potential to be contaminated with bacillus... | Class II | Casa De Mesquite Llc |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Lemonade Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, Am... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Citrus in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, Amer... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Citrus Punch, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Americ... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Alpine Freeze, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Ameri... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Guzzler Kiwi-Strawberry, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, Ame... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Grape in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, Ameri... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Burst Blue Raspberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports ca... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
| May 15, 2012 | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Kiwi Strawberry, in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports... | There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through a... | Class II | American Beverage Corp |
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.