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2,481 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 2,481 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 2,481 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Fennel Seeds packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces... The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Cinnamon Sticks packed in clear plastic bags, 7oz, 14oz The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Whole Mace packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Cumin Seeds packed in clear plastic bags, 7 ounces, 14 ounces, ... The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Suji (Farina) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 ... The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Bulgar Wheat, flour packed in clear plastic bags, 2 lbs. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
May 18, 2012 Santos Brand, Deggi Mirch (Red Capsicum & Kashmiri Red Chile Powder) packed i... The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.... Class I Santos Inc.
Apr 9, 2012 Bliss Bros. Dairy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 3-gallon ... Product contained recalled liquid peanut butter due to elevated aflatoxin levels Class III Bliss Bros Dairy, Inc.
Apr 9, 2012 Newport Creamery Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt 3-gallon containers... Product contained recalled liquid peanut butter due to elevated aflatoxin levels Class III Bliss Bros Dairy, Inc.
Apr 6, 2012 Liquid Peanut Butter Topping under the Brand name: Superior Nut Company, Murr... Aflatoxin test results above the established limit of 20 parts per billion Class II Superior Nut Co. Inc.
Feb 17, 2012 Sunny Boy Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: 6/5 lb tubs- "SunnyB... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Feb 17, 2012 Product is 1 oz Peanut Butter. 1 oz pouch labeled in part: "PEANUT BUTTER***... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Feb 17, 2012 Sunny Boy Low Sodium/ Low Salt Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: ... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Feb 17, 2012 Product is 2 oz Peanut Butter. 2 oz pouch labeled in part: "PEANUT BUTTER 2 ... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Feb 17, 2012 Sunny Boy NoSalt Peanut Butter. No label was provided by the firm for this... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Feb 17, 2012 Product is 50 lb Bag Peanut Butter. Product Case is labeled in part: "***50... On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand P... Class II Sunshine Peanut Company
Jan 20, 2012 Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies. Product is labeled in part: Side of ti... Atico International USA, Inc. is recalling Roundy's Rich Fields Butter Cookies due to Toxigenic ... Class II Atico International USA, Inc.
Feb 6, 2009 Milk Chocolate Catalog # 111, Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters Catalog # 112 & ... This product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut butter recalled by Peanut... Class I Giannios Candy Co Inc
Feb 3, 2009 Sweetie Sugar Free/ NSA Chocolate Peanuts in plastic bag 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 94... Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Co... Class I BA Sweetie Candy Co
Feb 3, 2009 B. A. Sweetie Double Dip Peanuts in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 90687 4, 5... Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Co... Class I BA Sweetie Candy Co
Feb 3, 2009 No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Peanuts in 10 oz and 3 oz bags The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanuts that were recalled by Pea... Class I Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards ...
Feb 3, 2009 Chocolate bridge mix in 10 oz, 3 oz, and 3.5 oz bags The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanuts that were recalled by Pea... Class I Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards ...
Feb 3, 2009 Milk Chocolate Peanuts in 10 oz, 3 oz, and 5 oz bags The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanuts that were recalled by Pea... Class I Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards ...
Feb 3, 2009 No Sugar Added Bridge Mix in 12 oz bags The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanuts that were recalled by Pea... Class I Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards ...
Feb 3, 2009 B. A. Sweetie Chocolate Bridge Mix in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 90609 6,... Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Co... Class I BA Sweetie Candy Co
Feb 3, 2009 Sugar Free/ NSA Chocolate Bridge Mix in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 94258 ... Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Co... Class I BA Sweetie Candy Co
Jan 30, 2009 Granulated Peanuts in 1 lb plastic bags. The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanu... Class I Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc
Jan 28, 2009 Light Dry Roasted Unsalted Split Peanuts, Product Code: 400260, packaged in... The recalling firm manufactured and distributed peanut products which contained peanuts and/or pe... Class I Pro Nutech Inc.
Jan 28, 2009 Medium Chopped Peanut Granules, Product Code #410016, packaged in 30 lb. vac... The recalling firm manufactured and distributed peanut products which contained peanuts and/or pe... Class I Pro Nutech 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.