Browse Food Recalls
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.
| 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.