Browse Food Recalls

3,066 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 3,066 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 3,066 FDA food recalls in 2016.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jan 10, 2016 Signature Kitchens 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 16 oz 454... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Old Fashioned Wheat Diner Rolls 8 Count Pack size 20 oz. UPC 2 24247 00000 Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Safeway Kitchens Enriched Hamburger Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 17 oz (1 lb 1 oz) 4... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Open Nature Whole Grain White Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz (340 g) UP... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Signature Kitchens Crushed Wheat Hot Dog; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC ... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Signature Kitchens Enriched Hamburger Buns, Sesame; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 3... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Coast to Coast San Francisco Style Sourdough 6 Hoagie Rolls; 6 Hoagie Rolls;... Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 10, 2016 Old Fashioned White Diner Rolls 8 Count Pack size 20 oz. UPC 2 24246 00000 Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Class II Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Jan 8, 2016 Shell eggs, various sizes, packaged in the following ways: 6-count cartons, ... May be contaminated with Salmonella. Class I Good Earth Egg Company
Jan 7, 2016 Tong Ren Tang Shenjing Shuairuo Wan Herbal Supplement 240 pills UPC Cod... Madison One Acme, Inc. dba Solstice Medicine is recalling Tong Ren Tang Shenjing Shuairuo Wan bec... Class II Madison One Acme Inc
Jan 7, 2016 1) COMPOUNDED ASAFOETIDA POWDER L.G.¿, NET WT. 50g (1.75OZ.), MANUFACTURED BY... L.G. compounded Asafoetida powder has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Class I SHAKTI GROUP USA LLC
Jan 6, 2016 Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, & Yogurt Covered cranberries, Net Wt. 5 oz (1... Product may contain undeclared almonds Class I Cape Cod Provisions LLC
Jan 6, 2016 Bearded Brothers BOLD Coconut Curry Net Wt. 1.5 oz/43 g UPC: 8-50430-00513-5. Mold on energy bars. Class II Bearded Brothers LLC
Jan 6, 2016 Bearded Brothers BOLD The Greek Net Wt. 1.5 oz/43 g UPC: 8-50430-00414-2. Mold on energy bars. Class II Bearded Brothers LLC
Jan 4, 2016 Beirut Lift Turnip Pickles Imported & Distributed By: Baroody Import Inc. 1... Beirut Lift Turnip Pickles contain undeclared beet root red color. Class II Baroody Imports Inc.
Jan 2, 2016 Baked, W/WO Icing Soft Pretzel in rigid plastic labeled as: New Year's Pretz... Product contained undeclared walnuts Class I Giant Eagle, 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.