Browse Food Recalls

438 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 438 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 438 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
May 31, 2016 2 lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour Case UPC 000-16000-10720 Package UPC 0... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 Expanded Recall: 50 lb Wondra Enriched Unmalted Flour Unit UPC 100-16000... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 25lb New Yung Wah Diamond Brand Hotel & Restaurant Enriched Bromated Bleached... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 5 lb Safeway Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All Purpose Enriched Note: ... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra Case UPC 000-16000-42476 Package UPC 000-1600... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 50lb Sysco Classic Hotel & Restaurant Flour Bleached Enriched Malted Unit U... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 5 lb Gold Medal Unbleached Flour Case UPC 000-16000-12690 Package UPC 0... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 25 lb Gold Medal Hotel & Restaurant Bakers Self-Rising Enriched Flour Bleache... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
May 31, 2016 25 lb Uncle Julios Tortilla Flour Bleached, Malted, Enriched Unit UPC 100-1... General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 ... Class I General Mills, Inc
Apr 15, 2016 COMMERCIAL WHEAT GERM 274000, 50.00 lbs. (22.68 kg); UPC Code: 0-26938-46535-3 Product contains generic E. coli. Class II UNFI
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with with Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread packa... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Horseradish Spread packaged in 8 oz. plas... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Bacon Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic co... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese- Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread packaged in 8 oz. plas... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese -Creamy Gouda Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese -Gouda Spread Garlic packaged in 8 oz. plastic conta... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with with Onion and Chive Spread packaged in ... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Herb Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic con... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jan... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Oct 19, 2015 USFX Granny Smith Apples 175ct apples. Unit Size: Case/ Cardboard Carton, SKU... Northstar Produce Inc. is recalling 98 cases of Granny Smith apples because a test performed on a... Class II Northstar Produce
Jun 19, 2015 Acadia Natural Spring Water, 16.9 Fl Oz, Distributed by FoodHold USA, Inc, La... Source Spring Water was analyzed and found positive for E. coli and total coliform Class III Niagara Bottling, LLC
Jun 13, 2014 Shoprite Spring Water Net 1 GAL (120 Fl Oz.) 3.78L Distributed by Wakefern F... Spring Water was found to be positive for E. Coli bacteria. Class II Readington Farms Inc.
Jun 13, 2014 PriceRite Spring Water Net 1 GAL (3.78 L) Distributed by P.R.R.C. Inc. 5000 R... Spring Water was found to be positive for E. Coli bacteria. Class II Readington Farms Inc.
Apr 23, 2014 On cap 100% Spring Water Bottled at Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA... For Spring Water and Purified Water bottled 4/17 - 18/2014, Outside lab results were positive for... Class II Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc.
Apr 23, 2014 On cap Purified Water Bottled at Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 1... For Spring Water and Purified Water bottled 4/17 - 18/2014, Outside lab results were positive for... Class II Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc.
Aug 5, 2013 "***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos ... Positive test results for Generic E. coli Class III Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc.
May 3, 2013 Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 day... E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic) Class III Berkshire Cheese LLC
Apr 9, 2013 Cabrales Rojo Prieto Cheese, 1.9 kg or 4.1 lbs each wheel. 2 units per car... In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated the recall because the product was found to b... Class II La Espanola Meats Inc
Mar 28, 2013 Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough Stuffed with Reduced Fat M... Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. Class I Rich Products Corp
Mar 28, 2013 Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In ... Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. Class I Rich Products Corp
Mar 28, 2013 Farm Rich Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough Stuffed with Mozzarella Che... Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. Class I Rich Products Corp
Mar 28, 2013 Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough made with Whole Wheat Flou... Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. Class I Rich Products Corp
Nov 1, 2012 Wegmans Organic Spinach & Spring Mix --- Product is packaged in clam shell in... Wegmans has recalled 5 oz. and 11 oz. packages of Organic Spinach and Spring Mix Blend because th... Class I Wegmans Food Markets
Jul 6, 2012 Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in bulk boxes, 20 lbs The product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli 0157: H7. Class II Combs Produce
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 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 4, 2012 FunFresh Foods World Berry Organic Cacao Nibs 6 oz, packaged in blue, brown, ... FunFresh Foods World Berry Cacao Nibs 6 oz snack food contaminated with E. coli. Class III FunFresh Foods Inc
Nov 4, 2010 Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic ... An unpasteurized apple cider product is potentially linked to foodborne illnesses in cases confir... Class I Baugher Enterprises, Incorporated

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.