Browse Food Recalls

10 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 10 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 10 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods BABY NAPA KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 oz glass jars potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 oz glass jars potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 o... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 ... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 o... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glas... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Jul 6, 2021 5000 Years Foods NO MSG SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 o... potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class II 5000 Years Foods, 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.