Browse Food Recalls

20 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 20 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 20 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Sep 28, 2019 Balancer flour 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Sir Galahad flour / Product Code: 805226 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Polar Bear Flour UNTR /Prod Code: 710200 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Sir Lancelot HG Flour Unbl, Enr, Mt / Product Code: 802203 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Springup Flour Product Code 703220 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Bova Flour HG, Product Code 804207 in 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 H & R All Purpose Flour MT/Product Code: 706205 in 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 H & R All Purpose Flour BL EN MT /Product Code: 706250 in 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Commander Flr BL ENR BR MT, Product Code 704260 in 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 King Arthur All-purpose Flour in 5 lb bag UPC 071012010509 E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Robin Hood All-purpose Flour in 5 lb bag UPC 051500180105 E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Best Baker's flour 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 PB 25 LBS All Purpose Flour Product Code 806326 E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour in 5 lb. bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Commander Flour, Product Code 704220 in 50 lbs bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Bulk flour E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 Potentate flour / Prod Code: 802217 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 H&R Flour, UNBL, EN, MT / Product Code 706220 in 50# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Sep 28, 2019 King Arthur All Purpose Flour 25# bags E.coli O26 Class I Adm Milling
Jan 18, 2017 ADM Polar Bear Flour, Bleached/Enriched, NET WT 50LB Product sample tested positive for salmonella. Class I ADM Milling Co.

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.