Browse Food Recalls
5 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 5 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 5 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2018 | Diced Carrots, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four ... | Diced Carrots and Carrot Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for Clo... | Class II | Apple Foods, Inc. |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Country Salad is a mixed product and it consists of Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine ... | Country Salad mixed product, packaged in vacuum bags, is being recalled due to a potential for Cl... | Class II | Apple Foods, Inc. |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Coleslaw (shredded white cabbage), packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, ... | Coleslaw (shredded white cabbage), packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for C... | Class II | Apple Foods, Inc. |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four p... | Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clost... | Class II | Apple Foods, Inc. |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Diced Onions, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four p... | Raw diced onions, packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botuli... | Class II | Apple 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.