Browse Food Recalls
8 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 8 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 8 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker; SG Whole Wheat Fine... | Potential to contain small pieces of stainless steel from a piece of milling equipment which was ... | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Ardent Mills Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour - AA, 50 lb. (22.68kg) ba... | Raw, untreated flour tested positive for Salmonella. | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Jan 4, 2019 | ARDENT H&R SR FLR, 25LB, 50 LB, and 25LB (PC)-309951, packaged in paper bags,... | Ardent Mills is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Self-Rising Flour because it has the potent... | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Jan 4, 2019 | HILLTOP HEARTH SELF RISE FLR 25LB and 50LB | Ardent Mills is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Self-Rising Flour because it has the potent... | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Jan 4, 2019 | WESTCREEK H&R SELF RISE AP FLR 25LB and 50LB | Ardent Mills is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Self-Rising Flour because it has the potent... | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Jan 4, 2019 | MEMBERS MARK SELF RISE FLR 25LB | Ardent Mills is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Self-Rising Flour because it has the potent... | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags | Flour tested positive for Salmonella by customer. | Class II | Ardent Mills, LLC |
| Jun 2, 2017 | PRIMO MOLINO ITALIAN STYLE ENRICHED FLOUR, 50 lb, Packaged in paper bags, Sto... | Primo Molino Italian Style Flour may be contaminated with E. coli O121. | Class I | Ardent Mills, LLC |
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.