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.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Built Bar, Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bar, 1.41 oz. (40 g) net wt., packa... | Banana Cream Pie Puff Protein Bars have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli. | Class I | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Peanut Butter Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropy... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | S'Mores Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene w... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Toffee Almond Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropy... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Cashew Caramel with Coconut Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metal... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Cookie Dough Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropyl... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Black Cherry Chocolate Creme Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in meta... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Banana Nut Bread Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypr... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Double Chocolate Mousse Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Banana Chocolate Creme Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized ... | Products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. | Class II | BUILT BRANDS 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.