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.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jan 19, 2026 Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread sold under the brand names of FREDERIK... Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They det... Class II Bakkavor
May 1, 2023 Top Label: TRADER JOE'S GENOVA PESTO NET WT. 7 OZ. (198g) Side Label: TRADER ... The firm was notified that the product top label reads "Pesto" and the side label reads "Hummus".... Class II Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Apr 19, 2022 WHOLE FOODS MARKET red lentil dal NET WT. 12 OZ (340g) DISTRIBUTED BY: WHOLE ... Possible Listeria monocytogenes in product Class I Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Jan 29, 2020 chef's recipe MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP NET WT 16 OZ (1LB) 454g PROUDLY DISTRIBUTE... The product contains undeclared milk. Class I Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Dec 21, 2019 Trader Joe's Egg White Salad with Chives NET 6 OZ (170g) DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSI... The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with List... Class I Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Dec 21, 2019 TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. ... The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with List... Class I Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Dec 14, 2019 HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrig... The firm received a complaint from one of their customers that the product contained pieces of bl... Class II Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Nov 5, 2018 Baked Macaroni and Cheese, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, P... Product contains Lobster, Shrimp, and Soy which are not included on the label. Class I Bakkavor Foods USA 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.