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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Funky Bleats - Mixed milk cheese with funk. Handcrafte... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Buff Ewe Blue - Sheep and Buffalo milk blue cheese. Ha... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Buff Blue; Water Buffalo milk Blue Cheese Handcrafted... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Shepherdista - Natural rind sheep milk cheese. Handcr... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Ewelicious Blue, Sheep Milk Blue Cheese Handcrafted w... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Fat Bottom Girl Curvacious Sheep Milk Cheese Handcraf... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Mixtress - Mixed milk natural rind cheese. Handcrafte... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Moolicious Blue - Natural rind blue cheese. Handcraft... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Goldette Tommette Semi Firm Jersey Milk Cheese Handc... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese LLC |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Bleating Heart Cheese, Double Down Blue - Mixed Milk Blue Cheese. Handcrafted... | FDA samples found the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in three varieties of cheese. | Class I | Bleating Heart Cheese 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.