Browse Food Recalls
6 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 6 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 6 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2016 | Boulder Ice Cream Strawberry. 2.5 gallon tub with white top. Keep frozen at -... | Altamira Specialty Food Service announces a voluntary field action for Strawberry Ice Cream after... | Class I | Altamira Specialty Food Service |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Organic Gelato Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 liter, contained in plastic packagi... | Products manufactured using peanut ingredients recall by Sunland due to potential Salmonella cont... | Class I | Boulder Ice Cream |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Serano Gelato Chocolate Peanut Butter, 16 oz, contained in a semiflexible pap... | Products manufactured using peanut ingredients recall by Sunland due to potential Salmonella cont... | Class I | Boulder Ice Cream |
| Nov 8, 2012 | All Natural Boulder Ice Cream Peanut Butter Cup, 2.5 gallon, packed in plasti... | Products manufactured using peanut ingredients recall by Sunland due to potential Salmonella cont... | Class I | Boulder Ice Cream |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Elvis Ice Cream, 2.5 gallon, packed in a plastic container, manufactured by F... | Products manufactured using peanut ingredients recall by Sunland due to potential Salmonella cont... | Class I | Boulder Ice Cream |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Yoki Bliss Peanut Butter frozen yogurt, 1 gallon, packaged in plastic contain... | Products manufactured using peanut ingredients recall by Sunland due to potential Salmonella cont... | Class I | Boulder Ice Cream |
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.