Browse Food Recalls

7 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 7 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 7 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jul 24, 2019 Williams Ingredients, Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning, Net Wt. 50 lb, Williams Foods,... Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Class I CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jul 24, 2019 Williams Original Chili Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 OZ, Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa,... Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Class I CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jul 24, 2019 HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, H-E-B San Antonio TX ... Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Class II CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jul 24, 2019 Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 OZ, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores... Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Class II CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jul 24, 2019 Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild, Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, Distributed by Winco Foods... Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Class II CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jun 8, 2016 Williams Chipotle Chili Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/8 OZ. (32 g). Williams Foods, ... Chili and taco seasoning products contain an ingredient which was recalled for potentially contai... Class II CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
Jun 8, 2016 Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/4 OZ. (35.4 g). Williams Foods,... Chili and taco seasoning products contain an ingredient which was recalled for potentially contai... Class II CH Guenther & Sons, 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.