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.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
May 17, 2022 Cedar Crest Caramel Collision Ice Cream, Net Wt. 1.5 Quarts (1.41 L). UPC 20... Foreign material - plastic Class II Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
May 17, 2022 Cedar Crest WI Campfire S'Mores Ice Cream, Net Wt. 1.5 Quarts (1.41 L). UPC ... Foreign material - plastic Class II Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Nov 11, 2016 Cedar Crest Pirate's Bounty Ice Cream 1.5 quarts (1419 mL) The cookie dough used in select ice creams may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Nov 11, 2016 Cedar Crest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream packaged in the following s... The cookie dough used in select ice creams may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Nov 11, 2016 Cedar Crest Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream in 3 Gallon container. The cookie dough used in select ice creams may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Aug 5, 2016 Enlightened Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, one pint Select cases from a single production run of Enlightened brand Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ice c... Class III Cedar Crest Specialties, 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.