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
Feb 21, 2023 Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs Bits 'n Pieces, item #21508, net wt. 12 oz. (340... undeclared hazelnuts Class I Chukar Cherry Company Inc.
Nov 16, 2018 Ultra Dark Chocolate Amaretto Rainier Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packag... Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as... Class I Chukar Cherry Company
Nov 16, 2018 Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz.... Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as... Class I Chukar Cherry Company
Nov 16, 2018 Organic Ultra Dark Vanilla Chocolate Rainier Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand,... Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as... Class I Chukar Cherry Company
Nov 16, 2018 Ultra Dark Chocolate Black Forest Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged i... Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as... Class I Chukar Cherry Company
Nov 16, 2018 Organic Ultra Dark Orange Chocolate Tart Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, pac... Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as... Class I Chukar Cherry Company

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.