Browse Food Recalls
9 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 9 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 9 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2016 | CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds ... | Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria mo... | Class I | Clif Bar And Company |
| Jun 2, 2016 | CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix/ Melange Montagnard Sierra; 68 g bar; 12 ct packag... | Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria mo... | Class I | Clif Bar And Company |
| Jun 2, 2016 | CLIF BAR Sierra Trail Mix energy bar, 68 g bar UPC: 7-22252-16105-5; 6 and... | Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria mo... | Class I | Clif Bar And Company |
| Jun 2, 2016 | CLIF BAR Mojo Mountain Mix trail bar, 45 g bar UPC: 7-22252-10561-5; 12 cou... | Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria mo... | Class I | Clif Bar And Company |
| Mar 27, 2014 | Luna Chocolate Chunk; Whole Nutrition Bar for Women; 15 count box. Clif ... | Chocolate Chunk Luna Bars made with macadamia nut butter but macadamia nuts are not included in t... | Class II | Clif Bar And Company |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars, 12 pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-30260-1 | A small amount of Blueberry Crisp CLIF bars were inadvertently placed in Chocolate Chip CLIF bar ... | Class II | Clif Bar And Company |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 2.4-oz (68g), individually wrapped, UPC: 7-22252-10090 | A small amount of Blueberry Crisp CLIF bars were inadvertently placed in Chocolate Chip CLIF bar ... | Class II | Clif Bar And Company |
| Jul 30, 2012 | CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, 2.4 oz (68g), Individually... | The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip b... | Class III | Clif Bar And Company |
| Jul 30, 2012 | CLIF Bar Brand Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 6-pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-6... | The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip b... | Class III | Clif Bar And 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.