Browse Food Recalls

8 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 8 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 8 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Mar 10, 2022 Rosarita Organic Refried Beans Multipack carton containing 8 - 16oz cans Foreign Material - Small Rocks Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
May 29, 2020 Healthy Choice Pesto and Egg bowls labeled in the following ways: 1) (for the... Product contained an ingredient (farro) that potentially contain small stones. Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Sep 6, 2019 Udi's Classic Hamburger Buns, packaged in a 10.4 oz. plastic bag, with eight ... potential presence of foreign material Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Apr 3, 2019 Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added 6 ounce cans, 12 per wholesale tray Can UP... Mold. This situation is due to potential damage to the cans. Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Nov 5, 2018 Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per... positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Nov 5, 2018 Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units p... positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Nov 5, 2018 Duncan Hines Classic Classic White cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per... positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample Class II ConAgra Foods, INc.
Nov 5, 2018 Duncan Hines Classic Classic Yellow cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units pe... positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample Class II ConAgra Foods, 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.