Browse Food Recalls
14 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 14 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 14 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream Sandwiches with Mint Ice Cream,... | Undeclared yellow # 5 and blue # 1 | Class II | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| May 25, 2018 | Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip | Product may contain unlabeled coconut. | Class II | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Tampico Tropical Punch packaged in 1 gallon plastic jugs | Undeclared milk in fruit punch | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Half & Half One Quart (946 mL) | Insufficient pasteurization. | Class II | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Old Style Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A Pint (473 mL) in waxed car... | Insufficient pasteurization. | Class II | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Gallon (3.78L) in plast... | Insufficient pasteurization. | Class II | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Sunkist Frozen Mango Fruit Sorbet Bar 6 x 2.5 FL OZ. (74 mL) Bars/ 15 FL OZ (... | Undeclared milk | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Swiss PREMIUM 100% Pure Orange Juice FROM CONCENTRATE; DIST BY: SWISS PREMIUM... | undeclared dairy in orange juice | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms Orange Juice from concentrate HALF PINT (236 mL); D... | undeclared dairy in orange juice | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms Orange Juice FROM CONCENTRATE; DISTRIBUTED BY LEHIG... | undeclared dairy in orange juice | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Price Chopper Orange Juice; 100% Pure ORANGE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE; DISTRIBU... | undeclared dairy in orange juice | Class I | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Fruit Rush Fruit Punch Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, One Gallon, Plant 0... | The product has the potential to spoil prematurely. | Class III | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Fruit Rush Lemon Lime Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, One Gallon, Plant 06... | The product has the potential to spoil prematurely. | Class III | Dean Foods, Inc. |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Fruit Rush Black Cherry Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, One Gallon, Plant ... | The product has the potential to spoil prematurely. | Class III | Dean 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.