Browse Food Recalls
21 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 21 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 21 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-strawberries, rose petals, and pink peppercorns. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-candied ginger, candied orange peel, and coriander. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaways- 3 piece peppermint meltaways. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaways- 3 piece meltaways assorted. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Mendiant Orange apricot & carmelized hazelnut packaged in a clear plastic bag... | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaway bar- Blood Orange & Vanilla bean. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion chocolate bar 66% Cacao topped with pistachios, cranberries & Sea S... | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-cherries, cocoa nibs, cayenne. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-macadamia nuts, raspberries, and kaffir lime | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-strawberries, mangoes, and chiles. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-expresso, cherries, and hazelnuts. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-Cocao Nibs, caramel almonds, and sea salt. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaway bar- Sweet basil & Cherry blossom. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaways- 3 piece Tahitian Vanilla Lemon Meltaways. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaway bar-black cherry lemonade. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaway bar- French Vanilla & salted Almond. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-strawberries, rose petals, and pink peppercorns. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Inclusion bar-scorpion pepper, bourbon, smoked sea salt, and caramel pecans. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaways- 3 piece Vanilla Sea Salt meltaways. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Meltaways- 3 piece Blood Orange meltaways. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Mendiant- Pistachio, Rose Petal & Candied Ginger. | Undeclared Milk on the labels of various dark chocolate bars. FDA samples came back positive for ... | Class I | E3 Artisan |
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.