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
Jul 29, 2024 El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , Spices Herb... Due to elevated levels of lead. Sample collected by Maryland Department Of Health (MDDH) tested p... Class II EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Mar 4, 2024 El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , BOPP Bag,... Due to elevated levels of lead. Class II EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Sep 20, 2023 EL CHILAR CAMARON NATURAL, NATURAL SHRIMP, NET WT. 2 Oz. (57g) (in paper cart... Undeclared Red #40 Class III EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Sep 20, 2023 ORALE! CAMARON NATURAL, NATURAL SHRIMP, NET WT. 2 OZ. 57 g (in paper cartons)... Undeclared Red #40 Class III EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Sep 20, 2023 ORALE! CAMARON MOLIDO, GROUND SHRIMP, NET WT. 2 OZ. 57 g (in paper cartons) (... Undeclared Red #40 Class III EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Sep 20, 2023 BLUM'S SHRIMP SHRED DRIED SHRIMP, COOKED IN SALT WATER, BLUM'S SEAFOOD PRODUC... Undeclared Red #40 Class III EL Chilar-HF, LLC

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.