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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | Gasc¿ Tomato Red Food Color, Net Contents: 5 gal (640 fl. oz) | Failure to declare Yellow #6 | Class II | Gasco Industrial, Corp. |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Gasc¿ Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color, Contains: 32 fl. oz. (946 mL) | Failure to declare Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate | Class II | Gasco Industrial, Corp. |
| Feb 23, 2018 | NuChef Soy Sauce, Contenido Neto: Un Gal¿n (128 fl. oz), Packed for Northwest... | Undeclared allergen: Wheat | Class II | Gasco Industrial, Corp. |
| Feb 23, 2018 | BELCA Soy Sauce, Contenido Neto: Un Gal¿n (128 fl. oz), Distribuido por: Mist... | Undeclared allergen: Wheat | Class II | Gasco Industrial, Corp. |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Label reads in part as: "Gasc¿ QUALITY BRAND***Salsa Soya (Soy Sauce)***Conte... | Undeclared wheat in the soy sauce products. Recall started on 6/15/16. | Class II | Gasco Industrial |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Label reads in part as: "BELCA***Soy Sauce***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO (Made in Pu... | Undeclared wheat in the soy sauce products. Recall started on 6/15/16. | Class II | Gasco Industrial |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Label reads in part as: "NuChef Soy Sauce***Contenido Neto (Net Content): 1 G... | Undeclared wheat in the soy sauce products. Recall started on 6/15/16. | Class II | Gasco Industrial |
| Jul 8, 2013 | "***Gasco Golden Egg Yellow Shade Liquid***" 32 oz plastic bottles & 15 gallo... | Undeclared allergens: Yellow #5 | Class II | Gasco Industrial |
| Oct 3, 2012 | "Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning) | Undeclared colors: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow#6 and Red #40 | Class II | Gasco Industrial |
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.