Browse Food Recalls
15 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 15 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 15 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 | HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal, 5.2oz retail carton. UPC: 0 7... | Undeclared milk | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| May 25, 2021 | Organic Microwave Butter Popcorn in cartons labeled to be Organic Microwave P... | Butter microwave popcorn bags were packaged in organic salted popcorn consumer boxes and therefor... | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Buttered microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle ... | Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Cadia Organic Unsalted Microwave Popcorn, Net Wt. 8.4 oz (238 g) 3-2.8 oz (7... | Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Lightly salted microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Cadia ... | Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Org... | Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic M... | Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Food Lion Creamy Chocolate Frosting, Net Wt 16 OZ, Distributed by Food Lion, ... | Cream cheese frosting was put in a container labeled as Creamy Chocolate Frosting. The chocolate ... | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Best Choice Pancake & Waffle Complete Mix Original 32oz. retail carton, 12... | Undeclared milk. Buttermilk pancake mix which contains milk was packed in Best Choice Pancake & W... | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Food Club, Essential Choice, Puffed Rice, Net Wt 6 Oz (170 g), UPC 36800 31852 | Puffed wheat cereal was packaged using puffed rice packaging, resulting in an undeclared wheat al... | Class II | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Coat & Bake, Original Chicken, Seasoned Coating Mix For Chicken, Net Wt 5.5 O... | A consumer purchased who purchased a labeled Coat & Bake Chicken but actually contained Pork Seas... | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Western Family Onion Soup Mix, 2.25 oz. pouches packaged in 4.5-oz. cartons | The product may contain undeclared egg. | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Jan 13, 2015 | Honey & Oat Mixers ready-to-eat dry cereal sold under the market pantry brand... | Undeclared almonds | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Jan 2, 2013 | Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, packaged in 21.5-oz. boxes, UPC# 36800... | The product contains walnuts and it was packaged in the wrong carton. Due to the mis-packaging t... | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored pa... | The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter. | Class I | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
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.