Browse Food Recalls
17 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 17 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 17 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2019 | GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol Net weight / number of units p... | The product tested positive for residual pesticides that are not approved for use in this commo... | Class II | GOYA FOODS INC. |
| Nov 2, 2017 | GOYA Adobo, All Purpose Seasoning with Cumin, Goya Foods, Inc. 28 OZ | Positive results for Salmonella from environmental test conducted at plant and finished product. | Class I | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Nov 2, 2017 | GOYA Adobo, All Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, Goya Foods, Inc. 28 OZ | Positive results for Salmonella from environmental test conducted at plant and finished product. | Class I | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Goya Octopus in Olive Oil, Pulpo en Aceite de Oliva, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. ... | Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid. | Class II | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Goya Octopus in Hot Sauce, Pulpo en Salsa Picante, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (1... | Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid. | Class II | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Goya Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pulpo al Ajillo, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (113g)... | Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid. | Class II | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Goya Octopus in Vegetable Oil, Pulpo en Aceite Vegetal, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 o... | Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid. | Class II | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Goya Octopus in Pickled Sauce, Pulpo a la Marinera, NET WT./PESO NETO 4 oz. (... | Product label states name and ingredients as octopus and real content is squid. | Class II | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Label reads in part as " GOYA ***HONEY WITH COMB***PURE ALL NATURAL***NET WT.... | Goya Honey with Comb product tested by FDA showed presence of 2, 6 Dichlorobenzamide which is not... | Class III | Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Goya Mojo Criollo Marinade for Chicken, Pork & Beef (a) 12 ounce (b) 24.5 oz ... | Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been p... | Class II | Goya Foods |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Kirby Black Beans Creole Seasoning Net Wt. 29 oz. Packed for Kirby Foods In... | Kirby brand black beans with creole seasoning, 29 oz. size and Goya brand black bean soup, 29 oz.... | Class II | Goya Foods, Inc. |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 ounce and (c) 1 Gallon; Pack... | Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been p... | Class II | Goya Foods |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Goya Black Bean Soup Net Wt. 29 oz. Goya Foods, Secaucus, NJ 07096 Product o... | Kirby brand black beans with creole seasoning, 29 oz. size and Goya brand black bean soup, 29 oz.... | Class II | Goya Foods, Inc. |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Goya Quinoa Blend, White Quinoa with Brown Rice, Net Wt., 6 oz.(170g), Distri... | Goya Foods is recalling Congri Style Black Beans & Rice, Quinoa Blend Brown Rice & Black Beans, M... | Class II | Goya Foods |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Goya Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) Chicken Flavor, Instant, Net Wt./Peso Neto... | Goya Foods is recalling Congri Style Black Beans & Rice, Quinoa Blend Brown Rice & Black Beans, M... | Class II | Goya Foods |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Goya Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) Chicken Flavor, Net Wt./Peso Neto, 8 oz.(2... | Goya Foods is recalling Congri Style Black Beans & Rice, Quinoa Blend Brown Rice & Black Beans, M... | Class II | Goya Foods |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Goya Congri Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice (Moros & Cristianos), Net Wt./Peso... | Goya Foods is recalling Congri Style Black Beans & Rice, Quinoa Blend Brown Rice & Black Beans, M... | Class II | Goya Foods |
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.