Browse Food Recalls

10 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 10 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 10 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Apr 9, 2019 Italian 6" Sub with HAM, COTTO SALAMI, PEPPERONI & CHEESE: 5.5 OZ Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Chicken Salad Sandwich 4.5 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 8.0 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Sandwich 4.5 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Deli Cut Ham and American Sandwich 5.5 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Turkey Pepper Jack 6" Sub Sandwich with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing 5.5 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Deli Cut Turkey Sandwich 5.5 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Apr 9, 2019 Ham and Cheddar Sandwich 7.75 OZ. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Jul 24, 2014 Turkey & Swiss Sandwiches, 10.5 oz . The sandwiches are wrapped in plastic a... The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company
Jul 24, 2014 Ham & Cheddar Sandwiches, 10.5 oz . The sandwiches are wrapped in plastic an... The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Great American Marketing Company

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.