Browse Food Recalls
11 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 11 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 11 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Harris Tetter Cheesy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz ... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, packaged under the following brands and ... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and siz... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | giant eagle Easy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Spread. Net Wt 32 oz (2lb... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Great Value Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Che... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and siz... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Queso Blanco, Half the Fat of Cheddar Ch... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt ... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Cheese Spread Pasteurized Process packaged under the following brands and siz... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 3... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product packaged under the following brands and s... | Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to... | Class III | Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. |
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.