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
Jul 15, 2016 potato/fries, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street,... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 potato/diced, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street,... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 Carrot/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I ... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 skin on raw whole potatoes, 10oz #2 in 50lb plastic bags , Label states "Joe'... Sampling of raw potatoes with skin on and potato fries with skin on yielded positive Listeria mon... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 onions/red sliced, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I St... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 potato/sweet potato yam, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 970... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 Cabbage/nappa shredded, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 potato/fries skin on, 4/5lb bags per case, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bea... Sampling of raw potatoes with skin on and potato fries with skin on yielded positive Listeria mon... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 onions/yellow sliced, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co
Jul 15, 2016 potato/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I ... Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing mac... Class I Greenberg Fruit Co

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.