Browse Food Recalls
5 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 5 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 5 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2016 | Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box (Item #11015085), Starbucks brand. Product is pack... | The Cheese & Fruit Bistro Boxes are recalled because the product may contain an undeclared cashews. | Class II | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Starbuck's brand Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait; 6.1 oz single serve ... | Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait cups sold under th... | Class I | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 oz. package, UPC 762111881502. The Sta... | The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes c... | Class I | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Evolution Fresh brand Cinnamon and Apple Almond Butter Sandwiches in plastic ... | The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially cont... | Class I | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Evolution Fresh brand Almond Butter in individual 2-oz containers, UPC 726111... | The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially cont... | Class I | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
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.