Browse Food Recalls

6 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 6 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 6 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Feb 11, 2020 PREMIUM SELECTIONS BANANA PUDDING ICE CREAM NATURALLY & ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED... The firm was notified that the product contains undeclared soy. Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms
Oct 17, 2019 Harris Teeter SMOOTH & CREAMY TAKE THE CAKE ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.42L) containe... The firm discovered that the allergen soy was not declared in the ingredient statement or allerge... Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms
Oct 17, 2019 Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 1.5 QT (1.42L) container sold under the brand n... The firm discovered that the allergen soy was not declared in the ingredient statement or allerge... Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms
Oct 17, 2019 Harris Teeter PREMIUM SELECTIONS CHOCOLATE SATISFACTION ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.4... The firm discovered that the allergen soy was not declared in the ingredient statement or allerge... Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms
Oct 17, 2019 THE FRESH MARKET Mint Chip OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM 1.5 QT (1.42 L) container ... The firm discovered that the allergen soy was not declared in the ingredient statement or allerge... Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms
Nov 15, 2018 TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton C... Package did not contain Vanilla Bean Ice Cream but Cotton Candy Ice Cream, which contains soy lec... Class II Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms

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.