Browse Food Recalls
4 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 4 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 4 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 | Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, Net WT 50 lbs. Produ... | Heartland Products Inc., has initiated a recall due to potential contamination with Salmonella in... | Class I | Heartland Products, Inc. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Heartland Products, Inc. Roma's Italian Base, 120116, packaged in 50-lb. poly... | Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and pot... | Class III | Heartland Products Inc. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Dough base/premix packaged in 30-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, manufactured... | Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and pot... | Class III | Heartland Products Inc. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Waveland Pancake and Waffle Mix, 030608, packaged in 25-lb. poly-lined cardbo... | Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and pot... | Class III | Heartland Products 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.