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.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
May 20, 2026 Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix 12oz bag, UPC 8 1000156076 ... Undeclared egg Class I Hometown Food Company
Aug 28, 2020 Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Popcorn, 28oz bag, UPC: 0 7433347665 8, 6 reta... Potential for foreign material (glass) in finished product. Class II Hometown Food Company
Aug 28, 2020 Organic Yellow Popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Great Northern O... Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size Class II Preferred Popcorn
Aug 26, 2019 Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Yellow Cornbread & Muffin Mix packaged in a 7o... Product tested positive for gluten but is labeled as Gluten free Class II Hometown Food Company
Mar 8, 2019 Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour Enriched 5Lb paper bag retail. 8 ba... Product may be contaminated with Salmonella Class II Hometown Food Company

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.