Browse Food Recalls

13 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 13 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 13 FDA food recalls.

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Apr 10, 2021 Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC... SnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fai... Class II HOSTESS BRANDS LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Iced Raspberry cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Raspberr... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Iced Devil's Food cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers in 10... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, packaged in 10-ct mult... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Hostess Donettes Maple Glazed Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-17-ct bagsof mini do... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Jun 3, 2016 Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling... Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain... Class II Hostess Brands, LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 10.5 oz. Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz. Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz. Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct. Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC
Aug 28, 2014 Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct. Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufacture... Class II Hostess Brands LLC

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.