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
Oct 29, 2021 Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLO F (50 pound bag) food grade starch material 12151... Potential for metal fragments in product Class II Ingredion Incorporated
Oct 7, 2021 Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLOW F Food Starch, 50lb bag, material 12151103CA Potential metal fragments in product Class II Ingredion Incorporated
Aug 6, 2021 Fermentation Derived Pepsin Product packaging: 5 individual LDPE bags with a... Undeclared egg allergen Class II Ingredion
Jan 7, 2020 Ingredion ULTRA-TEX4 Food Starch in 50lb paper bags, product code 32166102CA Foreign material. Potential for fragments of stainless steel wire in the product. Fragments are... Class II Ingredion Incorporated
Feb 9, 2016 Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black... Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length. Class II Ingredion Incorporated
Jul 9, 2012 Probitotic Dietary Supplement. : iFlora¿ Kids Multi-Probiotic¿ On the evening of Friday, July 6, 2012, Ingredion, Inc. (f/k/a Corn Products U.S., Inc.) the supp... Class I Nutri-Health Supplements 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.