Browse Food Recalls

7 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 7 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 7 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Oct 6, 2021 SunGarden Mung Bean Sprouts 5lb & 10lb packaged in clear plastic bag in ... Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Dec 30, 2019 Clover seed in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags, 40 bags to a pallet. Possible contamination with E. Coli. Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Dec 30, 2019 Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet. Possible contamination with E. Coli. Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Mar 31, 2016 ALFALFA SEED, NET WT. 50 LB. International Specialty Supply LLC, Cookeville, TN One sample taken were positive for Salmonella Poly B Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Nov 4, 2014 Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. ... A sample of one lot of product tested positive for salmonella. Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Oct 27, 2014 Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, Internation... A sample taken by FDA of one lot of alfalfa seed tested positive for Salmonella Class I International Sprout Holding Inc.
Aug 1, 2014 Clover, Crimson, Net Wt. 50 LB. PRODUCT OF USA, International Specialty Suppl... Crimson Clover seed tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes Class I International Sprout Holding 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.