Browse Food Recalls

2 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 2 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 2 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Nov 16, 2018 Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET Wt. 15 lbs. Item number 992 Case UPC 0079781... Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shi... Class I Marich Confectionery Company, Inc.
Jan 25, 2017 MARICH Premium Chocolates; Chocolate Caramel Heart; Our delicious caramel he... Firm received report of customer finding the incorrect product in the Caramel Heart box. The prod... Class II Marich Confectionery Company, 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.