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
Mar 18, 2024 FRENCH S CRISPY FRIED ONIONS ORIG 240/26.5 OZ PDM Potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus Class II McCormick & Company, Inc.- Consumer Product Di...
Mar 18, 2024 FRENCH S CRISPY FRIED ONIONS ORIG 16/6 OZ, Case Pack - 16/6 OZ, Potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus Class II McCormick & Company, Inc.- Consumer Product Di...
Aug 13, 2014 McCormick Ground Oregano in 0.75 oz plastic bottle. UPC NUMBER: 52100003566 ... Retail sample of ground oregano tested positive for Salmonella. Class I McCormick & Company, Inc.
Sep 13, 2012 Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix, packaged in 6.8 oz boxes, ... Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label. Class II McCormick & Company, Inc.
Sep 13, 2012 Zatarain's New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice Mix, Item No. Z09705, packag... Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label. Class II McCormick & Company, Inc.
Sep 13, 2012 Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix, Item Number: 900108337, a combinatio... Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label. Class II McCormick & 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.