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
May 20, 2022 Marketside Gouda Bacon Green Chile Dip, Net Wt 12 oz. (340 g) Keep Refriger... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 20, 2022 Dawn's Smoked Gouda & Bacon Potato Salad, #10079, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Kee... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 20, 2022 Ranch BLT Pasta Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands and... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 20, 2022 Steakhouse Potato Salad, Keep Refrigerated packaged in the following brands a... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 20, 2022 Finest Traditions Smokey Baked Beans, #1038700, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep ... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 20, 2022 Dawn's Campfire BBQ Beans, #90125, Net Wt 8 lb (3.63 kg) Keep Refrigerated ... Foreign object (metal). Class II Morski Brands, Inc.
May 18, 2017 Dawn's Foods Tropical Fruit Dip. Nwt WT. 4 lbs. (1.82Kg) Keep Refrigerated.... undeclared yellow #5 Class II Morski Brands, Inc. dba Dawn's Fresh Foods

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.