Browse Food Recalls

5 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 5 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 5 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Jan 18, 2013 MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED WATERMELON Naturally and Artificially Flavored DIET... The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality s... Class III NBTY Inc.
Jan 18, 2013 MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED DOUBLE BERRY Naturally and Artificially Flavored DI... The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality s... Class III NBTY Inc.
Jan 18, 2013 MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED NITRO-PUNCH Naturally Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, ... The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality s... Class III NBTY Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) ... Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. ... Class III NBTY Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. oz.... Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested ... Class III NBTY 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.