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.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | NOW Ginseng & Royal Jelly 90 VCAPS UPC 733739040077 MMA Nutrition Ginselin 90... | Product may contain Metronidazole | Class III | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Oct 1, 2021 | NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 VCAPS UPC 733739025203 | Product may contain Metronidazole | Class III | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Oct 1, 2021 | NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60... | Product may contain Metronidazole | Class III | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Now Real Food Organic Steel Cut Oats, 2 lb bag, code 6295, UPC 733739062956, ... | Specific lot of Organic Steel Cut Oats, may actually contain Organic Beet Sugar | Class III | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2021 | NOW 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 capsules per retail bottle. Item number 2920. UPC 7 3... | Foreign capsules included in bottle. Undeclared ingredients. | Class III | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted 8 oz retail bag UPC 73373907119... | The product tested positive for Salmonella enterica. | Class I | NOW Health Group Inc. |
| Nov 6, 2018 | NOW Vitamin B-50 Complex with C 100 Veg Caps | NOW Health Group Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of NOW s Vitamin B-50 mg 100 Veg Caps product ... | Class III | NOW 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.