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.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2018 | Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bag, Packag... | Coconut smiles product tested positive for Salmonella. | Class I | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Date Flax Turmeric, 0.70 lb. random ... | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energ... | Class I | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens, 0.70 lb. random w... | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energ... | Class I | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage |
| Apr 7, 2014 | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb... | Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is ... | Class I | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage |
| Feb 7, 2014 | Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds; six-ounce bags bearing UPC code... | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers ... | Class I | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage |
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.