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
Feb 24, 2014 vitacost brand L-Citrulline Amino Acid 750 mg, 90 CAPSULES, DIETARY SUPPLEMEN... The product was produced using bulk L-Citrulline lot # 121109 which was subsequently recalled by ... Class II Nature's Value Inc.
Feb 24, 2014 vitacost brand Men's Passion Booster, 30 Capsules, PREMIUM FORMULA DIETARY SU... The product was produced using bulk L-Citrulline lot # 121109 which was subsequently recalled by ... Class II Nature's Value Inc.
Feb 14, 2014 True Botanica brand Enzymes Plus, 45 CAPSULES, Product No. TB043-45, a Dietar... The dietary supplement lot contains Chloramphenicol at a level of 9.7 ppb. Class II Nature's Value Inc.
Oct 17, 2013 Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme, packaged with 180 Vegetarian Capsules, UPC Cod... Nature's Value Inc. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, ... Class II Nature's Value Inc.
Oct 17, 2013 Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes 500 mg caps, product is packaged in a plastic bo... Nature's Value Inc. has recalled three Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol... Class II Nature's Value Inc.
Oct 17, 2013 Digestive Enzyme Complex/Enzyme Formula Caps, Quantity:13M, Product #: IB286,... Nature's Value Inc. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, ... Class II Nature's Value 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.