Browse Food Recalls

8 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 8 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 8 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Mar 17, 2025 Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, NET WT 9 7/8 OZ (280g), in a plastic t... Potential foreign material (wood-like material) Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Mar 17, 2025 Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, NET WT 9 OZ (255g), in a plastic tray... Potential foreign material (wood-like material) Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Mar 17, 2025 Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), in a plastic ... Potential foreign material (wood-like material) Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Jan 31, 2025 Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Strawberry Apple NET W... Firm received complaints of infant choking. Class I Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Jan 31, 2025 Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Banana NET WT 3.2 OZ (... Firm received complaints of infant choking. Class I Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Aug 10, 2023 Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar ... Potential presence of wood fragments. Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Nov 3, 2022 Nestle Toll House Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough packaged in 15oz tubs - ... Potential of foreign material within product. Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Oct 12, 2022 "***Nestle***STUFFED***CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH***4 JUMBO COOKIES***NET WT... Consumer complaints reported presence of white pieces of plastic in cookie product. Class II Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)

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.